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大水罐观景台

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Dashuiguan viewpoint: boulders in the foreground, go before noon

Highway 214 near Feilaisi, Deqin

A roadside viewpoint on National Highway 214, about 4 km from Mingzhu Laka, where big boulders frame the Meili range. It's the spot photographers use when they want something other than the standard stupa shot.

What locals sayTravelers call it an easy extra stop with a different angle, as long as you avoid the windy afternoons.
Time
30 min · morning
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大水罐观景台
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Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.