Ngawa (Aba) Attractions

 Popular Attractions

Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area 
Famous as the 'fairyland', it is the most popular tourist attraction of Sichuan Province, and has been listed as a world natural heritage site for its magical natural scenery and abundant ecological resources. 
Huanglong Scenic Area
Located in the Songpan County, it is considered as the 'Jade Pool on Earth', and features beautiful sights such as caves, bonsais, pools and waterfalls coloured by travertine rocks. It has been also listed as one of the world natural heritage site. 
Wolong Nature Reserve 
Would like to see the well-know and lovely China's national living treasure-Giant Panda? Just go to the Wolong Nature Reserve in Wenchuan County and have a close contact with those rare animals including the golden monkey, small panda, white-lipped deer, and golden eagle. 
Dagu Glacier 
Lying in the Heishui County, Dagu Glacier was discovered by Japanese scientists in 1992. So far, it is the youngest, largest and the lowest glacier of the world. The Dagu Snow Mountain is covered with snow all year round, and the primitive landscapes will give visitors a surprise.  
 
 Natural Scenery

Mount Siguniang 
Situated in Xiaojin County of Aba, it is considered as the 'Alps of China'. Especially, you will be able to see four seasons in a day if you travel there in summer.  
Ruoergai Grassland 
With an average altitude of 3,500 meters (about 11,483 feet), the Ruoergai Grassland is one of China's three largest wetlands and the largest grassland in Sichuan Province. 
Miyaluo 
Miyaluo Scenic Area is the largest and the most spectacular red leaf scenic area in China. Thus it is the best choice for visitors who are enthusiastic about red leaves. 
Jiajin Mountain 
Lying in the southeast of Xiaojin County, the Jiajin Mountain boasts spectacular landscapes such as snow-capped peaks, steep cliffs, deep valleys, lakes, glaciers and waterfalls.

 Historical Cultural Sites

Langyi Monastery 
Situated in Aba County, the Langyi Monastery is a representative of the Tibetan Buddhist temples. It is the remains of Tibetan area's largest temple of Bon religion. 
Gerdeng Temple 
Built in 1870 during the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911), the Gerdeng Temple is the largest Yellow Sect Tibetan Buddhist temple in the prefecture in Ngawa Prefecture.  
Gemo Temple 
Also known as 'Huiyuan Temple', the Gemo Temple was constructed in the year 1790 of the Qing Dynasty and is a branch temple of the Labrang Monastery in Gansu. 
Songpan Ancient County 
Established in the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), the Songpan Ancient County is one of the most famous historical cities in Sichuan and is considered as the 'Gateway to Western Sichuan'.