Danba

Danba lies in the deep valleys of southeast Tibetan Plateau. It is under the administration of Ganzi Tibetan Prefecture which is 150km to the south and 350km to Chengdu in the east. 

Danba or known as Rongdrak in Tibetan is one of the eighteen principalities or Kingdom(Queendom) of Gyelmo Rong or Gyelrong. The name Gyelmo Rong can be translated as Valley of the Queen, or “Queendom,” which hints at the significant history of the region having been ruled by women. “Gyelmo Tsawa Rong, meaning “The Hot Valley of the Queen in the East.” in Tibetan. 

Danba is famous for many things including its distinctive architecture of dramatic stone towers in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, traditional dressed exceptionally beautiful women, Stone and wooden made traditional houses, highland corn fields and many more. 

The Danba County is located in a narrow valley with buildings lies on the banks of the river which cutting through the town. The county itself is nothing more than other regular Chinese towns, but the stunning attractions scattering around the town including the following famous villages you must visit. 

Jiaju Village

Jiaju was proclaimed as the most beautiful village in China. It’s situated on the hills across the large valley, with about 150 houses spread all over. You can spend the whole day wandering around the village, and exploring local Tibetan houses, with beautiful interior.

Zhonglu Village

The narrow steep road brings you to another ethnic village, less visited than Jiaju, but equally beautiful. The village is surrounded by forest, so lovers of nature might find it interesting.

Suopo Village

This village is the most famous because of the number of ancient watchtowers built from stone and mud. They are more than one thousand years old, and were established in order to exorcise the demons, and latter to protect the villagers from enemies.