To see pear blossoms in early spring, one must go to —— Danba

Danba is known as the Valley of Beauty, the Land of a Thousand Watchtowers, the site of the Eastern Women's Kingdom, and has been named China's most beautiful village by 'Chinese National Geography'. In early spring, Danba is covered with pear blossoms. The Tibetan villages and watchtowers complement them, creating a unique charm. Located at the junction of Garzê and Ngawa —— it's easily accessible. The county town is at an altitude of 1800 meters —— no need to worry about altitude sickness. Five rivers converge here —— there must be extraordinary landscapes. 🌸 Best season for pear blossoms Mid-March to early April (the pear blossoms in Danba are mainly concentrated in Zhonglu and Jiaju) 🚖 Transportation 1. 🚗 Self-driving: There are two routes from Chengdu to Danba County. (1) About 340 kilometers from Chengdu via Siguniangshan Town to Danba County. (2) About 370 kilometers from Chengdu via Ya'an, Luding, and Wasi Gully to Danba County. 2. 🚌 Bus: The Chadianzi Bus Station has a bus to Danba at 10:30 every day (an extra bus is added on holidays); if you miss this bus, you can first go to Kangding (Xinnanmen Bus Station) or Xiaojin (Chadianzi Bus Station) and then transfer to Danba. Kangding has six buses every day (the latest at 18:00); the bus from Xiaojin to Danba is rural transport (no fixed time, safer before 17:00). 🛏 Accommodation Danba County: There are many accommodation options, concentrated near the bus station and on Sanchahe South Road. Zhonglu and Jiaju have many options: In Zhonglu, it is recommended to stay near the Zhonglu Township Government or in the Jikayi Village area; in Jiaju Tibetan Village, it is recommended to stay near Jiaju Primary School. 🏜 Attractions 1. Jiaju Tibetan Village (about 2000 meters above sea level, entrance fee 45 yuan, sightseeing car 40 yuan round trip, self-driving cars can enter if staying in the scenic area): The most beautiful part of Jiaju Tibetan Village is near Niega Primary School. 2. Zhonglu Tibetan Village (about 2100 meters above sea level, free): The Tibetan village in Zhonglu is more atmospheric and photogenic. The first viewing platform is suitable for shooting in the morning, and the second viewing platform is suitable for sunset. In addition, there are several less popular viewing spots that you can ask locals about. 🎬 Recommended itinerary Day1: Chengdu —— Danba —— Jiaju (Niega). Day2: Day trip to Jiaju (Niega), afternoon to Zhonglu. Day3: Day trip to Zhonglu, return trip. Both Jiaju and Zhonglu are very suitable for leisurely strolls, even light hiking, and are a paradise for photography enthusiasts, perfect for a few days' stay. 🍽 Cuisine Beef offal soup at 98 Tuanjie Street Sichuan cuisine at the Pinxiang Pavilion on the pedestrian street 💊 Common medicines Rhodiola, headache powder, glucose, cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine