Zhenshan Village, a small mountain village in Guiyang that has been asked about a lot by friends in the circle.

⛰【Attractions Guide】

Zhenshan Village is located on a peninsula in the middle of Huaxi Reservoir, Shiban Town, Huaxi District, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. It is adjacent to Huaxi Scenic Area and is a typical ethnic village. There are five villagers' groups in the village, with more than 140 households, mainly the Buyi ethnic group.

Zhenshan Village was approved as the "Guizhou Zhenshan National Cultural Protection Village" in 1993 and was designated as a "Guizhou Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit" in 1995 due to its long history, simple ethnic customs and rich folk culture.

In 2000, China and Norway signed the Oslo Accords, and the Buyi Ecological Museum in Zhenshan Village was built with funding from the Norwegian government. Since then, its tourism development has entered a period of prosperity.

In January 2019, Zhenshan Village was selected as the seventh batch of famous historical and cultural villages in China.

📍Detailed address:
Zhenshan Village, Huaxi District, Guiyang City (less than an hour’s drive from downtown Guiyang)

🚗Transportation strategy:
Parking fee: 20 yuan

💰Ticket price:
Free! free! free!

✅Must experience:
Winding Stone Village
Zhenshan Village is known as the "Stone Village". In the village, you can see stone walls, slate roofs, slate roads and stone houses. The terrain of Shangzhai and Xiazhai goes from high to low, and the quaint houses are scattered along the undulating and winding stone roads, which is beautiful and unique. Very suitable for taking photos. In addition, there are village walls and martial arts temples where you can visit.

Reservoir swimming
Xiazhai leads directly to the shore of Huaxi Reservoir. There are barbecue stalls along the shore, 68 yuan per person, and the owner will prepare the dishes. You can find the barbecue restaurant owner to rent kayaks/paddle boards, cruise boats, etc., and the price can be bargained down to 100 yuan/unlimited time.

🌟Highlights:
Zhenshan Village is a relatively intact Buyi village around Guiyang. The village is located in the Huaxi Reservoir, surrounded by water and mountains on three sides. The roofs built with slabs of stone blend harmoniously with the natural landscape.

Zhenshan Village is close to universities, and its simple environment has attracted many art teachers to work or live here. The distinctive courtyards they have created are impressive.

📌Tips:
Check the weather forecast before going, try to go on a sunny day, bring a few sets of clothes, you can take more beautiful photos, and also change clothes in case you get wet

Before playing with paddle boards, kayaks, and folding boats, you can ask a few more places to compare prices