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Manigango

Township in Sichuan, China

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Overview

Manigango is a small town in Ganzi prefecture in Sichuan Province in south-west China. More or less a one horse (yak) town complete with Tibetan truck stop and curious and friendly gazzing nomads. Perhaps the most exotically Tibetan destination you will find in West Sichuan. Must see.

Sights and activities

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Yihun Lhatso (Lake)
See
A clear and nice Lake. You can hire a horse in the lake, or come from town with a horse- takes 2-4 hours of Beautiful riding. You can also take a taxi from town or just walk or hitch hike.
Price
Entry Fee ¥20
Details
Horse Treks
Do
A good way to see the countryside around the town. One nice option is to ride to Yihun Lhatso- A nice Lake 13 km from town. The owner at Pani Hotel can Help organize horses and guides - His wife\Daughter Understands a little English.
Price
200 For horse + 100 For guide
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Where to eat, drink and stay

Sleep2 places

Manigango Pani Hotel (Jiudian)Double ¥80
The Biggest hotel in town. Common Bathroom Smells, No shower. The owner can help you organize Horse treks.
Price
Double ¥80
Directions
On The road that goes to Dege 300m Up from the Main fork
Feng Ling Du Guesthouse¥30 for a bed in a four bed dorm
This new guesthouse is located conveniently in the centre of Manigango. There is a shared toilet and free wifi available. The staff speaks some English, more than enough to get around. (May 2013)
Price
¥30 for a bed in a four bed dorm
Directions
On The road that goes to Dege 100m Up from the Main fork

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Getting there

Mini buses pass from Ganzi,Dege And Shiqu.

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UnderstandLocated Halfway between Ganzi and Dege At 3800m in the middle of nowhere!

Get inMini buses pass from Ganzi,Dege And Shiqu.

EatThe truck stop will set you with the standard noodles and yak butter or Chinese tea.

SleepThere are plenty of cheap options, although most of them lack running water and bathrooms.

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Overview

Sights and activities

Yihun Lhatso (Lake)

Horse Treks