Natural landscape in Aba
Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture is located in the north-west of Sichuan Province, at the upper reaches of the Changjiang River and the Yellow River, with an area of 84,200 square kilometers. Under its jurisdiction, there are 13 counties.
Aba Prefecture contains 3 of the 6 World Natural Heritage Sites in the whole of China, making Aba the premier destination in China for nature-based and ecotourism. There is also great cultural diversity, with a majority Tibetan population, elaborate Tibetan Buddhist temples (e.g. Langmusi on the border with Gansu), picturesque grasslands and beautiful mountain scenery. There is also a significant Qiang minority population (particularly in Maoxian county)
