An Underrated Fairyland on Earth!
by OliverFitzgerald36
Jul 9, 2025
The "real-life Spirited Away" hidden in the mountains and waters! Here’s a super comprehensive travel guide for Wujiangzhai, Guizhou✨
Just got back from Wujiangzhai in Zunyi, Guizhou, and this off-the-beaten-path treasure is truly breathtaking! I’ve put together a detailed guide, so if you’re planning to go, make sure to save it now~
🚗 Transportation Guide
- High-speed rail: Take the high-speed train to Zunyi South Station, then a taxi about 40 minutes to the village, costing around 80 RMB.
- City shuttle: More cost-effective from downtown Zunyi, there’s a direct shuttle from Maocaopu Bus Station, about 1.5 hours, ticket only 25 RMB.
- Self-driving: Just navigate to “Wujiangzhai International Tourism Resort.” The scenic area parking charges 20 RMB per day.
🎫 Ticket Information
- Regular ticket: Adult ticket 80 RMB, sightseeing bus 20 RMB, you can choose whether to buy the sightseeing bus based on your walking preference.
- Night tour ticket: To avoid daytime crowds, enter after 4 PM with a night tour ticket for only 60 RMB. The village is even more atmospheric at night.
- Hidden perk: Stay at hotels inside the scenic area and enjoy free admission—great value for money!
🏠 Accommodation Recommendations
- Riverside experience at Mushan Hotel: Open the window to the beautiful Wujiang River view, plus free Miao costume experience for an immersive village vibe.
- Light luxury family option at Qianshu Academy Hotel: Stylish new Chinese design, includes breakfast and afternoon tea, with facilities perfect for families with kids.
- Budget-friendly homestay outside the scenic area: For example, Qingluanju is 2 km from the scenic area, clean and quiet, only 100 RMB per person, ideal for budget travelers.
📸 Must-visit Spots
- Huilong Island: Don’t miss the 8 PM drone light show every night! Hundreds of drones take off simultaneously, creating a stunning spectacle.
- Longtan Waterfall: The waterfall plunges from a cliff into emerald clear pools below. For 30 RMB, take a bamboo raft for a close-up, super relaxing.
- Heping Dyeing Workshop: Try your hand at wax and tie-dye DIY, starting at 50 RMB, and take home a unique ethnic-style scarf—very meaningful.
- Northern Guizhou Traditional Houses: Rent a Miao costume (50 RMB/hour) for photos. The blue-tiled wooden buildings with small bridges and flowing water make every shot atmospheric.
- Night tour on Wujiang River: Ride a rowboat along the river, listen to the boatman’s mountain songs, and watch the lights on both banks—pure ambiance.
🍜 Food Recommendations
- Niangou Skewers: Authentic Northern Guizhou BBQ, grilled tofu is a must-try, paired with fish mint dipping sauce, super satisfying, about 30 RMB per person.
- Yelang Bingfen: Handmade iced jelly with sweet rose syrup, perfect for summer to instantly cool down and refresh.
- Northern Guizhou Rice Noodles: Sour and spicy flavor that whets the appetite, with crunchy sausage and peanuts inside, very rich texture, only 10 RMB a bowl and very filling.
⚠️ Notes
1. Most roads in the village are stone slabs and steps, so wear non-slip shoes to avoid falls.
2. The local temperature difference between day and night is large, even in summer, bring a light jacket to stay warm at night.
3. If you want to fly a drone in the village, be sure to register in advance and follow the scenic area rules.
Wujiangzhai is truly beautiful and fun. Whether with family or friends, you’ll have a great time. Go ahead and plan your trip now💕
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