Pijiang River

Pijiang is the main branch of upper Lancang River, originating from the Qingyanshi Mountain of Lanping in Nujiang. Enjoying an area of 2447.4 square kilometers, Pijiang crosses Lanping County and Yunlong County. Many ethnic groups live along the river. Compared with the colorful ethnic culture, it is famous for the rich mineral resources. Pijiang is known as the museum of ancient bridges because of the diverse bridges on the Pijiang River.

Environment

The largest lead-zinc mining area in the country is located in Lanping County, the upper reaches of the Pijiang River.

It is an important non-ferrous metal production base in Yunnan Province. Due to the long-term large-scale disordered group mining, pollution control and supervision measures have not been well implemented. The pollution level of the Lancang River became increasingly serious, which eventually led to the loss of the production and living water functions of the main stream of the Lancang River, which seriously affected the sustainable development of the coastal urban and rural economy and society, and had a serious impact on the production and life of the people in the Lancang River Basin.

Main Attraction

Yunlong County Minjiang Ancient Bridge Group(云龙县沘江古桥梁群)

Yunlong’s preserved bridges range from the oldest primitive strops and rattan bridges to modern steel truss bridges which can form a bridge museum. In 2013, Pijiang Ancient Bridge Group was listed as the seventh batch of key cultural relics protection units in the country.

The stone arch bridge appeared earlier. These bridges are not only beautiful in form, but also strong in structure. These long-standing, well-formed and solid stone arch bridges still play an important role today. Therefore, it is a precious legacy that shows the industrious wisdom and excellence of the ancient workers.

Yunlong Natural Taiji Eight-Diagram (云龙太极八卦图)

To the north of Yunlong county, there’s a river named Bijiang River(沘江), whose riverbed forms a shape of Taiji symbol. Because in Han Dynasty, Yunlong county was called “Bisu ” county, the Bijiang River, in fact, means “a river in Bisu”. With a whole length of 173 km, the river curves into a big “S” shape when passing here, forming a natural spectacle of Taiji symbol. In this natural spectacle, the Zhuangping dam in the north and Lian-jing-ping dam in the south constitute the two fish-like patterns representing “yin” and “yang” respectively in Taiji symbol, making it more vivid. What is called “Taiji Symbol” is a symbol used by ancient Chinese to explain natural phenomena in the universe, showing the the law of unity of opposites between yin and yang. Normally, there are also Eight Trigrams arranged in octagon around the symbol.

Useful Travel Tips

When the weather is fine in Dali, the sunshine is heated, and ultraviolet light is strong. People should avoid direct sunlight, and the sun hat preparation is required during outdoor activities, a pair of sunglasses will make you comfortable in the trip.

Yangbijiang River

Yangbijiang River(漾濞江) is the second largest tributary of the Lancang River and the largest tributary of the Lancang River in Yunnan. The length of the Yangbjiangi River is 334 kilometers. The Lancang River and Jinsha River, Lancang River and Nujiang River are the four main rivers of the western Yunnan Plateau. According to the local old man, in the past, on both sides of the Lancang River, the wild persimmon forest grew. In August and September, the persimmon is ripe, like a burning flame, reflecting the green mountains and clear water, so it is also known as the persimmon river.

What to See

Yangbijiang River is not violet in winter, but is not inferior to other rivers on the plateau in rainy season.

It roars in July and August with red waves in rainy day and white in sunny day. Without hesitation, Yangbijiang River is rushing in the clouds of the Hengduan Mountains.

Yangbijiang River collects the thousands of streams, moisturizes the green trees and diverse plants on the banks, even brings the favorable weather. Normally, it runs in Yangbi peacefully, like a docile lamb. In many parts of Yangbi River, you cannot hear her. She silently nurtured the hardworking, kind-hearted people, never swearing and complaining. She is like the local people, making contribution gently.

Yunlong Bridge(云龙桥)

Yunlong Bridge in on the Yangbijiang River. It was built in Ming Dynasty, enjoying the history of 500 years.Yunlong Bridge is one of the oldest cable bridge in China. More than 500 years, it witnessed the development of Dali and the business on the Bonan Ancient Road(博南古道).

Useful Travel Tips

When the weather is fine in Dali, the sunshine is heated, and ultraviolet light is strong. People should avoid direct sunlight, and the sun hat preparation is required during outdoor activities, a pair of sunglasses will make you comfortable in the trip.

Heihuijiang River

Heihuijiang River(黑惠江) is 349 kilometers long and flows through Lijiang, Dali, Menghua and Yongchang. It is known as the “one water across the four places”. Heihuijiang River originates from Baihanchang, Jiuhe Township, Lijiang County, with a length of 341.8 kilometers. Among them, Lijiang County has a length of 23.8 kilometers, 61.3 kilometers in Jianchuan County, and 46.2 kilometers in Wuyuan County. The elevation of origin of this river is 2780 meters. The total height difference of the river is 1790 meters, with an average drop of 3.4 ‰. It is a tributary of the left bank of the middle reaches of the Lancang River. It is the river with the largest drainage area and the longest flow in the Yunnan Province. It is narrow in north and wide in south. It plays a decisive role in Dali Prefecture, with a drainage area accounting for 42.8% of the total river area of Dali.

Where is Heihuijiang River?

It derives from Jiuhe of Tiejia Mountain and Luofeng Mountain of Laojun Mountain, converges with the Jianchuan Lake. It flows across Eryuan, Dengchuan, Dali and Yangbi. Finally, it goes to Lancang River in Chajiang River.

Specialty of Heihuijiang River

Shabachong (沙坝虫)

Locals call it water centipede. It is not poisonous as the centipede. Shabachong likes the humid environment and hates the light. They are generally lying lazily in the warm sand and sediment. In the early morning, they will exploded after the ebb tide. It is a kind of delicious food with high protein.

Fish and Shrimp (鱼虾)

There are many kinds of fish in Heihui River. The unique one is Baike Fish, which has white shell because of its fine white color. The locals also call it “white shell fish” . If the shrimps of the Erhai Sea are royalties, the shrimps of Heihui River are civilians with royal bloodlines between the streams. Although the shrimps of Heihuijiang are civilians, they do not lose the deliciousness and charm of the royal family. They are the best companion with wine in the local food.

Main Attraction

Yujin Bridge

The meandering Heihui River runs through Shaxi from north to south in the east. There is a crescent-shaped ancient bridge, Yujin Bridge, across the river, which is set off by distant towering green mountains.Yujin bridge was built in the Qing Dynasty Kangxi, a few hundred years war collapsed and damaged, in 1931, Yunnan Province Dali Shaxi Jianchuan County public fundraising to build ancient bridge, Bai famous scholar Zhao Fan as Yujin bridge repair specifically wrote “bridges offering cited”.

Useful Travel Tips

Take care of yourself when walking along the river. 

You can visit Heihuijiang River all the year since it enjoys the favorable climate.

Natural Geography

• Location and Scope: The source of the Red River is located in Milumo Village, Yongjian Town, Weishan County. In Weishan, the river formed by the source is locally known as the West River and was historically called Yanggu River. The designated key protection area for the Red River Source includes both banks of the Yanggu River (50 to 100 meters wide), reservoirs such as Fukang Reservoir and their watersheds, as well as areas above an altitude of 2,400 meters in the Red River Source Village.
• River Course and Length: Starting from its source, the Red River flows through Dali, Chuxiong, Yuxi, and Honghe in Yunnan Province. It exits China at He Kou County in Honghe Prefecture and flows into Vietnam, eventually emptying into the Pacific Ocean’s Gulf of Tonkin. The river is over 1,200 kilometers long, with 690 kilometers within Yunnan Province and 500 kilometers in Vietnam.
• Topography and Landforms: Weishan County is situated between the Ailao Mountains and Wuliang Mountains. The Red River Source Geological Park covers an area of approximately 239.51 square kilometers and is a large geological park themed around river and basin landforms.

History and Culture

• Name Meaning: In the Yi language, the Red River Source is called “Egu Abao,” which means “the father of a winding river.” Unlike most rivers in the world that are referred to as “mother rivers,” the Red River has been called the “father river” from the beginning.
• Historical Background: The Red River Source area gave birth to the Nanzhao Kingdom and Nanzhao civilization. Ancient Weishan was the capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom and the seat of the Menghua Prefecture. Due to the relationship between Nanzhao and the Tang Dynasty, the river was named “Lishe River” as a gesture of respect.
• Cultural Relics: Weishan Ancient City, the birthplace of the Nanzhao Kingdom, was designated as a National Historical and Cultural City in 1994. It preserves numerous historical relics and traditional buildings, complementing the rich cultural landscape of the Red River Source.

Ecological Environment

• Ecosystem: The Red River Source area features a complex and diverse ecosystem, with forests, shrubs, and meadows providing habitats for many plants and animals. It is also a key migration route for numerous migratory birds.
• Vegetation Types: The region has a variety of vegetation types, including tropical rainforests, subtropical evergreen broadleaf forests, and temperate evergreen broadleaf forests, some of which are rare species.
• Conservation Measures: Weishan County has enacted the “Regulations on the Protection of the Red River Source in Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County,” clearly defining the protection scope, measures, and management responsibilities to strengthen the conservation of the Red River Source.

Tourism Resources

• Natural Scenery: The Red River Source area offers unique natural landscapes, including rivers, canyons, waterfalls, and forests. The river within Weishan County is known for its winding course, earning the nickname “Nine Bends and Eighteen Turns.”
• Cultural Scenery: In addition to natural landscapes, the Red River Source area is rich in cultural attractions, such as Weishan Ancient City, Niaodao Pass, and Weibao Mountain. These sites are historically significant and artistically valuable.
• Tourist Activities: Visitors can enjoy hiking, adventure, photography, and other activities in the Red River Source area, experiencing the beauty of nature and the depth of historical culture.

Conservation Measures

• Legal Protection: Weishan County has enacted the “Regulations on the Protection of the Red River Source in Weishan Yi and Hui Autonomous County,” legally defining the protection scope, measures, and management responsibilities.
• Designated Protection Zones: Key protection zones have been designated to strictly conserve water resources, forests, and the ecological environment in the Red River Source area.
• Ecological Restoration: Through reforestation and forest conservation efforts, the ecological environment of the Red River Source area is being restored, with improved forest coverage and enhanced ecological conditions.

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