Guizhou Province is mostly plateau and mountainous, known as "eight mountains, one water and one field", and it is the only province in the country that is not supported by plains. It is beautiful, simple and picturesque, and it is also one of the most typical areas with karst landform development in the world, with the most colorful karst landscape. So, I, who have never been to Guizhou, decided to take my family on a walk-and-go tour to find out. The Eleventh National Holiday has just passed, so you don’t have to travel to and fro, queue up to see the crowds, and peak-shift travel is indeed “very pleasant”.
Day 1: Arrive in Guiyang City, pick up the airport in a luxury business car, arrive in Pingyuan Ancient Town and live in the super five-star Zhijin Hotel
The grand lobby of the hotel integrates Guizhou national elements into the decoration design, which makes people feel refreshed and full of local characteristics. The young lady who welcomes guests at the door is also dressed in national costumes and welcomes them warmly.
Our family of three booked a suite, which is convenient for me to work and handle affairs in the living room. There is also a TV in the bedroom. My wife and children watch programs, tell stories, and leave each other space without disturbing each other. Every room here is equipped with a balcony, and there are mountains and mountains outside. I finally experienced what it means to push the door and see the scenery.
Day 2: Check in Pingyuan ancient town, misty and rainy, simple and graceful and poetic
Sleep until you wake up naturally, and enjoy a hearty breakfast at the Zhijin Hotel. It has to be said that the hotel’s breakfast has a variety of categories, both Chinese and Western, and is suitable for all ages. People in Hunan love suo noodles. I didn’t expect that the noodles in Guizhou are so delicious. They are full of meat smell, the noodles are strong, and the soup is thick but not greasy.
After breakfast, we started the happy journey of Pingyuan Ancient Town. The autumn rain is coming outside. I thought the weather was not beautiful, but I never thought that the mountains are beautiful under the curling mist. In the drizzle, the ancient town has a special flavor under the rain.
Walking in the rainy ancient town, the rain as fine as flower needles flutters down from the sky, like silk and fog, even if you don't bring an umbrella, your clothes will not be soaked.
After the rain in the afternoon, we went to watch the Chinese cultural landscapes such as Longshui Inkstone, Dinggong Temple, National Academy, Meditation Institute, Hanmo Pavilion, Spring and Autumn Pavilion, Confucian Temple, etc. These are the aura of Pingyuan Ancient Town. The strong national wind hits, and the eaves and courtyards of the houses with high and low eaves are floating in the distance, and the wives and children step on the bluestone slabs, as if walking into the plot of thousands of years.
In the evening, the family was looking for local delicacies to taste. The tour guide told us that several gourmet businesses have opened in the Zhijin business district of the ancient town. At present, the business district is still in the investment promotion period, and most of the businesses are being renovated. In the end, this area will be a commercial complex of multiple business types. In this way, it is particularly exciting. Such a distinctive commercial area will definitely find many surprises. I heard that in many areas of Guizhou, it is an essential custom to celebrate the New Year. Generally, in winter, after the weather turns cold, before the New Year, relatives and friends gather together to have a lively meal of killing pigs. So, we tasted authentic delicacies at Tian Nian Pig Rice Restaurant. A table of fresh and delicious food, let us feast on it.
As night fell, I continued to wander around the ancient town, the lights were dim, and many local citizens came into the town to play at night. Young people picked up guitars and sang songs, Guizhou girls wore Hanfu to take pictures and checked in, and friends chatted with each other while drinking drinks in the milk tea shop. It was very lively.
The mountains in the ancient town have different shapes, and one of them looks like King Kong in the movie, hence the name King Kong Mountain, which is really domineering.
Taking a sightseeing bus all the way to the gate of Beifu, we decided to go to Zhijin City to take a stroll and feel the local customs and culture. Along the way, we visited the Zhijin Pavilion located at No. 3, Shanheyuan·Shuixiang. Under the stars, the magnificence of the Zhijin Pavilion was reflected. The high platform and majestic pavilion, with eight faces, followed the architectural style of the southwestern faction of the Qing Dynasty, the Kang Dynasty, and the Qiansheng Dynasty. The total construction area is nearly 9,000 square meters, the building height is 66 meters, and the total number of floors is 13. Inheriting the soul of traditional Chinese architecture, with carved railings and jade masonry, towering ravines and steep mountains, it is full of atmosphere, no less than the four famous buildings in China, and is a well-deserved landmark of Zhijin.
From the Zhijin Mother River - Wenteng Garden - Baozhen Lake, there are ancient buildings all over the place, and the streets are clean and unique. While admiring the beautiful scenery along the way, feeling the slow-paced local life at the same time, the whole person is relaxed, but the heart becomes richer. According to the tour guide, in the future, the Shanheyuan·Shuixiang plot will be built into a high-end complex, and the Zhijin Pavilion will be built into a city that never sleeps. It will be the most lively and prosperous area in the city with a one-stop shop for eating, drinking and entertainment. A number of brands have joined in, and the citizens of Zhijin are also full of expectations for its future development. I believe that the next time I come to Zhijin, it will be a different scene. After a day of fun, I returned to the hotel to rest contentedly, looking forward to tomorrow's itinerary.
Day 3: Watch the Zhijin Cave, visit the Wujiangyuan Baili Gallery, and taste the five-star buffet
Generally speaking, the Zhijin Cave hall is grand, with rich sediment types, magnificent image, majestic momentum, and graceful appearance. Being in it is like a dream and a fantasy. It is particularly worth mentioning that the lighting in the Zhijin Cave is basically more natural and plays a role of foil. Writer Feng Mu's evaluation of Zhijin Cave is relatively in place. He said that "there is no cave outside the Zhijin Cave without looking at the mountain when you return from Huangshan Mountain". The Zhijin Cave was discovered in 1980 and started to be developed. The current development length is about six to seven kilometers, and many places are still under protection and undeveloped. Walk and watch, about three hours.
Then we came to Baili Gallery, the source of the Wujiang River. The Wujiang River originated from the Wumeng Mountains, the Liuchong River in the north, and the Sancha River in the south. After flowing for hundreds of kilometers in the deep canyon, it finally merged into Wujiang River. "Wujiang Gallery" is a beautiful brush - Dongfeng Lake. The scenery is charming and beautiful, with the majesty of the Three Gorges and the beauty of the Lijiang River. This is also the first choice for many tourists to camp. Listening to the gurgling water and eating a self-service barbecue is extremely comfortable.
Appreciating the uncanny workmanship of nature, after a day of sightseeing, return to the hotel to take a rest and prepare to taste a sumptuous meal. Zhijin Hotel's buffet is rich beyond imagination. There are unlimited supply of various fresh seafood sashimi. In the open kitchen, you can see famous chefs carefully preparing various delicacies for the guests. The ingredients are all natural and local special ingredients. . Eating until you get out of the wall is definitely the greatest respect for food.
The short journey of three days and two nights is over. The family enjoyed the beautiful scenery, tasted the delicious food, and had a great time. The most impressive ones are the ancient town of Pingyuan and the urban area of Zhijin. Bid farewell to the hustle and bustle of the city and feel the nature. The ancient town of Pingyuan in Zhijin County is a good choice. In addition to scenic spots, there are also characteristic commercial areas in the ancient town. Ethnic singing and dancing are also frequently held activities. The combination of ethnic characteristics and modern commerce is very good. Tourism, Playing and shopping can be satisfied. Zhijin Pavilion, Wenteng Garden, and Baozhen Lake in Shanheyuan Water Township are antique and fragrant, making a county town shine, rich in cultural atmosphere, giving people a sense of time travel, and yearning to live here.
The ancient town is seamlessly connected with the Zhijin Ancient City. It is located in the bustling area of the city, but it is a secluded environment. It is close to the Zhijin Cave National 4A Scenic Spot, and only 5 kilometers away from the Zhijin East Expressway Exit. The transportation is also extremely convenient. Hometown of Baozhen, Dongtian Zhijin, Lotus Leaf City, Yanyu Ancient Town, beautiful and leisurely, the weekend family trip is really worthwhile!