This small town is used as a base for travellers trekking to and from the Mekong river valley to the east, but is also notable as one of Nujiang's numerous Catholic communities - the legacy of nineteeth century French missionaries.
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Practicalities
Accomodation
The established base for out-of-towner accomodation is Alou's Tibetan Lodge and Adventures, a backpacker hostel run by a cluey local with a penchant for environmental conservation. They can also provide guides and porters for trekking.
