Wuyang River

The Wuyang River is a highly representative scenic area in southeastern Guizhou, renowned for its canyons, peaks, river bends, and karst landforms. It is often described as having “unique canyons, precipitous peaks, and green waters,” possessing a majestic, wondrous, beautiful, and secluded quality. The Wuyang River scenery is concentrated in the “Three Gorges of Wuyang”: Zhuge Gorge, Longwang Gorge, and Xi Gorge. Zhuge Gorge and Longwang Gorge are particularly known for their strangely shaped peaks and rocks, rapids, deep pools, and waterfalls. Along the banks, one can also see stone peaks of various shapes, such as a peacock spreading its tail, a giant elephant drinking water, a Miao king welcoming guests, and Taigong fishing, offering ample room for imagination. The most common way to experience the Wuyang River is by boat downstream, allowing one to admire the mountains on both sides and feel the river’s twists and turns through the canyons. When the water level is right, the river surface presents a state between tranquility and dynamism: sometimes wide like a lake, sometimes rapidly narrowing into a gorge, creating a strong visual rhythm. The Wuyang River possesses both the delicate beauty of Guizhou’s mountains and rivers and the majestic grandeur of its mountain valleys, making it a classic scenic spot that balances natural beauty with cultural significance.