A Must-Visit in Guizhou! Day and Night Secrets of Zhenyuan Ancient Town

In Zhenyuan Ancient Town 🏯, located in Qiandongnan, Guizhou, the "Venice of the East" with over 2,000 years of history, the beauty is simply breathtaking! The antique charm combined with stunning mountain and water scenery makes this place a double-faced beauty by day and night! 💃

🎫 Ticket Guide:
👉 Main entrance ticket is free! Enjoy freely without spending a dime~
👉 Qinglong Cave: 60 RMB/person (8:30-17:00)
👉 Shiping Mountain: 35 RMB/person
👉 Wuyang River Cruise: from 60 RMB during the day / 80 RMB at night (19:00-21:00 is best for the light show)

🌟 Daytime Must-Visit Spots:
1️⃣ Qinglong Cave Ancient Buildings: A cliffside complex integrating Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism ✨ Climb to the top of Yuhuang Pavilion for an amazing view of the "S"-shaped Wuyang River!
2️⃣ Shiping Mountain: Climb to the highest point at dawn or dusk 📸 to capture a panoramic shot of the "Taiji Diagram"!
3️⃣ Wuyang River Cruise: See the "Little Three Gorges" with its strange peaks and rocks 🏔️, plus the adorable scenes of Taigong fishing and peacocks spreading their tails~
4️⃣ Sifangjing Alley: Explore the mysterious "crooked doors and slanting paths" ancient alleys, with Ming and Qing dynasty residences perfect for photos!

🌙 Nighttime Must-Experience:
1️⃣ Wuyang River Night Cruise: Artificial mist + light show! The ethereal river scene will move you to tears 😭
2️⃣ Xinglong Street Night Market: Full of lively atmosphere! Eat your fill at the snack stalls~
3️⃣ Bar Street: Dong ethnic group grand songs 🎵 + Duoye dance party to get you hyped!

🍜 Food You Can't Miss:
✔️ Miao Grandma’s Sour Soup Fish: Tender fish with explosively appetizing sour soup!
✔️ Zhenyuan Dao Cuisine: Intangible cultural heritage salted vegetables paired with porridge is simply perfect
✔️ Yuan’s Tofu Old Shop: Tofu pudding grilled fish 🤤 so fragrant it bubbles
✔️ Street Snacks: Fried rice cakes, frozen bayberry are forever favorites

🏠 Recommended Homestays:
Top choice: Riverside rooms along Wuyang River ✨
✔️ Xunmei Riverside: Stunning river views for just 100-300 RMB per person
✔️ Zhenheju: A uniquely located and charming homestay

⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls:
1️⃣ Avoid crowded holidays
2️⃣ Wear comfortable shoes! The stone slab roads can hurt your feet
3️⃣ For night tours, choose the 20:00 cruise for the best lighting
4️⃣ Be careful to distinguish genuine from fake local specialties
5️⃣ Rent ethnic costumes to bargain better in the alleys—it’s more fun that way!