Nujiang

The Nu River Grand Canyon runs the length of the prefecture, and the villages of the Lisu, Nu and other peoples plus hidden canyon landscapes suit in-depth adventure.

Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture lies in northwestern Yunnan, bordering Myanmar to the west and Tibet to the north. The Biluo and Gaoligong mountains flank the Nu River (Salween) and form the deep Nu River Grand Canyon, part of the "Three Parallel Rivers" World Natural Heritage site. The prefectural seat, Liuku in Lushui, is the gateway. Pianma has border-area memorial sites from the War of Resistance; Laomudeng in Fugong offers views over the canyon and Crown Mountain; and Bingzhongluo in Gongshan, at the northern end, has the First Bend of the Nu River and villages where several ethnic groups and religions coexist, making it a prime area for trekking and exploration. Autumn and winter are clear and best, while the rainy season brings a risk of landslides. Access is by road via Dali or Baoshan, and Lanping Fenghua Airport is near Lushui.

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