Destination · Guizhou
Jiangbian Township
A dry river valley along the Jinsha River near Yuanmou, with mango orchards and arid hills.
- Where in China
- Yunnan, 130 km north-west of Kunming in a straight line
- Nearest town
- Yuanmou, 26 km south
- Entry
- Entrance is free
Jiangbian Township lies along the Jinsha River (the upper Yangtze) in Yuanmou County, Yunnan, in one of the region's dramatic dry-hot river valleys. The warm climate and river-valley terrain make it a productive area for tropical fruit, especially mangoes, and the landscape offers striking views of the river cutting through the arid hills. It's a quieter, off-the-beaten-path stop compared to Yuanmou's more famous earth-forest sites, appealing to travelers curious about the region's river-valley scenery and local fruit-growing culture.
What to see
Where it is
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Where to park
The exact spot, the entrance and the address are in the Dragon Roads app during your trip. Every stop opens in Amap, ready to navigate.
Road trip to Jiangbian Township
Jiangbian Township is a stop on The Great Southwest, one of our Guizhou road trips. Every route can be shortened, lengthened or started elsewhere.
Self-drive · 21 days · Lijiang to Xijiang
The Great Southwest
Day 12. Walk among the earth pillars of Yuanmou Earth Forest, follow the Jinsha River valley at Jiangbian Township, and wander the fruit orchards of Leiding Village.
Nearby in Guizhou
Nearest first. Distances in a straight line.
