Guizhou's stunning self-driving route, where scenery and culture coexist, and some attractions are even the world's best

Guizhou is a province rich in tourism resources, not only with beautiful and spectacular natural scenery such as Huangguoshu Waterfall, Fanjing Mountain, Libo's Seven Holes, Xingyi Wanfenglin, etc., but also with colorful cultural landscapes such as Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, Yelang Valley, Zhaoxing Dong Village, Zhenyuan Ancient City, etc. Our self-driving route to Guizhou this time perfectly integrates scenery and culture, both leisurely and out of the picture, and there are many special delicacies, which is very suitable for traveling in this season. The self-driving route is: Zhenyuan Ancient City——Shibing Yuntaishan——Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village——Zhaoxing Dong Village, let's take a look at these places where scenery and culture coexist. Zhenyuan Ancient City Zhenyuan Ancient City is located in Zhenyuan County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province. The county has a history of more than 2000 years. It can be said that the scenery is beautiful and the history is long. The winding Wuyang River runs through the city, and the houses on both sides of the river are antique, beautiful like a painting. The name "Zhenyuan" originated from the Song Dynasty. This place has been the location of Tao and Fu for more than 700 years. There are still many cultural relics and ancient buildings, such as Qinglong Cave, Tianhou Palace, Zhongyuan Zen Temple, and many ancient houses and ancient lanes. Among them, Qinglong Cave is the most special. It is built on a cliff halfway up the mountain, overlooking the Wuyang River. It can be said that it is a great place for geomantic omen. Standing on the opposite bank and looking far away, it looks a bit like the Hanging Temple in Shanxi. Its architecture is also very special. It is a combination of Central Plains architecture and Miao and Dong stilt buildings. It has a history of more than 600 years. When you come to Zhenyuan Ancient City, in addition to visiting ancient buildings, walking along the river is also a very poetic way of traveling. The willows on both sides of the river are drooping, and when the lights are on, the water reflects rows of lanterns, which makes people feel like a dream. At this time, find an open-air table by the river, order a special tofu grilled fish from Zhenyuan, drink the rice wine brewed by the locals, listen to the songs of the wandering singers, and feel like traveling through time, comfortable and cozy. PS: Zhenyuan Ancient City is a national 5A scenic spot, free of charge, very suitable for staying for two or three days, and slowly playing. Shibing Yuntaishan When it comes to Yuntaishan, many people's first impression will think of Henan's Yuntaishan, but in fact, Shibing County in Guizhou also has a Yuntaishan, which is a World Natural Heritage, and the scenery is very similar to Zhangjiajie in Hunan, both of which are karst landforms. However, unlike ordinary mountains, Shibing Yuntaishan is relatively easy to climb. The regular hiking route only takes two hours to go back and forth, and most people can finish it relatively easily. The trees along the way are shaded, and even the big sun does not shine. Although the scenery is not stunning, it is very durable. The highest point of the regular route is Yindou Pavilion. Looking down from above, you can see all the small mountains. The viewing platform is surrounded by cliffs and cliffs, which is breathtaking. There are stone pillar peaks surrounded by the distance, rising from the ground with different shapes. If there is a sunrise and sea of clouds, the scenery will be very beautiful. PS: If you want to see the sunrise and sea of clouds in Yuntaishan, it is recommended to stay in a homestay at the foot of the mountain for one night. Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village This is the largest Miao gathering place in the world, where thousands of households live. The houses are built on the mountain and stacked on top of each other. After the lights are turned on at sunset, the mountain is full of thousands of lights, which is known as the "real version of Spirited Away". When you come to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, it is recommended to stay in a guesthouse on the hillside. Sitting on the balcony and drinking tea, you can watch the stilted buildings stacked on the opposite side, with a very wide view. In the early morning, walk along the river from the No. 6 Wind and Rain Bridge to the No. 1 Wind and Rain Bridge. The sunlight passes through the gaps in the leaves and falls on the river surface, sparkling like broken silver, shining with dazzling light. At this time, whether it is taking pictures of the scenery or portraits, it comes with a beauty effect. At noon, find a coffee shop with a wide view to drink tea, drink coffee, read books, leisurely and cozy. In the afternoon, find a travel photography studio to take a set of beautiful Miao costume travel photos, so that this trip will not leave regrets. After makeup, put on Miao clothes, put on silver ornaments, walk on the stone road lined with stilted buildings, and feel like a Miao girl. At sunset, go to the viewing platform to watch the night view, and watch the thousands of lights slowly light up below, you will feel as if you have walked into the movie "Spirited Away". For dinner, come to the food street for a special sour soup fish from Kaili. The sour and spicy taste makes people want to eat more. PS: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is very large, suitable for staying for a few days, leisurely strolling, and slowly savoring. Zhaoxing Dong Village Zhaoxing Dong Village is known as the "First Village in Dongxiang". It is one of the largest Dong villages in the country, with more than 1,000 households living in it. It is surrounded by mountains on all sides, and two streams pass through the village. The terraces outside the village are layered, the scenery is beautiful, and it has been selected by "China National Geographic" as one of the "Six Most Beautiful Ancient Villages in China". If you want to experience the customs of ethnic minorities in Guizhou, Zhaoxing Dong Village is a good choice. Unlike the commercialization of many ancient cities and towns in China, this place is still relatively primitive. Most of the people living here are local Dong people. Old people wearing Dong costumes can be seen everywhere in the streets and alleys, and people often see people blowing reeds under the drum tower. This time to Zhaoxing Dong Village, I also encountered a full moon wine, followed the gift money and sat with the locals. Before each drink, I will sing a few toasts, which is very interesting. The enthusiastic brothers and sisters enthusiastically introduced the local special dishes on the table. The most impressive one is red meat. It is said to be boiled pork mixed with fresh pig's blood, plus various spices, mixed and stirred, and then sprinkled with a layer of folded ear root that people in Yunnan, Guizhou and Sichuan like to eat. Although the method sounds a bit scary, the taste is actually not bad. If you come to Zhaoxing Dong Village, there is no need to rush to the attractions. Walk along the river, turn into the alley, the dyeing tubs of batik, the glutinous rice drying, the old people sunbathing, the women carrying firewood, the aunts washing clothes and the ancient stilted buildings are all a long-lasting picture. PS: Zhaoxing Dong Village is one of the sub-venues of the 2018 CCTV Spring Festival Gala. The five drum towers here have been recorded in the Guinness World Records and are very distinctive. If you also like places that integrate scenery and culture, you might as well follow my route to take a look.