Lying close to the top of the world at almost 9000 feet above sea level, Songpan is a throwback to a more simple way of life. The people here live a Tibetan lifestyle even though they are said to be descendants of the Mongols themselves. Within the old fortress walls, horses are tied up to every street corner and multiple vendors hawk their tasty street snacks of mystery meat skewers. The scene leaves you with the feeling that Clint Eastwood is going to come out of the saloon at any moment and face off with a Chinese Warrior.





The main activity around Songpan is the numerous horse treks that are on offer. Dozens of company representatives will be vying for your business so be careful to choose the one with the best reviews and best quality for your money. Shun Jiang is the original horse trek company and all who go on their trips come back with only accolades for their experience. The treks vary in number of days but generally cost 60 Yuan ($7.50) a day. This price is all-inclusive and a group of guides will pack the horses, cook the food and help set up the tents for you. A small price to pay for an amazing experience.

Before you set out on your trek early one morning, get a good night's sleep at one of the travellers hotels in the area. Most stay at the Songzhou Hotel. Don't expect much for hot water though, let alone much water for bathing at all. In fact, it will probably be awhile before you get completely clean since a shower will be hard to come by on the trek as well. Due to the popularity of the spot for trekking, a few restaurants can be found that offer English menus and decent food to fortify you before your send off.

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