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Stay in Qiunatong, the last Nu village before Tibet

Qiunatong, north of Bingzhongluo

Sleep at the end of the road instead of in town, then walk the old Tea Horse Road along a stream through the forest. Try inns such as Yunshang Renjia, praised for the owner's cooking and mountain-view rooms, and Shimogu (Stone Mushroom).

What locals sayStaying up here, with home cooking and the mountains outside the window, is when the canyon feels truly remote.
Time
1–2 nights
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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.