Old Town of Jiu Zhou.

The Old Town of Jiu Zhou is a place with a long history and profound cultural heritage. Here are some suggestions for sightseeing: • Recommended attractions: • Wenchang Palace: Built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, it was once the headquarters of the Central Red Army. It is now the Jiu Zhou Cultural Relics Management Office, with exhibitions on famous figures from Jiu Zhou throughout the ages. • Tianhou Palace: Originally the Fuzhou Guild Hall, built in 1837. It is now the Huangping County Revolutionary History Museum. In the courtyard, there is a stone mill used to build Huangping Airport during World War II. • Renshou Palace: Originally the Jiangxi Linjiang Mansion Guild Hall, built in 1786. The stage in the courtyard is well preserved, and the wood carvings under the eaves are exquisite. • Xishang Ancient Street: The streets are lined with well-preserved ancient buildings from the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China. Most of the architectural styles are Huizhou-style, and many shops still have the old counters. • Qielan Leshi Collection: Located 1 km from the east gate of the ancient town, it is an art center with the theme of intangible cultural heritage research. There are masters of intangible cultural heritage from the Ge family, Miao silver forging, and Huangping mud whistle, etc. You can experience many local intangible cultural heritage projects. • Jiu Zhou Flying Town: Located 15 minutes by car from the ancient town, it was the Huangping Airport used by the Flying Tigers. It is now a small aircraft flight experience center open to tourists. • An'an Paragliding Base: Located 15 minutes by car from the ancient town, paragliding takes off from the top of a mountain over 1100 meters above sea level. If you're lucky, you can see a sea of clouds. • Langdong Forest Hot Spring: Located half an hour by car from the ancient town, it is a beautiful natural hot spring. • Feiyuan Cliff: Located half an hour by car from the ancient town, it is a national-level scenic spot that integrates cultural and historical buildings with beautiful natural scenery. It is known as the "First Cave Heaven of Southern Guizhou". • Chong'an Three Dynasties Bridge: Located 40 minutes by car from the ancient town, three bridges from different dynasties were built over a distance of 50 meters on the Chong'an River: the ancient iron chain bridge of the Qing Dynasty, the steel beam highway bridge of the Anti-Japanese War, and the reinforced concrete highway bridge of 1996. • Recommended cuisine: • Jiu Zhou Small Pot Tea: A specialty tea drink of the Old Town of Jiu Zhou, with a mellow taste and rich aroma. • Tunbao Cuisine: Such as military tent banquet, chicken chili, chicken steamed yam, pickled spicy meat slices, etc., with strong local characteristics. • Specialty snacks: Such as sorghum baba for 3 yuan each, which is the taste of grandma's house when I was a child. • Sightseeing time: It is recommended to arrange 1-2 days to fully experience the ancient town's history, culture, and natural scenery. • Transportation guide: • Self-driving: From Guiyang, drive along the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway, exit at Anshun West, and drive along the Guihuang Highway for about 30 km to reach the Old Town of Jiu Zhou. • Public transportation: Take a train or long-distance bus from Guiyang to Anshun, and then transfer to a bus or public bus to the Old Town of Jiu Zhou. • Precautions: • The climate of the Old Town of Jiu Zhou is changeable, so it is recommended to bring rain gear and warm clothes. • Most of the buildings in the ancient town are ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. When visiting, pay attention to the protection of cultural relics and do not touch or damage them at will. • When tasting local cuisine, pay attention to food hygiene to avoid food poisoning. I hope the above information is helpful to you. I wish you a pleasant vacation in the Old Town of Jiu Zhou!