Jinsha River Canyon (Batang Section)
金沙江
A deep gorge cut by the Jinsha River on the Sichuan-Tibet border, where dry hot valleys alternate with Tibetan village terraces. The riverside road is spectacular for self-drive trips.
In the western part of Batang County, the Jinsha River separates the county from Markam and Gonjo in Tibet. The river has carved a deep gorge through the high mountains, and both banks are dry hot valleys dotted with oasis-like Tibetan villages and terraced fields. The riverside road from Zhubalong to Zhongzan and Suwalong offers close-up views of the gorge's grandeur. The Zhubalong area is also home to the national-level Jinsha River Nature Reserve, which protects the Yunnan snub-nosed monkey and other wildlife. Riverside roads are mostly mountain roads prone to rockfall and landslides in the rainy season, so check road conditions before setting out and travel during daylight.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Zhubalong Jinsha River Bridge
- Kangning Monastery
- Batang Town (Home of Xianzi Dance)
- Yinggezui Rock Carvings
- Sister Lakes
- Tsopu Valley (Tsopu Lake & Monastery)