Jinsha River Great Bend: stand beside the railing, not at its center
Near Benzilan, Deqin County
Near Benzilan the upper Yangtze loops through a horseshoe bend far below the road. It's a short, ticketed stop on the drive between Shangri-La and Deqin and one of the most photographed views in the prefecture.
What locals sayTravelers say the angle matters more than the camera here: shoot from the side and the bend reads as a perfect loop.
- Time
- 20 min · on the drive to Deqin
- In Chinese
- 金沙江大湾
Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.
