Jiaju Tibetan Village

Introduction to Jiaju Tibetan Village (甲居藏寨)

Jiaju Tibetan Village is located in Danba County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province. “Jiaju” in Tibetan language means many families and houses. The village is inhabited by 57 thousands people of 15 ethnic groups. Each family lives in one house. Normally, the houses face the south and cluster to each other. Chengdu West Bus Station has scheduled bus to Danba everyday at 7:00AM. 

The village is dubbed the most beautiful village in China. The villagers there are very friendly to visitors. They provide accommodation to tourists. But you won’t feel the sense of commodification like in most other tourist attractions. You can sleep at Tibetan people’s house and have meals with them. From Danda County to Jiaju Village is about 4 km. But because of the undeveloped transportation, it will usually take you one hour to get there. In Danba, you can hire a car or take the shuttle bus. 

Location

Danba County, Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, Southwest of China

Main Sights

Jiaju Tibetan Village

Travel Information

Admission for Jiaju Tibetan Village: 50 Yuan

Opening Hours: whole day

Transportation 

1. Visitors can first take flight to Chengdu, then transfer special-line buses from Chengdu West Bus Station to Danba County, and then take local buses to Jiaju Tibetan Village.

Travel Tips

1. Recommended duration for a visit is about a half day.

2. The best time to visit there is in spring and autumn.

3. It is not recommended to visit there during “May 1st” and “October 1st” these two golden vacation weeks. Because at that time, the hotel reservation and transportation around will be in its climax, the price will be much higher than ordinary times.

Tour including Visiting Jiaju Tibetan Village

Sichuan–Tibet Highway 15 Days Tour