Tiexi is located in the north of Zhenyuan City, with a total length of 21km. The scenic area has deep valleys, steep mountains and rich native vegetation. The Dragon Pond here is as calm as a mirror, bottomless, with a deep blue like the sea, like a sapphire mirror, and is known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau". The story of "Dragon God Marrying His Sister" in Tiexi, described by Wu Jingzi, a writer in the Qing Dynasty, was born here in the 43rd chapter of his famous work "The Scholars" "General Ye Niutang Fights, and the Chief of the Song and Dance Land Robs the Camp".
Attractions Location: North of Zhenyuan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province
Tickets:
50 yuan/person, half price for students
Opening hours:
09:00-17:00 (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)
Contact Details: 0855-5729999
Transportation:
To go to Tiexi, you can take bus No. 7 from Zhusheng Bridge and get off at the terminal. The fare is 2 yuan per person.
Time reference: 1 day
Tiexi, a district within Guiyang city, offers a blend of urban life and local culture. This one-day itinerary focuses on exploring the highlights of Tiexi including local parks, markets, and neighborhoods.
Accommodation/Food: Many mid-range hotels and guesthouses in Guiyang city near Tiexi; numerous street food vendors and restaurants serving local cuisine.
Souvenirs: Guiyang handicrafts, local chili sauces, Miao embroidery, and tea leaves.
This itinerary combines Tiexi’s local urban vibe with Guiyang’s main cultural and historical attractions for a fuller city experience.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in Guiyang city hotels. Enjoy local ethnic dishes at specialty restaurants.
Souvenirs: Tiexi and Guiyang - Moutai liquor, ethnic silverware, embroidery, and local teas.
Add a day trip to Qingyan Ancient Town, a well-preserved historic village near Guiyang, to enjoy traditional architecture and culture.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in Guiyang city or nearby Qingyan. Try local snacks such as fried tofu and sour pork.
Souvenirs: Qingyan - traditional herbs, handmade crafts, local snacks.
This itinerary extends the cultural and natural experience by adding Red Cloud Golden Summit, a famous Buddhist mountain attraction.
Accommodation/Food: Guiyang city hotels. Local vegetarian dishes available near temple areas.
Souvenirs: Red Cloud Golden Summit - Buddhist artifacts, incense, prayer beads.
Expand your trip to Kaili to dive into Guizhou’s rich Miao and Dong ethnic cultures.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in Kaili guesthouses. Enjoy ethnic cuisine such as bamboo rice and sour fish soup.
Souvenirs: Kaili - silver jewelry, embroidered textiles, batik fabrics.
Add Libo’s natural karst landscapes to experience Guizhou’s stunning biodiversity and natural beauty.
Accommodation/Food: Stay overnight in Libo or return to Kaili/Guiyang. Sample local river fish and mountain vegetables.
Souvenirs: Libo - natural herbal teas, honey, wooden crafts.
The complete Guizhou itinerary, including the spectacular Huangguoshu Waterfall, Asia’s largest waterfall.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near Huangguoshu or Guiyang. Enjoy local specialties such as wild mushrooms and river fish.
Souvenirs: Huangguoshu - wild herbs, dried mushrooms, local honey.
Tiexi River is located in the north of Zhenyuan City. It originates at the junction of Huangsang and Daba, and is 21 kilometers long. Due to the characteristics of the riverbed and the different sections it flows through, it has different names: the section from the source to Maluhe Village is called "Ganxi River".
Tiexi Scenic Area is one of the ten major scenic spots of Wuyang River, a national key scenic spot. Wu Jingzi's "The Scholars" once described Tiexi in Zhenyuan.
Walking along the way, the sound of water gurgling and few people are also very comfortable. By the way, there is no signal yet, but there is wifi coverage at the scenic spot. The water is really clear.
(Recommend to go on hot days) Follow the clear stream and gradually enter the mountains. The stream originates from Longtan. The crisp stream along the coast is cool, with green mountains and farmhouses along the stream. Rent a bicycle in Qinglong Cave and ride to Tiexi Scenic Area. In fact, as many people say, the most beautiful scenery is not in Tiexi, but on the way to Tiexi. However, if you don’t want to ride a bike, take bus No. 7 and get off at the nearest station where you feel comfortable and suitable for playing in the water.
Posted: The water is very cold and shallow, so go there at noon if you like playing in the water.
Compared with the hustle and bustle of the ancient city, this place is more secluded and winding. What's rare is that you won't see a crowd of tourists, which is very suitable for sightseeing.
The crisp stream and green mountains along the coast made me feel cool.
It takes about an hour to walk to the end of Tiexi River (Longtan).
The water is ice-cold. Throwing some watermelons and drinks into it, it becomes like a natural refrigerator. It feels so good!
This is a very small attraction. If you don’t like hiking, you’d better not come. After all, it takes three hours to walk and only five minutes to see the scenery.
It was an eight-kilometer round trip, and the scenery along the way was a bit monotonous, with streams everywhere. The further you go, the fewer people there are. Some dark places made me feel uneasy, and I once thought I was the only one in the entire scenic area.
Tiexi is outside the ancient town of Zhenyuan, but not far from it. The scenic area is actually a valley, similar to the Qinglongjian area in Maolan. Tiexi is called the hometown of song and dance in Wu Jingzi's The Scholars. Therefore, there is a big brush and a wall in the shape of The Scholars at the entrance of the scenic area. There are few tourists in the scenic area. We walked for a while and passed a squid hole. We felt that the end (Longtan) was too far away and we returned because we didn't have enough time.
The scenic spot is basically pristine, with only stone roads and a lot of garbage, but no one asked us to sweep it. It takes 4 kilometers to walk to Longtan. We didn't walk there, but came back after playing in the water. It was too tiring to walk 8 kilometers back and forth. The scenery is relatively natural. The ticket price is 50 yuan, and Ctrip is 45 yuan. There are not many people. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to get there by bus No. 7
Walking along the canyon, there are pools, waterfalls, streams and small bridges along the way.
It is said that if you walk four kilometers in Tiexi Scenic Area, you can see the very beautiful Longtan, so we decided to give it a try. Because there are not many people in Tiexi Scenic Area, there are only a few tourists in the scenic area, because many people don’t know about it, so they like this kind of scenic area that few people go to. It took a long time to reach Longtan. It is said that Longtan is unfathomable and can show different colors in different seasons. For the safety of tourists, the surrounding area is blocked, and you will be warned if you enter a dangerous area.
It may be because it was drizzling that day, there was a sign at the entrance of the scenic spot saying it was temporarily closed. After asking the staff, they told us to buy tickets and go in. We walked on the slippery stone road for more than 2 hours, but where was the blue pool of water? The entire scenic spot is the same road in and out, and on the way, a cow blocked our steps. The road in the scenic spot was slippery, and some trees had fallen down, so we had to crawl over them. I don't know how the staff dared to let us in in such a bad environment.
The place is rarely visited. In the 50 chapters of The Scholars, there are 3 chapters specifically describing Tiexi. It is Wu Jingzi's favorite, but it is just about the beautiful scenery and the beautiful scenery of a small family.
The beauty of Tiexi River extends to the seven holes and the big holes. I can't forget it. In my opinion, the small Tiexi River condenses their beauty. Comfortable and spacious wooden seats, cool mountain breeze along the way, and changing scenery at each stop, flowing clear streams, groups of black butterflies and occasional small animals walking on the bluestone slabs. There are few tourists and little garbage, which is convenient for collection and private ownership.
Take bus stop No. 7 to Satellite Bridge, 2 yuan bus fee, 30 yuan ticket fee, recommended index 3 stars. There is nothing to see inside, the whole 4 kilometers round trip 3 hours just to see a pond, so I walked for 30 minutes and stopped walking, and played in the water directly. The mountain spring water is really refreshing and comfortable. There are also aunts herding sheep in it. I arrived at the scenic spot at 4 pm. There were very few people. I swam secretly in the deserted place. It was super comfortable. I don’t recommend you to learn from me. Another female tourist is not recommended to go in.
After buying the ticket and entering Tiexi, you can no longer ride a bike. There is no bus in the scenic area, so you can only rely on your feet. After walking for more than an hour, I finally saw the secluded Wolongtan, which was like a lake in Jiuzhaigou, deep, blue and mysterious.
In fact, for those who have seen more beautiful scenery, Tiexi is a bit mediocre. But as I said before, perhaps enjoying the journey is the biggest gain of this trip.
On the left side of Zhusheng Bridge, walk forward to the starting point of bus No. 7 and take the bus. Of course, you can also take bus No. 1 to bus No. 7, which is not far away. I walked from 10 o'clock to 2 o'clock. The scenery along the way was very beautiful. Maybe I haven't seen any famous mountains and beautiful waters. I just walked along the stream. The scenery was relatively monotonous and boring, but the scenery was also very beautiful. I took pictures all the way. The water was very clean and clear. When I finally arrived at Longtan, the blue color was really beautiful! ! ! It is suitable for people who like hiking and seeing the scenery, and are not so picky. There is a toilet before, during and after the journey. There is no food sold along the way on 4-4, only at the entrance of the scenic area. I ate potato shredded cakes and fried river fish, which tasted good.
The transportation is convenient. You can take bus No. 7 at Satellite Bridge Station to the entrance of Tiexi Scenic Area. The entrance is about 4 kilometers to the core of the scenic area, Longtan. There are high mountains and dense forests on both sides of the road, and the lively streams are always accompanied by the road. The signal is not good in the mountains, but there are wifis every other road along the way. The end of the trip is Longtan, which is as beautiful as a sapphire!
In addition, during this period, many scenic spots in Guizhou, including Tiexi, offer 40% discounts to tourists from outside the province, which is very cost-effective.
At the Satellite Bridge, there is a bus No. 7 going to Tiexi, and the journey seems to be only about 7 or 8 kilometers. The core scenic area is from the entrance of Longchi in Tiexi Scenic Area to Longtan, and the whole journey is about 4 kilometers on foot. Because you have to return along the original route, you have to walk at least more than ten kilometers. Walking into Tiexi, as the name suggests, a clear stream flows happily under your feet, and there are steep cliffs on both sides.
Summer is especially suitable for traveling with the family with a barbecue grill.
Sincere suggestions: 1. If you want to see Longtan, it is best not to go within three days after the rain, because the water is muddy; 2. It is 4 kilometers from the entrance to Longtan. There are one-way streets in the scenic area for walking. It usually takes about 3 hours to go back and forth. You can prepare some water and dry food; 3. Transportation: Take bus No. 1 from the new bridge near Zhenyuan Ancient Town to Weixing Bridge and transfer to bus No. 7 to Tiexi Scenic Area. The fare is 2 yuan per person and it takes about 30 minutes.
Tiexi River is located in the north of Zhenyuan City. It originates at the junction of Huangsang and Daba, with a total length of 21 kilometers. Due to the characteristics of the riverbed and the different sections it flows through, it has different names: the section from the source to Maluhe Village is called "Ganxi"; the section from Maluhe Village to Longchi is called "Maluhe"; the section from Longchi to the mouth of Heitanggou is called "Longtang River"; the section from Heitanggou to Xinqiao Cave is called "Wengzi River"; the section from Xinqiao Cave to the mouth of Tiexi River is called "Tieshan Creek".
Because the entrance fee was free and I only paid 3 yuan for insurance, the weather was good and there were few people, I felt that Tiexi was particularly beautiful. There were streams along the way and a beautiful dragon pool at the end. If I had paid the full entrance fee and walked 8 kilometers back and forth and the weather was bad, I guess it would not be such a good experience.
I strongly don't recommend going there. I walked 10 kilometers back and forth, and in the end I saw a pool of water. I bought cucumbers and potatoes from a farmer on the way, and after returning to the hotel I started to have diarrhea and vomiting and diarrhea.
Pick a good day to go, blue sky, white clouds, green mountains and clear water. Oh, the water of Tiexi River is not green, but clear. Just find a stone beside the river and sit there to forget your worries and troubles. You don't have to walk to the end of Longtan. The water of Longtan is indeed blue, but not very clear. It didn't bring me any surprises.
There is a farmhouse at the entrance of Tiexi River where you can eat and play in the water. There are also many small stalls along the Tiexi River selling fried potatoes, small fish and the like.
It costs 50 yuan to take a taxi from the ancient town to Tiexi. In fact, if you have enough time, you don't need to take a taxi. Change from No. 1 to No. 7 bus. It's very convenient.
Friends who go to Zhenyuan should not miss Tiexi.
Only when I visited the Tiexi Scenic Area myself did I know what the so-called Dragon Pond was. It was just a small pond. If the people next to me hadn't reminded me, I would have almost missed it. It was so inconspicuous. Very disappointed!
It is very close to Zhenyuan Ancient Town and maintains its original natural appearance. From a distance, you can see mountains and mists, birds singing and flowers blooming in the mountains. Especially after the rain, the air is filled with the smell of soil and grass, which is refreshing. The mysterious Longtan is a few kilometers away from the door, and it is definitely worth a visit!
Rent a bicycle for 30 yuan and ride along Tiexi River. The scenery along the way is breathtaking.
The Tiexi Scenic Area opens at 8:00. There is a road from the scenic area gate directly to Longtan, which is 4 kilometers away. The round trip is 8 kilometers, and it takes 4 to 5 hours to go back and forth.
As soon as you enter the gate, you will see a stream that is sometimes turbulent and sometimes gentle.
We did not go into the Tiexi Scenic Area because netizens said that the most beautiful scenery is on the way to Tiexi, and the hiking time is long. Although the environment is quiet, it is very deserted. There is a pool called Longchi on the top, which is the source of Tiexi. Its color is blue, a bit like the lake in Jiuzhaigou. We just looked around along Tiexi, the mountain streams, forests, streams, villages, fields, a pastoral scenery, quiet and peaceful, it was really a good outing.
It is located 4 kilometers north of Zhenyuan County, Guizhou Province. It is one of the ten major scenic spots of Wuyang River, a national key scenic spot. The area through which Tieshan Creek flows has deep valleys, steep mountains, strange rocks and caves, flying springs and underground streams, as well as native vegetation.
It takes about 10 minutes to walk from Zhusheng Bridge to Weixing Bridge, and take bus No. 7 to Tiexi Scenic Area. It is highly recommended to go there. It looks ordinary, but the Longtan at the end will make people marvel at the green water and the good water quality.
After that, we took bus No. 7 to Tiexi for 2 yuan. There were only two of us on the bus, haha, and we spent 4 yuan to book a bus.
The innkeeper said that after entering the Tiexi scenic area, you have to walk a very long way to see the clear water. The tickets are quite expensive. The scenery on the way to Tiexi is also very good. You can play in the creek at the entrance of the scenic area. There are small stones in the creek and the water is very cold.
Rent a bicycle from Zhenyuan City and ride along the stream. There are almost no steep slopes and you can enjoy the pastoral scenery. If it is summer, you should be able to play in the water along the way. As for the scenic spots that charge tickets, you can consider giving up. The real scenery is actually along this way.
There is a chapter in "The Scholars" about Tiexi, Miaotou, and Zhenyuan. So there is a sculpture of a book opened on that page at the entrance of Tiexi Scenic Area. It is very deep inside the entrance. The battery car drove for a long time. There are streams along the way, several farmhouses, peaceful villages, ancient trees, and a waterfall at the innermost...
The journey is a bit far, and it takes about 3 hours one way. I climbed to the top just to see Longtan. To be honest, it doesn't feel worth it, but the scenery along the way is still very good.
Tiexi Park is really a beautiful place. Walking along the stream, the air is fresh, the trees are lush, and the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. The villages along the way show a beautiful pastoral scenery. The scenery of Longtan is even more unique. The water in the pond is as calm as a mirror, bottomless, and has a strange blue glow. This blue is not the ordinary sky blue or royal blue, but the blue like the sea, with the beauty and depth of the sea. There is a No. 7 bus directly to Zhenyuan Ancient City. The starting station is the Ancient City Satellite Bridge Station, and the terminal station is Tiexi Park Station
It is 15 kilometers away from Zhenyuan Ancient City, and about 20 kilometers from the entrance of the scenic area to Longtan. The whole journey is about 20 kilometers, and it turns back along the original route. The scenic area is mainly for water play. The water flowing out of Longtan runs through the scenic area to Wuyang River. The air in the scenic area is fresh and suitable for hiking.
Overall, if you stay in Zhenyuan for more than 2 days, Tiexi is still worth a visit. First of all, the transportation in Tiexi Scenic Area is different from what Fengfeng said before. There is no electric car at the entrance of the old bridge (Zhusheng Bridge) (at least when I went there in August 2016). Now Zhenyuan has opened a new bus No. 7 (Satellite Bridge to Tiexi Gate) on the basis of the original 6 buses. The fare is 2 yuan, which is cheaper than the original electric car. And there are still some people getting on and off at the entrances of several farmhouses on the road. The new bus terminal is about 10 minutes' walk from the old bridge (Zhusheng Bridge). Just walk eastward along the road away from the ancient city of Zhenyuan. There is no fork in the road, but the road is on one side with mountains and on the other side with houses along the street. It is very narrow and difficult to walk. The bus is the same as the bus with wooden interior decoration on No. 1, which is very easy to find. Besides, Tiexi Scenic Area is a park along the stream. There are not many people and the scenery is not bad. Every 1 km, there is a sign to remind you how far it is to Longtan. In this kind of scenic spot where you can't see tourists before and after the peak tourist season in August, it is still very warm, at least you won't go the wrong way. There are several sections of flat roads in the middle of the road, which are very hot, but the temperature drops several degrees as soon as you enter the mountain, and there are many mountain springs and waterfalls on the roadside. It's refreshing to wash your face! ! ! The core of the scenic area is Longtan. To be honest, I really don't feel anything about it. Maybe it's the wrong season, but there is still a butterfly that accompanies us all the way up (just treat it as the same one, in fact, I only saw this at the gate and Longtan). Most tourists take the route from the gate to Longtan, but according to the locals who took the bus with us, the farmhouse at the gate can be chartered from the direction of Jiguanling, without going back. Fengfeng who has the opportunity can try it. Maybe it's because there are not many people, there are few supporting facilities. Basically, there are only some farmhouses at the entrance, and a few sheds selling things in the first 1 km. In the last 2 kilometers, there are only 1 or 2 locals carrying some drinks, watermelons and cucumbers soaked in the stream to sell. Other supplies are only available when you arrive in Longtan.
Zhenyuan Tiexi is a natural scenic spot famous for its beautiful myths and legends, primitive forest vegetation, and peculiar stalactite caves. The Dragon Pond here is as calm as a mirror, bottomless, and with a deep blue like the sea, like a sapphire blue mirror. It is known as the "Little Jiuzhaigou on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau". It is worth a visit
I strongly suggest that the road be renovated. It is very steep, uphill and downhill. It would be much faster if the 8km round trip was flat. I walked here for two hours and saw countless butterflies along the way! The stream is very clear! The scenery is beautiful, and Longtan is also beautiful, but! It is too damn difficult to walk.
The scenery is picturesque, it is best to come in summer, and the Nixi River is first-class
It is about 13 kilometers away from Zhenyuan City. It is worth a visit. The ticket price is 50 yuan.
My companion was sick and didn't make it. Attached is the traffic tips at the entrance of the train station
There are no sightseeing buses to Tiexi anymore. Now there is a bus stop for No. 7 near Zhusheng Bridge. The terminus of No. 1 is also there. It is very comfortable with air conditioning. The terminus of No. 7 is Tiexi Scenic Area. Adult tickets are 50 yuan. People over 60 and under 70, and minors under 14 are half-price. You can book adult tickets from Tongcheng for 40 yuan. The scenery is good, but there are few people. It is 4 kilometers to Longtan. The road is basically flat. You can play in the water. Bring slippers. Some aunties go into the water in swimsuits. It is also drunk.
Tiexi is a stream in a deep valley. Walk along the path and take a look at the scenery along the road. The scenery is not particularly outstanding and there are not many tourists, but this place is not polluted at all, the water is clear and the air is very fresh.
This is the most boring place. It's just a mountain road leading to the water pond. There are no valuable attractions.
Tiexi Scenic Area is a place you can visit or not, in my opinion!
This place has not been fully developed, and you can feel the natural atmosphere. The blue water is even more charming.
Although it is called the Little Jiuzhaigou of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, Tiexi is not worth visiting. There is a shuttle bus from Zhusheng Bridge, which is the main entrance of Shiping Mountain, with a fare of 6 yuan and a trip every half an hour. I went there in the off-season, and there were almost no return buses. When I went there, there were less than ten people in the entire scenic area. You just walk along a stream all the way. It takes about ten kilometers to reach Longtan, which is the end of Tiexi Scenic Area. It is very beautiful, but I don’t recommend it to friends who have been to Jiuzhaigou.
The clear mountains and green waters make it a place worth visiting.
It's nice to go there to relax, but the scenery is really average. The so-called Dragon Pond is just a pool of water. After walking such a long way, I was a little disappointed to see this kind of scenery in the end.
A karst scenic area. Once you enter the scenic area, you will see green mountains and clear waters. It is more suitable to visit in summer, as it is rather deserted in winter.
I rode my bike for more than ten kilometers and had fun along the way. I was so tired!
There are too many streams like this in Guizhou. They have no special features and cost 50 yuan for admission. It's not worth it.
The natural scenery is OK (of course, it is a little worse than Libo Xiaoqikong), and it is worth going to Wuyang River. Tiexi Scenic Area can be divided into three parts: 1. A few kilometers from Zhenyuan Ancient Town to the ticket office of Tiexi Scenic Area is a stream with many farmhouses. If you have time, you can stay overnight. It should be quite quiet. 2. The main scenic area is from the ticket gate to Longtan, which takes about 1 hour one way; 3. From Longtan to the Jiguanling parking lot at the north exit of the scenic area, there is a road break, and many roads need to wade. The scenery is more primitive and better. You need to charter a car from Jiguanling parking lot to Zhenyuan Ancient Town. Note: If you go there during the Golden Week, the return traffic in the evening is very tight, so you have to get up early.
Unless you really love hiking and exercising, don't go. The cost-effectiveness of the scenic spot tickets is super low. I hiked back and forth along the stream for more than ten kilometers and only saw a slightly surprising Xiaolongtan. It was very boring and disappointing. My legs were broken from walking.
It is actually quite close to Zhenyuan, about 10 kilometers. There is a sightseeing bus from Zhenyuan for 7 yuan per person. The native vegetation on both sides is rich, and strange peaks and rocks stand in the valley. The ticket for the scenic spot is 50 yuan, which is a rip-off! The highest Longtan in the scenic area is really like a dream, and the colors are so beautiful that they are unreal. It should be a calcified pool similar to Jiuzhaigou. It is very small, but that's the only selling point. It takes about four hours to go back and forth.
The scenery is average, but the air is very good, a natural oxygen bar~~~
Haha, many people said this attraction was useless, so I didn't want to go either. But when I came down from Shiping Mountain and was exhausted, an old man told me to go see Tiexi. Take a bus. The round trip ticket seemed to be 30 yuan (I forgot how much it was after a long time...). I thought I could take a break, so I got on the bus. This sightseeing bus was so fast. (I suggest you bring a coat, it's cold...) Two beauties urged me and my boyfriend to walk. We softened our hearts and walked. But don't mention it, we took photos while walking for 2 and a half hours. The scenery was also good and there were many strange plants. The 85-year-old grandmother who was herding sheep and many sheep bleated, which added a lot of fun to the boring hike. It was really worth it when we finally saw Longtan. The blue color seemed to suck you in. It was great. The return journey was very fast. We strolled back in less than 45 minutes. Oh, by the way, you must go in the morning. There seemed to be no electric car going back after 3 pm. I’ll tell you a secret: you will be exhausted if you don’t take the electric car.
Take a battery car (7 yuan/person) on Zhusheng Bridge to the entrance of Tiexi Scenic Area. Tiexi is famous for the place where Wu Jingzi wrote about "Dragon God Marrying His Sister" in the 43rd chapter of the famous literary work "The Scholars". A long section of the road before the entrance is full of houses built around the stream. People have barbecues, swim, or eat by the stream. I thought the stream should be as beautiful and charming as the Ten-Li Golden Whip Stream in Zhangjiajie, with golden sand on the ground and clear streams. When I went there, it rained a few days ago, so the gurgling and clear streams that should have been there were gone. Instead, it seemed like a singing river, singing all the way. The area where Tiexi flows through has deep valleys, steep mountains, strange rocks and caves, flying springs and underground streams, as well as native vegetation and rare animals. It is a place close to towns with beautiful scenery and quiet environment. If Zhangjiajie Jinbian Creek is a charming woman, then Tiexi Creek at this moment is no less than a tall and strong man.
On a hot summer day, jumping into the cool Tiexi River makes you feel as happy as a small fish in a mountain stream. However, the water is very cold and you can't stay there for long. Smaller streams from the mountains on both sides constantly flow into this spectacular Tiexi River, which is so clear that it seems as if nothing exists. Many vendors put drinks, watermelons, cucumbers, beer, etc. in the river to cool them down. Drinking them when you are thirsty after walking is really refreshing and cools you down.
Bring your children, play in the stream, cool off under the shade of the trees, eat an iced "ugly melon" that is not very sweet but absolutely crisp, hike 16 kilometers back and forth, soak your feet in the stream water on the way back when you are tired, sit by the stream, and wait for the restaurant to serve you a dish of grilled fish, two bottles of beer, and various special dishes. Enjoy the breeze on your face and the pleasure of the stream flowing over your feet. You can swim in the stream, lie quietly in the water, wade through the water, pick up stones, skip stones, take a handful to wash your cheeks, or put your feet into the water to splash water. This is heaven!
The Qing Dynasty writer Wu Jingzi once described this place in his "The Scholars"...
Tiexi has beautiful scenery, and the water in Longtan is as green as jade and unfathomable. We entered the scenic area at around 8 o'clock in the morning. Due to the rain, there were not many tourists. The round trip took 3 and a half hours. There are many forest vegetation in the scenic area, which feels more than that in Xishuangbanna. It is a good place to rest and cool off.
When we went to Tiexi Scenic Area, we took a taxi. Since we were not clear about the relationship between the outside of Tiexi Scenic Area and the main entrance of Tiexi Scenic Area, we added 10 yuan to the 30 yuan taxi fare. There was indeed an electric car next to Zhusheng Bridge, which cost 7 yuan per person. We went there in the morning of September 18. Because it was raining and we were early in the scenic area, there were not many people, which gave us the feeling that it was a real tour. It was raining when we arrived at Longtan, and Longtan was still calm and peaceful in the rain. It was just that a fake tree beside Longtan was an eyesore. On the way back, we learned that there was a beautiful legend about this tree: It is said that a long time ago, a fairy in the sky was tired of life in heaven, so she secretly ran to the human world and came to Longtan to take a bath. The Dragon King saw that the fairy was wearing beautiful clothes and was particularly charming, so he wanted his ugly sister to wear them, so he stole the fairy's clothes when the fairy was taking a bath. After the fairy took a bath, because she had no clothes to wear, she turned into a tree waiting here, waiting for her clothes. After many years, this tree has been waiting next to Longtan. Unfortunately, last year a villager wanted to invite his relatives to visit Longtan. According to regulations, the scenic spot was required to charge a 50-yuan entrance fee. The villager was not satisfied, so he cut down the tree guarding Longtan at night. Now there is an unsightly artificial tree guarding Longtan.
Looking at the artificial tree, the tourists were angry at the villagers who cut down the tree. They caused heavy losses to the scenic spot and the country because of their selfish desires. This behavior was truly hateful.
You must go to Tiexi. You can take a bus at the junction of Zhusheng Bridge and Shiping Mountain for 7 yuan per person and go directly to the ticket office of the scenic area (the gate is a bit far from the ticket office). The ticket is 50 yuan, and the student card is half price. It takes about an hour and a half from the ticket office to Longtan. There is water along the way. The water flow is sometimes turbulent and sometimes gentle. There are cliffs on both sides. The road under your feet is tortuous. The water of Tiexi is particularly clear, and Longtan is even more peculiar. In general, thousands of words need to be slowly experienced by you
A few days ago, a friend came to say that we can rent electric bikes to visit Tiexi Scenic Area. We also wanted to try it, so we went to the place where we rent bicycles and asked. There really were some, but there was only one big one, so we rented one big and one small. The big one was 100/day and the small one was 50/day. It turned out that we must rent a big one, like a motorcycle, otherwise when we get uphill, three people can't get up at all, and we have to get off and walk for a while. We drove to Tiexi Scenic Area, and there was a road along the stream that went up the mountain. The key point was Longtan, which required an entrance fee so we didn't go in. When we returned, we found a hotel with a relatively flat terrain, so that the children could play in the water and the adults could rest, and have lunch by the way.
Since I am from Guilin and have been to Jiuzhaigou, Tiexi is a relatively normal tourist attraction to visit when I arrive in Zhenyuan. Because the water contains a high amount of iron, the water in many areas is mint green and emerald green, which is very beautiful.
There were not too many tourists. Halfway through the walk, the route splits into two. We took the Longtan route, which may be closer than the other one, but it is still 8 kilometers, so it still requires some leg strength. The scenery is beautiful, and it is like a paradise.
We rode in an open electric tourist vehicle, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way, which was cool and pleasant.
Tiexi Scenic Area is located 4 kilometers north of Zhenyuan County, Guizhou Province. It is one of the ten major scenic spots of Wuyang River, a national key scenic spot. The area where Tiexi River flows through has deep valleys, steep mountains, strange rocks and caves, flying springs and underground streams, as well as native vegetation and rare animals. It is a place close to towns with beautiful scenery and quiet environment.
The walk to Tiexi is about 8 kilometers and takes 2 and a half hours.
It is truly a spectacle, the water is a light blue and crystal clear.
Tiexi is a tourist attraction under Zhenyuan. It is not very famous and the scenery is objectively average. It is a good place for local people to relax, but it is not worth a special trip.
Tiexi River was actually an unexpected gain. Because of the short time and insufficient preparation, I almost missed it. For Sichuan people who like to play in the water everywhere, this place is really a miracle. The river beach is very flat, the river water is very shallow and clear, the deepest water is only up to the knees of adults, and the water flow is gentle and not urgent at all, which is very suitable for children to play in the water.
There are few tourists here, maybe it's because it's not the weekend, many farmhouses along the river are not doing business.
The beauty of Tiexi lies in its tranquility and simplicity
When visiting Tiexi in summer, it is recommended to wear slippers. Boys can bring swimming trunks and jump into Tiexi for a refreshing dip at any time.
The Tiexi River is crystal clear, and although the weather in October is not too cold, it is freezing cold when you step into it. The best way to enjoy it is to rent a bicycle, start from Zhenyuan Ancient Town, and go upstream. The scenery along the way is beautiful and interesting.
This is the most disappointing attraction in history. Of course, the deep pool in the valley is finally known to people. The water in the dragon pool is like a pool of jasper, as green as emerald. The temperature around it drops sharply, it is cool and refreshing, and the sound of the pool water flows in my ears. But in order to see the pool of water, we walked back and forth on the mountain road for more than three hours. Well, on the way back, we didn't talk to each other, listened to music and walked fast, because we couldn't stop at all, otherwise our legs would shake!
I don't know if it's the off-season or something else, but the number of tourists we met in the scenic area should be less than ten. Girls with less than three people are better off not going there. It's really remote, and there's no signal on the phone. No one knows what's going on. There's nothing to see inside. I just want to take a look.
The tour guide said that few people know about this place, but it is still very good for hiking. In fact, it is walking in deep mountains and old forests. Hikers from the mountainous areas of Jiangsu and Zhejiang may not like it, especially the mountainous areas of Zhejiang. This kind of scenery may be common, and they may feel that it lacks the characteristics of Guizhou, but it is actually still good. Several elderly people in my family also like it very much.
There are few people in the scenic area, probably because of the eight-kilometer round-trip hike. It is quite strenuous in the hot and humid environment, but you can't see the legendary Dragon Pond if you don't walk to the end. Unfortunately, after going through so much hardship to reach the Dragon Pond, there is no green color, only a pool of yellow mud because of the continuous rain. However, the scenery inside is still good, with idyllic scenery of small bridges and flowing water along the way.