Dulongjiang Township
独龙江乡
A home of the Dulong people west of the Gaoligong Mountains, with pristine gorges, emerald rivers and Dulong culture. Accessible through a tunnel.
Dulongjiang Township lies in the west of Gongshan County, between the Gaoligong Mountains and the Danglika Mountains, and is the main settlement of the Dulong people. The Dulong River is clear and emerald green, flanked by primeval forest and waterfalls. Kongdang Village, the township seat, has a Dulong Museum and a church, where you can learn about traditional culture such as the facial-tattooed women and Dulong blankets. Since the Gaoligong Dulong River Tunnel opened in 2014, it takes about 2–3 hours to drive from Gongshan county seat. Roads are sometimes blocked by landslides and controls, so be sure to check road conditions before setting out. Border areas require carrying your ID card. It is recommended to spend a night in the township.
Opening hours
All day (road access subject to traffic control)
Nearby sights
- Puhua Monastery
- Shimen Pass
- First Bend of the Nujiang River
- Wuli Village
- Qiunatong Village
- Bingzhongluo Valley
- Chongding Village & Sacred Heart Church
- Peach Blossom Island