归档： Attractions

Mount Fanjing is located in Tongren, northeastern Guizhou province, with an elevation of 2,572 m. As the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains, it is a member of the UNESCO “Man and Biosphere” program, a World Natural Heritage site, and a national 5A-level tourist attraction. The Mount Fanjing Biosphere Reserve covers a total area of 428.63 km². The mountain is characterized by its pristine wilderness, majestic peaks, layered ridges, crisscrossing streams, and cascading waterfalls. Its iconic attractions include the Red Clouds Golden Summit, Yuejing Mountain, the 10,000-meter Sleeping Buddha, Mushroom Rock, the Ten Thousand Scrolls of Scriptures, Jiulong Pool, and Phoenix Mountain.Mount fanjing was originally named “three valleys”, derived from “pure land of brahma”. The buddhism here originated in the tang dynasty and flourished in the ming dynasty, making it a historic buddhist mountain. Additionally, mount fanjing boasts abundant wildlife resources, including rare species such as the guizhou golden monkey and dove tree.Mount Fanjing is the main peak of the Wuling mountain range, located at the junction of Jiangkou, Yinjiang, and Songtao counties. With its massive and majestic form reaching into the clouds, it was revered as the ancestor of famous mountains as early as the beginning of the Ming dynasty and is a renowned Buddhist sacred site. Additionally, Mount Fanjing boasts vast areas for viewing red leaves. Every fall, the layered forests are dyed in vibrant hues, with the red leaves complementing the mountain temples. Here, you can take a cable car to overlook the endless stretches of red foliage or stroll along the mountain paths, surrounded by fiery red leaves on both sides and above.The red cloud golden summit is the core of Foshan. The two temples standing majestically on the peak, with two buddhas presiding, create an infinite dharma realm. This masterpiece of the Southern Song Dynasty’s White Lotus Society in constructing a “pure land on earth” is a miracle in the history of Buddhist development on famous mountains.Take the sightseeing bus from the attraction entrance to the cableway, then ride the cableway up and walk straight to the top to see the famous “mushroom stone.” True to its name, it has a large top and a small base, resembling a mushroom, standing approx. 10 m tall and having been on the mountain for 1 billion years. To the left of the mountaintop is the red golden cloud summit, and to the right is the old golden summit, both incredibly spectacular.

The Libo Seven Small Arches Scenic Area is located among the karst peaks south of the Libo County urban area. The attraction gets its name from a seven-arched bluestone bridge that crosses the noisy river there. The site incorporates all the beauty of mountains, water, trees, caves, lakes, and waterfalls. This natural splendor has combined with the authentic cultural flavor of the Tujia and Yao people of the area to bring fame to the area. Attractions like the ancient seven-arched bridge, the water forest, the crouching dragon pool, and Mandarin Duck Lake make the area like an earthly fairyland.

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village consists of over a dozen natural villages built along the mountainside, inhabited by the “Xi” clan of the Miao ethnic group. The hills are covered with layered wooden stilt houses in earthy brown tones, nestled against emerald green mountains. The Baishui River divides the village in two—the riverside area (left side after entering through Xiaobei Gate for visitors) features a commercial pedestrian street, while the opposite bank (right side after entering through Xiaobei Gate for visitors) offers an observation deck with panoramic views of the village.Upon arriving at Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, you’ll see a gate with the “Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village” plaque after exiting the parking lot. From this gate, it’s another 1.5 km to the village itself – you can either take an electric cart or walk. After covering this 1.5 km distance, you’ll encounter another similar gate with the same plaque near the parking area, which marks the official entrance to the village.Start with a welcoming drink before entering the village. The first sight is a bustling commercial pedestrian street filled with an array of Miao ethnic specialty goods. The highlight is undoubtedly the exquisite Miao silver jewelry. Nearby in Leishan County’s Dakou Township, Kongbai village is renowned as the “silversmith village,” where nearly every man masters the art of crafting intricate Miao silver ornaments.The performance venue in the pedestrian street area features Miao ethnic song and dance shows. You can also visit the Xijiang Miao Ethnic Museum and the Drum House (home of the Miao chieftain, where a bronze drum is enshrined). Alternatively, take a stroll along the Baishui River to see the wind-and-rain bridges with their protective roofs, or the low wooden plank bridges spanning the water.At the end of the village lies a pastoral landscape, rarely visited even during peak season. Cross the river to find the electric cart station heading to the viewpoint—take the short walk there, with several scenic overlooks along the way. Arrive at the viewpoint and wait for nightfall, when Xijiang’s grand spectacle begins. Thousands of lights flicker beneath the eaves of wooden stilt houses, dotting the darkness to outline the entire Miao village in the shape of an ox head. It’s astonishing to witness such radiant illumination from a mountain settlement. Return to the viewpoint at dawn as mist envelops the village, the first sunlight gilding the wooden houses while cooking smoke curls upward—a new day begins.In Miao villages, you’ll often spot Miao women with their hair coiled into topknots adorned with large flowers. But why just look when you can join in? Rent a set of traditional Miao attire and transform into a Miao maiden yourself—it’s a stunning look that’s especially popular among female travelers.Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village offers well-developed tourism facilities with no shortage of dining and lodging options. The must-try culinary experience is the long-table banquet. Local restaurants frequently ask visitors if they’d like to try this specialty – essentially extended tables arranged together to simulate the tradition. For the authentic experience, look for the outdoor version where dozens of tables connect in an impressively long line (sometimes too long to see from end to end). These genuine banquets typically occur during major festivals or when large tour groups visit – don’t miss this unique opportunity if you encounter one. The local cuisine in southeast Guizhou features distinctive sour flavors, with Miao village specialties including sour fish soup, pickled vegetables, and cured meats.

The Tianyan telescope is located in Pingtang County, Guizhou Province. In addition to the radio telescope, the visitor site also features a museum and a planetarium. A viewing platform provides a 360-degree view over the telescope, which is the size of nearly 30 soccer fields. You can also visit the Astronomical Experience Hall and Tianxiang Cinema to broaden your astronomical knowledge.

Huaxi Yelang Valley is located in a small canyon at the foot of the Cape Mountain in Huaxi University City, Gui’an New District. The opposite Cape Mountain is said to have been the residence of Queen Yelang’s successor to Jinzhusi. To this day, the ruins of the ancient Yelang Tun Fort are still preserved on the top of the mountain, and Yelang Valley is also named after it. The stone buildings, pottery art, sculptures and other characteristic buildings in Yelang Valley are mysterious and full of strong artistic atmosphere, which are worth seeing.

Qingyan Ancient Town is located in Huaxi District, the southern suburb of Guiyang, and is known as one of Guizhou’s four ancient towns alongside Zhenyuan, Bing’an, and Longli. Established during the Ming Dynasty as a military stronghold, the town preserves numerous well-maintained ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing periods. The filming of the movie “The Missing Gun” brought Qingyan Ancient Town to wider recognition.The ancient town’s architecture follows the natural mountain contours, with its city walls built from massive stones on cliffs. It features four city gates at the east, west, south, and north. The exquisite stone and wood carvings in the town’s buildings are a major highlight.The south gate of the ancient town, Dingguang gate, is the most magnificent among the four main gates. Historically, it served as the first gateway guarding the southern entrance to Guiyang. The towering gate tower and city walls built with massive stones, along with the winding flagstone path outside the town and surrounding farmland, create a spectacular landscape. Many promotional photos of Qingyan ancient town are taken here.Entering the ancient town through Dingguang gate, the first sight is the Zhaolilun centenarian memorial archway. Built by imperial decree during Emperor Daoguang’s reign in the Qing dynasty, this archway features an unusual design – the stone lions carved on its four pillars are upside down compared to conventional ones, creating a peculiar sight. Walking along the ancient stone-paved post road, you’ll find shops on both sides selling local specialties. Unique snacks like braised pig’s feet, grilled tofu, and rose candy offer distinctive flavors worth trying when you need a break from exploring.The ancient post road winding from the south gate to the north gate serves as both the central axis and main street of the ancient town. Divided by the ancient cultural square at the town center, the northern section is called North Street while the southern section is named South Street. Intersecting with the main street are East Street to the east and West Street to the west. Following East Street eastward leads to Wenchang Pavilion at No. 143, a brick-and-wood structure built during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty. This octagonal pavilion with multiple eaves was constructed against the mountain slope and served as a gathering place for scholars to study, socialize, and worship the Wenchang deity – visitors may also pay their respects if interested.Heading west along the main street, you’ll reach various distinctive religious buildings in Qingyan Ancient Town, including Yingxiang Temple, Ciyun Temple, Wanshou Palace, and the Catholic Church, all exquisitely crafted and perfect for photography. Between South Street and West Street lies a quiet alley called Back Street. This stone-paved lane is one of the most characteristic features of Qingyan Ancient Town, with its bluish-black flagstones polished smooth by centuries of use, reflecting light like mirrors to create a profound sense of tranquility. The narrow, serene path follows the mountain’s contours, flanked by layered slate walls, making it an ideal photography spot.The streets and alleys in Qingyan ancient town are deep and winding, but there are signposts on the main street and at every important intersection. Moreover, most lanes can loop back to the main street, so you don’t need to worry about getting lost while exploring the ancient town.