Yunnan Sichuan Jinsha River

Yunnan's hidden secret! The god's-eye view by the Jinsha River is breathtakingly beautiful⛪️

📍Super off-the-beaten-path spot: Newly built Christian Church
This riverside church is simply a divine location! Backed by the Qing Mountains of Luquan, facing the Jinsha River, it has a uniquely isolated beauty on rainy days🌧️

✨Highlights for checking in:
1️⃣ Full view of the church
Stand on the grassy slope to capture the pointed church steeple and the Jinsha River in one frame (remember to bring a telephoto lens). On cloudy, misty days, it looks like an oil painting!

2️⃣ Riverside viewing platform
Walk 5 minutes from the church side door to reach the cliff by the river, overlooking the big bend of the Jinsha River, and you can also see villages on the opposite Sichuan Liangshan side🏞️

🚗 Transportation Tips:
Navigate to "Tanglang Middle School," and the white pointed building 200 meters southwest is it! Self-driving is recommended (about 3 hours from Kunming city center), the last 3 kilometers are narrow mountain roads, so drive carefully~

📸 Photo guide:
• Wear bright-colored clothes for better shots
• Light is softest after 3 PM
• Drone flights require prior approval
• Bring a transparent umbrella as a prop during the rainy season

⚠️ Notes:
• Church interior is not open for visits
• No guardrails on the cliff edge, be careful
• Mountain roads have many sharp turns, novice drivers beware
• No commercial facilities nearby, bring your own snacks

Very few people know about this place! Every casual shot looks like a masterpiece, so lock it in before it gets popular~

Post by Ava Cook 234~ | Oct 20, 2025

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