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  • Jinjiang Town of Shangri-La City, Diqing

    05/07/2018Crazy Jone3123 wordsAbout 11 minutes

    Geography

    Jinjiang Town (金江镇) is located in the southwestern part of Shangri-La City (香格里拉市), at 99°39′–100°01′ east longitude and 26°52′–27°21′ north latitude. The town government is seated in Wuzhu Kaikun Village (吾竹开文村), with an elevation of 1,900 meters. It is 188 kilometers away from the Shangri-La county seat. To the east, it borders Hukou Township (虎跳峡镇) along a mountain ridge, and to the west, it faces Yulong Naxi Autonomous County (玉龙纳西族自治县) across the river.

    Ethnic Groups and Traditional Skills

    Jinjiang Town is a multi-ethnic area, home to Han, Tibetan, Naxi, Bai, Miao, Lisu, Yi, Pumi, and other ethnic groups. These ethnic groups have continuously interacted and integrated over the course of history, creating a unique cultural character. In terms of traditional skills, the Dongba script and painting of the Naxi people, the Thangka painting and Tibetan weaving of the Tibetans, and the wood carving of the Bai people all hold significant positions in the local cultural heritage.

    Customs and Festivals

    The various ethnic groups in Jinjiang Town have preserved many traditional customs and festivals. For example, the Naxi people celebrate the "San Duo Festival" (三多节), the Tibetans observe the Tibetan New Year, and the Bai people hold the "March Street" (三月街). During the Spring Festival, people from different ethnic groups celebrate together, visiting each other and exchanging New Year greetings, sharing the joy of the festival. Additionally, in Xinglong Village (兴隆村), there is the custom of "grabbing the first water." On New Year's Eve, after staying up late to see the new year in, households immediately set off firecrackers at midnight and then rush to get the first water, symbolizing good fortune for the coming year.

    Historical Architecture

    Jinjiang Town is rich in historical relics, including traditional ethnic dwellings and religious buildings. These ancient structures not only hold significant historical value but also serve as important windows for visitors to understand the local history and culture.

    Historical Figures

    With a long history, Jinjiang Town has been an important node in various historical periods. It was once an important area of the "Huama Kingdom" (花马国). Since the middle of the Qing Dynasty in the second year of Emperor Yongzheng's reign (1724), when Zhongdian (中甸) was incorporated into Yunnan, it became part of the border region.

    Tourist Attractions

    First Bend of the Yangtze River (长江第一湾): Jinjiang Town is home to the world-famous First Bend of the Yangtze River. Here, the river flows gently, creating a spectacular view.
    Wuzhu Village (吾竹村): Wuzhu Village is a picturesque village with unique ethnic culture and natural scenery.
    Red Cultural Sites: Jinjiang Town has deeply explored its cultural tourism resources and, in combination with red tourism education activities, has developed a red tourism route from Gaoshanlang Village (高山朗村) to Tangbei Village (塘北村). Visitors can retrace the revolutionary path and relive revolutionary history.

    Transportation

    Road: Jinjiang Town is conveniently accessible by road, with several provincial and county roads running through the area. It takes about three hours to drive from the Shangri-La county seat to Jinjiang Town.
    Railway: There is currently no train station near Jinjiang Town. Visitors can first arrive in Shangri-La City and then transfer to a bus.
    Air: Shangri-La Deqen Shangri-La Airport (香格里拉迪庆香格里拉机场) is approximately 188 kilometers away from Jinjiang Town and has flights connecting to cities such as Kunming and Chengdu.
    Jinjiang Town, with its unique natural scenery, rich ethnic culture, and convenient transportation, is a destination worth visiting.

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