Items filtered by date: September 2014

Thursday, 04 September 2014 00:00 Published in Sights in Kham

Xinduqiao

Located at the intersection of the southern and northern Sichuan-Tibet Highway, tranquil and fascinated Xinduqiao town is described as the “Paradise for the Photographers” by the travelers.

Thursday, 04 September 2014 00:00 Published in Sights in Kham

Danba Ancient Watchtowers

Scattered among the dozens of pretty Tibetan villages on hillsides in Danba, the ancient stone towers were built by the Qiang people between 800 and 1,200 years ago and used as places for worship, storages for the valuable goods and the fortifications during the war.

Thursday, 04 September 2014 00:00 Published in Sights in Northern Sichuan

Taoping Qiang Village

Taoping Qiang Village is located in Li County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan Province. It is regarded as the Mysterious Oriental Castle for its unique architecture, the tall watchtowers and fortress with the mazy old alleyways and the magical underground drainage system linking all directions.

Thursday, 04 September 2014 00:00 Published in Sights in Northern Sichuan

Zoige Marshland

Located at northwest of Chengdu and 143 km away from Songpan town in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, the Zoige Marshland is the second largest high-altitude march area in China.

Thursday, 04 September 2014 00:00 Published in Sights in Northern Sichuan

Four Ladies Mountain (Siguniang Shan)

Four Ladies Mountain (Siguniang Shan), reputed as the ‘Oriental Alps’ for its beautiful scenery, is located in the bordering area between Rilong Town, Xiaojin County and Wenchuan County in Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province.

Thursday, 04 September 2014 00:00 Published in Sights in Northern Sichuan

The Huanglong Scenic Area

Situated in the Songpan County of the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Nationality Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, the Huanglong Scenic Area consist of two parts: the Huanglong and Mouni Valley.

Thursday, 04 September 2014 00:00 Published in Sights in Northern Sichuan

Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area

Locating in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Nationality Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, Jiuzhaigou is a well-known scenic area. Reputed as a ‘fairyland’, it features an integration of green lakes, multi-layered waterfalls, forests and snow-capped mountains with Tibetan culture and customs.

Thursday, 04 September 2014 00:00 Published in Sights in Leshan & Emeishan

Mt. Emei

Located in Emeishan City, Sichuan Province, the Emei Mountain is one of the four famous Buddhist Mountains in China.

Thursday, 04 September 2014 00:00 Published in Sights in Leshan & Emeishan

Leshan Giant Buddha

Overwhelming 71m in height, the Leshan Giant Buddha is a tall stone statue built during the Tang Dynasty since 713. It was spent 90 years to be completed and is carved into a cliff overlooking the confluence of Dadu, Qingyi and Min rivers.

Thursday, 04 September 2014 00:00 Published in Sights in South Sichuan

Shunan Bamboo Sea

The stunning Shunan Bamboo Sea is one of the ten prettiest forests in China, covering a terrain of 120 square kilometers.