Nujiang River Valley
Nujiang River Valley — the wild corridor of the Salween — winds through Yunnan from Tibet to Myanmar, offering dramatic gorges, ethnic diversity, and outdoor adventure.
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Geography
| Continent | Asia |
|---|---|
| Region | East Asia |
| Subregion | Southern Asia |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| State | Yunnan |
| County | Nujiang Lisu Autonomous County |
| Timezone | AsiaShanghai |
| Latitude | 27.927 |
| Longitude | 96.755 |
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3:59 AM LOCAL TIMEThe Nujiang River Valley, known locally as the Salween basin, slices across western Yunnan from high Tibetan plateaus south toward Myanmar. The valley is carved by one of Asia’s most wild and rapidly flowing rivers, whose steep canyons and rapids are matched by a patchwork of Lisu, Dulong, Naga, and other mountain peoples. Remote and poorly accessible, the corridor rewards visitors with untamed landscapes, ancient trail routes, and opportunities for whitewater, multi-day treks, and cultural immersion. Major access points are limited—entrants typically come via regional roads, river ferry crossings, or long-distance hikes—making the Nujiang a destination for adventure travelers willing to prepare and go beyond the conventional routes.
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