Roaming Zhenyuan: Unlocking N Ways to Play the Oriental Venice
by Julian Archer
Jun 17, 2025
24-Hour Foodie Special Forces Raid Guide to Zhenyuan Ancient Town🔥 Eat and Explore This Millennium-Old Town in Just One Day!
🌞 Morning Itinerary:
8:00 Walk 10 minutes from Zhenyuan Bus Station straight to the ancient town
8:30 Must-try breakfast: Yuan Family Tofu Pudding (No. 12, Fuxing Alley) paired with fried rice cakes - just ¥5 for a filling meal!
10:00 Wuyang River boat ride (dock on the north bank) - 30 minutes to experience the "Venice of the East"
🍜 Lunch Delights:
12:00 Deng Family Miao Grandma Sour Fish Soup (near New Big Bridge) - the sour soup is so good you'll want three bowls of rice!
13:30 Buy a cup of waxberry juice (¥5/cup) from street vendors - perfect for cutting through the grease
⛰️ Afternoon Attractions:
14:00 Qinglongdong Ancient Architecture Complex (¥60 ticket) - breathtaking thousand-year-old temples clinging to cliffs
16:00 Stroll through Sifangjing Alley and visit viral Miao ethnic costume photo spots
🌙 Night Activities:
18:00 Night market feast! Must-tries: tofu balls + grilled fish street (under New Big Bridge)
20:00 Best night view spot: Shiping Mountain Summit (don't forget mosquito repellent)
22:00 One last barbecue stop before heading back (recommendation: Old Street No.1 BBQ)
🌟 Pro Tips:
1. Zhenyuan is compact - all attractions are walkable
2. Food hotspots cluster along the north bank - perfect for a riverside culinary crawl
3. Nightlife stays lively until midnight - no need to rush
🍢 Top 3 Must-Eats:
1. Yuan Family Tofu Pudding: A 30-year local institution
2. Miao Grandma Sour Fish Soup: Fermented with wild tomatoes
3. Fried Rice Cakes: Just ¥1 each (buy 5 get 1 free!)
💡 Travel Hacks:
High-speed train from Guiyang takes 1.5 hours - catch the earliest departure
North bank accommodations are livelier, south bank is quieter
Wear comfortable shoes! The ancient stone roads are tough on feet
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