#Fog Village Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
#1 of Spring Outings in Nujiang
Mountains
Villages
Address:
Gongshan County, Nujiang Prefecture (opposite to the Nu River on the way to Qiuna bucket)
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
3-5 hour
A day trip to Bingzhongluo
Bingzhongluo,
known as a place where gods and humans coexist.
Here lies the village of Wuli, like a paradise hidden in mist;
Here stands the magnificent First Bend of the Nu River;
Here flows the relentless waters of the Nu River;
Here rises the towering Stone Gate Pass;
Here looms the lofty and pristine snow-capped mountains;
Here runs the ancient Tea Horse Road, bearing the weight of history;
Here, the peach blossoms are in full bloom,
and here, the rapeseed flowers are still blossoming.
The First Bend of the Nu River
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Nujiang is really so beautiful! The people of Nujiang are really so kind! Everyone should take a trip to Nujiang!
Most of the information online is about self-driving tours to Nujiang, but our itinerary includes Deqin and Shangri-La, which might have uncertain road conditions and we were worried about traffic jams, so we chose public transportation. The Aru Laka trek allows you to see the Gaoligong Mountains and Biluo Snow Mountain, and you can enter the primitive forests with thick snow, where you can see alpine pastures. Our guide, Brother A Luo, was very responsible, explaining various plants along the way, highly recommended!
During the trek to Wuli Village, we saw a small path that led down to the banks of the Nujiang River, where we could feel the surging waters up close, which was very impressive. There are many rocks to climb along the riverbank, so be careful and don't go too close to the river, safety first.
We took a local's ride-sharing car on the Deqin Highway to Deqin, and saw the stunning snow scenery along the way, but the road conditions are variable, so if you're driving yourself, be sure to prepare anti-skid chains and have enough experience driving on icy roads and in snow. Our driver was also super nice!
When we were desperate to find food in Bingzhongluo, a sister by the roadside recommended Yunnan Jianjiang, which has a great environment. On the third floor rooftop, you can see the reflection of the Nujiang River and snow mountains while drinking coffee. The food is delicious and the prices are reasonable, highly recommended! They also offer accommodation, and I definitely want to stay there next time I go to Bingzhongluo.
CHEYENNE MCCORMICK
The gods and humans dwell together in Bingzhongluo
Angry River originates from Tibet, flows through Yunnan into Myanmar, and finally empties into the Indian Ocean. The section in Tibet is called 'Nachu River', and in Myanmar, it is known as 'Salween River'.
We traveled north along the Angry River for three days, from Lushui City to Laomudeng Village in Fugong County, and then to Bingzhongluo in Gongshan County.
On the third day, we arrived at Bingzhongluo in Gongshan County.
G219 is well-maintained, with a cycling lane provided all the way, offering an experience of a section of Bingzhongluo. After crossing the Yunnan-Tibet border into Linzhi Chayu County, the road turns into a dirt track. Vehicles coming from the Tibet section to Yunnan are covered in mud. Landslides, falling rocks, and debris flows are the norm here, and it is really not recommended to visit during the rainy season.
Here, villages are called 'XX Luo' or 'XX Tong', depending on whether the Nu, Lisu, or Tibetan ethnic groups are the majority in the village; some are called 'Luo' and some 'Tong'. Trek through the ancient tea-horse road of Wuli Village, Qiunatong, overlooking the first and second bends of the Angry River. This place is known as where gods and humans dwell together, probably referring to the peaceful coexistence of multiple ethnicities and religions.
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Bingzhongluo Wulicun
Wulicun, also known as 'Wenglicun', are both transliterations of the Nu language, not to say that it is always foggy here.
The small village has only a few dozen households, backed by mountains, facing the Nu River, large green grasslands, the Tea Horse Road carved on the cliffs, and even beautiful homestays, all of which make up the fairy-tale beauty of Wulicun.
Many people just take a few photos on the viewing platform on the other side of the river and leave, it's a pity to come all the way through mountains and rivers!
The correct way to enter the village should be to walk into the village from the Tea Horse Road, and then leave the village from the suspension bridge in Figures 15 and 16.
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In Yunnan, I stayed at the Hotel of Life!
Down the mountain and into the foggy camp
In Yunnan, I stayed at the Hotel of Life
A nine-day and eight-night end-of-year trip, the last stop was Wuli Village. In this place where gods and humans coexist deep in Yunnan, I stayed at the Hotel of Life, which is the newly opened Wuli Camp Hotel down the mountain.
There are only 9 rooms in total, all facing the Nujiang River and Wuli
Village. The hotel lobby has a whole wall of glass windows for viewing the scenery, and there is also a viewing platform on the top floor of the hotel. In the early morning when the fog has not dissipated, the entire hotel is like shrouded in clouds and fog, it's incredibly beautiful.
Later, there will be a self-camping area and vacation cabins open here, and Wuli Village is also very suitable for hiking. The scenery along the way is captivating, I want to go again when it's warmer~
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Bingzhongluo's Tea Horse Ancient Road light hiking
The most attractive part of Bingzhongluo's Wuli Village is its light hiking route, and the initial section of the Tea Horse Ancient Road built between cliffs is the cream of the crop.
Walking on the Tea Horse Ancient Road by the Nu River, admiration for the ancients naturally arises. It is no easy task to build such a long road relying solely on manpower and primitive tools.
Under the blue sky and white clouds, accompanied by the surging Nu River, walking in the embrace of the surrounding mountains is truly enjoyable!
Now it seems that there are other roads into the village, but it would be a pity not to walk this Tea Horse Ancient Road!