Zhonglu Tibetan Village
中路藏寨
An ancient Jiarong Tibetan village on a high terrace on the east bank of the Dadu River, with watchtowers and houses scattered across flat ground facing sacred Mount Mordo. It is quieter and more untouched than Jiaju.
Zhonglu Tibetan Village lies on a mountain terrace at about 2,400 m on the east bank of the Dadu River, about 13 km northeast of Danba County town. It is made up of several villages, including Kegeyi and Jikayi. Unlike Jiaju, which is built into steep slopes, Zhonglu's houses and watchtowers are scattered across open, gently sloping terraces and wheat fields. Looking into the distance you can see sacred Mount Mordo, and more than ten ancient watchtowers remain. The Hanéyī site, dating from the Neolithic to the Han dynasty, shows that people have lived here for thousands of years. It is a good place to slow down. Walk the village paths to explore ancient towers and old houses, which are especially lovely when peach and pear trees bloom in spring. You can also stay in a village guesthouse to watch sunrise over the clouds. Admission policies change. In some periods there is no entry fee and only a parking fee, so check on site. By mountain road, it is about 30–40 minutes from the county town, and the road is narrow and winding. Note that many ancient towers are private or collective village property, so get permission before entering, and do not climb the ruined towers.
Opening hours
All day