Benzilan Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Dêqên County, Diqing, Yunnan, China
About Benzilan
The town, as seen out the window of a bus passing along the Zhongdian-Deqin route, might not seem different from many other small Chinese towns one merely passes through, but get off here and you will be well rewarded. For one, given that it lies on the bank of the Jinsha River, it is at the lowest altitude in the area and is considerably warmer thanDeqinorZhongdianin winter. Stray from the typical modern Chinese architecture of the main road and head down the hill to the river and you will pass many charming traditional houses, friendly locals and yapping guard dogs. However, if you're coming from the south and felt the old towns of Shangri La, Lijiang and Dali were too commercial, Benzilan is heavily recommended.
Top Attractions in Benzilan
Explore the best things to see and do in Benzilan:
- ★East Bamboo Forest Temple
- ★The first bend of the Jinsha River
- ★The town
Benzilan Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: