#Risimanba Blockhouse Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
Historical Sites
Address:
Shiba Village, Gasman Village, Zongke Township, Yangtang County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1 hour
Self-driving in Western Sichuan | Five things you must know before going to Rangtang Rismamba Watchtower
Fourth self-driving trip to Western Sichuan
Rangtang County is a niche destination for travel in Aba Prefecture, Western Sichuan, and the Rismamba Watchtower in Zongke Township, Jiasiman Village is a good place to go for a niche cultural experience in Rangtang County. Knowing the following five things before you set off will help you have a great time here.
❶What is the Rismamba Watchtower?
The watchtower, also known as the Tibetan-style watchtower, is a house built by the people of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to adapt to the local climate and environment. It is mostly built with stones and is named for its resemblance to a watchtower. It is generally three or four stories high, with the ground floor used for livestock and/or storage, the second floor as living space, and the upper floors as scripture halls.
The Rismamba Watchtower is a masterpiece among them, built in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties by the local chieftain for his painter. The watchtower has a unique architectural style, is up to nine stories high, is built according to the mountain terrain, stands out among the surrounding buildings, and blends with the mountains, making it of high viewing value.
❷Aerial photography of the Rismamba Watchtower
Turn from G317 to X180, before reaching Zongke Township, look far away, you can see a building on the right side of the mountain that is much taller than the houses surrounding it, this is the Rismamba Watchtower. Continue on, there is a larger parking lot below the watchtower; there is also a viewing platform before Jiasiman Village, both can be used for aerial photography.
The Rismamba Watchtower is very suitable for viewing from an aerial perspective, which can give a clearer understanding of the architectural structure and its surroundings.
❸Entering the Rismamba Watchtower
After aerial photography, we can enter the Rismamba Watchtower for a visit. When we went, the lower part of the watchtower was still used as a space for local villagers to store miscellaneous items, and was not locked, so you can visit at any time to understand the internal structure of the house. But the third floor and above are not open for visits.
❹Around the Rismamba Watchtower
There is a circle of houses around the watchtower, which used to be the chieftain's official residence, and is now part of Jiasiman Village. Pass the Rismamba Watchtower, continue along X180 for three kilometers, and you will arrive at the current location of Jiasiman Village. This Tibetan village has not been commercially developed, the architecture is traditional, and the villagers are simple; the Zongke Gorge where the village is located is deep and high, and the scenery is picturesque. Friends can sit in the village, walk in the gorge, and learn more about the scenery in the deep valleys and high gorges.
❺Self-driving Rismamba Watchtower Guide
📱Navigation: Set 'Rismamba Watchtower'.
🛣️Road conditions: Good road conditions along the way, cars can pass.
🎫Tickets: No tickets required, free to visit and tour.
🅿️ Parking: There are free parking lots below the Rismamba Watchtower and near Jiasiman Village.
⏳Time: It is recommended to arrange 2-3 hours to visit the surroundings of the Rismamba Watchtower.
▶️The above content is summarized based on personal travel experience, please forgive any omissions.
▶️Due to the influence of time, some scenes may have changed, please refer to the current situation.
▶️Address location information is provided by the website, please leave a message for more detailed information.
▶️All the scenic spots that Cai Cai Juan Er and Mr. Dog have traveled to can be reached by car.
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If you like self-driving and want to take the road less traveled, please listen to Cai Cai Juan Er's story.
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Self-driving in Western Sichuan | Five things you must know before a day trip to the less popular cultural tour in Rangtang
Fourth self-driving trip to Western Sichuan
Rangtang, formerly known as 'Zangbala', is now an important county town on the Tibetan Qiang culture corridor, a hidden treasure travel destination in Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province.
Starting from the Diaolou in Rismamba, Zongke Township, passing through X180, G317, G227 to Rangtang County, you will pass three less popular cultural viewing points along the way, which are worth visiting. Understand the following five things to help you have a smooth day trip.
The first thing: Enter the Diaolou of Rismamba (Figures 1-4)
This building is located in Gasman Village, Zongke Township, Rangtang County, right on the side of X180, well preserved, unique in style, and easy to recognize.
The Diaolou of Rismamba was built in the late Yuan and early Ming dynasties, and was built by the local chieftain for his painter. Its scale ranks among the top in the local preserved Diaolou dwellings.
When we went, we found that this Diaolou is still used as a warehouse for villagers to store miscellaneous items, and it is not locked on weekdays, and you can enter it for a close look.
The second thing: Aerial photography of the suspended Xiu Ka Tibetan village (Figures 5-8)
After seeing the Diaolou, exit X180, go up G317, go along Du Ke River, then switch to G227, before reaching Wuyi Township, you can overlook the suspended Xiu Ka Tibetan village on the cliff by the roadside.
In 1771, during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, the Axi chieftain chose this place because it was easy to defend and difficult to attack with cliffs on three sides, so he built a village here.
Now Xiu Ka Village has moved to the nearby area, and the Tibetan village left on the top of the mountain is no longer inhabited, but it has become a precious ancient building in Rangtang for passing tourists to watch. The road to the Tibetan village is winding and narrow, but it is already a tar road.
However, compared to getting close to watch, we recommend that friends take aerial photos at the viewing platform at the foot of the mountain. If you encounter sunset, the momentum of Xiu Ka Tibetan village hanging in the sky is between the mountains and rivers, which is impressive.
The third thing: Understand Zengke Temple (Figures 9-12)
After passing Wuyi Township and going forward, a large temple appears on the side of G227, which is a relatively 'young' temple, built in 1954. This is also a unique temple, with three nine-story high pagodas as the center. It is said that the top layer is suspended, and a 'plank road' is built around the pagoda for people to walk around, which is quite thrilling and peculiar.
When we arrived, it was evening, and we saw the temple community quietly relying on the Du Ke River, feeling peaceful and tranquil.
The fourth thing: Day trip itinerary
Depart between 9-10 in the morning, the first stop is the Diaolou of Rismamba in Zongke Township, after the visit, you can go to Gasman Village to have a look, about 2 hours.
After lunch, go to the suspended Xiu Ka Tibetan village at 2 in the afternoon, you can overlook from the viewing platform, or you can go up the mountain to explore, 1-2 hours.
Then arrive at the third stop, Zengke Temple. You can visit the temple, about 2-3 hours.
You can bring your own dry food for lunch, and arrange for food and accommodation in Rangtang County in the evening.
The fifth thing: Things to pay attention to along the way
📱Navigation
Set navigation separately according to the names of the above three destinations.
🅿️Parking
There are free parking lots near the three destinations. Please note that it is good to park at the viewing platform at the foot of the suspended Xiu Ka Tibetan village, but it is not good to park after going up the mountain.
🎫Tickets
When we went, no tickets were required for the three destinations.
🏔️Altitude
The whole journey is above 3000 meters above sea level, pay attention to prevent high altitude sickness.
▶️The above content is summarized based on personal travel experience, please forgive me if there are any omissions.
▶️Affected by time, some scenes may change, based on the current situation.
▶️The address location information is provided by the website, please leave a message for more detailed information.
▶️All the scenic spots traveled by Cai Cai Juan Er and Mr. Dog can be reached by car.
🔸🔹🔸
If you like self-driving and don't want to take the usual path, please listen to Cai Cai Juan Er's story.