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Moved to tears by Danba's beauty for 3 days and 2 nights—tested route: Tibetan villages! Lakes! Hot springs!

Just saw the news that Jikayi Village was selected as one of the world's "Best Tourism Villages," so I immediately packed my bags and rushed to Danba! In 3 days and 2 nights, I explored Tibetan villages, snow mountains, and lakes. Now, my mind is full of those cloud-level beautiful scenes. Here’s the itinerary for you to copy~📝 Day 1: First encounter with Jiarong culture・The golden sunset at Jiaju Tibetan Village🌇 Driving 8 kilometers from the county town, I arrived at Jiaju Tibetan Village. Just around the bend, I was stunned! On a nearly thousand-meter hillside, Tibetan houses with red eaves and white walls are scattered among green trees, with curling smoke rising—it felt like stepping into a fairy tale world✨ First, I went to the opposite hillside to shoot the panoramic view; every photo on my phone looked like wallpaper!📸 At noon, I chose a local homestay; the hostess was super warm❤. After paying a 2 yuan "home visit fee," she took me on a tour. Inside the Tibetan house, the pot dance room, scripture hall, and family fortress each had clear functions. The white walls were painted with sun, moon, and stars🌙—every detail was full of cultural charm~ In the afternoon, I strolled slowly around the village, met villagers drying highland barley🌾, and they warmly offered me butter tea and tsampa. The salty and fragrant tea paired with the barley aroma was heartwarming and delicious~😋 The best moment was at dusk, watching the sunset dye the entire Tibetan village golden, with clouds and mist slowly flowing through the valley. At that moment, I truly wished to stay forever!💫 Day 2: Nature and simplicity・Zhonglu Tibetan Village + first experience at Dangling🌿 In the morning, I headed straight to Zhonglu Tibetan Village, which has no entrance fee—love that! At 2100 meters altitude, it was very comfortable. The white Tibetan houses and golden-domed temples under the blue sky looked very harmonious☁, more layered and simpler than Jiaju~ Walking from viewpoint No. 2 to the sunset viewing platform, surprises came all along the way!🎉 Occasionally, I met villagers wearing Jiarong Tibetan clothes, smiling and greeting me; passing by ancient watchtowers, touching the weathered stone walls, it felt like hearing stories of the past~📜 At noon, I ate fire-baked bread in the village—crispy outside, soft inside, paired with butter tea, super satisfying!😋 In the afternoon, I drove to Dangling. Although the mountain road was a bit winding, the moment I saw Dangling Village, it was worth it! At 3400 meters altitude, I felt no discomfort. First, I visited nearby small lakes, where the water was so clear it reflected the snow mountains🏔. In the evening, I rested in the village, preparing for the next day’s hike~👟 Day 3: Hiking Dangling・Encountering snow mountains, lakes, and hot springs♨ Got up early to hike Dangling, prepared oxygen bottles and Rhodiola in advance—those prone to altitude sickness must be careful!⚠ Following a local guide, we headed to Hulu Lake. Along the way, we saw forests and meadows, and occasionally met little squirrels🐿~ When I arrived at Hulu Lake, I screamed!🤩 The gourd-shaped lake nestled at the foot of the snow mountains had water so clear you could see the stones at the bottom. The snow mountains and colorful forests reflected in the lake, making it look like a fairyland~🧚‍♀️ At sunrise, sunlight sprinkled on the lake surface like scattered gold dust, every shot was a blockbuster!📸 Then I went to Zhuoyongcuo Lake, which was even quieter than Hulu Lake. Fir forests surrounded the lake, and the water changed from blue to green with the light💧. Standing by the lake, I even breathed carefully, afraid to break the tranquility~🤫 Before returning in the afternoon, I visited the Dangling hot springs, choosing spring No. 2, surrounded by lawns and super comfortable!🌱 Soaking in 75℃ water was very relaxing, and looking up, I could see the snow mountains. This "ice and fire" experience is unforgettable for life! ⚠ Tips: The weather in Dangling changes very fast, so be sure to bring warm clothes and rain gear☔; mobile payments are inconvenient in the village, bring plenty of cash💴; don’t hike alone, follow a guide for safety~ This trip to Danba was really worth it!👍 The world-recognized "Best Tourism Village" title is well deserved. The charm of the Tibetan villages, the grandeur of snow mountains and lakes, and the warmth of the villagers will truly be unforgettable~everyone, hurry up and plan your trip—you definitely won’t regret it! Let’s go!🚀
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Posted: Oct 23, 2025
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