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About De Rong County, Sichuan, China
Located in the southwestern part of Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, Derong County is situated at the junction of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Tibet, and is typical of the southeastern edge of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. With an average altitude of about 2400 meters, the county has a plateau monsoon climate and is rich in natural resources, famous for its snow-capped mountains, canyons and grassland landscapes.
Natural and Human Characteristics
Derong County has magnificent natural landscapes, such as the First Bay of the Jinsha River and the Gajin Snow Mountain, and remarkable biodiversity. It is a multi-ethnic settlement, dominated by Tibetans, and retains a unique Tibetan Buddhist culture and traditional customs, such as horse races and string dances. The economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, producing specialty agricultural products such as matsutake mushrooms.
Tourism and Transportation
Delong County is an important node on the Western Sichuan Tourism Loop, suitable for eco-tourism and cultural experience. Transportation relies mainly on highways, and it takes about 12 hours to drive from Chengdu. The best time to travel is from May to October to experience the purity of the plateau and the charm of Tibetan culture.
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Today is 2026-02-25
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