Although the summer season is hot, it is precisely because of the hot summer that there are several scenic spots worth visiting. There are several such scenic spots in Mao County, Aba Prefecture. It will be cooler to visit in summer. Of course, you can also stop by to try the local delicacies. Recommended attractions

Songping Valley

There is no shortage of places to escape the heat around Deyang in summer, but Songping Valley occupies an important place in the hearts of Sichuan people. With its valleys, strange rocks, creeks and forests, Songpinggou can meet almost all the needs of a "summer resort" during summer vacation.

The sky here is boundless blue, and the content of negative oxygen ions in the air is as high as 68,000 per cubic centimeter. It is a pure natural forest oxygen bar. A river runs through the whole place, with dense vegetation on both sides. The hottest time is only about 22°C. Just walking in it, you can feel the coolness of the forest.

In addition to forests and mountains, the waterscape of Songpinggou is also very pleasant. High mountains, clear water, waterfalls and flowing springs are the norm here. A mountain with water is like a large air conditioner with a humidifier. Every step brings you a view. Wouldn’t you say it’s cool and beautiful?

When you’re tired of playing, you can sit on the barbecue boat in Baishihai. The cool water, green mountains in front of you, and grilled delicacies, this is what summer should be like!

Self-driving: Deyang-Chengguan Expressway-Duwen Expressway-Yingxiu-Wenchuan-Maoxian County , pass Mao County and continue along the G213 national highway in the direction of Songpan for 55 kilometers. At the first bend of "6 Turning Back", turn left and go forward to enter the Diexi Songpinggou Scenic Area; the whole journey is about 255 kilometers and takes about 4.5 hours. Cost: 80 yuan/person, free admission policy for students: People under 18 years old are free of admission to scenic spots with their student ID cards and ID cards. Free admission period: July 1st to August 31st, 2021

China's Ancient Qiang City

China's ancient Qiang City is located in Mao County on the northwest Sichuan Plateau. It was the seat of ancient Mao Prefecture in history. It is a core Qiang culture reserve and a core settlement of the Qiang ethnic group. The Qiang culture has rich characteristics and a rich historical and cultural heritage. .

Every morning at 9 o'clock, the opening ceremony of the city is held with the participation of more than a thousand people. The sheepskin drum dance, sword dance, Qiang flute, oral string instrument, song and dance, etc. from each village of Qiang Village come together into a sea, and the national spirit is shocking!

Under the stone steps that reach the sky, the magnificent atmosphere The fields are overwhelming, and the Qiang City towering into the clouds in the distance calls our hearts to follow the Qiang red waves held high above our heads, slowly enter the world of the Qiang Dynasty, and appreciate the beauty of Qiang City architecture!

Address : From Deyang, take the Chengdu-Guan Expressway and Duwen Expressway, and follow the G213 National Highway to reach Maoxian Ancient Qiang City; the whole journey is about 200 kilometers and takes about 3 hours by car. Cost: 60 yuan/person

Yangliu Village

Every summer, in Yangliu Village, Diexi Town, Mao County, Aba Prefecture, Sichuan Province, a large sea of ??lavender flowers is as beautiful as an oil painting. This quaint Qiang Village adds a different kind of scenery.

In addition to the lavender flower sea, there is also a large and bright rose garden; the colorful rose flower sea has the artistic conception of Alice in Wonderland.

In mid-summer in July, the lilies in Guanguan Village, Fushun Town, Mao County have also entered their peak flowering period. The lilies are blooming beautifully, and the beauty is dazzling everywhere.

In the fragrant lily garden, patches of flowers are in full bloom, like stars in the sky, which is pleasing to the eye; come here during summer vacation to have a close contact with the sea of ??flowers!

Appreciate lavender Address: Yangliu Village, Taiping Town, Maoxian County, Aba Prefecture

Lily Appreciation Address: Lily Valley, Fushun Town, Maoxian County, Aba Prefecture

Flowering period: June to August Maoxian County Food

A famous snack in Maoxian County. Put the cooked potatoes into a container and mash them until they are very sticky and melt in your mouth.

Qiang earth hot pot

The Qiang earth hot pot is a copper pot with a pot and stove. All the food is neatly stacked. As the hot pot boils, the aroma of the food slowly spreads, and the secret Make the sauce and fill your taste buds.

Sausage and Bacon

The environment in Maoxian County has excellent ingredients, so the sausage and bacon are delicious, fat but not greasy. It is a dish that the Qiang people will definitely serve when entertaining guests.

Maoxian Plum

Summer is here, and the refreshing, crispy, large and thin-skinned Maoxian Plum will be on the market soon. Foodies can have a feast again!