Aba’s Extraordinary Intangible Heritage: A Journey Through Living Traditions— by LINKTOUR

Some journeys are remembered for what we see.
Others stay with us because of what we come to understand.

In Aba Prefecture, Western Sichuan, culture is not preserved behind glass —
it is lived, practiced, and passed down through generations.

Home to Tibetan, Qiang, Hui, and Han communities,
Aba contains one of China’s richest concentrations of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Here, history, belief, and art are woven into daily life —
and every visitor is invited to witness it with respect and care.

At LINKTOUR, we design cultural journeys that go beyond sightseeing.
We create experiences that allow travelers to listen, learn, and engage.

Heritage You Can See and Touch

Tibetan Chess (National ICH)
A game of strategy and philosophy —
where each move is a reflection of centuries-old thought.

Tibetan Calligraphy (Provincial ICH)
Writing as meditation, preserving language and spiritual discipline.

Jonang Thangka & Thangka Painting (Provincial ICH)
Sacred art traditions where color and proportion tell stories of belief.

Baiwang Rap & Zhega Storytelling (Provincial ICH)
Oral traditions blending humor, history, and local memory.

Nanping Folk Songs (National ICH)
Melodies shaped by mountains and valleys, echoing across generations.

Craftsmanship and Knowledge in Action

Visitors can observe or participate in:
Traditional Pottery Firing, Tibetan Papermaking,
Incense Making, and Pipa Craftsmanship (Provincial ICH).

These are not museum displays —
they are living skills passed hand-to-hand, shaping both daily life and cultural continuity.

Music, Dance, and Celebration

From Kasda Wen Dance and Manai Guozhuang
to the ritual 㑇 Dances and Dengga Gan 㑇 (National ICH),
movement in Aba is communal, spiritual, and deeply rooted in identity.

The Qiang Flute and Sheepskin Drum Dance carry stories of resilience, history, and joy.

Festivals like Qiang New Year (UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage)
invite travelers to witness ancestral traditions, seasonal rituals, and the rhythms of community life.

Why Travel to Aba?

Aba is not a destination for rushed sightseeing.
It is a place to slow down, observe, and connect with living culture.
It is where intangible heritage is tangible,
where every visit supports the continuity of centuries-old traditions.

At LINKTOUR, we ensure that cultural travel is:
• Respectful of local communities
• Supportive of heritage practitioners
• Immersive, meaningful, and authentic

Here, culture is not an attraction — it is the reason to travel.

— LINKTOUR
Designing cultural journeys with depth, respect, and understanding.
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