How far is Aba Prefecture?

Countless people may answer:

Aba Prefecture is too far away! It's too far!

Inconvenient transportation, sparsely populated...

But what most people don't know is

Aba Prefecture located in western Sichuan and Chengdu, the provincial capital city

There is only Dujiangyan in the middle

within an hour and a half away.

On the one hand, the lights are full of wine and the city is prosperous

On the one side is surrounded by snowy mountains and a natural paradise

now

With the passage of highways and airports,

more and more people

Walking into this unique snowy plateau

Aba Prefecture,

It's actually not far at all!

01

Chengdu-Wenchuan: 1.5h

Wenchuan is the southern gate of Aba Prefecture, one of the only four counties in the country where the Qiang people live. Here, you can feel the ancient Qiang culture and find rare exotic flowers and exotic beasts in the primeval forest that blocks the sky.

Yingxiu Earthquake Site Yingxiu Town was the epicenter and hardest hit area during the Wenchuan earthquake, and most houses in the town collapsed. The site only reinforced the originally destroyed buildings, and most of the original scenes were preserved.

radish village On the only way to Jiuzhai, this is the largest and oldest Huangni Qiang Village discovered so far, full of primitive and simple customs.

Wolong Nature Reserve This is the home where giant pandas rely for survival. In the 200,000-hectare nature reserve, there are lush forests and fresh air.

02

Chengdu--Mao County: 2.5h

nine pinnacles mountain Standing among Yunwu Mountains, I feel like I am in heaven, like a dream.

Diexi Songpinggou Autumn is coming, the lake water is even bluer, reflecting the red leaves across the mountains. God gave Jiuzhai its beauty and diexi Songping.

Ancient Qiang City in China Qiang girls embroider handicrafts under the shade of the trees. The years are quiet and it is normal here.

03

Chengdu--Li County: 2.5h

bi penggou Hiking here, overlooking Siguniang Mountain, the mountains are full of red leaves in autumn, and the lakes and mountains are shining, which seems to have overturned God's palette.

taoping qiangzhai The wisdom of the people created a house structure that was warm in winter and cool in summer. After staying for a few days, they never wanted to leave again.

Gurgou Hot Spring Enjoy the reputation of "Tianshan Yaochi, Lingshui Holy Spring", and the most desirable thing in the hot springs is the endless hot spring soup pool.

Erguxi Village It has no commercial atmosphere and can be said to be an original village.

04

Chengdu--Xiaojin County: 4h

siguniang mountain Many people from the sacred mountain of the east and the queen of Shushan Mountain have come thousands of miles for it just to see its beauty.

shuangqiaogou Mountains, meadows, lakes, and Shuangqiaogou are all included. Take a sightseeing bus and visit from the inside out, and be shocked by its beautiful scenery time and time again.

05

Chengdu--Heishui County: 5.5h

dagu Glacier Covered with snow, the blue sky and clouds have become very close. Be sure to go and see it with your lover.

Milky When you come here in autumn, the prayer flags next to the lake are still flying in the wind, and the lake is rippling, making it quiet and undisturbed.

06

Chengdu--Songpan County: 5.5h

Huanglong The jade pool in the world is the yellow dragon. Overlooking it with a drone, it is God's skirt. When you look closer, it is layered cakes.

Songzhou Ancient City It is Songpan's humanistic responsibility. With its astonishing inclusiveness, this ancient city, which has been around for thousands of years, accommodates people from many ethnic groups including Tibet, Qiang, Hui and Han to live here.

07

Chengdu--Jiuzhaigou County: 7h

Jiuzhaigou scenic spot It is said that "you don't look at the mountains when you come back from Huangshan, and you don't look at the water when you come back from Jiuzhai." The picturesque Cuishan Mountain and the dreamy lake water give Jiuzhaigou the title of "King of Waterscape".

Jiawu Sea It is a generous gift from nature. Spring, summer, autumn and winter are a paradise all year round. The newly completed Jiawuhai Giant Panda Conservation and Research Park is located in this scenic area. There are currently four giant pandas.

08

Chengdu--Jinchuan County: 5h

Jinchuan Pear blossoms in Jinchuan cannot hold back in spring. Sitting under a tree and dyeing your body with the fragrance of pear blossoms is so romantic.

guanyinqiao town Here, you will be unknowingly infected by the power of faith and respect the pious Tibetans.

Shaer Township The famous fairy bag is here. There is a path behind the fairy bag that spirals up and overlooks the pear blossom landscape of Shaer.

09

Chengdu-Maerkang City: 3.5h

Zhuokeji Tusi Guanzhai The Suomo River passes through here, leaving a history about the Long March of the Red Army. Walk around here and feel its uniqueness and history.

Songgangdiao Group Looking up in the Suomo River Valley, Tianjie seems to rise into the clouds and stand in the sky. This is a typical Jiarong residential complex.

Suomo River Grand Canyon On both sides of the bank, the stone walls are steep, the forest coverage is high, the vegetation is rich and has obvious vertical distribution, and the climatic zones are distinct, forming different seasons and forest phases.

10

Chengdu--Hongyuan County: 5.5h

Hongyuan Yueliangwan The clear river water draws beautiful arcs on the vast grassland, just like a curved moon.

Emutang Huahai You can camp here. The ground is the bed, the sky is the quilt, and the flowers and stars are the most beautiful embellishments.

11

Chengdu--Zoige County: 7.5h

Zoerge 'er Grassland The water and grass are rich and continuous, and the clouds are very low. I wrote a love letter alone. It is worthy of being an oasis in northwest Sichuan.

The First Bay of Jiuqu of the Yellow River The clear and slow water passes through the vast sea grass, cattle and sheep eat grass happily, and even the sunset is favored.

12

Chengdu--Aba County: 6.5h

divine priest Mysterious and quiet, simple and comfortable, driving here, you can see its local customs and customs.

Lianbao Yeze Standing in front of it, clouds, mountains, seas... Clean and solemn, shocking.

13

Chengdu--Rangtang County: 7.5h

Rangtang, a place as mysterious as a holy land. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers, green jungles, and simple folk customs. It is known as the "Little Lhasa".

Xiangla Dongji Shengshan Created by nature, strange mountains and rocks, plateau lakes, nomadic customs, spring flowers and autumn leaves make you intoxicated... it is one of the top ten sacred mountains in the legendary Tibetan area.

Juenang Cultural Center China's first and only Juenang Cultural Center in the world, consists of Queerji Temple, Zangwa Temple and Zebuji Temple. It is large in scale and has a long history.

Haizi Mountain Shengjing Named after the sea, 35 alpine lakes of different shapes and colors are like pearls scattered on the plateau with an average altitude of 3760 meters. There are strange peaks and rocks on the beach, like old shepherds, milking girls, etc., which are lifelike.

Xuantian Xiuka Tibetan Village This place is built against a mountain and faces cliffs on three sides. It is very dangerous and can be said to be a Tibetan village on the cliffs.

If Sichuan is very beautiful,

There must be seven points in Aba.

After reading these, you still think Aba Prefecture is a

Remote and backward "backcountry"?

There are all waterfalls, lakes, snowy mountains, and colorful forests here

Right next door to Chengdu, within a drive

Come and learn more about Aba Prefecture!

(Note: Some scenic spots in the county and city are far away, and there may be a small amount of entry and exit depending on different reasons such as road conditions, policies, and weather. Please pay attention to real-time traffic conditions before departure to travel safely.)