Travelling the defiant Nujiang River Road
China, asia
99.5 km
N/A
hard
Year-round
Okay, buckle up, adventure-seekers! If you're craving a road trip that's equal parts breathtaking and butt-clenching, let me introduce you to Nujiang River Road in Yunnan, China. This isn't just a road; it's a hand-built masterpiece carved into the side of cliffs in the Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture.
Following the wild and winding Nujiang (Salween) River for around 100 kilometers (62 miles), stretching from Pengdangxiang up to Dengqu Village, this route is a true test of your nerve. Seriously, if heights make you sweat or landslides give you the shivers, maybe sit this one out.
While it's been paved recently, don't think that makes it a cakewalk. The final stretch is off-limits to foreign visitors, and flash floods can (and do!) wipe out sections of the road completely. Picture this: you and your trusty vehicle, suddenly facing a raging river where the road used to be. Yeah, not ideal. But hey, the scenery is out of this world!
Where is it?
Travelling the defiant Nujiang River Road is located in China (asia). Coordinates: 38.3575, 101.7279
Road Details
- Country
- China
- Continent
- asia
- Length
- 99.5 km
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- 38.3575, 101.7279
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