Nujiang · Lushui
Lushui & Fugong: Places and Local Life
Lushui, with Liuku as its urban centre, is the principal southern gateway into the Nujiang valley and its northbound road journey.
View itinerary →Tailor-Made Travel in Nujiang
Nujiang is a journey along a river and into its surrounding mountain country. Lushui, Fugong and Gongshan provide different starting points; further north, Bingzhongluo and the villages around it invite a closer look at the valley’s landscapes and everyday life.
Discover places to explore, from Lushui to Lanping. Seek out the attractions that define the region, including Nujiang Grand Canyon and First Bend of the Nujiang River. Or follow our hidden gems towards Laomudeng Village and quieter discoveries. Three ways to see Nujiang, brought together in a trip shaped around you.
Discover Nujiang with WhyYunnan
Build your route around Lushui, Fugong, Gongshan and Bingzhongluo, with time for the road between them. Dulongjiang and Lanping can form separate chapters when your interests and the travel conditions allow.
Laomudeng, Zhiziluo, Wuli and Qiunatong bring a more intimate rhythm to a valley journey. Leave room for village walks and quiet stops, with a guide helping you understand the places you pass through.
Begin with the places that interest you. The journey ideas below are suggestions that can be adjusted around your dates, interests and preferred pace.
01 — PLACES TO EXPLORE
Build your route around Lushui, Fugong, Gongshan and Bingzhongluo, with time for the road between them. Dulongjiang and Lanping can form separate chapters when your interests and the travel conditions allow.
02 — ATTRACTIONS
The Nujiang Grand Canyon and the First Bend of the Nujiang River introduce the region’s dramatic scale. Shiyueliang and the Gaoligong Mountains offer other ways to approach the landscape, with outings shaped around local conditions.
03 — HIDDEN GEMS
Laomudeng, Zhiziluo, Wuli and Qiunatong bring a more intimate rhythm to a valley journey. Leave room for village walks and quiet stops, with a guide helping you understand the places you pass through.
Explore our top Nujiang trips
A few ideas to start your journey. Each can be shaped around you.
6 suggested journeys · Tailored to your pace
Nujiang · Nujiang Grand Canyon
Nujiang Grand Canyon & First Bend of the Nujiang River: Landscapes in Focus
The Nujiang Grand Canyon is a long inhabited river corridor between major mountain ranges, best understood through a staged northbound road journey.
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Nujiang · Laomudeng Village
Laomudeng Village & Zhiziluo Village: A Slower Discovery
Laomudeng is a Nu village above the river valley, known for tea-growing slopes, its church setting and views toward the surrounding mountains.
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Nujiang · Bingzhongluo
Bingzhongluo & Wuli Village: Heritage and Countryside
Bingzhongluo sits in a broad upper-Nujiang valley with villages, farmland and a celebrated river bend surrounded by steep mountains.
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Nujiang · Gongshan
Gongshan & Dulongjiang: A Regional Journey
Gongshan is a northern Nujiang county and road base for Bingzhongluo or the separate mountain crossing toward Dulongjiang.
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Nujiang · Lanping
Lanping & Pianma Town: Beyond the Main Stops
Lanping Bai and Pumi Autonomous County lies east of the main Nujiang valley and offers mountain settlements and routes toward the Luoguqing landscape.
View itinerary →Experiences to make your own
A closer connection to Nujiang, one experience at a time.
Discover Nujiang Grand Canyon
Give Nujiang Grand Canyon time of its own in your Nujiang journey. Explore at your preferred pace, with local arrangements shaped around your interests.
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Discover First Bend of the Nujiang River
Give First Bend of the Nujiang River time of its own in your Nujiang journey. Explore at your preferred pace, with local arrangements shaped around your interests.
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Discover Lushui
Give Lushui time of its own in your Nujiang journey. Explore at your preferred pace, with local arrangements shaped around your interests.
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Discover Laomudeng Village
Give Laomudeng Village time of its own in your Nujiang journey. Explore at your preferred pace, with local arrangements shaped around your interests.
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Discover Zhiziluo Village
Give Zhiziluo Village time of its own in your Nujiang journey. Explore at your preferred pace, with local arrangements shaped around your interests.
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Following the Valley North
Build your route around Lushui, Fugong, Gongshan and Bingzhongluo, with time for the road between them. Dulongjiang and Lanping can form separate chapters when your interests and the travel conditions allow.
River Bends & Mountain Horizons
The Nujiang Grand Canyon and the First Bend of the Nujiang River introduce the region’s dramatic scale. Shiyueliang and the Gaoligong Mountains offer other ways to approach the landscape, with outings shaped around local conditions.
Village Life Above the River
Laomudeng, Zhiziluo, Wuli and Qiunatong bring a more intimate rhythm to a valley journey. Leave room for village walks and quiet stops, with a guide helping you understand the places you pass through.
The best of Nujiang
Following the Valley North
Build your route around Lushui, Fugong, Gongshan and Bingzhongluo, with time for the road between them. Dulongjiang and Lanping can form separate chapters when your interests and the travel conditions allow.
River Bends & Mountain Horizons
The Nujiang Grand Canyon and the First Bend of the Nujiang River introduce the region’s dramatic scale. Shiyueliang and the Gaoligong Mountains offer other ways to approach the landscape, with outings shaped around local conditions.
Village Life Above the River
Laomudeng, Zhiziluo, Wuli and Qiunatong bring a more intimate rhythm to a valley journey. Leave room for village walks and quiet stops, with a guide helping you understand the places you pass through.
A Journey Shaped Around You
Combine Lushui, Nujiang Grand Canyon and Laomudeng Village in a route that leaves room for the things you enjoy. Share your dates and preferred pace with WhyYunnan.
FAQs
A few things to know before discovering Nujiang with WhyYunnan
Road conditions, rainfall and local access shape a Nujiang journey. Confirm the route around your travel dates, particularly for Dulongjiang and outings away from the main valley road.
A first visit can start with Lushui and Nujiang Grand Canyon. Add First Bend of the Nujiang River or Laomudeng Village according to the time available. The three collections above help you choose a route around your interests.
Yes. Places to Explore, Attractions and Hidden Gems are complementary ways to discover Nujiang. Combine a town-focused stay with a landscape outing and a quieter village visit; the exact route will depend on access and your dates.
The journey cards suggest short stays of three or four days as starting points, rather than fixed itineraries. A wider route through Nujiang needs more time between stops. Share the places you hope to visit so we can propose a realistic pace.
Choose a journey card and select Plan this trip to open our enquiry form. Your Nujiang destination and chosen journey are included in the link. Share your dates and interests so the itinerary, availability and any costs can be confirmed. Background references: China Ministry of Culture and Tourism: Nujiang valley route · Nujiang destination guide
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