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Liuku is in Northwestern Yunnan.
Understand
[edit | edit source]Liuku is not a tourist destination. It is a transport hub that is necessary to pass through to head north up the Nujiang valley. This city, however, is very clean and pleasant. It is a relaxing place to stop over for a few days.
Get in
[edit | edit source]By bus
[edit | edit source]Busses run between Liuku and Gongshan, Kunming and Xiaguan. Busses also run north to Bingzhongluo, but the road is still a no-through road, so after seeing Bingzhongluo you must back track to Liuku. The bus station is a little out of the center of town (around ¥10–15 in a taxi), but tickets can be bought prior to departure in a small shop behind the Mingzheng hotel.
Get around
[edit | edit source]Taxis and walking, the city is not too large.
See
[edit | edit source]A pathway runs up the hill from the foot bridge and along the top, you can get a great view of the city. This path is easy to find as it is illuminated with neon lights at night. The riverside is quite busy at night, take a walk to see the locals dancing or to have a drink at one of the many bars.
- 1 Nujiang Museum (三江并流世界自然遗产怒江博物馆), 10 Qixiang Road. Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00; closed Mon. A museum introducing the geology, ecology and ethnic cultures of the Nujiang section of the Three Parallel Rivers World Heritage area. Exhibits cover the region's landscapes, biodiversity and the traditions of local ethnic groups. Free.
- 2 Qingshan Park (青山公园), 382 Chuancheng Road, ☏ +86 886 3622163. Open 24 hours. An urban park on a hillside overlooking Liuku and the Nujiang River. It has walking paths and viewpoints and is popular with local residents for walking, exercise and leisure. Free.
Do
[edit | edit source]Buy
[edit | edit source]There are a lot of Wedding dress shops around town.
Eat
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- 1 Liuku Restaurant (六库饭店), 198 Chuancheng Road (near Liuku Minzu Market), ☏ +86 886 3052555. 09:00-22:00. A local Chinese restaurant on Chuancheng Road serving Yunnan-style dishes and other Chinese food. It is a relatively large restaurant and is suitable for groups and family meals. around ¥110 per person.
Drink
[edit | edit source]Bars, restaurants and karaoke bars are dotted along the river front.
- Black Forest Bar (黑森林酒吧（华天商贸城店）), 20 m west of the intersection of Renmin Road and Qiaodong North Lane, ☏ +86 886 3628888. 18:00-02:00. A late-night bar near Renmin Road serving cocktails, spirits and other alcoholic drinks. It has a modern club-style atmosphere and stays open until 02:00.
Sleep
[edit | edit source]No hostels, many business hotels are cheap enough and decent. Mingzheng hotel is the best in town, but expensive.
- 1 Hanting Hotel (Nujiang Lushui) (汉庭酒店（怒江泸水店）), No. 8, Xiangyang South Road, ☏ +86 886 6688866. A chain hotel in central Liuku. It offers breakfast, parking and self-service laundry facilities.
Connect
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[edit | edit source]Busses run from Liuku to Bingzhongluo twice a day (07:20 and midday). The bus ride will be nine hours, along bumpy roads and cliff faces. Busses will often be small and cramped. The scenery, however, is beautiful. Bingzhongluo is a must see for nature lovers and hikers.