introduce
Getu River Chuandong Scenic Area is located in the southwest of Guizhou Province, including Dachuandong, Tianxing Cave, Chuanshangdong, Blind Valley, Xiaochuandong, Miaoting, Zhongdong Miao Village, etc., covering almost all the karst landforms. all features. There is not only the mysterious natural landscape formed by the Getu River winding through the mountains and underground, but also the cultural customs similar to Zhongdong Miao Village. Although it has long been developed into a scenic spot, it has not undergone much artificial modification, and most of it is still in its original state. It takes about 4 hours for tourists to visit the developed Dachuandong Scenic Area and Dahe Scenic Area. However, it is dangerous to a certain extent. The undeveloped Zhongdong Miao Village and Xiaochuandong, if there is no certain outdoor equipment and knowledge, and necessary Physical strength, don't try it lightly. After entering the gate of the scenic spot, you can choose to take a battery car (included in the ticket fee) directly to the Getu River Cruise Terminal, and then take a cruise to visit Tianxing Cave and Swallow Cave. The boat tour usually takes 1-2 hours, and the local Miao villager will serve as the boatman and tour guide. The cruise ship first arrives at Dachuandong, also known as Swallow Cave, because this is the home of swallows, and it is also one of the few swallow caves in the south. The cruise ship can only travel 200 meters in the cave before turning around, otherwise there will be a deeper underground with fast currents ahead. The Tianxing Cave is located in the upper reaches of the Getu River. Because the cave wall was once the place where the local Miao people placed the hanging coffins of their ancestors, it is commonly known as the Hanging Coffin Cave. Dozens of coffins were placed on the rock near the entrance of the cave. It used to be allowed to go ashore here, but due to pollution and damage, it can only be viewed from a distance on a boat. Come out of Tianxing Cave, land at the ferry terminal on the east bank (the ferry boat is one yuan per person), follow the trail to the direction of Dachuandong, and soon you can see the stairs leading to the direction of Chuandong on the mountain. There are 2000 steps in total. It takes a certain amount of time It takes 1-2 hours to go back and forth with more physical strength and time to climb. The hole on the top of the mountain has a huge interior space, which is said to be enough for a small plane to fly through it. Walk through the hole and walk along the trail until you reach the end of the road, you will arrive at the first blind valley, followed by the second and third blind valleys covered by cliffs. Standing at the fence and looking at the Blind Valley, you must pay attention to safety. At the bottom of the Blind Valley, it is said that there is a difficult hiking route in the Getu River area. Without a reliable guide and professional equipment, you should not rush to it. Xiaochuandong is not a must-see place in terms of scenery, and the road is difficult to walk. Although Miaoting Hall is advertised as an important scenic spot of the Getu River, due to environmental constraints, it is not a place that ordinary tourists can reach. At present, only well-prepared scientific expedition personnel and experienced cave explorers have the opportunity to explore the charm. Zhongdong Miao Village is known as the largest cave-dwelling tribe in Asia. Most of the original Zhongdong people have now moved to new homes. There is a newly repaired stilted building in the cave, which is the tourist reception point in the cave. Not far from the cave is the newly built Zhongdong New Village. This part of the scenic spot has not yet been fully opened. The roads are inconvenient, the facilities are not perfect, and if there is not enough time, most tourists will not be involved. If the tourist is a professional equipment and outdoor Experienced teams may wish to try it with a local guide. After visiting this part, the entire tour time will probably be extended to 2-3 days.
opening hours
09:00-18:00 all year round
Preferential treatment policy
Service Facilities
must see tips
1. The entire Getu River Scenic Area is very large. Only Dachuandong and Dahe scenic spots have been developed. Most of the other areas are areas that have not been developed in large quantities. They have certain dangers and strengths. Tourists who lack certain equipment and relevant experience should not try.
2. You can’t see any tips and maps about browsing routes in the scenic area, and the road signs are not very perfect. The names of some scenic spots are not very uniform. For example, Dachuandong is also called Swallow Cave, and Tianxing Cave is also called Hanging Coffin Cave. It is recommended Go in groups or with a local Hmong villager guide and don't get lost.
3. The Tianxing Cave (Hanging Coffin Cave) cannot be reached by cruise ships in winter or when the river water is insufficient.
4. The Miao villager guides in the scenic area have been in contact with tourists for a long time. Their Mandarin is very good, and they are very enthusiastic and talkative, so there is no need to worry about communication problems.
