[2025 Zunyi Attraction] Travel guide for Bishui Yun Mendun (updated Dec)

A hidden treasure temple in Ruyuan County, Shaoguan City, northern Guangdong! The mountain scenery here is stunning, and the environment is tranquil. Besides the naturally beautiful landscape and exquisite garden design, this is also the birthplace of the Yunmen School, one of the five major schools of Chinese Chan Buddhism. It’s highly valuable for sightseeing and touring. Come and start a peaceful journey away from the hustle and bustle, leaving worldly worries behind! Navigation 🧭: Yunmen Mountain Dajue Chan Temple or Yunmen Temple, Ruyuan County Ticket 🎫: 5 yuan Parking 🅿️: Free (ample parking spaces) Tour duration: About 3 hours

3 Days 2 Nights In-Depth Tour of Zunyi: Red Memories, Tea Fragrance Journey, Mountain and Water Secrets 🌄🍵 📅 Highlights: ✔ Explore the "Turning City" red culture ✔ Legendary Hailongtun World Cultural Heritage ✔ Experience China's Tea Sea with thousands of acres of tea gardens ✔ Chishui Danxia landform wonder ✔ Authentic Zunyi cuisine check-in 📅 Day 1: Red Memories + Tea Fragrance Journey 🚗 Transportation Suggestions: High-speed train direct to Zunyi Station (Chongqing 1.5h / Guiyang 40min) Self-driving from Chongqing about 2.5 hours 📍 Morning: Zunyi Conference Site (8:30-17:00) Visit the old conference site and exhibition hall (free with reservation) Check in at Red Army Street’s distinctive buildings Recommended breakfast: Liu Erma Rice Noodles (time-honored brand) 📍 Noon: Laosha Alley Food Exploration Must-eat: Egg-wrapped potatoes, lamb noodles, tofu balls Dessert: Ice jelly (with glutinous rice cake version) 📍 Afternoon: Meitan China Tea Sea (1h drive) Cycle through thousands of acres of tea gardens (bike rental 30 RMB/hour) Experience tea picking and making (best in spring) Check in at "World’s No.1 Teapot" Tea Culture Park 📍 Evening: Stay at Meitan Hot Spring Hotel Tea culture themed guesthouse recommendation: Yunxiang Tea House Dinner: Tea leaf fried shrimp, spicy chili fried pork 📅 Day 2: Tusi Legend + Danxia Wonders 📍 All day: Hailongtun Ruins (1.5h drive) World Cultural Heritage "Yang Family Tusi Castle" Hike the 36-step Heavenly Ladder (requires stamina) Must-see: Feilongguan Ruins, Embroidery Building Lunch: Tunxia farmhouse (recommended sour pickled meat) 📍 Afternoon: Chishui Danxia (2h drive) Foguangyan Scenic Area (World Natural Heritage) Walk the cliffside plank road to view Danxia Waterfall Sunset reflection at Bamboo Sea Lake 📍 Evening: Stay at Chishui River Valley Guesthouse Recommended: Zhangjiawan Guesthouse Cluster Dinner: Bamboo shoot stew with cured pig’s feet 📅 Day 3: Waterfall Secret Realm + Return 📍 Morning: Chishui Grand Waterfall (40min drive) More pristine waterfall group than Huangguoshu Core attraction: Shizhangdong Waterfall (76 meters high) Experience: Waterfall rainbow photography (best at 10 AM) 📍 Noon: Fuxing Town Tofu Flower Rice Specialty: Red oil dipping tofu flower + cured meat platter 📍 Afternoon: Return options: Art route: 1964 Cultural and Creative Park (Zunyi city center) Nature route: Yunmen Tun Scenic Area (Water Sky Gate wonder) Food route: Slurp a bowl of spicy Hu La Ke noodles on Zhuhai Road 🚗 Return Suggestions: Chishui has direct buses to Chongqing/Guiyang Self-driving can take the Rong-Zun Expressway 📌 Local Tips: ✔ Best seasons: April-May (tea picking season) / September-October (most beautiful Danxia) ✔ Must-bring items: Non-slip shoes (Hailongtun stone steps are slippery), Hanfu (perfect for Tea Sea photos) ✔ Hidden experiences: Hailongtun night tour (open on specific dates monthly) Meitan Cuiya handmade tea frying experience (advance booking required) Chishui riverside cycling (dedicated bike lanes) 💡 Itinerary Variations: Family trip: Replace Day 2 with Suiyang Shuanghe Cave (Asia’s longest karst cave) Foodie route: Add Xiazi Town chili market and Yakxi cold noodles experience 📢 From the red holy land to world heritage, Zunyi’s diverse charm awaits your discovery!

Explore the karst wonders of Zunyi and experience the natural charm of the confluence of three rivers 📍Historical Heritage Yunmen Tun, anciently known as "Chuanya" or "Tiansheng Bridge," is located in Sandu Town, Xinpu New District, Zunyi City. It is recorded in the "Zunyi Prefecture Gazetteer" as "a wondrous place east of Zunyi County." This site not only boasts geological wonders spanning hundreds of millions of years but also carries the imprint of the ancient Bo Kingdom civilization—during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods, Sandu Town was part of the Bo Kingdom territory. In the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, Yang Yinglong, the Tusi of Bozhou, established a military stronghold here, stationing troops to guard the area, making Yunmen Tun a military fortress. In the Battle of Pingbo, the Ming army seized Sandu Pass, a strategic military point, rewriting the history of Southwest China. 🐉Cultural Legends Local folklore tells the myth of Master Lu Ban and his apprentices carving mountains and opening rivers: to eliminate the flooding of the Le'an River, Lu Ban and his apprentice Zhao Qiao subdued the mountain god and water monster, splitting the sky with an axe to form today's spectacular scene. Attractions such as Bo Ling Square and Bo Shui Ancient Trail vividly recreate the totem beliefs and cultural heritage of the ancient Bo people. 🌊Geological Wonders Yunmen Tun’s Water Gate is a rare natural karst bridge over water in the world, over 80 meters wide and about 100 meters high, formed by hundreds of millions of years of river erosion and crustal movement. It is known as the "Eastern Arc de Triomphe." Here, the three rivers—Le'an River, Mei River, and Xiang River—converge, surrounded by mountains and water, embodying grandeur, uniqueness, danger, and beauty all in one. 🚣Activities to Enjoy · Boat tour of the Mei River Gallery: cruise along the ten-mile Mei River, admire the green peaks like screens on both sides, and watch mandarin ducks and wild ducks playing · Explore the Earth Fissure: walk through the canyon crack known as "the line connecting heaven and earth," and feel the summer coolness · Bamboo Rafting: sit lightly on a bamboo raft, drifting slowly on the clear waves, enjoying a tranquil landscape painting · Trace Ancient Bo Culture: visit Bo Ling Square to learn about the ancient Bo civilization · View the Water Gate: take a boat through the world-class water stone gate and marvel at nature’s craftsmanship

Not coming to Yunmentun to stock up? Are you crazy! This is definitely a seriously underrated hidden gem near Zunyi. Starting from downtown Zunyi, it only takes a 50-minute drive to reach this secluded natural wonder. Yunmentun is located at the confluence of the Le'an River, Mei River, and Xiang River, gathering the essence of the karst landscape of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. You can experience bamboo rafting, boat tours, and mountain climbing all in one day! 🎫 Ticket Information: Regular ticket 40 RMB (free admission for certain professions, please check the scenic area policy for details) 🚶 Recommended Tour Route: 1️⃣ First leg: Sightseeing bus/hiking entry Choose a 5 RMB sightseeing bus or walk to easily start your journey 2️⃣ Second leg: Bamboo Raft Exploration (Highly recommended!) 98 RMB/raft (fits 2 adults and 1 child) This bamboo rafting experience is top-notch and perfect for taking amazing photos 📸 After getting off the raft, there is a supply station offering cold noodles, fried potatoes, and other snacks to recharge your energy 3️⃣ Third leg: Mountain Climbing to See the Wonders (Optional) Climb to the summit to explore the "Heaven’s Eye Earth Fissure" The "Heaven and Earth Line" stretches over 200 meters long and is over a hundred feet high, a spectacular geological wonder formed by crustal movements. Walking into the fissure in summer feels like entering a natural air-conditioned room, an excellent choice to cool off 4️⃣ Fourth leg: Boat Tour to Enjoy the Scenery 80 RMB/person round trip, admire the most magnificent Water Gate The round trip takes about 1 hour, with picturesque views of the Mei River Gallery along the way, definitely worth the visit 5️⃣ Fifth leg: Easy Return Use your boat ticket to take the sightseeing bus back to the visitor center for free 💡 Practical Tips: The scenic area is densely vegetated with many mosquitoes, be sure to bring mosquito repellent spray The signage system needs improvement, it is recommended to ask staff for directions anytime 🏨 Accommodation Recommendation: After a day of touring, we recommend staying at [Zunyi Yuanben Hotel]. Conveniently located with complete facilities and attentive service, it will wash away your travel fatigue and make your Zunyi trip even more perfect~

Hot Spring on the Cliff, Top 1 Resort Hotel in Zunyi Here, you can enjoy a hot spring in a cliff room, enjoy a romantic petal bath and complimentary red wine or tea by the stove, and overlook the Meijiang River. The view of Yunmentun is amazing, and the scenic area tickets are also included in the room rate. In addition to waking up in the forest, there are also modern island-style rooms, which are also the main feature of the hotel. The minimalist design is very impressive, and you can take great photos📷 There is also a beautiful swimming pool, lawn, cute sika deer🦌, and spa. You need to make a reservation in advance, but I didn't get to experience it (T_T) Of course, the food at the resort hotel is also very important. There are sour soup, spicy chicken, and farmhouse dishes. The price is a bit expensive in Zunyi, but considering these services, room supplies, snacks, welcome fruits, etc., you must enjoy a good soak for a day and night.

1️⃣ Zunyi-Meitan Meitan - Home to the largest tea plantation in China Meitan - The No.1 Teapot in the World Those who follow me know how much I love this place, with its close proximity, low expenses, and few people, it's almost become my backyard. My family unanimously agrees that we would visit for the third or fourth time. This year, the tea plantation has given me a different kind of shock, highly recommended with a rating of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - 2️⃣ Zunyi-Bi Shui Bi Shui Yunmen Tun A scenic spot I visited during the May Day holiday that wasn't crowded or required queuing, with a super large parking lot, we all felt comfortable with this trip. It might be busier during the summer vacation, and there's rafting available. The only downside is that the boat tickets are quite expensive. Recommended rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - 3️⃣ Zunyi-Nuo City Attracted by the famous saying 'For good health, visit Daozhen often,' this is a scenic spot where you don't need to queue even during holidays. There are many places to visit within the area, and you can spend a whole day there, including the blogger's favorite lost kingdom of Nuo opera. Recommended rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - 4️⃣ Libo-Xiaoqikong Libo is known as the 'Emerald of the Earth,' and the water quality is truly exceptional. There's a stretch where kids can play in the water, and the photos are incredibly scenic. The area is large enough for two days of fun. Recommended rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - 5️⃣ Anshun-Huangguoshu Waterfall Huangguoshu Waterfall is majestic, and the flow of people during the summer vacation is also overwhelming. If possible, try to avoid the summer holiday for a more comfortable experience. Recommended rating ⭐⭐⭐ - 6️⃣ Tongzi-Yifang Bamboo Everyone knows Tongzi is a summer retreat, and I was pleasantly surprised to discover this hidden paradise deep in the mountains. The resort has facilities for children, making it more suitable for young children. Breathing fresh air on the mountain, with windmills, flowing water, mini trains, grasslands, forest fragrance, and wooden house ambiance, it's especially healing. Recommended rating ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - The above are the summer vacation spots I've visited in Guizhou. Guizhou is truly a treasure trove of a place, and every time I visit these less-known spots, they always bring me joy. I think the low-hanging white clouds, the forests along the road, and the cool sensation will always accompany this beauty.

Around Chongqing🌳, this niche canyon secret spot is deeply hidden. The emerald green streams, the swaying boats Narrow crevices, pouring waterfalls The karst topography with its strange rocks has been around for thousands of years The oddly shaped forest ancient trees grow wildly It seems like a paradise on earth Pure, serene beauty, a luxurious retreat from the world It's a hidden gem for niche travel around Chongqing~ —— 🌳【Attraction Recommendation】 📍: Guizhou Bishui·Yunmen Tun 🎫: 35 RMB per person, 🛶78 RMB per person —— 🌳【Transportation Strategy】 🚗: Drive from Chongqing to 'Bishui·Yunmen Tun' in 3 hours, 2 hours from Guizhou, with good road conditions and beautiful scenery along the way. 🚅: High-speed train 1h20min to Zunyi, then take a bus for 2h to reach the scenic area. —— 🌳【Tour and Photography Strategy】 ✔️A secluded secret spot in northern Guizhou, with a sense of seclusion from the world! Few people and beautiful scenery, suitable for taking photos in Hanfu and ancient costumes. ✔️In addition to taking a boat ride, there are other activities such as bell ringing, rafting, and exploring crevices! Babies planning a day trip should start early, wear comfortable shoes for a more convenient experience. ✔️This season, the trees on both sides are fresh green, a very healing color. It's great for a May Day trip or summer retreat! ✔️There are local dishes available in the scenic area, which taste very authentic, delicious and not expensive, recommended to try. ——

Guizhou Yunmenyu Scenic Area is located in Xinnan Township, Meitan County, bordering on the east of Shrimp Town in Zunyi County and southeast of Sandu Town. It is 5 kilometers away from Zunyi Highway in the north. It is surrounded by the mountains of Luo'an River and Minjiang River. The cloud is named after the floating season. Lean River passes through the mountains, leaving a giant cave about 80 meters wide and about 100 meters high. The locals call it "Tianmen Cave". The scene is divided into five parts: Lean River scenery, Yunmeng Water Aquatic Bridge Wonderland, Minjiang River Shili Gallery Tour, Niujiaotang Scenic Area (Guantianyan Sewing), Yelang Ancient Road. At Yunmeng, you can take a boat trip on the Lijiang River to visit the Shili Gallery. Here the river gradually calms down, and it does not bottom out. The mountains on both sides of the river are steep, a deep canyon, green and towering, seemingly uninhabited, but faintly heard someone talking. I dont know what wild flowers are blooming, not glamorous, not clear, but its a few kilometers of water. The boat trip took about an hour, and occasionally saw a fishing boat, the waterfowl passed, and there was a stagnation. Suddenly the cliff is open - it is really a hole, a huge natural bridge, the mountain is a bridge, and even a plane can be driven under the bridge.