Zhubalong Jinsha River Bridge
竹巴龙金沙江大桥
The bridge where National Highway 318 crosses the Jinsha River at the Sichuan-Tibet border. Crossing it takes you into Markam, Tibet, making it a popular stop for road trips.
The Zhubalong Jinsha River Bridge is located in Zhubalong Township, about 30 km southwest of Batang county town. It marks the point where National Highway 318 enters Markam in Tibet from Sichuan. Boundary markers stand at the bridgehead, and the Jinsha River rushes through a deep gorge with dry hot-valley scenery on both banks. In 2018, floodwaters from the Baige landslide dam lake destroyed the old bridge, and a new one has since been rebuilt and opened to traffic. A Tibet entry checkpoint sits at the bridgehead, so bring your ID, and some periods require advance procedures. It is a good place to stop and take photos on the way into or out of Tibet.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Jinsha River Canyon (Batang Section)
- Kangning Monastery
- Batang Town (Home of Xianzi Dance)
- Yinggezui Rock Carvings
- Sister Lakes
- Tsopu Valley (Tsopu Lake & Monastery)