Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture (怒江傈僳族自治州)

 

Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture [nipic.com]

Nujiang Lisu Autonomous Prefecture is named after the Nujiang River that flows southward through the region and the Lisu, who make up the majority of the local population. The prefecture is on the Myanmar border. Nujiang is also home to the second-largest gorge in the world, after the Grand Canyon. Picturesque lofty mountains, roaring rivers and virgin forests in the gorge encircled by snow peaks form a breathtaking and unearthly sight. It is a sanctuary for rare animals and plants. September is the best time to visit Nujiang.

How to get there: Regular buses run from Kunming Passenger Transportation Bus Station directly to Liuku Town or Gongshan County of Nujiang.