Zunyi Wujiang Zhai: A Travel Guide to a Beautiful Ancient Village | Family Trip

Zunyi Wujiang Zhai: A Travel Guide to a Beautiful Ancient Village | Family Trip During the day, Wujiang Zhai resembles a captivating ink painting of a Jiangnan water town. At night, it transforms into a mystical realm like those in Chinese fantasy dramas, full of mystery and imagination. Since Wujiang Zhai isn't heavily commercialized yet, you can explore at your leisure and find perfect photo spots. Every corner here offers excellent photography opportunities that will make your photos instantly social media-worthy. Admission: Adult ticket 120 yuan/person, Discounted ticket 60 yuan/person 【Activities】 1. Rowing boat: Glide along the Wujiang River through crystal-clear waters, creating beautiful scenes 2. Single bamboo rafting performance: An amazing Northern Guizhou specialty and intangible cultural heritage skill of crossing rivers on a single bamboo pole 3. Song Dynasty tea ceremony: Very fun, similar to the tea ceremony performed by Liu Yifei in "A Dream of Splendor" - though your hands might get tired 4. Bonfire party: A multi-ethnic celebration with singing and dancing, experiencing the passionate, romantic, and vibrant spirit of ethnic minorities 5. Musical water show + drone performance: A large-scale show combining modern technology with beautiful night scenery, featuring over 300 drones creating various patterns in the sky daily 6. Handicraft experiences: Bamboo weaving/lantern making/flower paper/tong grass art - intangible cultural heritage crafts where each piece is unique (flower paper is especially recommended) 【Photo Spot Recommendations】 ① Wujiang Ferry Dock: Take the elevator to the 2nd floor for a panoramic view, similar to drone photography ② Entrance near Miao King Hotel shuttle stop: Overlook the stilted houses; evening shots of the night view are particularly stunning ③ Taiyi Corridor Bridge: The best spot for landscape photography, above the Taiyi Pavilion dock - wait for rowing boats to pass by before taking photos ④ Wu Paper Workshop: Features a long staircase with a storytelling atmosphere ⑤ Miao Sanniang Tea House: The tea house is open for visits; wearing traditional Hanfu while taking photos here adds a special charm ⑥ Heping Dye House: Standing on the stairs provides a backdrop of the Heping Dye House; the road up the stairs offers views of the White Pagoda 【Local Dining】 ⑴ Eight Directions Feast: A ethnic banquet combining singing, dancing and cuisine, featuring specialties from eight ethnic groups including Han, Dong, Gelao, Miao, Buyi, Tujia, Qiang, and Yi ⑵ Local restaurants: Hollow Noodle Restaurant, Nian Gou Chuan (skewers), Yelang Ice Jelly, White Pagoda Milk Tea Shop (featuring the landmark "Wujiang Zhai" bamboo tube milk tea) 【Accommodation Recommendations】 a. Miao King Hotel: The best hotel in the scenic area with top-notch views, environment, and service - though it's also the most expensive b. Qian Academy Hotel: Not far from the core scenic area, featuring traditional Chinese style and free Hanfu costume experience c. Huilong Bay Hotel: Good value for money with reportedly excellent dining views d. Mushan Hotel: Five-star standard, but located far from the core scenic area requiring shuttle service (not recommended for families with children) e. Yanbang Inn: Located in the core scenic area with good balcony views, but rooms are small with limited facilities compared to hotels, offering average value for money During the day, Wujiang Zhai resembles a captivating ink painting of a Jiangnan water town. At night, it transforms into a mystical realm like those in Chinese fantasy dramas, full of mystery and imagination. Since Wujiang Zhai isn't heavily commercialized yet, you can explore at your leisure and find perfect photo spots. Every corner here offers excellent photography opportunities that will make your photos instantly social media-worthy. Admission: Adult ticket 120 yuan/person, Discounted ticket 60 yuan/person 【Activities】 1. Rowing boat: Glide along the Wujiang River through crystal-clear waters, creating beautiful scenes 2. Single bamboo rafting performance: An amazing Northern Guizhou specialty and intangible cultural heritage skill of crossing rivers on a single bamboo pole 3. Song Dynasty tea ceremony: Very fun, similar to the tea ceremony performed by Liu Yifei in "A Dream of Splendor" - though your hands might get tired 4. Bonfire party: A multi-ethnic celebration with singing and dancing, experiencing the passionate, romantic, and vibrant spirit of ethnic minorities 5. Musical water show + drone performance: A large-scale show combining modern technology with beautiful night scenery, featuring over 300 drones creating various patterns in the sky daily 6. Handicraft experiences: Bamboo weaving/lantern making/flower paper/tong grass art - intangible cultural heritage crafts where each piece is unique (flower paper is especially recommended) 【Photo Spot Recommendations】 ⇒ Wujiang Ferry Dock: Take the elevator to the 2nd floor for a panoramic view, similar to camera photography ⇒ Entrance near Miao King Hotel shuttle stop: Overlook the stilted houses; evening shots of the night view are particularly stunning ⇒ Taiyi Corridor Bridge: The best spot for landscape photography, above the Taiyi Pavilion dock - wait for rowing boats to pass by before taking photos ⇒ Wu Paper Workshop: Features a long staircase with a storytelling atmosphere ⇒ Miao Sanniang Tea House: The tea house is open for visits; wearing traditional Hanfu while taking photos here adds a special charm ⇒ Heping Dye House: Standing on the stairs provides a backdrop of the Heping Dye House; the road up the stairs offers views of the White Pagoda