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Zunyi Wujiangzhai Hot Spot Four Days Three Nights In-Depth Travel Guide (4000 Words Super Detailed Version)
📌 Preface: Why Choose Wujiangzhai?
Wujiangzhai is located in Bozhou District, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province. It is a hidden mountain and water paradise blending the ethnic customs of the Miao, Gelao, and other minorities. Here you can find the gentleness of Jiangnan water towns, the grandeur of Guizhou’s landscapes, along with unique intangible cultural heritage, distinctive cuisine, and immersive experiences, making it a booming tourist destination in recent years.
This guide covers transportation, accommodation, food, must-visit attractions, photo spots, and tips to avoid pitfalls, helping you fully enjoy Wujiangzhai!

🚗 Day 1: Arrive at Wujiangzhai, Explore Miao Village Customs
🕘 Morning: Arrive in Zunyi, head to Wujiangzhai

Transportation

Flight: Fly into Zunyi Xinzhou Airport (or Guiyang Longdongbao Airport), then transfer by tourist bus/chartered car to Wujiangzhai (about 1.5 hours).
High-speed Rail: Take high-speed train to Zunyi Station/Zunyi South Station, then taxi or direct shuttle to the scenic area (about 1 hour).
Self-drive: Navigate to "Wujiangzhai International Tourism Resort," about 2.5 hours from Guiyang, about 3.5 hours from Chongqing.

Ticket Information

Day ticket: 80 RMB/person (8:30-16:30)
Night ticket: 120 RMB/person (16:30-22:00)
It is recommended to buy combo tickets (including admission + boat ride/performance, etc.).

🕛 Noon: Check into Characteristic Homestay
Recommended accommodations:

Miao Stilt House (riverfront room, open the window to Wujiang’s beautiful scenery)
Boutique Resort Hotel (such as Huilongwan Hotel, with more complete facilities)
Characteristic Inn (such as Zhixin Xiaozhu, cost-effective)

🕑 Afternoon: Stroll the Village, Feel the Miao Village Atmosphere
Must-visit spots:
✅ Wind and Rain Bridge (iconic village building, perfect for photos)
✅ Weaving Workshop (experience traditional Miao embroidery and batik)
✅ Wujiang Riverside Trail (walk along the river, enjoy the landscape painting)
✅ Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop (silver jewelry, bamboo weaving, brewing experience)
🕖 Evening: Long Table Banquet + Bonfire Party

Miao-style long table banquet (must-try sour soup fish, cured meat, glutinous rice cake)
Bonfire party (starts at 20:00, dance bamboo pole dance with Miao girls and boys)
Night photo spots: Wind and Rain Bridge, riverside light show

🏞️ Day 2: Wujiang Grand Canyon + Exciting Rafting
🕘 Morning: Wujiang Grand Canyon Boat Tour

Boat route: Depart from village dock, pass through the canyon, admire the strange peaks and rocks on both sides.
Best photo spots: “One Line Sky,” “Goddess Peak”
Tips: Recommended to go in the morning for good light and fewer people for better shots.

🕛 Noon: Riverside Farmhouse Cuisine
Recommended dishes:

Wujiang Tofu Fish (fresh and flavorful)
Sour Soup Beef (sour and spicy, appetizing)
Bamboo Tube Rice (with bamboo fragrance)

🕑 Afternoon: Wujiang Rafting (Summer Only)

Rafting duration: about 1.5 hours
Excitement level: moderate (suitable for families and couples)
Safety tips: Wear life jackets properly, follow instructor’s commands

🕖 Evening: Riverside Drinks + Miao Herbal Foot Bath

Recommended bar: “Riverside Tavern”
Relaxation experience: Miao herbal foot bath (relieves fatigue)

🎨 Day 3: In-Depth Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience
🕘 Morning: Miao Silver Making Experience

Location: Silver jewelry workshop in the village
Experience: Learn engraving, polishing, DIY your own silver jewelry

🕛 Noon: Specialty Snack Check-in
Recommended:

Silk Baby Rolls (Zunyi specialty snack)
Lamb Rice Noodles (fresh and tasty soup)
Rice Tofu (sour, spicy, and refreshing)

🕑 Afternoon: Batik/Bamboo Weaving Experience

Batik workshop: Make your own batik cloth
Bamboo weaving: Learn to weave small bamboo baskets

🕖 Evening: Stargazing Camping/Open-Air Movie

Camping site: Back mountain of the village (reservation required)
Open-air movie: Riverside square (great atmosphere)

🚆 Day 4: Farewell Wujiang, Take Beautiful Memories
🕘 Morning: Leisurely stroll the village, buy souvenirs

Recommended purchases:

Miao silver jewelry
Batik textiles
Guizhou tea (Zunyi Red, Meitan Cuiya)

🕛 Noon: Return Trip

Transportation: Take direct shuttle/chartered car back to Zunyi

📸 Photo Spot Guide (100% Great Shots)

Wind and Rain Bridge (most beautiful in early morning mist)
Wujiang Riverside (shoot against the light at dusk)
Miao Stilt House (wear Miao costume for better photos)
Canyon boat tour (wide-angle shots of magnificent landscapes)

⚠️ Pitfall Tips
❌ Crowds are heavy on holidays, recommend off-peak travel
❌ Don’t bring valuables rafting (easy to get wet)
❌ Prices in the village are slightly high, bring snacks if needed

🎯 Summary: Is Wujiangzhai Worth Visiting?
✅ Suitable for: family trips, couples, photography lovers, cultural experience seekers
✅ Best season: April to October (rafting in summer, pleasant climate in autumn)
✅ Recommendation rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If you like niche, culturally rich travel, Wujiangzhai will definitely not disappoint!
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