Congratulations! These Three Counties in Aba Prefecture Have Been Listed Again and Again, Which One Do You Pick?
As important tourist destinations within Sichuan, the southern gateway of Aba Prefecture, and the back garden of Chengdu, Wenchuan has long been known as the 'Key to Western Sichuan' and the 'Gateway to the Western Qiang.' National Highways 213, 317, and 350 pass through it. There are also high-grade roads like Duwen, Wenma, Yuewen, and Yingwo, and the planned Chuanwen, Wenpeng, and Wenchong expressways, making it a major transportation hub in Sichuan. With its beautiful mountains and rivers and well-connected transportation, Wenchuan has become a worry-free corner in western Sichuan, attracting thousands of visitors.
Wenchuan is vast and rich in resources, with beautiful scenery. Amid the green mountains and clear waters live many national treasure giant pandas! These adorable round creatures are a shining 'golden card' of the land of Wenchuan. The Wolong Nature Reserve is the first panda reserve established after the founding of New China, and it is also the core area of the World Natural Heritage site for giant panda habitats.
Shuimo Ancient Town, located on the banks of the Shouxi River, is a characteristic town integrating Zen, Buddhism, Qiang, and Tibetan cultures, known as the 'Panda Eco-town.' Happy Pasture, a paradise atop the mountains and above the clouds, has no city noise, only crisp bird songs, babbling streams, majestic snowy mountains, spectacular seas of clouds, and fresh air. Zhaogong Blessed Land, located in Xiankou Town, behind Dujiangyan's Zhaogong Mountain, enjoys a climate similar to Dujiangyan, making it an excellent place for health and wellness. Renji Ximu Valley, known as 'Heaven's Perspective,' is a place where flowers bloom as if in spring all year round, with golden poppies, floribunda roses, cannas... changing with the seasons. Yuzixi Village, located in the high hills of Yingxiu Town, offers fresh air and a beautiful environment, making it a must-visit spot in Yingxiu.
Jiuzhaigou County is located in Aba Prefecture, Sichuan, as a branch valley on the upper reaches of the Baishui Gully, named after the nine Tibetan villages within. The county is crisscrossed by rivers and valleys, with an elevation drop of 2,000 meters. The main ditch of Jiuzhaigou forms a 'Y' shape, stretching over 50 kilometers. Within the valley are numerous lakes, waterfall groups, and calcified shoals, with primeval forests covering more than half of the area. The temperature varies greatly between day and night, with snow-capped peaks year-round and lush vegetation below, making it a rare beautiful landscape.
It is China's first nature reserve primarily for protecting natural scenery. It is also a famous scenic spot and a national civilized scenic tourism demonstration site, inscribed on the World Natural Heritage List and the 'Man and Biosphere' protection network. Summer in Jiuzhaigou is an excellent summer resort, full of beautiful scenery everywhere and A-level scenic spots. The stunning natural beauty and rich ethnic customs complement each other, creating the unparalleled beauty of Jiuzhaigou.
Five Flower Lake is the most beautiful lake in Jiuzhaigou, showing colorful hues under sunlight. Pearl Shoal Waterfall is the largest waterfall in Jiuzhaigou, where you can listen to the sounds of nature and feel the purest beauty. Mirror Sea is renowned for its reflections, capturing blue skies, white clouds, distant mountains, and nearby trees at dawn. Long Sea is the highest, widest, and deepest lake in Jiuzhaigou. Fairy Pool Scenic Area is the second largest scenic area in Jiuzhaigou County, facing Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area from afar. With so many sights, any snapshot in Jiuzhaigou looks like a professional photo; breathe the freshest air and enjoy the coolest summer here.
Songpan County is located in the northeast of Aba Prefecture, 300 kilometers from the provincial capital Chengdu. It is a multi-ethnic county open to the outside world, with Tibetan, Qiang, Hui, and Han peoples. Its high-quality tourism resources have made Songpan widely renowned both domestically and internationally. Songpan has outstanding location and transportation advantages, situated at the hub of the Greater Jiuzhaigou tourism circle. National Highway 213, the under-construction Chengdu-Lanzhou Railway, and the planned Wenjiu Expressway run through the county, and the Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport is located within its territory, forming a network of land and air routes.
The county is rich in natural resources. Its forest coverage rate reaches 37.2%, mainly with spruce, fir, birch, etc. The forests are home to dozens of rare animals such as giant pandas, golden monkeys, serows, musk deer, deer, and bears. There are 344,600 hectares of grassland, abundant with medicinal herbs like fritillary, cordyceps, notopterygium, and rhubarb.
The county is rich in tourism resources. When talking about Songpan, one must mention the Huanglong Scenic Area, long known as the 'Earthly Fairy Pool.' Songzhou Ancient City is the cultural representative of Songpan, while the lavender sea is a must-see attraction. When the lavender blooms, the view is filled with romantic purple. Mouni Valley is famous for its five unique features: waterfalls, flower seas, lakes, hot springs, and stalactite columns. Qizang Valley's greatest charm lies in its pristine and tranquil state, with scenery untouched by human development.
The Greater Jiuzhaigou, Giant Pandas, Great Grasslands, Long March, Great Snow Mountains, Great Glaciers, Great Colorful Forests, Great Earthquake Relics, and the Hometown of Yu the Great make the comprehensive tourism of Aba Prefecture shine brilliantly, becoming an ideal travel destination in people's hearts.
