dongba valley
dongba valley is a scenic area in Lijiang, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 东巴谷
- City
- Lijiang
- Coordinates
- 27.0114354, 100.2609904
About dongba valley
Dongba Valley is located in Baisha Town, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province, about 15 kilometers away from the ancient city of Lijiang. The valley is a fractured valley formed by ancient orogeny, with a total length of 90 kilometers and is dotted with natural landscapes such as Danxia rock walls. As the core area of Dongba culture of the Naxi people, its Dongba script is the only living hieroglyphic script in existence, and the Dongba Sutra written in it is included in the "Memory of the World Heritage List". The valley is home to the Naxi, Lisu, Talius, Pumi, Mosuo, Tibetan and other ethnic minorities, forming an ecological ethnic village with a blend of multiculturalism. Traditional craft displays include textiles and wood carvings, and folk performances include skills such as climbing the knife mountain and licking the tongue with fire.
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More attractions in Lijiang
- Lijiang Old Town — 5A
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Tourism Area — 5A
- Old Town of Lijiang — 4A
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain — 4A
- Shuhe Ancient Town — 4A
- Lugu Lake — 4A
- Guanyin Gorge — 4A
- Dongba Valley — 4A
All attractions in Lijiang · Local guides in Lijiang
Frequently asked questions
How do I visit dongba valley with a local guide?
Open the Lijiang page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.