Jiarong Culture Under the Snowy Mountains

2-Day 1-Night Travel Guide to Danba Tibetan Villages, Sichuan (Budget 2000 RMB)
Danba Tibetan Villages, located in Ganzi Prefecture, Sichuan, is known as **"China's Most Beautiful Countryside," famous for its watchtowers, Tibetan villages, and pear blossoms**. Here, you can experience rich Jiarong Tibetan culture alongside magnificent snow-capped mountains and canyons, perfect for a short, immersive trip.

📅 Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Depart from Chengdu → Jiaju Tibetan Village (the most beautiful Tibetan village) → Zhonglu Tibetan Village (sunset viewing)
Day 2: Suopo Ancient Watchtowers → Dangling (optional) → Return trip

🚗 Transportation Suggestions (Budget Reference)

Self-driving (recommended): About 5-6 hours from Chengdu (330 km), fuel + toll fees around 500 RMB (round trip).
Bus + Car Rental:

Take a bus from Chengdu Chadianzi Station to Danba (about 6 hours, ticket price 150 RMB), then rent a car for sightseeing (about 300 RMB/day).
Or carpool from Chengdu (200-300 RMB per person one way).

Total transportation budget: 500-800 RMB (more cost-effective when shared by 2 people)

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations (Budget Reference)
Danba accommodations mainly consist of Tibetan-style guesthouses, recommended:

Jiaju Tibetan Village Guesthouse (200-400 RMB/night, window view of snow mountains)
Zhonglu Tibetan Village Inn (150-300 RMB/night, great viewing location)

Accommodation budget: 200-400 RMB

🎫 Attraction Tickets & Activities (Budget Reference)

Jiaju Tibetan Village (Entrance fee 50 RMB)

Ranked as China’s most beautiful countryside, with pear blossoms in spring and colorful forests in autumn.

Zhonglu Tibetan Village (Free)

More pristine than Jiaju, ideal for sunset and star photography.

Suopo Ancient Watchtowers (Entrance fee 30 RMB)

Thousand-year-old watchtowers, experience Jiarong Tibetan history.

Dangling (Optional) (Free, additional cost for hiking or horseback riding)

High mountain lakes and hot springs, perfect for hiking enthusiasts (car rental round trip about 300 RMB).

Total ticket budget: 80-150 RMB (excluding Dangling)

🍜 Food Recommendations (Budget Reference)
Danba mainly offers Tibetan and Sichuan cuisine, recommended:

Butter tea + Tsampa (10-20 RMB/serving)
Yak meat hotpot (50-80 RMB per person)
Tibetan fragrant pork bacon (30-50 RMB/serving)
Highland barley cake (5-10 RMB each)

Food budget: 100-200 RMB (2 days)

💰 Total Budget (More cost-effective for 2 people)

Item
Budget (RMB)

Transportation
500-800

Accommodation
200-400

Tickets
80-150

Food
100-200

Total
880-1550

Single-person budget can be controlled around 1000 RMB, 2000 RMB is enough for 2 people!

📌 Tips
✅ Best seasons: March-April (pear blossoms), October-November (autumn colors)
✅ Must-bring items: Sunscreen, warm jacket (large temperature difference between day and night), camera
✅ Money-saving tips: Carpool, stay with Tibetan families, bring your own snacks

🎯 Optional Upgrades

Tibetan costume experience (50-100 RMB/set)
Dangling hiking/horseback riding (+200 RMB)
Hot springs (Dangling) (free or 30 RMB)

Danba Tibetan Villages offer both cultural depth and stunning scenery. A 2-day 1-night trip is relaxing and healing! Start planning now~ 🌄✨