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TOUR OVERVIEW
A route that works on the ground
Over 5 days, 5-Day Classic Nujiang Canyon Tour links Dali or Baoshan to Lushui with Fugong to Gongshan, taking in Laomudeng and Zhiziluo, Lushui to Fugong, Stone Moon Viewpoint along the way. Enter the Nujiang corridor by private vehicle and settle into Lushui after planned comfort stops. The Nu River drops through a narrow canyon between roughly 700 and 1,800 metres; short village walks and suspension-bridge viewpoints break up the longer drive without losing the river below. Continue through the canyon with stops in riverside communities and forested mountain scenery. Look for Laomudeng’s mountain church, Zhiziluo’s abandoned streets or Bingzhongluo’s stone villages according to the title, and ask for a Nu-style sour fish or wild herb dish at lunch. The route is best suited to travelers who prefer a private guide, a named set of sights and time for a proper meal in each place, with the daily emphasis on landscape, village context and unhurried outdoor time. Altitude, road access and mountain weather are reviewed locally, and a walk can be shortened when conditions change.
Start
Lushui
Finish
Gongshan
Travel rhythm
Overland discovery with clearly marked transfer days
Best time
Autumn through spring is generally preferred for overland travel; heavy rain, landslides, snow and road works can require route changes.
Trip Highlights Code: YN-NUJ02
Enter the Nujiang corridor by private vehicle and settle into Lushui after planned comfort stops.
Visit a mountain village and historic settlement for canyon panoramas and local cultural context.
Follow the Nu River north through steep valleys, suspension bridges and seasonal roadside viewpoints.
Follow Lushui - Fugong - Gongshan in a practical order, with private transfers and no forced shopping stops.
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DAY BY DAY
The 5-Day Journey
Daily itinerary: Dali or Baoshan to Lushui → Laomudeng and Zhiziluo → Lushui to Fugong → Stone Moon Viewpoint → Fugong to Gongshan.
INTERACTIVE ROUTE MAP
5-Day Classic Nujiang Canyon Tour
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Enter the Nujiang corridor by private vehicle and settle into Lushui after planned comfort stops. Laomudeng & Zhiziluo is the next listed stop in Classic Nujiang Canyon, with Stone Moon Viewpoint kept for another stage of the trip. Later in Classic Nujiang Canyon, Stone Moon Viewpoint brings a different activity: Seek the famous natural rock opening from the safest available roadside or walking viewpoint.
The order of Classic Nujiang Canyon links Laomudeng & Zhiziluo with a later Lushui to Fugong visit and a distinct stop at Stone Moon Viewpoint. Visit a mountain village and historic settlement for canyon panoramas and local cultural context. Later in Classic Nujiang Canyon, Stone Moon Viewpoint brings a different activity: Seek the famous natural rock opening from the safest available roadside or walking viewpoint.
Follow the Nu River north through steep valleys, suspension bridges and seasonal roadside viewpoints. Classic Nujiang Canyon gives Lushui to Fugong its own time before the planned move to Stone Moon Viewpoint. Later in Classic Nujiang Canyon, Stone Moon Viewpoint brings a different activity: Seek the famous natural rock opening from the safest available roadside or walking viewpoint.
Seek the famous natural rock opening from the safest available roadside or walking viewpoint. Stone Moon Viewpoint sits between Lushui to Fugong and Fugong to Gongshan in the Classic Nujiang Canyon sequence. Later in Classic Nujiang Canyon, Fugong to Gongshan brings a different activity: Continue through the canyon with stops in riverside communities and forested mountain scenery.
Continue through the canyon with stops in riverside communities and forested mountain scenery. Earlier in Classic Nujiang Canyon, Stone Moon Viewpoint formed a separate part of the journey before Fugong to Gongshan. Earlier on Classic Nujiang Canyon, the Stone Moon Viewpoint stop has its own activity: Seek the famous natural rock opening from the safest available roadside or walking viewpoint.
Planning note for this route
Five days reaches the central canyon; seven to nine days allows Bingzhongluo and a more responsible, less hurried pace. Final train or flight times should be confirmed before fixing the last day; when timings change, sightseeing is shortened instead of adding an unrealistic transfer.
2–3 US$1,050 / person4–5 US$930 / person6+ Contact Us
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Typical Overnight Bases
Only places used by this itinerary are shown below. The final hotel list follows confirmed transport, season and room availability; upgrades and room preferences can be customized.
Lushui Selected local hotelFugong Best available canyon hotelGongshan / Bingzhongluo Comfortable local guesthouseDali Selected old-town or lakeside hotel
✓ Price Includes
Domestic airfares and train fares listed in the itinerary
Private air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
Professional English-speaking local guide
Selected hotel accommodation with breakfast
Entrance fees for listed sights
⊘ Price Excludes
International airfares
China visa fee if applicable
Personal expenses and gratuities
Meals not specifically listed in the itinerary
Questions about this itinerary
Where does this tour start and finish?
The planned route starts around Lushui and finishes around Gongshan. Exact airport, railway-station or hotel transfers are matched to your confirmed arrival and onward tickets.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. The published day order is a workable starting point, not a fixed group schedule. We can change hotel level, walking time, special interests and selected stops while protecting the route logic.
How are weather or road changes handled?
Your local team checks current access before travel. Outdoor sections may move within the itinerary, and mountain or canyon routes can be shortened or replaced when conditions make the original plan unsafe.