Liuku is in Northwestern Yunnan.

Understand[edit]

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]

By bus[edit]

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]

Taxis and walking, the city is not too large.

See[edit]

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.

Do[edit]

Buy[edit]

There are a lot of Wedding dress shops around town.

Eat[edit]

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Drink[edit]

Bars, restaurants and karaoke bars are dotted along the river front.

Sleep[edit]

No hostels, many business hotels are cheap enough and decent. Mingzheng hotel is the best in town, but expensive.

Connect[edit]

Go next[edit]

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.