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Benzilan attractions
Benzilan attractions
The town. The many different routes down to the river provide a pleasant walk among traditional houses, orchards, and cultivated fields. Getting to the bank of the river can be a bit tricky as there is a steep drop-off as you approach the bank, but if you persist you will come across one of the purpose-built staircases. It is possible to get boat across to the Sichuanese side, though there is not much to see within walking distance. �
East Bamboo Forest Temple (东竹林寺; Dong Zhu Lin Si; Tibetan: Dhon-Drupling Gompa). is a wonderful temple built on the side of the gorge around 15 km (20 minutes) northwest along the main road to Deqin. The monastic village that surrounds it is also quite lovely. Dhon-Drupling Gompa was founded in 1667 by Kusho Dondrub and received its name by the Fifth Dalai Lama in 1670. It has many beautifully intricate paintings inside and houses several precious statues. Getting there by hitch-hiking or hiring a mian bao che (microvan) presents no problems. Entrance to the temple: ¥30 �
The first bend of the Jin Sha River (金沙江第一湾; Jin Sha Jiang Da Guai Wan). is about 8 km (10 minutes) northwest of Benzilan along the same road. There is a viewing platform along with the customary ticket office (to reflect the capitalist nature of modern China) but it is not necessary to pay the fee to see the bend. Platform ticket: ¥? �
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