Located on a bend of the Nujiang River that flows between Tibet and the Yunnan province, the Bing Zhong Luo Village sits in the Great Nujiang Canyon between the towering Gaoligong and Biluo Snowy Mountains. Resting between the Xianglanglaka Mountain to the east, Shimen Pass to the north, and the Gongdang Shore and Ridang Slope to the south, the village most certainly sits in the heart of nature. With the river flowing 1,700m above sea level, its glacial-blue hue and sheer speed are particularly enchanting. Indeed, the Nujiang river represents a hub of activity, with many go boating in it or take the cables over it, strapping themselves into the harnesses and ziplining across the river!

The village is also home to a large mix of people and cultures. There are Tibetan, Nu, Dulong and Lisu people who live there, and both Tibetan Buddhism and Catholicism are practised in the village. Due to the rise in tourism, there have been a few small hotels opening up in the village, and staying overnight is a possibility in both private rooms or dorms. But if you want to experience local life, you could also choose to stay in Mother Ding's Hostel in the nearby Chongding village, a famous refuge among Chinese backpackers.

The village holds an annual flower festival as well as regular cultural shows for visitors. The village rests on a peninsula that juts into the Nujiang River, called the Plum Island, and you can visit the nearby farms (mostly wheat farms) on the rolling hills. A few kilometres down, the river widens and cuts dramatic gorges, forming a scenic view that is a feast for the eyes. There is a lot to see at the Bing Zhong Luo area, and you can take it all at a slow, leisurely pace in this village.