Taoping Qiang Village｜Enter a thousand-year-old maze and be a Qiang person in the clouds for a day

When you think of Western Sichuan, don’t just go to Daocheng or Jiuzhaigou! Aba’s "Eastern Ancient Fortress," Taoping Qiang Village, is truly an underrated treasure. Follow me to unlock the Qiang code and shoot stunning photos that will blow up your social circle!

✨ Must-Experience Highlights
1️⃣ Maze Exploration: Step into a village with a 2,000-year history, where watchtowers connect with residences and secret passages intertwine like a three-dimensional maze. Gently touch the yellow mud walls and you can almost hear the old Qiang people's horse hooves and the echo of Qiang flutes.
2️⃣ Climb to the Beacon Tower: Ascend to the top floor of the Qiang watchtower and overlook the winding Zagunao River surrounded by mountains. In the early morning mist, it looks like a sky city floating among the clouds.
3️⃣ Immersive Qiang Culture: Wear Qiang embroidered clothing, learn to dance the Shalang dance, and taste cured meat with potato glutinous rice cakes. The elders will welcome you with homemade Zajiang wine and tell you the story of "Erma" in the Qiang language.

📸 Photo Spots
✔️ New Village Viewing Platform: Capture panoramic views of the old village with watchtowers and snow-capped mountains in the frame
✔️ Underground Water Network: Light filters through stone cracks, creating a mysterious atmosphere
✔️ Qiang Family Doorway: Red chili peppers and corn strings hang, filling the scene with rich cultural vibes

💡 Travel Tips
📍 Address: Taoping Town, Lixian County, Aba, Sichuan
🚗 Transportation: 3 hours by car from Chengdu, can combine with a trip to Bipenggou via Wenchuan
🎫 Tickets: Old village 60 RMB (including guide), new village free
⚠️ Note: The village passages are complex, local guides are recommended; large temperature difference between morning and evening, bring an extra jacket

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