Lancang River Bridge

From Deqin to Shangri-La, the dividing line between Yunnan and Sichuan is the Lancang River. The iron bridge that passes by looks very exciting. The feeling of driving through the bridge is simply too exciting.

The Lancang River Bridge in Mangkang is the only way to connect the county seat and the surrounding mountainous areas on the national road. Standing in the right place, you can see the river and the mountains, and you can feel the vitality. There are military vehicles on the road. Generally, there are many cars out, so it is not convenient to take pictures.

Mangkang Millennium Ancient Salt Field is a 4A-level scenic spot. This is the only place in China that still intact retains the oldest manual salt drying method. This salt drying method has been listed as a national intangible cultural heritage, which is not only loved by domestic and foreign tourists. It is also favored by researchers at home and abroad. Mangkang's salt can be traced back to 1300 years ago, and it is also recorded in Liu Zanting's "Salt Wells Republic of China": Visiting the salt wells and salt fields, there is a bottom spring under both sides of the Lancang River, with stone kan, on the hillside frame wood as a raft, the upper layer of loess thick, with people drawing water in the raft, see the wind into salt. The car drove to the Lancang River, and the rapid river passed through the gorge. The shocking waves were daunting. Thousands of salt fields were stacked on the bank, and the waves were frantic under the field. I was really worried that a wave would engulf the salt fields. The salt fields of the season are as red as the river and the soil on the shore, visually overwhelming and shocking. The salt produced here is white salt and red salt. Red salt is also called "peach blossom salt". You can take a bath and lame feet. White salt can be eaten. Because it is the original handmade salt method, the output is less, and it is more than 1.2 million pounds per year. However, Mangkang's salt is precious, every year's 3-5 month, It is the busiest time here, friends who want to see the salt making process can travel to Mangkang in these months. #Ancient town worth visiting