The Migratory Bird Bar would be worth the visit anywhere given the owner's English skills, friendliness and comfortable atmosphere.  When you couple that with the indescribable view of the Meili Snow Mountain, stupas surrounded by colorful prayer flags, a beautiful valley, etc, how could you pass this up?  The owners went out of their way to prepare a western breakfast for us (2004).  They also helped us find a dependable driver to Mingyong Glacier.   The late afternoon and evening, relaxing outside on the Bar’s upper deck, is just beyond compare.