I'm back from Duyun, and it was absolutely stunning!
The following is a Trip.com travel guide for Duyun:
Pre-trip Preparation
- Documents: Bring your ID card and any other necessary documents, such as a student ID or senior citizen card, to enjoy discounts when purchasing tickets.
- Clothing: Duyun has a mild climate. In summer, you can prepare light and breathable clothing, and bring a light jacket in case of temperature differences between morning and evening. In winter, you should bring warm clothing such as a thick coat, scarf, and gloves.
- Items: Prepare sunscreen, sunglasses, an umbrella or raincoat, a power bank, and common medicines.
Transportation Guide
- External Transportation: Duyun has a high-speed train station with direct access to Chengdu, Chongqing, Nanning, Guangzhou, and other places. To get to Kunming, Changsha, and other places, you can first go to Guiyang and then transfer. For cities that are farther away, you can first fly to Guiyang Longdongbao Airport, and then take a 38-minute train to Duyun from the negative third floor of the airport without leaving the airport.
- City Transportation: You can choose to travel by taxi or ride-hailing, or take a bus that covers the main attractions. You can get an electronic bus card on Alipay to take the bus.
Accommodation Recommendations
- Luxury: Huiyue Hotel (Duyun Wanda Plaza Branch of Qiannan Normal College), with a rich breakfast and luxurious facilities; Duyun Xingyuewan Hotel, with beautiful scenery outside the window and an excellent location.
- Upscale: Duyun Ganglong Hotel (Duyun Shiban Ancient Street Branch), with beautiful riverside scenery and many delicacies; Shanshui Garden Hotel (Duyun Xishan Avenue Wanda Plaza Branch), with complete facilities.
- Boutique Homestay: Duyun Lvyunyuan Homestay, with beautiful surrounding scenery, is a natural oxygen bar that is comfortable and pleasant.
Attraction Introduction
- Historical and Cultural: Shiban Ancient Street was built in the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty. It is an ancient post road during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, with ethnic minority goods for sale and travel photography. Duyun Third-Line Museum was rebuilt on the former site of the Dongfang Machine Tool Factory, displaying J-6 and other items, telling the history of the Third-Line Construction. Qinhang Film and Television City is the filming location of many film and television dramas, with magnificent buildings where you can wear Hanfu to check in.
- Natural Scenery: Doupeng Mountain Scenic Area has original forest landscapes and is a good place for hiking. Shanmu Lake Scenic Area is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with many recreational projects. Luosike Mountain is the filming location of "The Untamed", with waterfalls, canyons and other landscapes, and also produces Duyun Maojian tea.
- Urban Leisure: Nanshazhou Park has a beautiful natural ecological environment, suitable for night tours and sightseeing. Xishan Park has rich natural colors, and Xishan Bridge is a unique wind and rain bridge, which is very beautiful when illuminated at night.
Food Recommendations
- Featured Dishes: Sour Soup Beef, with a rich sour soup and tender beef; Shrimp Sour Beef, with a heavy dry pot flavor and unique aroma; Sour Soup Fish, with tender fish and appetizing soup.
- Snacks and Desserts: Chaoshou and Bing Yangmei from Huntu Zhang in Qinhang Film and Television City; Taiwanese Hand-Shredded Chicken, located at the entrance of Yuying Lane Market, tastes good.
Itinerary Planning
- Two-Day Tour
- Day 1: In the morning, visit Shiban Ancient Street to feel the historical charm, and taste the special delicacies at noon. In the afternoon, go to Qinhang Film and Television City to check in at the film and television scenes. In the evening, go to Xishan Bridge to enjoy the night view and have dinner nearby.
- Day 2: In the morning, go to Doupeng Mountain Scenic Area to get close to nature and hike. In the afternoon, go to Shanmu Lake Scenic Area to experience recreational projects and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery.
- Three-Day Tour
- Day 1: Same as the first day of the two-day tour.
- Day 2: In the morning, go to Luosike Mountain to enjoy the natural scenery and buy Duyun Maojian tea. In the afternoon, go to Duyun Third-Line Museum to learn about the history of the Third-Line Construction. In the evening, stroll around the city and experience the local nightlife.
- Day 3: In the morning, visit Nanshazhou Park and enjoy a leisurely time. After lunch, go to Xishan Park, and return after playing.