[2025 Guanling Attraction] Travel Guide for Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area - Second Half (Updated Apr)

#discoverchina #guizhou Tianxing Bridge was my favorite for its sense of adventure.Arriving late afternoon, I found near-empty trails winding through magical landscapes—twisted rocks, hidden wells, and plants bursting from stone cracks. The lack of clear signs only added to the fun, making each turn a small discovery. The real treasure? Yinlianzhui Waterfall,a delicate cascade where water threads through textured rocks, creating foamy patterns. With no crowds, I stood inches from the spray, cooled by misty winds—perfect for relaxing. Unlike typical waterfalls, this one flows sideways,turning rock contours into liquid art. Tianxing Bridge rewards those who wander without rush, offering Huangguoshu’s most intimate connection with nature. -entrance a ticket:160RMB - shuttle bus:50RMB

In the afternoon, take a taxi from Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village to Kaili South Station, and then take the high-speed rail to Anshun West Station (about 1 hour). Then we took a taxi to the B&B outside the Huangguoshu Scenic Area. It was already evening when we arrived at the B&B. After dinner, we rested in the B&B. The next morning, we went to the gate of Huangguoshu Scenic Area to buy tickets (it was January, the off-season when we went, so there was no need to book tickets), then took the scenic area bus to the entrance of Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, first visited the upper half and the lower half of Tianxing Bridge, and then took the shuttle bus from the exit of the lower half back to the entrance of Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area. It was already afternoon. Afterwards, we took the scenic bus to the entrance of Huangguoshu Waterfall. We did not take the escalator first, but walked down the mountain to see Huangguoshu Waterfall, passed through Shuilian Cave, "walked a circle", and finally took the escalator up the mountain to the exit. Then take the scenic area bus to the gate. It's already evening. After dinner, return to the hotel to rest. On the morning of the third day, we went to the scenic area and took the scenic bus to the Doupotang Waterfall Scenic Area. The Doupotang Scenic Area is relatively small and it only took more than an hour to complete the tour. After checking out at noon, I went to the bus stop next to the gate of Huangguoshu Scenic Area to take a bus to Anshun West Station, and then took the high-speed rail to Guiyang North Station to continue my next trip. Accommodation: There are many homestays and hotels outside the Huangguoshu Scenic Area. It is more convenient to dine out when staying. Summarize: There are three main scenic spots in Huangguoshu Scenic Area: Doupotang, Huangguoshu Waterfall and Tianxing Bridge. It took about one and a half days to visit the three scenic spots. Live outside the scenic area (2 days). This is a relaxing time budget without rushing. You can walk slowly, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and leisurely visit the Huangguoshu Scenic Area.

Tianxingqiao Scenic Area is located in Guanling Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Anshun City, Guizhou Province. It is part of the Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area, about 6 km downstream from the Huangguoshu Waterfall. The scenic area covers a planned area of 7 square kilometers, with a developed area of 4.5 square kilometers. Tianxingqiao Scenic Area is famous for its unique karst landforms, beautiful natural scenery, and rich ethnic culture. Main Attractions • Natural Bonsai Area: This area is about 800 meters long and is located on the surface of a 500-meter-long underground river and the west side of the riverbank. It features natural mountain rocks and water stone bonsai of various sizes. A 3,000-meter-long stone path winds through stone walls, stone ditches, and stone crevices, meandering over the bonsai. The Tianxing Bonsai Area also features natural landscapes such as Beauty Banyan, Fairy Mountain Palm, Crooked Comb Stone, Panda Hugging Bamboo, and Eagle Spreading Wings. • Tianxing Cave Scenic Area: This area mainly consists of attractions such as the 88 Bridge, Looking Back Stone, Narrow Stone Bridge, Tianxing Cave, and Water Pool. Tianxing Cave was once an underground river, but later, due to the lowering of the discharge surface, the water changed course, forming an underground cave without water. The cave is 50 meters high, and the four stone pillars inside are more than 20 meters high. The stalagmites, stone pillars, and stone flowers inside the cave are of various shapes and colors. • Water Stone Forest Area: The riverbed is 400 meters wide, and the stone forest, covering an area of about 0.4 square kilometers, grows in the riverbed, enduring the constant erosion of the river water. The stone forest is covered with large patches of cacti and small shrubs, providing green shade all year round. The Water Stone Forest Area features many attractions, such as Banyan Gathering, Root King, Root Wall Barrier, Root Painting Wall, and Fairy Flying. The Silver Chain Waterfall and Star Gorge Waterfall are located on the left and right sides of the Water Stone Forest Area, respectively. Climate Characteristics Tianxingqiao Scenic Area belongs to the mid-subtropical zone and is a typical karst area with a mild climate and abundant rainfall. The annual rainfall is over 1,300 millimeters, with rain concentrated from May to July. Opening Hours • 03/01-11/30: 07:00-18:00 • 12/01-02/28: 07:30-17:30 Tianxingqiao Scenic Area, with its unique natural landscapes and rich karst landforms, is an excellent place for visitors to explore nature and experience ethnic culture.

It takes about 1.5 hours to drive from Guiyang 🌟Visit Huangguoshu Waterfall in the morning, and walk the whole way easily without any pressure. The round trip takes about 1.5 hours. After lunch, we headed to Tianxing Bridge - there are many restaurants near the escalator exit. 🌟Doupotang, the filming location of the 1986 version of Journey to the West, is a great place for taking photos. The round trip takes about 1.5 hours. 🌟Tianxing Bridge, the first half and the second half during non-peak hours take about 3 hours. The first half is mainly literary and artistic. The scenery in the second half is not to be missed. The second half of the journey is irreversible and takes about 2 hours to complete. Tianxing Cave and Silver Chain Pendant Waterfall are the two most attractive attractions of the entire Tianxing Bridge. The Tianxing Cableway is shorter and costs 10 yuan per person.