Zhenyuan Ancient Town｜The Most Beautiful Place in Guizhou, the Venice of the East

💡【Why Zhenyuan?】
◾️ Venice of the East? The Wuyang River flows through the town, Ming and Qing dynasty old houses are built by the water, and the sound of black-awning boats rowing truly captures the Jiangnan charm!
◾️ Free entry to the town! No main gate ticket (small attractions require tickets), offering great value compared to many commercialized ancient towns~
◾️ Day and night dual aesthetics: ink wash painting by day, lanterns light up at night turning the river street into a dreamy scene straight out of "Spirited Away"!

🚌【Transportation Guide】
✔️ High-speed rail direct! Guiyang North → Zhenyuan Station (1.5h), 10 minutes by taxi from the station to the ancient town
✔️ For self-drivers: vehicles are prohibited inside the ancient town, parking is available at the outer parking lot (20 RMB/day)

📸【Must-Visit Spots】
1️⃣ Boating on the Wuyang River (💰60 RMB/person)
▪️ Recommended to board at dusk! See the lights on both banks reflected in the water, the boatman will tell stories about the century-old bridges~
▪️ Photo spot: Zhusheng Bridge + Shipingshan Mountain in one frame, telephoto lens recommended!

2️⃣ Shipingshan Mountain panoramic view (💰30 RMB/person)
▪️ 20-minute climb to the top, overlooking the Tai Chi-shaped ancient town panorama! Sunrise sea of clouds and neon night view are double the beauty

3️⃣ Get lost in the crooked alleys
▪️ Recommended: Sifangjing Alley → Renshou Alley! Bluestone roads + Ming and Qing dynasty old doorways, corners full of lanterns give a strong time-travel vibe

4️⃣ Qinglong Cave ancient architecture complex (💰60 RMB/person)
▪️ A fusion of Hanging Temple and Taoist sacred site, the upward shooting angle is stunning, a must for cultural photographers

🍜【Foodie Radar】
🔥 Authentic snacks:
✅ Yuan’s Tofu Old Shop (tofu balls + sweet iced wine)
✅ Zou’s Fried Rice Cake (glutinous sugar filling, very fragrant)
✅ For sour soup fish, look for "Ancient Town Red Sour Soup"! The wood ginger flavor is authentic

🌙 Night snack must-go: Grilled fish street under the New Bridge! Enjoy bean curd and grilled fish by the riverside breeze (about 50 RMB per person to eat well)

🏡【Accommodation Guide】
◾️ Riverside rooms first choice: Zhusheng Bridge - New Bridge section, open the window to see the river (off-season you can stay for just 200+ RMB!)
◾️ Best value: homestays inside the ancient town, recommended "Xunmei Riverside", old house renovation + rooftop view is amazing

📌【2 Days 1 Night Itinerary】
Day 1: Arrive at noon → check in riverside room → Wuyang River boat tour → Shipingshan sunset → night stroll in ancient alleys and eat grilled fish
Day 2: Qinglong Cave → explore crooked alleys and take photos → try snacks → return trip

💬【Ancient Town Travel Tips】
❶ Wear comfortable shoes! The alleys are all stone slabs, no high heels!
❷ Big temperature difference between morning and evening, bring a light jacket
❸ Want to shoot empty scenes? Go out at 7 AM and have the whole ancient town to yourself!