Enjoy another beautiful scenic mountain drive, this time on the 200 km, 4.5 hour route north to Shangri-La. En route, we'll stop off at the First Bend in the Yangzi River, a site as notable for its historical importance as it is for its geographical interest, as both the Mongol army and the Red Army crossed the river at this point, the former on their way to conquor the Kingdom of Dali, and the latter on their fabled Long March.