Xinlong Town & Yalong River Gorge
新龙县城·雅砻江峡谷
A small plateau county town where the Yalong River flows through, with steep canyon walls on both sides. It serves as a base for visiting Cuoka Lake and Xionglong West.
Xinlong Town, also called Rulong, sits at about 3,000 meters above sea level within the Yalong River Grand Canyon. The river rushes through, and towering cliffs rise on both sides. The riverside road runs north to Garze and south toward Litang and Yajiang, making it the main route for scenic driving through the canyon. The town has hotels, Tibetan restaurants, and supermarkets, so it works well as a home base. Rainy-season landslides and falling rocks are common on the canyon road, so check road conditions before setting out and avoid driving at night.
Opening hours
All day