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Don't drive the canyon road after dark or in the rainy season
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Don't drive the canyon road after dark or in the rainy season

Liuku to Bingzhongluo

The canyon road is well paved but winds for hours, with drops to the river and rockfall. It's no road for new drivers or for driving at night, and summer rains bring landslide closures. Plan each leg to finish in daylight.

What locals sayThe road is beautiful but relentless, and everyone says the same thing: not at night and not for beginners.
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怒江美丽公路

Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.