ND Camp
Some pictures of ND Camp Hotel in Xiahe
Introduction to ND Camp Hotel in Xiahe
A stay at ND Camp is an extraordinary way to experience the splendor of Tibetan culture and the natural beauty of the Tibetan Plateau in style and comfort. ND Camp is located just twenty minutes from Labrang, the famous Tibetan monastic town in Kanlho Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. The site, a traditional winter pasture for nomadic herds, is magnificent. Covering 11 hectares, it is surrounded by the distant hills and mountains of the plateau. It borders a meandering river and is home to hares and marmots, foxes, gazelles and many birds, including pheasants.
ND Camp has 6 tents and 7 wooden cabins. Since its opening in 2014, it has been highly rated by travelers and the specialized press: – 《Travel+Leisure》: One of the 43 most beautiful hotels in the world – 《Condé Nast Traveller》: The top hotels in China – 《National Geographic》: Top 10 Adventure Lodges in the world During the day, you can share the daily life of nomadic families, milk yak milk, go for a horse ride, hike in the heart of the steppe with your guide, enjoy a delicious nomadic picnic in the middle of nature… Or simply meditate in the fresh air, do a yoga session or let yourself be seduced by the surprise guests such as hares, marmots, Tibetan antelopes, yaks and all kinds of birds! You will also have the opportunity to visit some craft workshops that supply yak cashmere products to major brands such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton or Lavin.After sunset, you can enjoy the sauna or a Tibetan bath scented with medicinal plants.In the evening, when night falls, relax in your room by the fireplace or enjoy a superb starry sky around a campfire with your family or partner.Meals at ND Camp offer a unique blend of tradition and invention, taking staple foods from the plateau and creatively transforming them to bring out new flavors. The chef, who has lived and worked in Tibetan regions for many years, offers menus deeply rooted in Tibetan culinary tradition. Yak, pork and mutton, fresh yak yogurt and butter, wild mushrooms, barley, herbs and vegetables… All these ingredients are seasonal, natural and from the steppe.The rooms, whether yak wool fiber tents or wooden huts, are very well equipped. The furniture is custom-made and always in keeping with the traditional Tibetan style. The fabric decorations and finery come from a famous local workshop. The yak wool products give the rooms a refined and serene setting, in the greatest comfort for an exclusive stay.
Practical information
Altitude: 3200mOpening period: May 1st to October 15thAccess: 30 minutes from Xiahe airport, 4.5 hours drive from Lanzhou airportPets: not allowedBathrooms: Finnish-style dry toiletsShower: 6 shared shower cabins are available, with hot water 24 hours a dayWifi: availableWe advise you to bring a pair of walking shoes and thermal clothing to cope with the weather variations. We suggest thick socks, a good anorak but also lighter clothing for the slightly warmer days. At such an altitude, it is essential to drink water regularly and bring sunscreen. ND Camp is environmentally conscious and provides ecological soaps and shampoos. However, we ask that you bring your own toothbrush and toothpaste.
