DanBa Village (Jiaju Residential House)

a small county in the mountain valley whose residents are Gyarong Tibetans, or farmers living in a mild climate. This area of Tibetan-speaking hamlets perched stunningly on 8,000-foot-high mountainsides that loom over the town of Danba.

 

Their residence are called Jiaju Tibetan folk house (residence)& has very special feature. It is detached wooden house with 3-4 layers, with a flat roof. The staircases are made of split logs in the corners. The bottom usually used for the stable livesstock, upper layers as bedrooms and the flat roof as place to dry up their grains etc. T-shaped structure built on the roof, which can serve as a place for putting in grains and farming tools; or taking shade or sleeping in hot summer. The outside of walls are painted as Sky, Moon, Global, and Star etc in white with kind of white earth, which is believed to bring luck, protection and grace.

 

We chose to stay the night at one of this folk house, converted into a inn by 3 sisters, who are Danba resident, to have a taste of what's like to stay in a traditional house instead of a hotel in the town. We also hope to view sunrise from here as we were told that beautiful sunrise is best viewd from here but that morning was very cloudy & sun was hidden behind. This picture was taken from the roof-top of our inn. I have loaded a picture of the corridor of the 2nd level where we stay. I will try to load a pic of the inn itself.

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beautifully composed with the mountain as a backdrop

Very nice capture Cherlyn. I really enjoy the information you give with most of your photos. You make us virtual travellers at your travels. And for me it is very important. Regards Vassilis.

Amazing landscape! Congratulations. Best regards.

Very nice over - look with perfect angle, rich layers in lovely muted tones, another great piece,Cherlyn!!! Best regards

beautiful scene with very good capture. regards.

Very nicely composed, Cherlyn!

What a beautiful place! Outstanding shot!

impressive landscape, indeed. Nice picture and interesting explanation attached.

Thank you Cherlyn. Regards, El.

Fantastic photo.

Very good composition and lighting. Thanks for the explanations. Best regards. Glauco

This looks like a very peaceful place protected by a majestic nature. Love the picture and the introduction you posted, Cherlyn.

Great travel photo! The upper road is awaking thoughts, wondering,and lust to travel! Regards Janis Lukas

An excellent and amazing location,so well captured,and as always the story about your shot are so interesting for me,with a lot of informations about a different world.Sensation of peace comes from your shot and time seems to stop here.All my best to you Cherlyn.

Beautiful image of great beauty, excellent light, color and an I magnify alignment. Cordial greetings Cherlyn.

Strong composition rendering very well the wideness of this landscape

I like how you've integrated both the grandeur of the buildings and the majesty of the mountain such that both remain impressive and in cooperation.

Real photografie end very good Cherlyn !!

Beautiful capture Cherlyn

A delight of image with an excellent point of view. Beautiful vertical composition with very agreeable atmosphere. Good work, Cherlyn. Best regards!

Excellent, Cherlyn , i love the tones and beautiful composition.

 

Alberto

A fine and dramatic landscape. Lovely composition. Regards...

Beautifully composed and a wonderful study of contrasts. . .

Well exposed and nicely composed - I like it.