The First Bend of Yellow River

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. 

Drive from Ruoergai County for 61 kilometers to Tangke town. Then take another 9 kilometers to the north, you will arrive at the first bend of yellow river. Climbing on one of the small hills there, you can see the spectacular view of this natural wonder. The turn is from west to north, pivoting the Tangke, flowing through a wonderful landscape of wild flowers, meadows and blue sky. 
 

Location

Ruoergai County, Aba Tibetan and Qiang Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan Province, China

Main Sights

The First Bend of Yellow River

Travel Information

Admission: 75 Yuan

Tourist Bus: 30 Yuan

Sightseeing Escalator: 30 Yuan (single trip uphill)

Opening Hours: 8:30AM - 6:00PM

Transportation 

From Chengdu Chadianzi Coach Station, tourists can take frequent bus to Songpan Bus Station. Fares costs around 117 Yuan.

Travel Tips 

1. Recommended time for visiting is approximiately 5 hours.

Tour including Visiting the First Bend of Yellow Rirver (Sichuan)

10 Days Yunnan, Yubeng Village and Sichuan Trekking Tour