The notebook of Vallée du Nujiang
Listen to the wind tell the heights.
Deep gorges, lisu and nude villages, churches and high passes follow the Salouen in one of the most isolated valleys in China.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Mountain · River · Countryside · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Vallée du Nujiang
Deep gorges, lisu and nude villages, churches and high passes follow the Salouen in one of the most isolated valleys in China.
Nujiang Gorge, Bingzhongluo Village and First Meander of Nujiang give the most telling landmarks of Nujiang Valley. Together, they form a destination where mountain reliefs, riverscapes, countryside and natural spaces meet, with atmospheres that change over the course of the stages rather than a single uniform decor.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Gorge du Nujiang
- Village of Bingzhongluo
- Premier méandre du Nujiang
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
World Heritage
Trois fleuves parallèles au Yunnan
In the north-western Yunnan, the Yangzi, Mekong and Salouen valleys run almost side by side, separated by powerful mountain ranges. Deep gorges, high-altitude forests and villages on the slopes make up a spectacular territory, where journeys can be long and highly dependent on the season.
Nature and panorama
Gorge du Nujiang
The Salouen passes through a very steep valley between the Gaoligong Mountains and the reliefs close to Tibet. Distances, weather and access conditions must be checked before departure; water, suitable clothing and hourly margin remain useful, even during the most favorable season.
Village
Village de Bingzhongluo
Fields, villages and places of worship occupy a spectacular enlargement of the upper Nujiang Valley. An early-in-the-day visit allows you to better observe local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
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Premier méandre du Nujiang
The river draws a large loop around a promontory cultivated just south of Bingzhongluo. An early visit allows you to better observe the local usages and the details of the place, while avoiding some of the groups and traffic.
Practical tips
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