The ancient road in Yunnan was crushed by the wheels for over 1100 kilometers: from Lijiang to the Hu Waters line

The imprint of the ancient road calls for you, and the rushing river welcomes you. Wander through the Nujiang Gorge, with blue sky and white clouds overhead, ancient road and valley beneath your feet, and crimson flowers in the valley. Mountains, snow peaks, meadows, gorges, magnificent mountains and rivers, ancient cultural landscapes, let's go, ride for over 1,100 kilometers along the Nujiang River, walk through the impressionable ancient road. Self-driving route: Lijiang-Lanping-Fugong-Gongshan-Bingzhongluo-Lushui (Liuku).

Lijiang

It is an internationally renowned tourist city, an important passage of the ancient 'Southern Silk Road' and 'Tea Horse Road', and home to three world heritage sites: the Old Town of Lijiang (a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage), the Three Parallel Rivers (a UNESCO World Natural Heritage), and the Dongba Manuscripts of the Naxi people (a UNESCO Memory of the World Heritage).

Lanping

Lanping is rich in forest and biological resources. The super large lead-zinc mine located in Jinding Phoenix Mountain has proven reserves of 14.29 million tons, ranking first in Asia and second in the world. Therefore, Lanping is also known as China's 'Green Zinc Capital'. Lanping Bai and Pumi Autonomous County is located in the core area of the 'Three Parallel Rivers' World Natural Heritage site, where the Nujiang, Lancang, and Jinsha Rivers converge in the southwestern border of China.

Fugong

It belongs to the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture. The main tourist attractions and scenic spots include Shiyueliang, Laowu Rock Waterfall, Feilai Stone, Bijiang Octagonal Tower, Lazhudi Ethnic Culture Village, Zilun Hot Spring, Yapin Ecotourism Scenic Area, the magical Geocentric Minima, Bifu Bridge Tourist Spot, and others.

Gongshan

The main attractions of Gongshan Dulong and Nu Autonomous County include Biluo Snow Mountain, Gaoligong Mountain, Dandanglika Mountain, Nu River, and Dulong River.

Bingzhongluo

The main ethnic festivals in Bingzhongluo Town include the Nu ethnic Peach Blossom Festival on the tenth day of the second lunar month, the Nu ethnic Fairy Festival on the fifteenth day of the third lunar month, the Dulong ethnic Kaqiewa Festival, and the Lisu ethnic Kuoshi Festival. Within the region, there are three national AAAA-level scenic spots: the First Bend of the Nujiang River, Shimen Pass, and the Bingzhongluo Pastoral Scenery. Additionally, there are two first-class scenic spots, six second-class scenic spots, and three third-class scenic spots approved by the Yunnan Provincial Government.

Lushui

Lushui City is home to 21 ethnic groups including the Lisu, Bai, and Nu, with ethnic minorities making up 87% of the total population. Lushui County is located in the longitudinal valley region of the Hengduan Mountains, featuring majestic and picturesque gorges and mountains. It is an important part of the 'Three Parallel Rivers' World Natural Heritage and the Shangri-La Ecotourism Area of China.