Nujiang Travel

6 Days in Nujiang - From a Foggy Place to a Windy Place The weather in February is unpredictable, so I changed my itinerary from A to B. The starting and ending points remain the same, and I'm satisfied! In February, the blue-green Nujiang River is rare, with red kapok, peach blossoms, pear blossoms, rapeseed flowers, snow, and clouds. It's amazing! I recorded both the original plan and the temporary adjustment. Itinerary Plan A Starting from Dali, head north along the Nujiang River, then south along the Lancang River, and visit Wuli Village, Peacock Mountain, and Tongle Village, before finally returning to a windy place! D1 Arrive in Dali - Laomudeng D2 Laomudeng - Bingzhongluo D3 Wuli Village - Qiuna Tong D4 Qiuna Tong - Peacock Mountain - Cizhong - Tacheng D5 Tacheng - Shaxi D6 Shaxi - Return to Dali Plan B I went north along the Nujiang River, but it snowed near Bingzhongluo, and the roads to Dulongjiang, Peacock Mountain, and Bingzhacha were closed, so I had to return along the Nujiang River. The weather in Nujiang is very different on sunny and rainy days, and I experienced both. D1 Dali - Lushui - Laomudeng, stay at Laomudeng Shangri-La Homestay. Arrive in Dali at 11:00 and head straight to the Xianfeng Bookstore, passing Jingzao Hall and Tiger Leaping Gorge along the way, and arrive at the homestay after 20:00. 🏨 It's very ordinary, but it's okay for one night. But it's at the highest point and has a large viewing platform facing the crown top. The morning view with clouds and mist is also worth seeing. D2 Laomudeng - Zhiziluo - Shiyueliang - Bingzhongluo, stay at Jixiashan Wuli Camp. Depart at 8:30 and visit Zhiziluo and Laomudeng first, passing Shiyueliang, but unfortunately, it was foggy and rainy, so I didn't see it. Arrive in Bingzhongluo around 15:00, and pass the First Bend of the Nujiang River and Zhanatong before entering. There are two viewing platforms on the mountain that are worth visiting, with a much better view than the check-in point along G214! Then go to Puhua Temple and Chongding Church, and check in at Wuli Camp after 16:00. 🏨 See another article. There is a section of road construction and traffic control before entering Bingzhongluo. Turn right at the road closure point and cross the bridge to take an old road. The road is unpaved and narrow, so be careful when driving. D3 Wuli Village - Lushui, stay at Nujiang Hilton Garden Hotel In the morning, I hiked and rested in Wuli Village in the rain. As the rain and snow got heavier and the surrounding road conditions worsened, I decided to return to Liuku at noon. There were already many falling rocks on the road, and I didn't return to the hotel until 20:00. 🏨 The facilities are okay, but the soundproofing is poor, so be careful if you mind. D4 Lushui - Dali - Shaxi, stay at Shaxi Mili Homestay Depart at 9:00. The driver took the national highway and then took the old road over the mountain to Shaxi in the afternoon, arriving at 15:00. It happened to be Friday, so be sure to go to the market! It's very interesting! D5 Shaxi, stay at the same place. The materials in Shaxi can be written in a separate article. D6 Shaxi - Return to Dali Fortunately, I rented a car for the Nujiang trip! The driver is a local from Nujiang, very familiar with Nujiang and the road conditions, and provides good service with a comfortable car at a reasonable price! The road on G214 is good, but many check-in points have narrow and steep roads, with many continuous uphill and downhill sections, especially when it rains and snows. It's not recommended to drive if you're not confident in your driving skills. I missed the Lancang River trip, maybe next time!