MALAYA TIBETAN RESTAURANT

I had lunch in Kangding at noon. This restaurant seems to be a time-honored one. You can feel the strong Tibetan style as soon as you enter the door. It was only 11:30 when we were seated. We were the first table. Most of the diners who came later were locals. I felt that I came to the right place. Butter tea is a must. It tastes good when hot and can relieve plateau symptoms. It is not recommended to drink it when it is cold. Don't ask me why. The beef blanket is the onion, potato and beef jerky pot covered with cakes. The potatoes are really delicious, glutinous and floury, a plateau specialty. Needless to say, the quality of the beef is absolutely qualified! I was afraid that the mutton would smell bad, so I ordered a hand-grabbed beef. It was all hard stuff and I couldn't move it. The Tibetan mashed potatoes and buns ordered by the next table, I was very greedy, but my stomach couldn't hold it. It's a Tibetan restaurant worth trying, recommended to everyone.

A very unique local restaurant. Their decoration is really tasteful, with an antique Tibetan flavor. The dishes are also battlefield-style. It's really relaxing to eat and chat. It's very comfortable to dine here. I like it very much. It's worth a try.

This restaurant seems to be quite popular, so I came in to eat. I suggest that the store add attractive group purchase packages on mobile phones, so that people like us who come from other places will be attracted immediately.

The taste is good, ordered butter tea, yogurt bakko, beef quilt, taste good, the service staff has a good attitude, satisfied!

Kangding In-Depth Tour Guide (including price reference) I. Core Attractions and Ticket Prices 1. Kangding Love Song (Mugecuo) Scenic Area Ticket + sightseeing bus: 130 RMB/person (peak season price). The scenic area includes core attractions such as Mugecuo Sacred Lake, Seven-Colored Sea, and Medicinal Hot Spring. It is recommended to allow 5-6 hours. Special Experiences: Boat trip 30 RMB/person, hot spring foot bath 20 RMB/person, horseback riding experience approximately 80 RMB/hour. Opening Hours: 8:00-16:30, may be adjusted in winter. 2. Muya Sacred Land Scenic Area Ticket: 90 RMB/person, sightseeing bus 60 RMB/person (mandatory). Highlights: Gongga Snow Mountain viewing platform, flower sea boardwalk, Tibetan clothing photography (rental approximately 50 RMB/set). Suitable for: Photography enthusiasts, cultural experience seekers. 3. Xinduqiao "Photographer's Paradise" Free admission, but horseback riding on the surrounding grasslands costs approximately 50 RMB/lap, and Tibetan clothing photography costs 30 RMB/set. Best seasons: Autumn (October) – colorful forests and snow-capped mountains complement each other; Summer (June-August) – grasslands burst with wildflowers. 4. Tagong Grassland: Free admission; horseback riding on the grassland costs approximately 50 yuan per lap; no entrance fee required for views of Yala Snow Mountain. Nearby attractions: Tagong Monastery entrance fee is 20 yuan per person, offering experiences with prayer wheels and Tibetan architecture. II. Transportation and Charter Costs 1. City Transportation Bus: Four bus lines operate in Kangding city, with fares of 1-2 yuan per trip, covering core areas such as Love Song Square and Liuliu City. Taxi: Starting price 6 yuan; short distances within the city cost approximately 10-20 yuan. 2. Cross-Scenic Area Charter: Mugecuo Day Trip: Round-trip charter approximately 150 yuan per person (4 people sharing a car). Xinduqiao + Tagong Grassland Day Trip: Charter cost approximately 200 yuan per person (including driver), covering Zheduo Mountain, Muya Sacred Site, etc. Long-distance chartered car: 3-day tour from Kangding to Daocheng Yading, approximately 1200 RMB/car (shared among 4 people, including fuel). III. Accommodation Recommendations and Price Range 1. Kangding City Economy: Jinjiang Inn (Love Song Square Branch), approximately 200 RMB/night, including free parking and laundry service. Featured B&B: Casa Hor Cultural Theme Hotel, Tibetan-style decoration, approximately 300 RMB/night, including underfloor heating and buffet breakfast. High-end option: Kangding Love Song Square Intercity Hotel, approximately 500 RMB/night, with panoramic night views and family-themed rooms. 2. Xinduqiao Town Grassland View Room: Yunjue Qijing Tibetan B&B, approximately 400 RMB/night, floor-to-ceiling windows directly facing Gongga Snow Mountain. Value for Money Option: Dengfenglai Garden B&B, approximately 200 RMB/night, including yak meat hot pot set meal. 3. Tagong Grassland Tent Hotel: Yala Xueyu Tent Camp, approximately 600 RMB/night, includes stargazing and Tibetan dinner. Budget Guesthouse: Tagong Tibetan Family Inn, approximately 150 RMB/night, experience Tibetan hearth and butter tea. IV. Dining and Specialty Food Prices 1. Must-Try Tibetan Food Yak Meat Hot Pot: 70-100 RMB per person, recommended "Waiting for Maple Leaves Yak Meat and Offal Hot Pot", the broth is made with beef bones and wild mushrooms, the meat is tender. Beef Covered with a Blanket: Malaya Tibetan Restaurant's signature dish, 78 RMB per person, stir-fried beef with soft flatbread, very filling. Butter Tea + Barley Cake: Set meal approximately 30 RMB, a standard Tibetan breakfast, rich and creamy. 2. Snacks and Night Market Fried Lamb Chops: Malaya Tibetan Restaurant, approximately 45 RMB/serving, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside with no gamey taste. Highland Roasted Potatoes: 5 yuan each from roadside stalls, served with Tibetan chili powder, simple and delicious. Tibetan Yogurt: Approximately 15 yuan per bowl at Pine Green Barley Restaurant, served with honey and barley grains, with a delicate texture. 3. Sichuan Cuisine Fusion Wild Mushroom and Yak Meat Hot Pot: Sichuan-style beef and wild mushroom hot pot restaurant, 60 yuan per person, suitable for tourists who don't eat spicy food. Tibetan Smoked Pork: Approximately 80 yuan per serving at restaurants around Tagong Grassland, firm meat with a unique smoky flavor. V. Itinerary Planning and Budget Reference 1. 3-Day Classic Tour (Approximately 800 yuan per person) Day 1: Kangding City (Love Song Square + Liuliu City) → Mugecuo Scenic Area (Entrance fee + sightseeing bus 130 yuan) → City Accommodation (200 yuan). Day 2: Chartered car to Xinduqiao (200 yuan) → Photography Paradise → Tibetan-style guesthouse (200 yuan). Day 3: Xinduqiao → Tagong Grassland (Free) → Tagong Monastery (20 RMB) → Return trip. Meals: Approximately 100 RMB per day, total 300 RMB. 2. 5-Day In-Depth Tour (Approximately 1500 RMB per person) Days 1-2: Same itinerary as the 3-day tour above. Day 3: Xinduqiao → Muya Sacred Land Scenic Area (Entrance fee + sightseeing bus 150 RMB) → Tibetan Costume Photography (50 RMB). Day 4: Xinduqiao → Selong Village (Free) → Zhonggu Village Hot Spring (40 RMB) → Check into a hot spring guesthouse (300 RMB). Day 5: Zhonggu Village → Kangding City → Return trip. Meals: Approximately 120 RMB per day, total 600 RMB; Chartered vehicle cost shared approximately 400 RMB. VI. Practical Tips Altitude Sickness: Prepare oxygen cylinders (25 RMB/canister) and Rhodiola rosea in advance; avoid strenuous exercise. Clothing suggestions: Due to the large temperature difference between day and night, a windproof jacket and thermal underwear are necessary. Sunscreen and sunglasses are also essential. Cultural respect: Please obtain permission before photographing Tibetan people or prayer flags. No noise or touching religious objects is allowed inside temples. Best seasons: May-June for rhododendron blooms, September-October for colorful forests and snow-capped mountains, December-February for snowscapes and rime ice.