Lancang River Confluence (Dza Chu & Ngom Chu)
扎曲昂曲汇流处
The Dza Chu and Ngom Chu meet south of Chamdo to form the Lancang River. Standing on the bridge or on the hill of Jampaling Monastery offers a view of the two rivers joining.
The Dza Chu and Ngom Chu, both rising in Qinghai, meet at the southern edge of Chamdo city. From here the river is called the Lancang River, which flows south through Yunnan and becomes the Mekong after entering Southeast Asia. The two rivers differ in color, one clear and one murky, and in the rainy season the boundary between their colors is very distinct. You can enjoy the view from the hill where Jampaling Monastery stands, or from the bridge and riverside walkway near the confluence to the south of town, where the light is best in the morning and evening. The coordinates of the confluence are approximate. Free.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Chamdo Museum
- Chamdo Tea Horse Square
- Jampaling Monastery
- Former Office of Chamdo People's Liberation Committee
- Karuo Neolithic Site
- Riwoche Monastery (Chagyelma Hall)
- Karma Gon Monastery
- Renda Cliff Carvings