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About First Bend of the Yangtze Viewpoint
From an elevated public viewpoint, the river, cultivated valley floor and enclosing ridges can be read together; a low riverbank stop gives a different impression of the same landscape. Shigu’s Red Army crossing memorial area is a documented place to look across the bend. Weather and vegetation affect the view, so use an established open viewpoint rather than climbing onto private land to recreate an aerial photograph.
What to look for
- The river’s broad change of direction is visible within the mountain valley.
- Fields and the Shigu settlement show the scale of the river bend below the ridges.
Location & getting there
Getting to First Bend of the Yangtze Viewpoint
Travel to Shigu Town and the signed First Bend viewing area. The Red Army crossing monument is a documented elevated outlook; confirm its current public access locally before climbing to the viewpoint.
Combine your visit
Suggested order for the visit:
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First Bend public viewpoint
Read the river’s change of direction in the wider valley.
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Red Army crossing memorial area
Use the open elevated outlook if available.
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Shigu stone-drum monument
Add the town’s defining heritage landmark.
This is an editorial sequence of named spaces or places. It does not imply a verified walking connection or promise opening, ticket availability or a journey time.
Find First Bend of the Yangtze Viewpoint
长江第一湾观景点 · 玉龙县
The pin marks the area, not the entrance.
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Approximate straight-line distances between map pins, not travel distances.
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View guide →Sources & visit information
The sources below support the place-specific description and arrival information. Suggested combinations are editorial planning ideas; confirm current opening, entry arrangements and transport services for your date.