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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Shiqian [2025]
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Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
4.6
/5
42160 reviews
9.4
From MXN$747.28
Based on 1,375 reviews
Tianmenshan Cableway/Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8607448366666
Address: Tianmenshan National Forest Park, Tianmenshan Cableway, Dayong Road, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Glass Walkway with a panoramic view of the valley
197 ft glass walkway on cliffside
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The 28-minute cable car ride was quite interesting. Starting from the city center, I bought a ticket for Line A. We took the cable car first; it wasn't crowded. Walking up the mountain along the glass walkway wasn't tiring at all. I recommend taking the aerial cable car up the mountain.
This place is definitely worth visiting, but I think the entry ticket is a bit pricey! I'd be willing to pay around 180-200 RMB. Waiting in line wastes a lot of precious time, averaging two hours. I strongly recommend buying the VIP ticket for 100 RMB to avoid wasting time queuing for the cable car line – it's absolutely worth it!!!
The cable car station to Tianmen Mountain is right in the city center, making it incredibly convenient! This has also led to the development of shopping malls, restaurants, and hotels in the surrounding area!
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Mount Fanjing
4.5
/5
17427 reviews
9.0
From MXN$290.61
Based on 81 reviews
63.8 km from downtown
Phone +864009976999
Address: Fanjing Shan, Yinjiang, Tongren, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Climb 7660 ft peak & enjoy
A member of the UN-certified World Network of Biosphere Reserves
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Fanjingshan In-Depth Guide: The Right Way to Unlock the "Sky City"
I. Pre-Trip Reading: Avoiding Crowds and Weather Pitfalls
1. Best Time to Visit
- Cloud Sea Season (April-May, September-October): Sunny and dry weather, high probability of sunrise and sunset, the surging sea of clouds is like a fairyland.
- Summer Season (June-August): Temperatures 18-22℃, but frequent showers, bring raincoats; cable car may be temporarily closed due to strong winds, it is recommended to avoid weekends.
- Snow and Ice Season (November-December): Frosty ice and ice formations are stunning, tickets are 50% off (for residents of the four provinces and cities of Wuling), but the Red Cloud Golden Summit may be closed due to snow accumulation, wear non-slip shoes.
2. Tickets and Reservations
- Real-name Time-Slot Reservation: Purchase tickets 3-7 days in advance through the "Fanjingshan Tourist Area" WeChat official account, including the entrance ticket (100 yuan) + sightseeing bus (20 yuan). It is recommended to purchase cable car tickets (round trip 140 yuan) at the same time, as queuing on-site may exceed 2 hours.
- Discount Policy:
- From November 1st to December 31st, 2025, tourists from the four provinces and cities of Wuling (Guizhou, Chongqing, Hubei, and Hunan) will enjoy a 50% discount on entrance tickets (50 yuan/45 yuan).
- Tourists nationwide can enjoy combined ticket discounts when purchasing "Fanjingshan + Related Scenic Spots" (such as Jiulong Cave and Shiqian Hot Spring).
- Seniors aged 65 and above are admitted free of charge, but their ID cards must be verified on-site.
3. Transportation:
- High-speed rail + bus: Guiyang North Station → Tongren South Station (1.5 hours), then transfer to a tourist bus to the East Gate of Fanjingshan (1.5 hours, fare 50 yuan). A new direct bus from Guiyang to Fanjingshan (departing from Huaguoyuan T1 area/Yan'an West Road old bus station) takes approximately 3 hours one way and costs 120 yuan. - By car: Navigate to "Fanjingshan Visitor Center". Parking is plentiful (20 RMB/day). After descending the mountain, you can book an official chauffeur service (150 RMB) to drive your car from the West Gate to the East Gate.
II. Core Route: Classic Activities and Hidden Experiences
1. Time-saving and Effortless Version (Cable Car Round Trip)
- Enter before 7:30 AM: Enter by scanning your ID card, take the sightseeing bus (20 minutes) → lower cable car station.
- Take the cable car at 8:00 AM: A 15-minute cable car ride overlooking the primeval forest. After exiting the cable car, walk 40 minutes along a gentle boardwalk to Mushroom Rock.
- Conquer the Red Cloud Golden Summit at 9:30 AM: Climb the iron chains using both hands and feet, reaching the summit in about 1 hour. Visit the Sakyamuni Hall and Maitreya Hall connected by the sky bridge, and take panoramic photos of the "Sky City".
- Visit the Old Golden Summit and Chengen Temple at 12:00 PM: Walk 15 minutes from Mushroom Rock to the Old Golden Summit. After reaching the summit, return to the Chengen Temple ruins to experience the atmosphere of a thousand-year-old Buddhist kingdom. - 14:00 Return Trip: Return to the upper cable car station via the same route. After descending the mountain, you can visit Yunshe Village to experience Tujia culture.
2. Advanced Hiking Version (West Up, East Down)
Enter from the West Gate: Take the shuttle bus to Mianxu Ridge, hike for 6-7 hours, passing the 10,000-meter Sleeping Buddha, Scissors Gorge, and the Ten-Month Pregnancy Tree, finally exiting the scenic area from the East Gate.
PS: I entered and exited from the East Gate, staying at this guesthouse at the foot of Fanjingshan Mountain: Fanjingshan Yilu Gangwan Boutique Guesthouse. The environment was good, clean, and reasonably priced. Highly recommended!
Fanjingshan truly lives up to its name, the "Sky City": a journey to a fairyland on clouds.
If there truly is a "Sky City," then Fanjingshan must resemble it. This sacred mountain in eastern Guizhou, perched high in the clouds, blends the wonders of nature with the ethereal beauty of the heavens and earth into a poetic landscape. Every step is breathtaking, every glance is healing.
Its beauty is an ultimate visual impact. As you climb along the winding boardwalk, a sheer drop lies beneath your feet, and clouds surge around you. Two mushroom-shaped golden peaks appear and disappear in the sea of clouds, seemingly suspended between heaven and earth, making you feel as if you've stumbled into a secret realm of immortals. On sunny days, the golden peaks gleam in the sunlight, and the folds of the rock walls bear the marks of millions of years. On rainy days, clouds entwine the mountaintops, transforming the entire mountain into a flowing ink painting, each step revealing a new scene, each step a surprise.
Its beauty is a serene cleansing of the soul. As the sacred site of Maitreya Bodhisattva, Mount Fanjing possesses an inherently solemn and tranquil aura. Ancient temples nestled amidst the forests intertwine with the sounds of morning bells and evening drums, birdsong, and the rustling of pines. Reaching the summit and overlooking the vast sea of clouds, all worries are carried away by the mountain breeze, leaving only inner peace and tranquility. Here, you can feel the immense power of nature and find your own unique serenity and peace.
The beauty of Mount Fanjing is not merely a single landscape, but an immersive experience of "every step into a painting, every step into paradise," a must-visit destination for anyone yearning for freedom and a fairyland.
P.S. This guesthouse at the foot of Mount Fanjing is truly amazing! 👍 Great value for money, and the owner is very kind! The rooftop garden is beautiful! Contact information is in the last picture.
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Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area
4.7
/5
22518 reviews
8.8
From MXN$441.11
Based on 113 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608543516115
Address: Libo, Qiannan, Guizhou, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
223-foot tiered waterfall spectacular
Seven-arch stone bridge spans river
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Whether you see the "Earth's Emerald" at Xiaoqikong Scenic Area in Libo depends on your luck 💚 We were lucky; the weather was perfect, and the original photos showed a beautiful turquoise color. A little editing made the colors even better! Check-in successful ✅ If the weather is bad or it's the rainy season, the photos might look like "human mung bean soup" 😂
But Tangtang and Tiantian didn't seem very interested in the emerald green pools and splashing waterfalls 🙃 What they were most looking forward to was the jungle zipline and stream tracing 💦
We started our hike from the Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge Station 🚏, passing Laya Waterfall, the 68-level cascade waterfall, and the Broken Bridge Waterfall. The entire 1.6-kilometer uphill trail took about 1.5 hours to reach the Shishang Forest Station 🚏. This part of the trail was very tiring for our legs, and there was no turning back ⛔
Fortunately, we managed to buy tickets for the World Heritage Exploration Village along the way 🎫, which gave Tangtang and Tiantian a boost of energy, and they persevered and finished the long "uphill trail" 👣👣
The hotel is indeed excellent, with great service and a pleasant lobby environment. Free parking is also available, and the room amenities are all disposable, which is reassuring. The lobby even offers specially prepared herbal tea, which is very comforting in winter. The facilities are comprehensive, and the rooms are clean, quiet, and equipped with smart technology very well. I highly recommend it.
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Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
4.2
/5
23181 reviews
8.7
From MXN$168.66
Based on 180 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +864001538866
Address: Nangui Village, Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Southeast Guizhou Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Experience Miao gate wine ceremony
Sky-high views & enchanting nightscape
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The hotel environment is fantastic, with stunning views. The night view and the view of the Miao village from the balcony in the early morning are particularly beautiful. Since it was the off-season, the manager even upgraded our room for free. The service was also excellent; a young man picked up our luggage at the North Gate. The room had a smart toilet, bathtub, capsule coffee machine, and the bathtub had disposable liners and mugwort bath packs. Most importantly, the minced meat noodles for breakfast were incredibly delicious!!! Five stars!!!
My second visit to the Miao village was the same as before, but with the rain, it felt even more dramatic. The price of five-color sticky rice had doubled, which is normal! Prices outside have been rising for a few years now.
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Three Natural Bridges
4.6
/5
15050 reviews
8.4
From MXN$324.34
Based on 177 reviews
Fairy Mountain National Forest Park/Fairy Mountain Town | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864000235666
Address: Junction of Baiguo Township and Walnut Township, 20 km southeast of Wulong County, Chongqing
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Sample Tujia cuisine in ethnic villages
Transformers 4 movie sets | Glass observation deck
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The tour guide 默 picked me up at 8am and translated all the necessary information. The bus ride was really smooth and the scenery at Wulong was surreal and so pretty. No regrets on this tour and would definitely do it again!!
ไกด์เป็นคนจีน จะทักแชทผ่าน trip มาตอนวันก่อนไป1วัน เราไปวันที่ 12/10 ไกด์ทักแชทในทริปมาวันที่ 11/10 ตอนประมาณ 21.00 มาขอวีแชทแล้วนัดสถานที่เจอทัวร์ในวีแชท โดยรวมดีค่ะ คุ้มค่า แต่ไกด์พูดได้แค่จีน แต่สื่อสารได้ด้วย Google translate
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Yangtze River Cableway
4.1
/5
15041 reviews
8.4
Based on 204 reviews
Jiefangbei Area/Hong Ya Dong | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602368816888
Address: No. 151, Xinhua Road, Yuzhong District, Chongqing
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-2 hours
Highlights:
Chongqing Changjiang Cableway: Yuzhong District
Cross-river passenger ropeway (3,825ft long)
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It happened to be Sunday, so there were still a lot of people. We waited for about an hour before we could get on the cable car. The river view was beautiful, and the service was good. They kept reminding everyone to be careful.
Chongqing's "sky bus" lives up to its name! The 6-minute journey across the river is incredibly smooth, with a gentle breeze on your face, the river flowing beneath your feet, and skyscrapers and old streets lining both banks creating stunning panoramic views – every shot is a masterpiece. Advance booking means no long waits; this magical mountain city experience is well worth it!
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Zhijindong Cave
4.7
/5
14697 reviews
8.4
From MXN$363.26
Based on 53 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608577812737
Address: Zhijin, Bijie, Guizhou, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Diverse karst landscapes throughout cave
National 5A-level Global Geopark Scenic Area
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I traveled there in late August. Due to the shuttle bus arrangement, I could only descend the Heavenly Ladder at Zhijin Grand Canyon. The queue was quite long, but it was definitely easier and the scenery was quite nice.
While not as famous as attractions like Huangguoshu Waterfall or Xiaoqikong Scenic Area in Bijie, Guizhou, Zhijin Cave's grandeur and unique landscapes are nonetheless extraordinary and not to be underestimated.
The legend of "After seeing Mount Tai, one need not see other mountains; after visiting Zhijin Cave, one need not see other caves" reflects the exceptional nature of Zhijin Cave.
After visiting Zhijin Cave, be sure to take the scenic area shuttle bus to see the Zhijin Grand Canyon. Both attractions are distinct and unique, and a complete visit takes 4-5 hours. Only by visiting both attractions can you truly experience the complete Zhijin Cave scenic area.
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Chongqing Zoo
4.7
/5
11554 reviews
8.3
From MXN$62.28
Based on 421 reviews
Yangjiaping | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8602363817001
Address: No. 1 West Village, Jiulongpo District (near Xijiao Branch Road)
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
Over 20 pandas | Popular panda inside
Close encounters with alpacas & other animals
Saved by 2137 users10128 positive reviews
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I came for Little Moon, but it didn't come out that day; I only saw its mother, Liangyue. Four Happiness Dumplings playing mahjong has become Three Happiness! Yu Ke Yu Ai has also separated; Qi San Mei wasn't very active; Mang Xiao Wu's team was too crowded to squeeze in! Only Xing Xing Chen Chen was having a great time playing 🤭
I compared prices on Ctrip and found the tickets to be the cheapest, only one yuan cheaper than buying them on-site. You can simply purchase your ticket using your mobile phone and scan the QR code to enter. I highly recommend visiting; the pandas are the main attraction, and most people come specifically to see them. I suggest entering around 9 PM, as the pandas will be asleep by then.
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Longji Rice Terraces
4.5
/5
6906 reviews
8.2
From MXN$207.58
Based on 954 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8607737583188
Address: Pingxiang Village, Heping Township, Longsheng County, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Terrace views & cable car
Panoramic terraces view platform
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1. Autumn deepens, the sunlight bathes the world in a warm glow, even worries seem gentler.
2. Autumn has arrived, and the air is filled with the aroma of roasted chestnuts and sweet potatoes, as warm as a familiar embrace.
3. Leaves fall gently in the autumn breeze, like letters from the past, telling tales of autumn's tenderness and tranquility.
1. Autumn is a poem, each fallen leaf a rhyming note, writing the story of time.
2. Autumn is nature's ink painting, its rich colors blending to create a serene and profound poetic atmosphere.
3. I wander through autumn's tapestry, encountering every golden hue, collecting the romance that belongs to autumn.
There are two ways to get to Viewing Platform No. 3: the official cable car (100 yuan per person) and a private shuttle service provided by local villagers (60-80 yuan per person). The scenery of the Longji Rice Terraces is truly beautiful and spectacular. However, the guesthouse was a bit cold and had no hot water, so I didn't dare take a shower.
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Qingyan Ancient Town
4.3
/5
8976 reviews
8.1
From MXN$38.93
Based on 228 reviews
Qingyan Ancient Town | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864001169666
Address: Qingyan Town, Huaxi District, Guiyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Cobblestone alleys: trendy photo spot
Upside-down stone lion arch from Qing
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I have visited so many ancient towns all over the country, and Qingyan Ancient Town is one of the most distinctive ones. It has scenery surrounded by mountains and rivers, and its towering ancient city walls are very dangerous. It has the charm of a frontier town.
It feels like all ancient towns are the same now, with no distinctive features. The shopping malls are rarely visited, but what makes it different from other ancient towns is that you can climb the city walls, which feels like the Great Wall. Food is very cheap, with sugarcane juice at the entrance only 7 yuan a cup, and the set meal at "South City Old Things" is 38 yuan, which is more than one person can finish!
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