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Maoxian (茂县 Mào Xiàn, Mao County) is in Ngawa (prefecture) of China.
Understand
[edit | edit source]This is an interesting city to stay in for a night and possibly do some day trips to some less touristed areas in the neighborhood. Other than the city, which is quite nice to walk around, local Qiang culture and Beichuan are two things that can be explored and are in the area.
Get in
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See
[edit | edit source]- Pingtou Qiang Village (坪头羌寨), Pingtou Village (Along the northern section of Xiqiang Avenue), ☏ +86 135 4156 6990. 07:00-22:00. Pingtou Qiang Village is a Qiang ethnic village in Maoxian. The village was rebuilt after the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake and follows traditional Qiang architectural styles, with houses built along the mountain slope. The village has traditional buildings, small lanes, streams and paths connecting the houses. It is also a place to experience local Qiang culture and rural scenery. Free.
- Diexi Haizi (叠溪海子), County Road 103 (Near the scenic restaurant on County Road 103.). Open 24 hours. A scenic lake in Maoxian surrounded by mountains. It is known for its blue water and mountain scenery. Free.
- Diexi Ancient City Ruins (叠溪古城遗址), Diexi Town (About 210 m north of the Diexi Town government.). Open 24 hours. The remains of an ancient settlement in Diexi Town. The site provides an opportunity to see historical remains in the Diexi area. Free.
- Black Tiger Qiang Village (黑虎羌寨), Heihu Village (About 21 km west of Maoxian along the Jiuzhaigou Ring Road, then about 7 km into the mountain valley). A historic Qiang village known for its stone watchtowers and traditional mountain settlement. The village preserves several four-, eight- and twelve-sided stone towers and traditional Qiang residential buildings.
- Chinese Qiang Ethnic Museum (中国羌族博物馆), 5 Xiqiang Avenue (Near the intersection of Xiqiang Avenue and Wutai Road), ☏ +86 837 7422540. 09:00-16:00, Tuesday-Sunday. A museum dedicated to Qiang history and culture. Exhibitions cover local history, Qiang customs, archaeological objects and the history of the Qiang communities in the upper Min River region. Free.
Do
[edit | edit source]Beichuan is the main center of the 2008 earthquake and is a day trip away. However, the road has some issues as of September 2017 so the driving time estimates may not be accurate.
Buy
[edit | edit source]Eat
[edit | edit source]- Maoxian Yuqiang Restaurant (茂县禹羌饭店), Chuanwen Highway (On Chuanwen Highway in Maoxian.). A local Chinese restaurant in Maoxian serving Chinese-style dishes.
- Xiqiang Sichuan Restaurant (西羌川菜馆), Xiqiang Avenue (On Xiqiang Avenue in Maoxian.). A local Sichuan restaurant serving Chinese-style dishes in Maoxian.
- Kanghui Restaurant (康辉餐厅), Maoxian, ☏ +86 158 8407 6988. A local Chinese restaurant serving Chinese-style dishes.
- Shimo Douhua Home-style Restaurant (石磨豆花家常菜). A local restaurant serving home-style Chinese dishes, including dishes featuring local ingredients such as yak meat and preserved meat.
Drink
[edit | edit source]- San Bu Cafe (三不咖啡）. 10:00-18:00. A specialty coffee independent cafe run and owner by a young local Qiang woman. An interior design heaven, operating on multiple stories, just off the main shopping street. Coffees range from 15-25CNY.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]Stay on or near the walking street if possible. It's a bustling place in the morning.
Connect
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[edit | edit source]This is on the road towards Songpan/Jiuzhaigou and can be stopped at on the way to or from Chengdu.