Jiudongtian: A Mysterious "Underground Palace" Hidden in Guizhou?
by VoyagingAdventurer
Mar 14, 2025
Bijie Jiudongtian Self-Drive Travel Guide
I. Attraction Introduction
Jiudongtian Scenic Area is located in the Liuchong River Basin at the junction of Dafang County and Nayong County in Bijie City, Guizhou Province. It is named after the nine caves with different styles. It integrates karst landforms, caves, waterfalls, and forest landscapes, and is known as the "Encyclopedia of Chinese Karst"
• Longtan Waterfall: The iconic waterfall in the scenic area, with water pouring down from a high place.
• Shimen Pass: A naturally formed stone gate, an important passage into the scenic area
• Xianren Bridge: A unique natural bridge landscape with great ornamental value
II. Self-Drive Travel Guide
1. Self-Drive Route
• Guiyang Direction: Take the Xiarong Expressway directly to Jiudongtian Scenic Area, about 210 km in total, about 3 hours by car
• Bijie Direction: Depart from Bijie City, drive along the Hangrui Expressway to Dafang County, and then go to the scenic area according to the navigation, about 60 km in total, about 1 hour by car
• Zunyi Direction: Take the Hangrui Expressway directly to Jiudongtian Scenic Area, about 240 km in total
2. Parking Information
• There is a parking lot near the entrance of the scenic area, which is convenient for self-driving tourists to park
3. Tour Suggestions
• Opening Hours: 08:30-18:00
• Ticket Price: CNY 100/person (including boat ticket), student ticket CNY 60/person
• Tour Route:
• Xiaoshilin Tourist Service Center: Take a sightseeing bus to Daguantian, walk to Liuyindu Wharf, take a boat to visit the water cave, get off at Xianren Ferry, and return to Daguantian to take a sightseeing bus out of the scenic area
• Longjing Tourist Service Center: It is recommended to take a boat tour first, and then walk back
4. Accommodation Recommendations
• Dafang County: There are many hotels to choose from, such as Cuisuba Camping Base, etc.
5. Dining Recommendations
• There are snack stalls and restaurants in and around the scenic area, where you can taste local specialties, such as tofu pudding, sour soup fish, etc.
Jiudongtian, with its unique karst landforms and rich natural landscapes, is a must-see tourist destination in Bijie.
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