Benzilan

Benzilan (奔子栏) is a little city in extreme northwestern Yunnan Province. It lies along a stretch of the Jinsha River (a major headwater stream of the Yangtze River) that forms the border with Sichuan Province, roughly halfway along the road from Zhongdian to Deqin.

Benzilan Halal Travel Guide

The town, as seen out the window of a bus passing along the Zhongdian-Deqin route, might not seem different from many other small Chinese towns one merely passes through, but get off here and you will be well rewarded. For one, given that it lies on the bank of the Jinsha River, it is at the lowest altitude in the area and is considerably warmer than Deqin or Zhongdian in winter. Stray from the typical modern Chinese architecture of the primary street and head down the hill to the river and you will pass many charming traditional houses, friendly local residents and yapping guard dogs.

However, if you're coming from the south and felt the old towns of Shangri La, Lijiang and Dali were too commercial, Benzilan is heavily recommended.

Travel to Benzilan

Travel by Bus to Benzilan

All of the buses from Zhongdian to Deqin pass through the town. In fact the midpoint lunch stop is often taken a mere five minutes south of Benzilan. Tickets can be purchased at Zhongdian bus station for ¥25. For some reason no tickets to Benzilan are sold in Deqin, though if you stand just outside the station and get on a bus headed to Zhongdian you should be able to get there for ¥70 or so.

Get Around in Benzilan

The town is growing fast and parts of it are not marked on common maps. The main commercial road is located up the hill, going parallel to the highway.

What to see in Benzilan

• The town - The many different routes down to the river provide a friendly 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 no longer necessary to take a boat to get the other side of the river, as there is now a bridge. There is however not much to see on the other side.

• East Bamboo Forest Temple - 东竹林寺; Dong Zhu Lin Si; Tibetan: Dhon-Drupling Gompa | A wonderful temple built on the side of the gorge around 15 kilometers northwest along the primary street 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.

• The first bend of the Jinsha River - 金沙江第一湾; Jinsha Jiangdaguaiwan | There is a viewing platform along with the customary ticket office but it is not necessary to pay the fee to see the bend.

Shopping in Benzilan

There are several shops along the primary street selling the same silverware and materials that are found elsewhere in the region.

Halal Restaurants & Food in Benzilan

Most of the restaurants along the main commercial road serve good food. The dishes on offer are the same as can be found in most places in northwest Yunnan. Only 2 Halal restaurants throughout the town.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Benzilan

Benzilan - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Benzilan, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Benzilan. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Benzilan and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Benzilan. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Benzilan. Key components include:

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Benzilan, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Benzilan, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Benzilan without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Benzilan is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Benzilan.

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Ramadan Celebrations in Benzilan

Ramadan 2025 in Benzilan

Ramadan concludes with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which may last several days, usually three in most countries.

The next Ramadan shall be from Friday, 28 February 2025 to Saturday, 29 March 2025

The next Eid al-Adha shall be on Friday, 6 June 2025

The next day of Raʾs al-Sana shall be on Thursday, 26 June 2025

The next day for Mawlid al-Nabī shall be on Monday, 16 September 2024

Muslim Friendly Hotels

There are a whole bunch of hotels along the primary street. A double en-suite should set you back ¥60-80.

Huan Ying Guan Lin has, as of November 2022, excellent double en-suite for ¥200 (during holidays, feasible cheaper normally). Take the first road right after walking up from bus stop to get there. Big building with small vegetable field right in front of it. No English spoken.

Go Next

There is a bus (though it might be a microvan) that leaves for Zhongdian at 7:30AM. If that does not take your fancy, stand by the side of the road and flag down any of the buses that pass from morning to mid-afternoon.

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