Nujiang Secret Realm Three-Day Itinerary

Nujiang Prefecture Three Days Two Nights Travel Guide (Budget 5000 RMB) Theme: Canyon Secrets · Lisu Ethnic Style and Nujiang Natural Hazard Suitable for: Outdoor enthusiasts/photographers who prefer pristine nature and ethnic minority culture 💰 Budget Allocation (Total cost for 2 people) Item Cost (RMB) Description Transportation 2500-3000 Round-trip charter/self-drive (Dali → Liuku 5 hours) or flight (Kunming → Lushui 1.5 hours) Accommodation 600-800 Two nights in canyon guesthouses/county hotels Meals 400-600 Qi You chicken, hand-grabbed rice, Xiala wine Tickets/Experiences 200-300 Zipline experience, Laomudeng Church, etc. Others 300-500 Guide fees, photography equipment rental, etc. ⛰️ Detailed Itinerary Day 1: Liuku Town · Nujiang Starting Point Morning Drive/charter to Liuku (about 5 hours from Dali, charter fee 800 RMB/day including fuel). Visit Denggeng Zaotanghui Ruins (free): ♨️ Experience outdoor wild hot springs (bring swimwear), watch Lisu "spring bathing" custom (peak from December to February). Noon Lunch: "Lisu Family" (50 RMB per person), must-try Qi You chicken (allergy caution), buckwheat pancakes. Afternoon Nujiang Bridge Viewing Platform (free): 🌉 Photograph V-shaped canyon and suspension bridge, feel the "Nujiang’s Most Dangerous Spot." Baihualing Church (free): 🎵 Listen to four-part Lisu language hymns (Sunday service at 10:00). Evening Stay in Liuku: choose "Nujiang Grand Hotel" (about 300 RMB/night), river view room to listen to the waves. Day 2: Laomudeng · Cloud Village Morning Drive to Laomudeng (3 hours on mountain roads): ☁️ Crown Mountain Viewing Platform (free): Capture panoramic views of Nujiang Grand Canyon in morning mist, occasionally meet Lisu shepherds. Noon Lunch: Laomudeng "150 Inn" (40 RMB per person), try ham fried matsutake mushrooms (seasonal dish). Afternoon Zhiziluo Memory City (free): 🕰️ Explore the abandoned 1980s county town, slogan walls, octagonal building for nostalgic photos. Zipline experience (50 RMB/person): 🪂 Traditional Lisu river crossing method; timid can choose "sightseeing zipline" (gentler). Evening Stay at Laomudeng guesthouse: recommend "Sisters Inn" (about 200 RMB/night), drink Xiala wine by the fire pit. Day 3: Bingzhongluo · Where Humans and Gods Coexist Morning Shiyueliang Viewing Platform (free): 🌙 View natural mountain cave from afar, origin of Lisu creation legend. Nujiang First Bend (free): 🌀 Climb Gongdang Sacred Mountain to overlook the Ω-shaped river bend, 40-minute hike required. Noon Lunch: Bingzhongluo "A Bai’s Home" (50 RMB per person), try stone slab pancakes and butter tea. Afternoon Qiunutong Village (free): 🏡 The last village at the Yunnan-Tibet border, visit Catholic church and Tibetan wooden houses. Pre-departure shopping: 🛍️ Dulong rugs (200-400 RMB each), wild mushroom dried (100 RMB/bag, best in September-October). 💡 Practical Tips Transportation Warning: Nujiang roads have many cliffside sharp turns; hiring a local driver (about 600 RMB/day) is recommended, drive cautiously if self-driving! Safety Notice: Landslides are common in rainy season (June-September), check weather before travel; always wear safety harness on zipline. Photography Guide: Best lighting: sunrise at First Bend (7:30), sunset at Shiyueliang (18:00). Total Cost Reference: About 4500-5000 RMB for two people, brave the "Oriental Grand Canyon"! 🌊 (If time allows, add "Dulong River Exploration" or "Biluoxueshan Hiking," extending to 5 days)