Break the Shangri-La to Deqin drive with a night in Benzilan
Benzilan, Deqin County
Benzilan is a Tibetan town on the Jinsha River, much lower and warmer than Shangri-La or Deqin. Stop here for lunch or a night to split a long mountain drive, which also eases the jump in altitude. The town is known for its turned wooden bowls.
What locals sayTravelers recommend it as the place to split the long transfer into two shorter days.
- Time
- Lunch or one night
- In Chinese
- 奔子栏
Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.
