Zhijin Grand Canyon! It's even more stunning without colorful lights!

Zhijin Grand Canyon is a 4A-level scenic spot in Zhijin County, Bijie City, Guizhou Province. Here is a travel guide:

Attractions

- Canyon Scenery: Composed of multiple sections of canyons such as Sanjia and Gouyao Rock, the canyon is deep and steep, with towering peaks and strange rocks, presenting a majestic and beautiful landscape.
- Qijie River: Running through the Grand Canyon, the river is clear and is a typical karst collapse canyon. The scenery on both sides is charming, with alternating sections of light and dark rivers, forming a unique landscape.
- Natural Bridges: Seven natural bridges span the Qijie River, with some sinkholes distributed nearby. Among them, the "Tiangu Natural Bridge" is the most scenic, with a hanging waterfall on the northeast side of the arch hole and slot mouth sinkholes on both sides.
- Swallow Cave: The cave entrance is trapezoidal, with the Qijie River flowing through it. The cave is deep and mysterious, inhabited by many swallows. At dusk, the sight of "thousands of swallows returning to their nests" is spectacular.
- Jingu Temple: Located under the natural bridge, the temple is ancient and quaint, with red walls dotted among the jungle, adding cultural depth to the Grand Canyon.
- Sightseeing Elevator: Standing 108 meters tall, it is the highest vertical elevator in Southwest China. Riding it can relieve fatigue and offer views of the canyon scenery from different heights.

Travel Route

Enter from the entrance, take the sightseeing elevator to the bottom of the valley, walk along the cliffside walkway, enjoy the canyon, natural bridges, Swallow Cave, and other attractions, and experience boating. Finally, leave from the exit.

Food Recommendations

Try the smooth Zhijin buckwheat cold noodles, soft and sweet Zhijin steamed buns, a variety of dishes in the water eight bowls, fragrant Zhijin baked pot, and delicious bamboo fungus chicken soup.

Notes

- The scenic area is open from 08:30 to 18:00 (March 1 to November 30) and 09:00 to 17:00 (December 1 to February 29 of the following year). Plan your time in advance.
- The temperature in the canyon is relatively low, so bring warm clothing.
- Wear comfortable shoes for hiking, pay attention to safety, and follow the signs.