2024 Ziyun Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)
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Ziyun Getu River Scenic Spot
Guizhou Ziyun Getu River: A Mysterious Journey of Karst Landforms!
🌄 Ziyun Getu River Scenic Area, this typical karst landform treasure, although not within the scope of the World Heritage: South China Karst, its large cave is still quite distinctive and worth a visit. 🌟
🚗 Due to its location off the main tourist routes, compared to the previous Xingyi and the upcoming Anshun, there are significantly fewer tourists. Only those who come by self-driving or chartered car can enjoy this tranquil natural beauty. 🚙
🎭 The tour offers a variety of activities, including the breathtaking Spider-Man climbing performance; a boat ride to view the cave clusters from afar, making you feel like you are in a fairyland; and the challenge of climbing up the cave, which takes about two hours but is definitely worth the unique experience. ⛰️
🐦 It is important to note that there are many swallows inside the cave, and the walkways are full of swallow droppings. So, bringing a pair of easy-to-clean shoes can make your trip more enjoyable. 👟
👍️Recommended Reason: In this mysterious cave, we seem to have traveled through time and space to a secluded fairyland. Here, there is no hustle and bustle of the mundane world, only the tranquility and harmony of nature. We felt the magical charm of nature here.
📅Travel Guide:
【Itinerary Guide】Navigate to Dapaqing, Bayang Town, Ziyun Miao and Buyi Autonomous County, or join a local hiking organization in Guizhou
【Weather Forecast】Ziyun, cloudy, temperature 20-32 degrees
【Equipment Requirements】
1) Essential Equipment: Backpack, non-slip hiking shoes or mountaineering shoes or sports shoes, sun hat, raincoat, headlamp, mobile phone and power bank, etc.
2) Optional Equipment: Trekking poles, knee pads, sunglasses, camera, sunscreen, change of clothes, etc.
【Lunch and Snacks】Meal Arrangements
1) Lunch (bring your own dry food/road meal)
2) Dinner (it may be late when you return to Guiyang, so it is recommended to also bring some dry food)
Food and Water
1) Food: A small amount of dry food, fruits, energy supplements (chocolate, beef jerky, energy bars, pickled vegetables, etc.)
2) Water: 1L (adjust according to personal water consumption) Functional drink 500ml
💗Other Tips: The hike is about 12 kilometers, taking about 4-6 hours, with a total ascent of about 500 meters (country road + ridge + valley + cave).
abbyfog
Absolutely amazing! Followed National Geographic to see the divine light in the secret realm
If you think Guizhou is too crowded during peak season and give up on Huangguoshu, then you must not miss Getu River in Anshun, Guizhou.
This niche scenic spot recommended by National Geographic features rich karst landscapes such as caves, canyons, peak forests, underground rivers, and sinkholes:
✅ Home to the world's unique Grand Cave
✅ Ancient intangible cultural heritage hanging coffins
✅ The only remaining Spider-men in the country who climb cliffs bare-handed
✅ The deepest vertical shaft in China - Tongtian Cave
✅ The highest river channel site in the world - Blind Valley
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In addition to the magnificent scenery, you can also witness the awe-inspiring divine light passing through the cave, and the best part is, no queues! Truly worth the trip!
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👇 Main attractions:
1⃣ Swallow Cave
There are two caves on the steep rock wall, the upper one is Chuan Cave, and the lower one is Swallow Cave. The entrance is a naturally formed large arch. In the first half of the year, you can see the divine light passing through the cave. The morning light passes through the cave and falls on the river, with thousands of swallows circling and chirping, as if the heavens are healing the creatures, truly breathtaking!
2⃣ Wangtian Cave
Also known as Tongtian Cave, it is a huge vertical shaft that penetrates the rock ground, like a skylight. Climbing along the cliff-built Tongtian plank road, sunlight pours in, intertwining with dust, lava, and water, creating a magnificent and fantastical scene.
3⃣ Spider-men:
The only remaining 6 Spider-men in the country, inheriting the Miao people's ancient skills, climbing the nearly vertical cliffs bare-handed, truly admirable!
4⃣ Chuan Cave
The huge cave entrance can accommodate an airplane passing through. Walking to the entrance and looking out, the peak forest and green waves are included in the cave, beautiful and majestic. In the second half of the year, you might see the rare divine light.
5⃣ Blessing Cave
The resting place of the hanging coffins of the Yalu King family more than two thousand years ago. The Miao people do not believe in Buddhism, only in their ancestors.
6⃣ Echo Cave
The well-shaped sinkhole below creates a natural singing room, and people can't help but shout when they return to the mountains.
7⃣ Boat Tour
Take a boat through the Getu River, with peak forests on both sides. You can also see the intangible cultural heritage hanging coffins along the way. The boat ticket includes a Miao village performance. After landing, watch a show of climbing the knife mountain and descending into the sea of fire, then drink some Miao wine.
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👇 Ways to play:
①. Outdoor deep tour, mainly hiking without retracing steps:
Swallow Cave - Tongtian plank road - mountain stone steps - dock - take a boat to Miao village to watch the performance - return by boat - sightseeing car out of the scenic area
②. Sightseeing and leisure tour, mainly by boat, only viewing the caves from a distance:
View the caves from a distance without entering - take a boat from the dock to Miao village to watch the performance - return by boat - sightseeing car out of the scenic area
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👇 Ticket buying guide:
Ticket: 50 yuan/person (free for special groups this year)
Full ticket: 150 yuan/person (including ticket, sightseeing car, boat, Spider-men performance) You can choose any combination of ticket types at the window, no mandatory purchase
📝Tips:
➡️ The best time to see the divine light is 8:00-10:30, in good weather
➡️ There is a risk of falling 💩 in Swallow Cave, you can wear a hat/use an umbrella
➡️ The hiking route takes about 2 hours, prepare for sun protection
➡️ It is recommended to stay in Ziyun County, and the recommended restaurant is "Wu Ji Firewood Beef Restaurant"
➡️ About 2 hours drive from Guiyang/Anshun
Noah Foster
Getu River Grand Canyon: A Natural Wonder of Guizhou's Lesser-Known Attractions!
Guizhou, a place full of mystery, and Getu River is a lesser-known but absolutely beautiful spot here.📍
Location Introduction: Getu River, located in Ziyun Miao and Buyi Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, is a river flowing with ancient legends.
Attraction Features:
Getu River Grand Canyon: Spectacular canyon scenery, ideal for adventure and hiking.
Swallow Cave: Natural beauty formed by stalactites and flocks of swallows.
Sunshine Cave: Sunlight pours through the cave entrance, creating a dreamy effect.
Travel Tips:
Recommended travel time is 1 day. Start from the canyon entrance, go upstream along the river, and visit Swallow Cave, Sunshine Cave, etc.
Experience Activities:
Rafting, rock climbing, or cave exploration to experience the thrill and excitement of Getu River.
Food Recommendations:
Sour Soup Fish: Sour and spicy, a specialty of Guizhou.
Miao Smoked Meat: Fresh and fragrant meat.
Precautions:
Wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent.
Respect local customs and protect the natural environment.
Transportation Guide:
By Plane: Transfer to a car after arriving at Anshun Huangguoshu Airport.
By Train: Transfer to a car after arriving at Anshun Railway Station.
By Car: There are direct buses from Guiyang, Anshun, and other places.
Ticket Prices:
Peak season 100 yuan/person, off-season 80 yuan/person, some activities require additional fees.
yara_1324
Outdoor sports paradise, this place is awesome! - "Unveiling the Duge River, Enjoy Leisure Time"
Duge River is located in Ziyun County, Anshun, Guizhou, the only provincial-level rock climbing sports base in Guizhou Province. The term 'Duge' is a Miao language word, which means 'Holy Land of Flower Jumping'.
1. Attraction Recommendations
1. Swallow Cave: The cave is home to hundreds of thousands of swallows that fly around the entrance in the morning and evening, creating a majestic and spectacular sight.
2. Chuan Shang Cave: It is a relic of an ancient underground river. You enter through a hanging rock cave tunnel, which is 137 meters long, 70 meters wide, and 50 meters high. An airplane can fly through it. It is 226 meters higher than the river entrance (Yanwang Palace) and is filled with various rare shrubs and vine plants underground.
3. Tongtian Cave: It is a huge vertical shaft that goes through carbonate rock, like opening a skylight, also known as Tongtian Cave.
4. Time Tunnel (Sightseeing Elevator): This is an innovative facility in the scenic area, located inside Swallow Cave. The sightseeing elevator connects the highest ancient river channel relic blind valley, square bamboo forest, and other attractions, allowing you to admire these natural wonders up close.
5. Yanwang Palace Plank Road and Suspension Bridge: The Yanwang Palace Plank Road starts 100 meters inside the Yanwang Palace Cave and ends at the entrance of the sightseeing elevator, including the Tongtian Cave suspension bridge. The total length of the plank road is 440 meters. It is an important passage connecting the sightseeing elevator, Chuan Shang Cave, square bamboo forest, and the original forest of the blind valley. Here you will see the masterpieces of nature's craftsmanship carved by nature over tens of thousands of years, and experience the power of nature.
6. Jia Mountain One-Line Sky: Located between Dahe Village and Da Chuan Cave, with layers of mountains on both sides, suddenly two mountains stand side by side, with a lone peak standing tall, named 'Jia Mountain'.
2. Food Recommendations
In the scenic area, there are local snacks such as sheep farm dog soup pot, Buyi dragon bean chicken, Ziyun rice noodles, sour vegetable noodles, rice cold noodles, silk dolls, fried potatoes, red ru slices, fried soft, Ba Yang tofu, Ma stone sand dog meat powder, Feng Lao San fried dog meat, etc.
Duge River, a place so beautiful it's unimaginable, a spiritual mountain for cleansing the soul, a paradise for outdoor sports and leisure. Here, you can fully enjoy exciting sports, experience mysterious culture, taste delicious snacks, and have an unforgettable holiday.
genevieve_leclerc_86
Avoiding 99% of the crowd, I am willing to be a modern utopia
There is a Miao village deep in the mountains of Getu River, which is like a utopia that needs to be reached by boat. There are good fields, houses, beautiful pools, mulberry bamboo, and the traffic and noisy chickens and dogs of Qianmo, villagers in ethnic costumes working in the fields, isn't this just like a utopia?
This is the Dahe Miao Village in the Getu River - a replica of the utopia!
Dahe Miao Village
Location: Inside the Getu River Scenic Area, Ziyun County, Anshun City
Transportation: Refer to my homepage note 'Small popular attractions in Guizhou that should not be missed, beautiful scenery and cultural harvest'.
Itinerary:
Spider-Man performance--Tongtian Plank Road--Manggu Forest--Wear Shangdong--Pray for the Cave--Blind Valley Wharf--After visiting these scenic spots, take a boat to Dahe Miao Village.
Tour guide:
On the way to Dahe Miao Village by boat, there is a place where the mountains are one line, and you can see the ancient and mysterious hanging coffins on the cliffs of the cliffs.
2 After getting off the boat and boarding the Dahe Miao Village Wharf, there is a lively welcome ceremony to welcome tourists to land, with big drums and long invitations.
3 Every day in the flower jumping field of Dahe Miao Village, there is a game performance for the brave, that is, up the knife mountain and down the fire sea. The Miao warriors barefoot on the knife mountain built by sharp knives, and roll over the high-temperature charcoal with bare arms.
Go to the farmhouse courtyard to taste the river fresh and home-raised soybean roast chicken in the Getu River, and the distinctive Miao family colorful glutinous rice.
Go deep into the mountains to find the Miao King Sword of the Miao ancestors Yalu King, and find the Tianci Lake bestowed by heaven.
If you encounter good weather, it is recommended to stay in Getu River at night to watch the stars at night, and you can see the magical Getu River Sky Light at the first time in the morning. (The accommodation conditions in the Miao Village are general.)
Dahe Miao Village is a traditional Miao Village ancient village, where the Hua Miao lineage has lived for generations. The distinguishing method can be seen from the colorful and picturesque Miao costumes they wear during performances. Dahe Miao Village is located in the deep mountains, the houses are scattered, because of the inconvenience of transportation and good inheritance, you can still see very primitive ways of working and traditional skills here.
Dahe Miao Village's generation-to-generation 'Legend of Yalu King' still retains the original singing and interpretation.
If you like this kind of life in the deep mountain village, you can stay for one night. Experience the real rural life