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#Jiudongtian Scenic Spot Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
May Day Reverse Travel | I've been to 8 niche yet comfortable tourist destinations~
I've traveled to many + cities over the past 2 years
There are both niche and unpopular as well as lively and fun places
If you still don't know where to go for May Day~
Here are a few places I think are pretty good~
Spent a whole day sorting them out, suggest bookmarking
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❶ Bijie, Guizhou
Guizhou has many unique karst landforms and cave landscapes, as well as the "world's largest natural garden" and unique cultural customs and traditional ancient villages
⭐️ Recommended places: Jiudongtian, Baili Azalea, Baili Gallery
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❷ Shangrao, Jiangxi
"Not in Jiangnan but better than Jiangnan," Shangrao's location is uniquely advantageous as the closest place to Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, with many A-level scenic spots. Wuyuan, Shangrao also has many beautiful scenes, and it's not necessary to squeeze into those popular spots~
⭐️ Recommended places: Shangtan Village, Chaguan Village, Sanyan Bridge
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❸ Yibin, Sichuan
Known as the "First City of the Yangtze River," it is where the Jinsha River, Min River, and Yangtze River converge. The scenery here is beautiful, containing rich historical culture, and the river and night views here are worth visiting
⭐️ Recommended places: Lizhuang Ancient Town, Shunan Bamboo Sea
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❹ Liping, Guizhou
Home to the largest Dong village in China, recommended by National Geographic without too much commercialization, primitive and simple! Far from the hustle and bustle of the city with no crowds, if you don't like the strong commercial atmosphere, consider coming here to see
⭐️ Recommended places: Zhaoxing Dong Village, Tang'an Terraced Fields
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❺ Lianjiang, Fuzhou
Here is Qidacun, which is like Rio de Janeiro, and there is a wooden plank road that leads to the sea, a niche seaside city
⭐️ Recommended places: Qiguanding, Beijiaobi, Gushicun
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❻ Jingdezhen, Jiangxi
One of China's four ancient towns, "the color of the sky after rain" couldn't be more appropriate to describe it, and there are many ceramic museums, a place that is both artistic and romantic~
⭐️ Recommended places: Yaoli Ancient Town, Sanbao Village
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❼ Leshan, Sichuan
Rich in historical and cultural heritage, and a gathering place for delicious food, there is also the Dadu River Gorge National Geopark, known as China's Bermuda, and Mount Emei, which has been listed as a World Cultural and Natural Heritage site
⭐️ Recommended places: Marileng, Jinkouhe Grand Canyon
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❽ Lijiang, Yunnan
Although Lijiang is not unpopular, it is a fun and photogenic city. You can slow down to experience the worldly life in Baisha Ancient Town, see the sun shining on the Golden Mountain, lakes, herds of cattle and sheep, fulfilling all my fantasies about mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas
⭐️ Recommended places: Baisha Ancient Town, Wenhai Village
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A Super Detailed Bijie Travel Guide to Avoid Pitfalls for First-Timers
Hello, treasures👋, the May Day holiday is approaching🎉, have you decided where to go for fun😎? Today, I want to recommend a fantastic place to you—Bijie👏! It boasts unique natural scenery and rich ethnic culture😍, making your holiday stand out👀! Come and check it out with me🤳!
👣Tour Route:
Day1: Zhijin Cave - Zhijin Ancient Town.
Day2: Hundred-Li Azalea - Shexiang Ancient Town.
Day3: Jiudongtian - Weining Caohai.
Day4: Jiucaiping.
🎯Features of Each Attraction:
Zhijin Cave😄: A magical underground cave👏, with variously shaped stalactites😜, as if entering a mysterious world🤩.
Hundred-Li Azalea🤩: Hillsides covered with azaleas👀, dazzlingly colorful😍, so beautiful it's intoxicating🤤!
Shexiang Ancient Town🤳: A Yi ethnic town with unique characteristics👏, immerse yourself in the rich ethnic atmosphere😍.
Jiudongtian👀: The wonder of the cave heavens is astonishing👏, nature's craftsmanship is fully displayed here😎.
Weining Caohai🤩: Guizhou's largest natural lake👏, with picturesque grassland scenery😜, and adorable birds🤤.
😋Key Spots to Check In:
The 'Silver Rain Tree' in Zhijin Cave🙏: Crystal clear👀, like a tree adorned with pearls😎!
The sea of flowers in Hundred-Li Azalea👀: Super photogenic👏, every shot is beautiful😍!
The ancient architecture of Shexiang Ancient Town🤳: Feel the charm of history👏, and take a set of retro-style photos😜!
The cave wonders of Jiudongtian🤩: Marvel at the magic of nature👀, definitely worth the trip😍!
The bird-watching platform of Weining Caohai🤤: Admire various rare birds up close👏, and feel the charm of nature😜!
🍤Local Specialty Food Recommendations:
Qiao Su😄: Sweet and delicious👏, crispy texture😜, a bite full of happiness🤩!
Weining Ham🤩: Fresh and tasty meat👀, moderately salty and fragrant😍, a foodie's favorite🤤!
Bijie Tangyuan😎: Soft and chewy👀, rich fillings😍, so good you can't stop eating🤳!
Bijie Ranmian🤩: Fragrant aroma👏, noodles are chewy and al dente😜, irresistibly delicious😍!
Dafang Tofu🤤: Various cooking methods👏, each with its own flavor😜, definitely satisfying your taste buds🧐!
🌈Bijie, this city full of charm and surprises😎, has so much beauty waiting for you to discover🧐. Here👀, you can enjoy spectacular natural landscapes👏, experience unique ethnic cultures😍, and taste delicious specialty foods🤤.
🤩So, treasures👋, hurry up and pack your bags🧳, and have an encounter with Bijie👏! Trust me😎, you will fall in love with this place🤩!
Jiudongtian, a product of history!
Jiudongtian Scenic Area,
known as the 'Encyclopedia of China's Karst',
is located in Dafang County, Bijie City, Guizhou Province,
54 kilometers away from Dafang County in Wuya Village, Maochang Town.
By boat,
visitors can admire the majestic and varied natural landscapes,
about 2 kilometers downstream,
there are nine subterranean 'cave entrances', known as 'Jiudongtian',
each 'cave entrance' is surrounded by unique volcanic landscapes,
creating a diverse array of subterranean cave entrance scenery.
Touring in the order from the first to the ninth cave entrance,
First Cave Entrance—Moon Palace (dry cave), with bizarrely shaped stalactites;
Second Cave Entrance—Thunder (waterfall), with rapids as fierce as thunder;
Third Cave Entrance—Golden Light (water cave), with shimmering gold light in a sinkhole;
Fourth Cave Entrance—Jade Palace (solution cave), where stalagmites and stone pillars form a whole;
Fifth Cave Entrance—Gourd (Lake An), narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, shaped like a gourd;
Sixth Cave Entrance—Elephant King (natural bridge), with a hundred-meter cave window connected to a natural bridge;
Seventh Cave Entrance—Clouds (dry cave), with interconnected caves full of holes;
Eighth Cave Entrance—Thread of Sky (underground river), where water and sky form a single line;
Ninth Cave Entrance—Grand View (dry cave), home to the second largest natural bridge in a solution cave in China.
Transportation:
You can take a bus from Guiyang to Bijie or Dafang, and there are direct buses to Maochang Town from the county towns of Bijie and Dafang.
The aftereffects of traveling in Guizhou are so strong that it's been added to my life list
The aftereffects of this trip to Guizhou are really significant!
I've discovered another treasure city—Bijie in Guizhou
Here, you can find the unique karst topography and landscapes
As well as traditional villages filled with the atmosphere of daily life and culture
The key is that it's directly accessible by high-speed train, making it possible to visit there and back in one weekend
If you don't feel like working, consider staying here for a few days~
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——Transportation———
📍Location: Navigate to Dafang County, Bijie City, Guizhou Province
🚄High-speed train: Direct access to Bijie Station, Dafang Station, or Qianxi Station
✈️Airplane: Fly to Guiyang Longdongbao Airport or Bijie Feixiong Airport and then take a car to your destination
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⛱️Bijie 2-Day Itinerary
🔹Day1: Guiyang→Wujiang Source Hundred-Mile Gallery→Hundred-Mile Azalea→Zhijin Ancient Town→Pingyuan Ancient Town
🔹Day2: Jiudongtian→Shexiang Ancient Town→Shexiang Museum→Muge Ancient Town→Return to Guiyang
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⛱️Recommended Tourist Attractions
❶Wujiang Source Hundred-Mile Gallery
'Thousand-mile Wujiang River, Hundred-mile Gallery'—I've found the real-life version of the 'Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains' painting. A winding river flows through it, with sheer cliffs and deep valleys on both sides merging into one, making you feel as if you're in a landscape painting, serene and beautiful.
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❷Hundred-Mile Azalea
This place boasts the largest azalea flower sea in the country, not only in size but also in variety, and it is the best-preserved natural garden, with the peak blooming season coming at the end of March.
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❸Pingyuan Ancient Town
Here, there is a massive group of antique-style buildings, and many buildings retain the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The ancient town has streams, lakes, and caves.
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❹Jiudongtian
Located in Dafang, it was my first time seeing such a unique natural wonder. The interconnected caves form an underground river, water-filled caves, canyons, natural bridges, skylights, and wells, earning it the reputation of a 'Karst Geological Museum'!
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❺Muge Ancient Town
Located in Dafang County, this place has a long history and was once known as the 'Guizhou Pacifying Commissioner's Office,' where the pacifying commissioner and his wife dealt with governmental affairs.
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👀Guizhou's cultural and tourism sector is making big moves～
From 3.19 to 12.31 this year, Guizhou is implementing a policy of four exemptions, one more, and one reduction
◆Students from all over the country, as well as children under 6 years old and seniors over 60, enjoy free admission to all A-level scenic spots in Guizhou
◆Residents of Guangdong, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan can enjoy free admission with valid documents
◆Certain professionals such as police officers, teachers, and medical staff enjoy free admission
◆Every weekend, a 'half-price discount for self-driving tourists' is offered to visitors from outside the province
◆All A-level scenic spots implement a 'multi-day use ticket system' allowing unrestricted entry to the scenic area within 5 days
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⚠️tips
🔹The Hundred-Mile Azalea is not fully open yet, and it is expected to reach peak bloom at the end of the month
🔹Guizhou attractions are quite scattered, so it's recommended to self-drive or join a group tour
🔹If you're not in a hurry, it's advisable to allow for extra time
Jiudongtian in Guizhou, an underestimated fairyland on earth!!
Jiudongtian is located at the junction of Nayong and Dafang counties in Guizhou Province. It is a grand natural scenery group composed of karst caves, underground rivers, natural bridges, stone forests, cliffs, precipices, and secluded valleys. Here you can feel the unique charm of the karst topography~ There are peculiar karst landscapes around each "cave mouth", and every step you take is astonishing!
Tips:
1️⃣It is recommended that everyone wear good walking shoes, as there is a part of the scenic area that requires walking on mountain trails!
2️⃣Bring a jacket, the temperature difference inside and outside the cave is large, it's cool inside like air conditioning and the outdoor sun is very strong, you need to protect against the sun!
3️⃣Must! Go for a boat tour! It will be a very different experience! You can observe the strange stalactites in the cave at close range and feel the wonders of nature!
It's a marvel that seems like a cave but not quite, a splendid place known as Jiudongtian
Jiudongtian Scenic Area is located at the junction of Dafang County and Nayong County. It is named Jiudongtian because of the nine large skylights on the underground river that is about seven kilometers long.
Every step reveals a picturesque scene, every cave has a water body, hence the name Jiudongtian. This place is a typical karst landform: underground rivers, skylights, cliffs, peaks and valleys, all combined to form a magnificent karst landscape, known as the encyclopedia of karst on earth, a karst geological museum. The nine caves are connected, with stalactites hanging down, steep rocks piercing the sky, in various shapes and forms, creating a marvelous landscape. Between the caves, you can either walk or boat, looking up at the natural beauty, each place has its own unique charm.
You must visit Jiudongtian in person, otherwise, it's really hard to imagine that under the layers of mountains, there are such magnificent caves and underground rivers, the stalactites that are a masterpiece of nature, truly awe-inspiring! Traveling along the underground river in the canyon, with the occasional cool water droplets from the stalactites above, admiring the sound and light projections in the cave, it's like traveling through a time tunnel!
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