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Tucheng Ancient Town
Tucheng Ancient Town is located in the west of Xishui County, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province. It is a national AAAA-rated tourist attraction and the site of the "Four Crossings of the Chishui River," a world-renowned military classic. In 2005, it was named a Famous Historical and Cultural Town of China. The "Eighteen Guilds Culture" Experience Hall was built here to recreate its unique merchant guild culture. With its "beautiful mountains and clear waters, flat land and dense population," it enjoys convenient water and land transportation and was an important wharf and distribution center for "Sichuan salt entering Guizhou" in ancient times. Historically, it was a gathering place for merchants and served as the political and economic center of the middle reaches of the Chishui River. Numerous historical relics and sites, such as Qin coins, Han bricks, ancient pottery, Han tombs, Song dynasty wine cellars, ancient salt firms, ancient boat guilds, and the Zhang Bandan Residence, showcase its long history and rich cultural heritage.Xishui · 20.5 km from downtown
Feiyugu Rafting
Feiyugu Rafting is located in the core production area of Chinese Maotai-flavor liquor, on the Tongzi River section, the boundary river between Xishui County and Renhuai City. The whole course is 11 kilometers, the river is wide, and it goes from slow to fast. It is a rare large river rafting in China. The natural environment on both sides is beautiful, the scenery is pleasant, there are flocks of egrets, the water is clear and the blue and green are intertwined. Mountains, deep valleys, caves, shoals, and waterfalls are intertwined. The rapids and flying boats are like dragons entering the water, refreshing and people are in the painting. The first half is gentle and open, and the second half is passionate and exciting. It is suitable for all ages and enjoys a 2.5-hour golden rafting experience. Feiyugu Rafting is located in the center of Chishui River Valley Tourism Highway. There are 13 4A and 5A Attraction Souvenir 1.5 hours' drive. Maotai Distillery, Xijiu Distillery and Langjiu Distillery are all within 1 hour's drive. The rafting starts on May 1st and ends on National Day. The highway is unobstructed and the transportation is convenient. It is a popular place for tourists to escape the summer heat and play in the water.Xishui · 25.3 km from downtown
Taiping Ancient Town
Taiping Ancient Town is located in Gulin County, Luzhou City, on the south bank of the Chishui River. In the past, it was an important ferry crossing for merchants and travelers on the waterway between Sichuan and Guizhou. The ancient town is built against the mountain, with layers of wooden buildings with blue-tiled roofs scattered across the hillside. The streets are laid out in a terraced pattern along the mountain's slope, and the stilt houses, timber-frame shops, and courtyard-style residences are well-preserved, showcasing the distinct architectural style of southern Sichuan. The old street, Changzheng Street, is also known as Red Army Street. Walking slowly down the terraced lanes from the mountain, you are surrounded by ancient buildings with great depth, full of historical atmosphere. The area around the ancient town preserves dozens of historical sites, including former Red Army barracks, temporary hospitals, and bank exchange offices. For history enthusiasts, we recommend visiting the Memorial Hall of the Red Army's Four Crossings of the Chishui River in Taiping Ferry, where the artifacts on display focus on the historical process of the Four Crossings of the Chishui River.Gulin · 26.7 km from Xishui
Danxia Valley
China's Danxia Valley is located in Sanchahe Town, Xishui County, Guizhou Province. It is an epitome of an early plateau gorge Danxia landform of the planet. The scenic area is hidden deep inside a green forest. Nine ditches and eighteen valleys span up and down along the landscape. Rows after rows of red stone pillars punctuate the thick greens, and the waterfall is vaguely visible amid the green hills and valleys. The secluded meandering canyon, the peculiar peaks of the stone pillars and the fascinating Danxia caves combine to form a stunning “grand canyon overview”.Xishui · 27.8 km from downtown
Huangguoshu Scenic Area
The Huangguoshu Scenic Area is located in Anshun, Guizhou, centered around the Huangguoshu Waterfall. Surrounded by deep gorges, dense vegetation, and dotted with limestone caves and stone forests, it is a typical karst landscape area. The waterfall's name originates from the locally abundant "Huangguoshu" (Ficus virens). Ming Dynasty traveler Xu Xiake visited and documented this site, contributing to its fame. The scenic area primarily consists of three main sections: the Great Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge, and Doupotang. Most travelers follow the sequence of Doupotang, Tianxing Bridge, and finally the Great Waterfall, saving the most spectacular view for last. The grand waterfall has a drop of nearly 80 m and a width of over 100 m. The Baishui River plunges from the cliff top into Rhinoceros Pool, creating a vast mist. Multiple viewing platforms around it allow visitors to experience its grandeur, wonder, steepness, and beauty from different angles—above, below, front, back, left, and right. A particularly unique experience lies behind the waterfall: a 100 m long Water Curtain Cave runs horizontally through its midsection, featuring cave windows and halls. Reaching through a window, one can touch the cascading water. The cave served as the filming location for the Water Curtain Cave in the 1986 TV series Journey to the West. Due to the heavy humidity inside, bringing a raincoat in advance is recommended. Tianxing Bridge is renowned for its harmonious blend of rocks, water, trees, and caves—where rocks rise from the water, caves hide within rocks, and trees stand beside caves. The stepping stones along the path are engraved with dates, allowing travelers to find their own "birthday stone." The attraction is divided into upper and lower sections. Many travelers turn back after completing the upper section, missing the Silver Chain Waterfall in the lower part—where water cascades like silver chains into a funnel-shaped pool, the highlight of Tianxing Bridge. The Doupotang waterfall is located approx. 1 km upstream from the grand waterfall. With a width of over 100 m at its crest, the water spreads out smoothly like a beaded curtain. During the high-water season, its deep roar earns it the nickname "roaring waterfall." The scene of the four pilgrims leading their horse across the river in the 1986 TV series Journey to the West was filmed here. In summer and fall, the waterfalls are full and powerful, while in winter and spring, the flow becomes gentler, offering different viewing experiences. Nearby, visitors can also enjoy local snacks like sticky rice, love tofu, and Anshun spring rolls.China · Zhenning
Fanjing Mountain
Fanjing Mountain is located in Tongren, northeastern Guizhou province, with an elevation of 2,572 m. As the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains, it is a member of the UNESCO "Man and Biosphere" program, a World Natural Heritage site, and a national 5A-level tourist attraction. The Mount Fanjing Biosphere Reserve covers a total area of 428.63 km². The mountain is characterized by its pristine wilderness, majestic peaks, layered ridges, crisscrossing streams, and cascading waterfalls. Its iconic attractions include the Red Clouds Golden Summit, Yuejing Mountain, the 10,000-meter Sleeping Buddha, Mushroom Rock, the Ten Thousand Scrolls of Scriptures, Jiulong Pool, and Phoenix Mountain. Mount fanjing was originally named "three valleys", derived from "pure land of brahma". The buddhism here originated in the tang dynasty and flourished in the ming dynasty, making it a historic buddhist mountain. Additionally, mount fanjing boasts abundant wildlife resources, including rare species such as the guizhou golden monkey and dove tree. Mount Fanjing is the main peak of the Wuling mountain range, located at the junction of Jiangkou, Yinjiang, and Songtao counties. With its massive and majestic form reaching into the clouds, it was revered as the ancestor of famous mountains as early as the beginning of the Ming dynasty and is a renowned Buddhist sacred site. Additionally, Mount Fanjing boasts vast areas for viewing red leaves. Every fall, the layered forests are dyed in vibrant hues, with the red leaves complementing the mountain temples. Here, you can take a cable car to overlook the endless stretches of red foliage or stroll along the mountain paths, surrounded by fiery red leaves on both sides and above. The red cloud golden summit is the core of Foshan. The two temples standing majestically on the peak, with two buddhas presiding, create an infinite dharma realm. This masterpiece of the Southern Song Dynasty's White Lotus Society in constructing a "pure land on earth" is a miracle in the history of Buddhist development on famous mountains. Take the sightseeing bus from the attraction entrance to the cableway, then ride the cableway up and walk straight to the top to see the famous "mushroom stone." True to its name, it has a large top and a small base, resembling a mushroom, standing approx. 10 m tall and having been on the mountain for 1 billion years. To the left of the mountaintop is the red golden cloud summit, and to the right is the old golden summit, both incredibly spectacular.China · Jiangkou
Chishui Bamboo Park
The Chishui Bamboo Park is located alongside the Chitong Road in Guizhou Province's Chishui City. Dominated by the vast "Sea of Bamboo" that gives the park its name, the mountains and hills that make up the park are covered with many bamboo varieties, including moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), also known as tortoise-shell bamboo and mao zhu. Because the culms and rhizomes of this bamboo have many industrial applications, it is a very popular variety for cultivation. Within the park, there are also many beautiful natural landscapes with names such as the “Scorpion,” the “Land Waterfall,” the “Eight Immortals Tree” and the “Husband and Wife Tree.”Chishui · 25.3 km from Xishui
Chishui Danxia
There are more than 1,000 square kilometers of Danxia landform in Chishui. Because of its bright red Danxia red cliffs, solitary peaks and narrow ridges rising from the ground, a variety of strange mountains and rocks, huge rock corridors and caves and beautiful Danxia gorges, they are in harmony with the green forests, waterfalls and flowing springs. Chishui Danxia has become a tourist attraction with high ornamental value. Danxia landform refers to the long-term weathering and stripping of red sandstone and water erosion, forming isolated peaks and steep strange rocks. It is a general name for various Danxia peaks developed along vertical joints in the thick red sand and conglomerate layers. It is mainly developed in the horizontal or gently tilting red strata from the Jurassic to the Tertiary. This landform is typical of Danxia Mountain in northern Guangdong, so it is called Danxia landform.Chishui · 44.3 km from Xishui
Hongya Cave
Hongyadong commercial street is located on Cangbai Road of Yuzhong District, Chongqing City. It is at the intersection where the Yangtze River and the Jialing River meet. Most of its buildings are “Diaojialou” style, which reflects traditional architectural features of Bayu. It is a great place to go if you want to check out the old streets of Chongqing, appreciate the two rivers, or try local cuisines. At the same time, it is home to a bustling night scene, making it a fascinating attraction for photographers.China · Chongqing
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a collection of over ten natural villages built along the mountainside, inhabited by the "Xi" clan of the Miao people. The village features layers of wooden stilt houses on the slopes, with coffee-colored old houses nestled against lush green mountains. The Baishui River divides the village in two. The side of the river (to the left after entering the Xiaobei Gate for travelers) is mainly a commercial pedestrian street, while the opposite side (to the right after entering the Xiaobei Gate for travelers) is primarily the viewing platform overlooking the village. Upon arriving at Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, you'll see a gate with the plaque "Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village" after getting off at the parking lot. From this gate to the village is a 1.5 km walk, which you can cover either by electric bikes or on foot. After this 1.5 km stretch, you'll encounter another gate similar to the one at the parking lot, also bearing the "Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village" plaque—this marks the true entrance to the village. First drink the welcoming wine, then enter the village. The first thing you see is the commercial pedestrian street, selling a dazzling array of Miao ethnic specialty products. The most eye-catching are the Miao silver ornaments. Kongbai in Xijiang town of Leishan near the Miao village is a well-known silversmith village, where almost all the men master the silver ornament making techniques, and the craftsmanship of Miao silver is exquisite. The performance venue in the pedestrian street area offers Miao ethnic song and dance shows. You can also visit the Xijiang Miao Ethnic Museum and the Drum Head's House (the Miao king's residence, where a bronze drum is enshrined). Alternatively, take a stroll along the Baishui River to see the wind-and-rain bridges with roofed eaves sheltering from the elements, or the low, narrow wooden plank bridges. At the end of the village lies a pastoral landscape, where even during peak season few visitors come. Across the river is a station for electric bikes to the viewing platform, but walking there isn't far, and several spots along the way offer excellent views. Upon reaching the viewing platform, wait for nightfall—the grand spectacle of Xijiang is just beginning. Thousands of lights illuminate from beneath the eaves of wooden stilt houses, dotted like stars to outline the entire Miao village in the shape of an ox head. It's hard to imagine such a brilliantly lit scene in a mountain village. Returning to the viewing platform at dawn, the Miao village is shrouded in mist as the first sunlight gilds the wooden houses golden. Smoke curls up from chimneys, marking the start of a new day. In Miao villages, you can often see Miao women with their hair buns coiled on top of their heads and adorned with large flowers. Just looking isn't enough—you can also rent a few sets of Miao costumes to dress up as a Miao woman yourself. It's especially beautiful and very popular among young women. Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village has mature tourism development, with no worries about food and accommodation. For dining, the famous option is the long-table banquet. Restaurants in the village will often ask if you'd like to try it—simply joining tables to make them longer counts as a long-table banquet, serving as a fun experience. The authentic long-table banquet is held outdoors, with dozens of tables connected end-to-end, sometimes so long that you can't see from one end to the other. These are set up during important festivals or when significant group tours visit, so don't miss the chance if you encounter one. The cuisine of southeastern Guizhou tends to be sour, and the village's specialty dishes include sour fish soup, pickled vegetables, and cured meat.China · Leishan
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Tucheng Ancient Town
Xishui · 20.5 km from downtownFeiyugu Rafting
Xishui · 25.3 km from downtownTaiping Ancient Town
Gulin · 26.7 km from XishuiDanxia Valley
Xishui · 27.8 km from downtownHuangguoshu Scenic Area
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What travellers say about Xishui
亮点liangpointApril 10, 2022
5.0
Nestled along the winding Chishui River lies Tucheng, an ancient town built against the mountains and beside the water. The rushing Chishui River tells the story of Tucheng's long and rich history. This thousand-year-old town boasts numerous cultural relics and historical sites, a long history, and a profound culture. Since ancient times, it has been the political, economic, and cultural center of the middle reaches of the Chishui River.
Tucheng Ancient Town
M47***16June 5, 2022
5.0
Flying Fish Valley has already started rafting this year, for a full 3 hours. In the early stage, you can have a water fight. I thought it was really for the elderly, but it turned out that the waves were all big! All in all, it is still a good experience in all aspects, fun, thrilling, cooperation...
Feiyugu Rafting
_We***06November 9, 2024
4.0
Free attractions, worth checking in, whether it is historical imprints or landscapes and humanities, it is worth coming here. The ancient town is well protected, without too much commercial atmosphere, suitable for a slow tour. First see the Four Crossings of Chishui Monument, then visit the exhibition hall, and walk through the ancient town. The ancient town is built on the mountain, and it will be more difficult for the elderly to walk.
Taiping Ancient Town
M49***40July 9, 2024
5.0
The scenic spot is quite good, the air quality is very high, the concentration of negative oxygen ions is very high, it is suitable for summer vacation with the elderly and children
Danxia Valley
Kieran AshfordOctober 19, 2026
5.0
If you enjoy the outdoors and away from the city madness this is a perfect place especially if you get the shuttle bus, it’s lots of walking but very easy clean and safe steps, spent 5hours just walking around the rivers and waterfalls- incredible scenery, not to busy, little hot but plenty of places to get drinks and use the bathroom. Also as a bonus I think the McDonalds there must be one of the best looking in the world. 9/10 will go again.
Huangguoshu Scenic Area
Anonymous userOctober 18, 2026
5.0
It was all thick fog, getting thicker and thicker, and you couldn't see anything. Climbing was practically pointless. But overall, I was still very happy. It's okay to have flaws and regrets on a journey, and to be tolerant of life's imperfections.
Fanjing Mountain
kk走遍中国June 16, 2025
5.0
Chishui Bamboo Sea National Forest Park is a natural landscape dominated by bamboo sea scenery. It is located in Hushi Town, Chishui City, Zunyi City, Guizhou Province. It is the world's largest and highest-altitude bamboo national forest park.
Chishui Bamboo Sea National Forest Park attracts many tourists for sightseeing, leisure and vacation with its unique natural landscape and rich cultural heritage.
Chishui Bamboo Park
binglandhlJuly 8, 2026
5.0
A highly recommended attraction. The waterfall is breathtaking, and the scenic trails are tranquil, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery while taking deep breaths – a truly pleasant experience. You'll be mostly shaded from the sun throughout the visit, and it only takes about an hour to reach the falls.
Chishui Danxia
Anonymous userOctober 5, 2026
5.0
The Two Rivers Ferry is absolutely fantastic! The 15 yuan ticket is incredibly cost-effective! Here's a great route for families with kids: After visiting Jiefangbei and Kuixinglou, see Hongyadong during the day. If you're traveling with a 6-year-old and don't want to brave the crowds at Hongyadong at night, the stilted buildings during the day are just as beautiful. Afterward, take the Two Rivers Ferry to Danzishi, disembark, and explore Danzishi Old Street, Nanbin Road, and Xiahaoli. Then, take the light rail/bus or taxi back. The whole route is smooth and relaxing. The boat ride is novel and fun, and the kids especially loved it, remaining enthusiastic about exploring the shopping streets afterwards. At the pier, there's a large bowl of freshly cut watermelon for 10 yuan – watch it being cut right in front of you! It's sweet and refreshing. I highly recommend this route for families!
Hongya Cave
Anonymous userOctober 19, 2026
5.0
The world's largest Miao village truly lives up to its name! The stilted houses covering the mountains are magnificent, and the Baishui River flows through the village. During the day, stroll through the ancient alleys to experience Miao intangible cultural heritage; in the evening, climb to the viewing platform to wait for the lights to be lit—the sight of thousands of lights blanketing the hillside is unforgettable. The folk performances are lively and unique, the Miao cuisine is delicious, and every step reveals a new scene, making for a wonderful experience.
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
