Batang Town (Home of Xianzi Dance)
巴塘 夏邛镇
A small town in the Jinsha River valley at about 2,500 metres, with a mild climate. In the evenings, the square hosts Batang Xianzi, a national intangible cultural heritage dance.
Batang County Town (Xiaqiong Town) sits at about 2,500 metres in the Ba River valley. Its mild climate and abundant fruit have earned it the nickname 'Jiangnan of the Plateau.' It is the last county town in western Sichuan before National Highway 318 enters Tibet. Batang Xianzi is a national intangible cultural heritage, and on summer evenings locals often dance it spontaneously in the town square, where visitors are welcome to join. Peach and pear blossoms fill the valley in spring. The county town has fairly complete accommodation and dining options, making it a good base for trips to Cuopu Gorge and Zhubalong, and you can visit Kangning Monastery and Yinggezui along the way.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kangning Monastery
- Yinggezui Rock Carvings
- Jinsha River Canyon (Batang Section)
- Zhubalong Jinsha River Bridge
- Sister Lakes
- Tsopu Valley (Tsopu Lake & Monastery)