Gangtuo Jinsha River Bridge
岗托金沙江大桥
A bridge over the Jinsha River on the Sichuan–Tibet border, with Sichuan on one side and Tibet on the other. It is a must-stop photo spot for self-drivers on the northern route.
The Gangtuo Jinsha River Bridge is on the G317 about 20 km south of Derge County town. It spans the Jinsha River, with Derge in Sichuan on the east bank and Gangtuo Town in Jomda County, Tibet, on the west. Provincial boundary markers stand at the bridgehead, where many self-drivers stop to take photos. Here the river runs through a deep gorge, with swift currents and steep cliffs on both sides. There is a checkpoint at the bridgehead, and travellers entering Tibet must register their documents as required. A stop of 20 to 30 minutes is enough.
Opening hours
Open all day