Sichuan, People's Republic of China
Danba and the Gyalrong valleys
The notebook of Danba and the Gyalrong valleys
Finding the balance between effort and contemplation.
Stone towers, fortified villages and orchards occupy the steep slopes of the rgyalrong valleys around Danba.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
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Mountain · Countryside · Heritage
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Danba and the Gyalrong valleys
Stone towers, fortified villages and orchards occupy the steep slopes of the rgyalrong valleys around Danba.
To understand what Danba and rgyalrong valleys are, you have to look at the Tibetan Village of Jiaju, Ancient Suopo Towers and Village of Zhonglu. These places give us a view of a territory marked by mountain reliefs, the countryside and heritage and allow us to move from emblematic sites to more intimate stages.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: temporary restrictions may affect Ganzi districts and Tibetan areas of Sichuan and confirm access to authorities or local agency prior to any reservation. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Tibetan village of Jiaju
- Ancient towers of Suopo
- Village of Zhonglu
Before you choose
- Temporary restrictions may affect Ganzi districts and Tibetan areas of Sichuan
- Confirm access to local authorities or agency prior to booking
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Village
Tibetan village of Jiaju
Painted houses are set among the orchards on a sunny slope over the Dadu Valley. An early-day tour allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
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Ancient towers of Suopo
High stone watchtowers punctuate the villages and testify to the defensive systems rgyalrong. An early visit allows you to better observe the local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Village
Village of Zhonglu
Traditional houses, fields and towers occupy a plateau less densely arranged above Danba. An early-in-the-day visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
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