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Spend a night in Laomudeng, a Nu village high above the canyon
Photo: 瑞丽江的河水, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Spend a night in Laomudeng, a Nu village high above the canyon

Pihe, Fugong county

A Nu village at about 1,800 m, far above the river, with a village church and a wide view across the canyon to the Gaoligong range. Sleep in a simple guesthouse and walk the village at sunrise.

What locals sayWaking up above the clouds in the canyon is the moment that makes the long drive make sense.
Time
Overnight · Sunrise
In Chinese
老姆登村
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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.