Overview
Aba is a small Tibetan cultural hub serving as the main transport nexus for Aba Prefecture in northwestern Sichuan. The town is noteworthy for its three historic monasteries representing different Buddhist traditions—Gelugpa, Bon, and Jonangpa—offering a rare concentration of religious architecture.
Budget Travel · Culture · Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Culture
Three monasteries representing Gelugpa, Bon, and Jonangpa Buddhist traditions are within and around the town, housing thousands of monks.
Day trips
Huanglong Valley, Huanglongsi National Park (giant panda habitat), and Miyaluo are close by. Jiuzhaigou requires a longer journey.
Food
Traditional Zang breakfast features salty Tibetan milk tea and Zanba (highland barley). Basic Chinese restaurants line Binhe Road.
Transport
Aba's bus station is the main hub with daily services to Chengdu, Mianyang, Songpan, and other prefectural towns. Route G317 provides road access.