Sichuan
Of all the pretty villages in the hills around here, Danba tourism’s pride and joy is Jiaju, 12km northwest of town and perched at the top of a multiswitchback road that winds up a steep river gorge. With fruit trees, charming Tibetan stone houses and homestays, Jiaju's quaint architecture will pull in travellers for a half-day (or longer) visit.
To get here, take a shared minivan (¥10) from the Bamei end of Danba. A private taxi costs about ¥50 one way.
4.77 MILES
Comparatively remote Zhonglu, 13km from Danba, is less a village and more a collection of grand, traditional stone houses spread across a lush, green…
6.46 MILES
Danba's nearest village with watchtowers is a 1½- to two-hour walk along the river. A resourceful family has rebuilt the wooden base levels of a tower…
Danba Cultural Heritage Museum
3.3 MILES
This museum is small and without English descriptions, though its reconstructed look into a traditional Qiang home helps set the scene for exploring the…
1. Danba Cultural Heritage Museum
3.3 MILES
This museum is small and without English descriptions, though its reconstructed look into a traditional Qiang home helps set the scene for exploring the…
4.77 MILES
Comparatively remote Zhonglu, 13km from Danba, is less a village and more a collection of grand, traditional stone houses spread across a lush, green…
6.46 MILES
Danba's nearest village with watchtowers is a 1½- to two-hour walk along the river. A resourceful family has rebuilt the wooden base levels of a tower…