The county of Danba is dubbed as "a kingdom of one thousand castles." Groups of castles are scattered around strategic positions in the valley or near villages. Towers and citadels were built hundreds of years ago, for defensive purposes and passing messages between different villages. The height of these stone-built military structures is often above 30 meters, while the tallest tower measures 60 meters in height. Looking from afar, the scene of groups of towers and castles standing in the gorgeous Danba valley is breathtaking.

Danba is quite a place to see authentic Tibetan style buildings. Jiarong village is an example and well worth a visit. The village, like towers and castles, has a military function. The typical village building has 3 floors and the roofs are painted in black, white and yellow.

Dangling - 68km northwest of Danba Town with harsh access, very undeveloped but reputed for breathtaking ecosystem consisting of snowy mountains, alpine lakes, hot springs and virgin forests, meadows and pastures.

Donggu Natural Bonsai - hidden in a shallow valley at Dongku village, 1km southwest of Danba town, on the way to Bamei and Tagong. The area is attractive for a 30km south stretching beautiful valley along the Maoniu River, which presents a varicolored amazing sights in autumn. There are a few hot springs within Maoniugou, where accommodation is around.