Lancang Travel Guide

Situated on the banks of the Lancang River, this small town is a good place to stop off for those traveling through the area by boat.

Despite its size, Lancang offers a few places to spend the night. This is also a good place to sample traditional home cooking and hospitality. Those with time to kill can hire a bicycle to explore the surrounding area or simple wander around the town and relax beside the river. It is also possible to take a short boat trip along the river to the next town and back again.

One of the most interesting ways to reach Lancang is by taking a nine day tour of the Yangtze River, which terminates in Lancang. The trip takes visitors on a slow expedition through this region of China, with plenty of time to get off the river and explore.

Getting There & Away

Lancang is best reached by boat and it is connected to a number of towns and cities in this region such as Jinghong (20 hours). There is an international airport in Jinghong, which connects to most major cities in China as well as destinations such as Bangkok. Most visitors to Lancang pause here as part of a guided river tour of the region, which lasts for several days. It is also possible to reach Lancang by bus from some of the surrounding towns, although buses are far from regular.

Things to Do

Lancang Attractions

Cable Over Lancang River

Zip across the river on this exhilarating aerial cable ride.