Hello World, I'm Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture | Discovering Qiang Culture in Mao County

Mao County is located in the Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, northwest of Sichuan Province, on the southeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is in the arid valley region of the upper reaches of the Minjiang and Fujiang rivers, and is the largest core settlement of the Qiang ethnic group and a core protection area for Qiang culture in China, with unique ethnic customs and rich cultural heritage.

Mao County Town [Photo via the Publicity Department of the CPC Mao County Committee ]

The ancient Qiang city of China [Photo via the Publicity Department of the CPC Mao County Committee]

Mao County has 222 national, provincial, and prefectural intangible cultural heritage items. Here, there are not only important archaeological discoveries such as the Yingpanshan culture, but also related industries based on Qiang culture. Qiang culture exhibitions, handmade Qiang flutes, Qiang embroidery heritage, Qiang ethnic cuisine, Qiang ethnic performing arts, etc. emit cultural charm that has accumulated for thousands of years, attracting countless tourists to come and experience it.

Diexi-Songpinggou Scenic Spot [Photo via the Publicity Department of the CPC Mao County Committee]

Mao County has unique natural resources and scenic beauty. Mao County's Diexi-Songpinggou is known as "Little Jiuzhaigou" and has stunning natural wonders. Here, lakes, waterfalls, and rocks form magnificent paintings.

A celebration event in Mao County [Photo via the Publicity Department of the CPC Mao County Committee]

In addition, Mao County's high altitude, abundant sunlight, and temperature differences produce high-quality agricultural products, such as famous fruit brands like Qiang crisps and Maowen apples, which have long been renowned both inside and outside of Sichuan.