Local favourite viewpoint · Lijiang City, Yunnan

First Bend of the Yangzi

长江第一弯

First Bend of the Yangzi is a viewpoint in Lijiang City, Yunnan.

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First Bend of the Yangzi: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit First Bend of the Yangzi

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach First Bend of the Yangzi — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 26.86887, 99.96353. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit First Bend of the Yangzi?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near First Bend of the Yangzi?

    Nearby: Zhiyun Temple (Buddhist site, 17 km), Wangu Tower (attraction, 33 km), Mu's Mansion (fort, 33 km), Museum of Dongba culture (museum, 33 km), Black Dragon Pool (park, 34 km), Baisha Naxi Embroidery Institute (museum, 34 km).