【Pearl of Eastern Guizhou·Sinan Impressions】

"The Wujiang River paints an ancient town, where millennia of culture meet vibrant life" — This eastern Guizhou gem, hailed by "Chinese National Geography" as a "Karst Landscape Museum," blends natural scenery, cultural heritage, and culinary delights. Follow my 3-day, 2-night guide to discover hidden gems missed by 90% of tourists! ✨ Trip Highlights ✨ 1️⃣ Wujiang Three Gorges Cruise (Pic 1: Emerald waters & red cliffs in morning mist) Best boarded at 8 AM for a 4-hour journey passing Sanmenxia, Bailuzhou, etc. Opt for the upper-deck viewing cabin to capture "a boat gliding through ink-wash landscapes." 🎫 Ticket: ¥120 (includes guide) 2️⃣ Sitang Ancient Architecture Complex (Pic 2: Night views on flagstone streets) Ming-Qing era guildhalls & ancestral temples. Must-sees: Zhou Family Salt Merchant Residence (Qing dynasty trade architecture) and Chuanzhu Temple Opera Stage. Book Saturday night Nuo drama performances via "Sinan Culture Tourism" WeChat. 3️⃣ Haojiawan Qing Dynasty Village (Pic 3: Ancient hamlet amid rice fields) Pristine defensive settlement. Rent Miao ethnic costumes (¥30/set) for photos in its Bagua-alley maze. Try fresh sticky rice cakes at village entrance (¥5/serving)! 🍜 Local Food Guide Breakfast: Zhang Family Mung Bean Noodles (opposite Sinan High School) with sour soup minced pork Night Market Star: Wujiang Tofu Fish ("Old Dock Fish Restaurant" recommended) Hidden Gem: Tujia Oil Tea Soup (visit Changba Town for DIY experience) 🚗 Transport Tips ✔️ 2.5-hour drive from Guiyang (exit at Sinan East on Hangrui Expressway) ✔️ High-speed rail to Tongren Station → transfer to scenic shuttle (9:00/14:00 daily) ✔️ Rent shared e-bikes in town (¥3/30 mins) 💡 Local Insights Best Photo Spot: Zhonghe Mountain View Deck (arrive 1 hour before sunset) Pitfall Alert: Avoid street "wild gastrodia" – buy from licensed herb shops Seasonal: July "Wujiang Fish Catching Festival" & October Thousand-People Banquet #GuizhouTravelGuide #HeartbeatOfGuizhou #SinanGuizhou