[2025 Zhenyuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Shiping Mountain Scenic Area (Updated Feb)

#chinatrip #guizhou #zhenyuan Just north of the ancient town lies the Shiping Mountain Scenic Area, where I decided to start my hike from the southern gate. After purchasing a ticket, I followed the single trail that steadily ascended toward a charming pavilion. A bit further uphill, I encountered the Prefecture City Wall, a remarkable structure dating back to the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty. The raw and untouched environment added to the experience, with the historic wall stretching roughly 2 kilometers. The view of Zhenyuan from the top was absolutely perfect, offering a breathtaking panorama that made the effort worthwhile. The hike itself wasn’t too strenuous, but I was glad I came prepared with plenty of water, sunscreen, and insect repellent. What made it even more special was the lack of crowds, creating a peaceful atmosphere ideal for capturing photos. For history enthusiasts and nature lovers, this quiet trail is truly a hidden gem.

#favouriteitinerary Shiping Mountain offers panoramic views of the ancient town below. Its rugged terrain and towering rock formations create a breathtaking and awe-inspiring landscape. Personal Opinion: In my opinion, Shiping Mountain provides a truly majestic experience. The combination of dramatic cliffs and stunning vistas makes it a must-visit for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

|View the ancient Qinglong Cave complex from a distance. On Shiping Mountain and across the Zhusheng Bridge, you can view the ancient Qinglong Cave complex from a distance. There is a fee to visit, the ticket is HKD60, and it is closed on Mondays. The Qinglong Cave ancient building complex was built in the 21st year of Hongwu in the Ming Dynasty (1388) and has a history of more than 600 years. The entire ancient building complex is built on the mountain, backed by the mountain and the river, leaning on the cliff, caves and walls, volleying in the sky, intrigues, and well-proportioned. It is a complex of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian and secular ancient buildings that integrates Buddhist scripture halls, Taoist temples, Confucian academies, guild halls, etc. It cleverly combines Central Plains architecture with Miao and Dong stilted buildings and stilt-style buildings. It has the "Guizhou Ancient Architecture Museum" called. These ancient buildings were adapted to the mountains and their locations, using various techniques such as "hanging", "borrowing", "attaching", "embedding", and "building" to build Zhongyuan Cave, Ziyang Cave, Qingdong Cave, etc. on a section of cliff. The attic caves such as Dragon Cave and Wanshou Palace are known as the "Southern Hanging Temple" and are even said to be "the three major hanging temples in China". Due to its bold concept and exquisite layout, Qinglong Cave was listed as the third batch of national key cultural relics protection units in 1988.

|The forgotten ruins on Shiping Mountain. As an important military town in ancient times, Zhenyuan built a large number of city walls according to the terrain. The complete city walls include the city wall, the four official palaces and the acropolis wall. Because they are relatively well preserved, they are listed in the seventh batch of national key cultural relics protection units. The visible part of the city wall in the ancient city is located near the Zhenyuan Theater at the end of the New Bridge. The small section is hidden in the commercial streets and is difficult to see. The largest section is located on the top of Shiping Mountain and runs east-west, close to the cliff. This section of the ancient city wall is now named the "Miaojiang Ancient Great Wall". From a distance, it is indeed as majestic and majestic as the Great Wall. The entire section of the city wall was built against the mountain and is now planned as a "health trail" to attract tourists. However, judging from the overgrown weeds on the site, few tourists will climb this section of the city wall, let alone complete the walk. The whole journey, if done on foot, takes about 40 minutes round trip. Generally speaking, this section of the city wall is not easy to walk. I walked through it myself and took a lot of photos. I was the only one in the whole process, and no other tourists came here. But the moment I climbed to the top of the city wall, I could see the mountains far away from the town. , still admire the courage and wisdom of the ancients. I remembered again the scene of mountain climbing in Hailongtun, Zunyi a few days ago. I walked slowly on the mountain road built with great pains by the ancients, as if I owned the entire mountain alone. The scenery along the way was really imprinted in my heart. Will never be forgotten.

Enjoyed the slow pace of life for two days, it was simply the life I longed for~ ✨Visit the ancient city wall of Zhenyuan, touch the traces of history, and stand on the city wall Go up and have a panoramic view of the whole ancient town and the beautiful scenery of Wuyang River. Try local specialties in restaurants in the ancient town, such as fish in sour soup, aged dishes, Fried cakes, etc., each bite has a unique flavor ✨Wander along both sides of Wuyang River and enjoy the picturesque river scenery and ancient bridges. As a landmark building, the Consecrated Bridge has a majestic three-story pavilion on the bridge. It is very beautiful to take pictures here. You can also go for a walk by the river under the bridge and feel the peaceful atmosphere. Then visit the Qinglong Cave Ancient Building Group. This group of Ming and Qing religious buildings built on the mountain combines Buddhism, Taoism and Confucian culture with carved beams and painted buildings. It has a unique style and is worth seeing. ✨In the evening, taste the delicacies of Zhenyuan Night Market, grilled fish, barbecue, etc. are full of aroma. Take a night tour of Wuyang River. Zhenyuan is brilliantly lit at night, and the lights are reflected on the river, which is beautiful. Take a cruise and experience a different style. ✨Get up early and go to Shiping Mountain to watch the sunrise. The mountain overlooks the entire Zhenyuan Ancient Town. At sunrise, the sun shines on the ancient town, which is extremely spectacular. After going down the mountain, browse the small shops in the ancient town and buy Miao silver jewelry, handicrafts and other special souvenirs. 💕Taste the local food again to bring the journey to a successful end. 💕Book your hotel in advance to avoid the embarrassment of not having a room during the peak tourist season. 💕Pay attention to the weather conditions and take sun protection and rain protection measures. 💕Respect local customs and religious beliefs. 💕When tasting delicious food, try several restaurants to find the one that best suits your taste!