The First Bend of Yellow River
Aba Prefecture Attractions
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Introduction to First Bend of Yellow Rirver (九曲黄河第一弯)
The first bend of Yellow River is located at Tangke town, Ruoergai County. It is the intersection of Sichuan, Qinghai, and Gansu Province. After plunging through the Bayankela Valley, the yellow river slows down a little and takes a huge turn between Mount Animaze and Mount Xize. The turn is 443 kilometers long. It is the first bend of the yellow river from its origin. |
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Location Ruoergai County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China |
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Main Sights The First Bend of Yellow River |
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Travel Information Admission: 75 Yuan Tourist Bus: 30 Yuan Sightseeing Escalator: 30 Yuan (single trip uphill) Opening Hours: 8:30AM - 6:00PM |
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Transportation From Chengdu Chadianzi Coach Station, tourists can take frequent bus to Songpan Bus Station. Fares costs around 117 Yuan. |
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Travel Tips 1. Recommended time for visiting is approximiately 5 hours. |
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Tour including Visiting the First Bend of Yellow Rirver (Sichuan) |
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