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JOCELYN WILEYUnited States

Welcome to the red tourism holy land—Zunyi

Spend 3 days and 2 nights in Zunyi for just 1,200 RMB per person! Explore the red holy sites, discover the Chishui Danxia landform, walk the bamboo sea plank road, and savor tofu flower noodles—a treasure city in northern Guizhou that’s often underestimated… This time, I’m taking you to a city made great by a historic conference and stunning natural scenery—Zunyi, Guizhou. It’s not Guiyang, but it carries the profound history of the “Great Turning Point of the Chinese Revolution”; It’s not as famous as Zhangjiajie, yet it hides the World Natural Heritage site of Chishui Danxia and vast bamboo seas; It’s not coastal, but a bowl of shrimp and mutton rice noodles or a plate of tofu flower noodles will make you fall in love with the spicy and fresh flavors of northern Guizhou. With 3 days and 2 nights, and a budget of 1,200 RMB per person, I’ve designed a cost-effective itinerary combining red culture, natural wonders, and authentic local cuisine. High-speed train round trip, bus + carpool transfers, triple shared rooms—take you from the Zunyi Conference Site to the Chishui Grand Waterfall, and hear the wind’s breath deep in the bamboo sea. 📍 Itinerary Overview Duration: 3 days, 2 nights (recommended departure Friday, return Sunday) Budget: 1,200 RMB per person (including round-trip transportation, accommodation, tickets, meals) Recommended departure cities: Guiyang / Chongqing / Chengdu (convenient high-speed train) Start and end points: Guiyang North Station → Zunyi Station → Zunyi Station → Guiyang North Station Itinerary route: Day 1: Guiyang → Zunyi → Zunyi Conference Site + Xiangjiang River Night Market. Day 2: Chishui Danxia Tourist Area (Grand Waterfall + Foguangyan) → Stay in Chishui city. Day 3: Bamboo Sea National Forest Park → Return to Guiyang. Day 1: First encounter with Zunyi’s red memories and northern Guizhou’s local life. Transportation: Guiyang North Station → Zunyi Station (second-class high-speed train ticket about 54.5 RMB, 50 minutes). After exiting, take bus No. 2 directly. Zunyi Conference Site Scenic Area (ticket 2 RMB, 30-minute bus ride). Morning: Zunyi Conference Site + Memorial Hall (free, ID registration required). A national 5A-level scenic spot, a critical turning point in the history of the Communist Party of China. Highlights: Visit the main building and exhibition hall to learn the full story of the “Zunyi Conference,” check in at Red Army Street, feel the red cultural atmosphere, climb Phoenix Mountain Red Army Martyrs Cemetery, and pay respects at the monument (free, accessible by bus). Recommended stay: 2.5 hours. Noon: Breakfast at Red Army Street’s “Liu Erma Mipi” or “Yang’s Tofu Flower Noodles,” local favorites! Recommended: Tofu flower noodles (spicy and fragrant, 6 RMB/bowl) - rice noodles, egg cake, fried tofu balls. Average cost: 18 RMB per person. Afternoon: Leisurely stroll along the Xiangjiang Riverbank + Old Town pedestrian street to experience Zunyi’s slow life, take photos by the river, and enjoy a cup of Guizhou green tea—pure relaxation. Evening: Xiangjiang River Night Market (Old Town section), a local favorite snack street! Recommended: Grilled pig brain, grilled small tofu, sour soup fish, ice jelly. Must-try: shrimp and mutton rice noodles (spicy but not overwhelming). Dinner: Night market “Old Town Mutton Noodle Shop” small portion of mutton noodles + marinated egg + tofu flower = 15 RMB. Average cost: 25 RMB per person. Accommodation: Budget hotel in Zunyi Old Town, double/triple shared rooms near the conference site, convenient transportation, about 110 RMB per person per night. Daily expenses: Transportation 56.5 + Meals 43 + Accommodation 110 = 209.5 RMB (rounded to 210 RMB). Day 2: The roaring secret realm of Chishui Grand Waterfall in Danxia Morning: Carpool to Chishui city (round-trip carpool about 160 RMB, 2.5-hour drive). ✅ It’s recommended to contact local carpool drivers a night in advance or book through your guesthouse. All day: Chishui Danxia Tourist Area (Grand Waterfall + Foguangyan), a core part of the World Natural Heritage “China Danxia.” First stop: Chishui Grand Waterfall Scenic Area (ticket 80 RMB, sightseeing bus 20 RMB). The largest Danxia waterfall in China, 76 meters high and 80 meters wide, with thunderous water sound and magnificent momentum. Activity: Walk down the plank road to the waterfall viewing platform (watch your step), wear a raincoat to get close and feel the mist, round trip about 2.5 hours. Second stop: Foguangyan Scenic Area (ticket 80 RMB, sightseeing bus 20 RMB), “The World’s Number One Rock,” a giant Danxia curved cliff, as if split by a divine axe. Activity: Walk the circular plank road (about 2 hours), check in at the “Danxia Crown” viewing platform—forest oxygen bar with fresh air. It’s recommended to choose one of the two scenic spots for an in-depth visit, but if time allows, visit both (tickets can be purchased as a combo for a discount). Lunch: Farmhouse restaurant at the scenic area entrance, recommended dishes: smoked meat with bamboo shoots, tofu flower fish, wild vegetable soup. Average cost: 40 RMB per person. Evening: Stay at a budget hotel in Chishui city, convenient location, shared room about 120 RMB per person. Dinner: “Old Wharf Restaurant” by the Chishui River, must-eats: Chishui sun-dried vinegar noodles, bamboo shoot braised pork, tofu flower hotpot. Average cost: 35 RMB per person. Daily expenses: Transportation 216 (carpool round trip + local) + Tickets 180 (two scenic spots) + Meals 75 + Accommodation 120 = 591 RMB. Day 3: The tranquility deep in the green Bamboo Sea listening to the wind. Morning: Take bus or carpool to Bamboo Sea National Forest Park (about 30 RMB, 1-hour drive). All day: Bamboo Sea National Forest Park (ticket 50 RMB, including sightseeing bus). Tens of thousands of acres of bamboo forest, green waves rolling, air rich in negative oxygen ions. Highlights: Climb the Observation Tower to overlook the bamboo sea like rolling waves, walk the forest plank road and listen to the rustling bamboo leaves in the wind, try bamboo weaving handicrafts (on-site teaching, free). Recommended stay: 2 hours. Lunch: “Bamboo Fragrance Home” outside the scenic area, recommended dishes: bamboo tube rice, stir-fried bamboo worms (optional), cold bamboo fungus salad. Average cost: 30 RMB per person. Afternoon: Carpool back to Zunyi Station (about 60 RMB, 2-hour drive). Transportation: Zunyi Station → Guiyang North Station (second-class high-speed train 54.5 RMB, recommended departure before 14:00). Daily expenses: Transportation 174.5 (carpool + high-speed train) + Tickets 50 + Meals 30 + Emergency reserve 245.5 = 500 RMB. Total cost summary (per person): Item Cost Transportation (round-trip high-speed train + local bus + carpool) 54.5×2 + 2 + 160 + 30 + 60 + 54.5 = 365.5 RMB Accommodation (2 nights shared room) 110 + 120 = 230 RMB Tickets 20 + 80 + 20 + 80 + 50 = 250 RMB Meals (3 days) 43 + 75 + 30 = 148 RMB Emergency reserve & souvenirs 206 RMB Total: 1,200 RMB! Precisely controlled within budget! Helpful tips: 1. Best seasons: April to June, September to October, pleasant climate, abundant waterfall flow, lush bamboo forests. 2. Chishui scenic spots are scattered; it’s recommended to arrange carpool in advance or join a one-day small group tour (about 180 RMB per person including transport and tickets). 3. Students can enjoy half-price tickets, saving nearly 100 RMB. 4. Want to save more? Skip Foguangyan and only visit the Grand Waterfall, total budget can be reduced to under 1,000 RMB. 5. Chishui sun-dried vinegar, dried bamboo shoots, and smoked meat are special souvenirs, available at the night market. Zunyi is a city that “writes history into its mountains and rivers.” It is the thrilling moments at the conference table, the thunderous power of the Chishui waterfall, the peaceful depth of the bamboo sea, and the local life in a bowl of tofu flower noodles. 3 days and 2 nights, 1,200 RMB—you can not only experience the soul of a red city but also feel the power of nature in the Danxia wonders and find inner peace in the sound of the bamboo sea wind. Wishing you a pleasant journey! Please follow me!
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Posted: Aug 25, 2025
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