"A different world in Sichuan" Ganzi by jasmine_ding

Ganzi Travel Guide: 13 reviews and 36 photos

I have to say Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is the most beautiful part of Sichuan Province, better than Jiuzhaigou, though I haven’t been to Yading, the precious stone of the crown. If I could, I would have traveled throughout Ganzi by foot because everything there is worth seeing.

House of Jiarong Tibetan

A local driver and a cross country vehicle (or a minibus) is necessary for most travelers. I admire those who travel from Xi’an to Lhasa on bicycles. I can’t, I’m not strong enough. So, a minibus and buses gave me the chance to enjoy this fantastic landscape.

Glacier

Towns like Danba, Kangding, Luding, showed their own characters to me. Hillside Villages surrounded by green trees, people dancing in the town squares, yaks and dogs in pastures. I loved what I saw and the stories I heard. Many Lamas ( Tibetan monks) can be seen in Tagong Temple which was built 1000 years ago. A recent-formed glacier and several frozen waterfalls can be found in Hailuo Gou ( Conch Valley).

Next time, I will go to Yading.

Last visit to Ganzi: Jul 2007
Intro Updated Aug 5, 2007
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Reviews (12)

House, color and religion Local Customs (3)

Jiarong Tibetan is one of four groups of Tibetan, who live in some districts of Ganzi and Aba. They have no writing, and... more travel advice

A tower of a house and gods Local Customs (3)

A tower and a multi store building combine a Jiarong Tibetan style house. There are two kinds of configuration. One is... more travel advice

Hailuo Gou-a glacier Things to Do (6)

Hailuo Gou (gou means valley in Chinese) is 50 KMs away from Kangding, 319 KMs from Chengdu. I didn’t put it into my... more travel advice

Discover a village in fairy tale Things to Do (6)

Jiaju Tibetan Village is a must see in Danba. It’s only 7 km away from the town of Danba. I agree with a saying that it... more travel advice

Transportation (2)
See All Hire a driver from Danba to Kangding

Hotels (1)
Stay in a folk artist's home

Comments (5)

goutammitra Jul 27, 2008 at 5:27 AM Report Abuse

The glacier is wonderful so is the ice cave. How RMB is converted in Yuan or USD? Almost all the Tibetans we have seen are good Tanaka painters. They use it for living in India.
Jim_Eliason Mar 2, 2008 at 6:50 PM Report Abuse

Nice tips Jasmine!
Museeuw Aug 16, 2007 at 1:49 AM Report Abuse

I thought you weren't going to write any tips anymore about 'the place that makes Brecht sad because he hasn't been there yet'! Oh well, at least there are no new pictures. :-)
cachaseiro Aug 6, 2007 at 3:32 AM Report Abuse

that looks like a very interesting place. i was in sichuan a few years ago but not in ganzi. hopefully next time :O)
tosse Aug 5, 2007 at 8:41 AM Report Abuse

Lovely pic of the landscape very nice place. :)