Lancang River Gorge at Weixi
澜沧江
A deep gorge cut by the Lancang River through the Yunling and Biluo Snow Mountain ranges, with a riverside road linking the Lisu villages of Baijixun, Kangpu, and Yezhi.
The Lancang River runs north to south through western Weixi, with peaks on both banks rising two to three thousand meters above the water. It is one of the most typical deeply incised gorges in the Three Parallel Rivers region. The riverside road runs north from Baijixun through Kangpu to Yezhi. Outside the window you will see river bends, terraced fields, and Lisu villages perched on the mountainsides, and you can pull over at riverside spots in Baijixun, Kangpu, and elsewhere to look down over the bends. The drive from the county seat to Baijixun takes about 1 hour, and continuing north to Yezhi takes about 3 hours. From there you can go on to Deqin. The coordinates mark an aerial photography point on the river stretch in Baijixun Township. The riverside road has many sharp bends and a high risk of rockfalls, so check road conditions before traveling in the rainy season and avoid driving at night.
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