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Shanmu River
Shanmu River is located in Shibing County, Guizhou Province. It is surrounded by mountains and is known as the "Mineral River" because of its pure water.Shibing · 19.5km from Yuqing
Shanmu River Rafting
Shanmu River Rafting takes place in Shamu River Scenic Area, in the northwestern part of Shibing County, Qiandongnan Autonomous Prefecture. The course is over 40km, with an elevation drop of over 600m. Although the drop is significant, the river water is only thigh deep; hence, the course is an exhilarating one as well as a safe one. It is very suitable for a rubber raft. Visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery along the exhilarating course.Shibing · 19.5km from Yuqing
Gao Guo He Scenic Area
Gaoguohe Scenic Area is a canyon-type tourist attraction, consisting of virgin forest canyons, deep pools, dangerous beaches, waterfalls and torrents. Within the scenic area of 40 square kilometers, there are rich original ecological vegetation, towering ancient trees, exotic flowers and plants, and a wide variety. It is a large natural botanical garden. Thousand-year-old trees in the area, osmanthus magnolia in Ming and Qing Dynasties, and national first- and second-level protected tree species such as southern yew, podocarpus, metasequoia, ginkgo, etc. can be seen everywhere; The waterfall is beautiful, the combination of movement and stillness, full of wild interest; among the green mountains and green waters, there are natural murals, strange peaks and strange rocks from time to time. Among them, there are 3 national first-class scenic spots and more than 20 second-class scenic spots. Masculinity, danger, strangeness, seclusion, beauty and beauty intertwine with each other, and the fortune is magical, especially the unique Gu'er Waterfall, which is majestic, handsome and extraordinary. The annual average temperature is 12.5°C. It enjoys the reputation of "leisure resort, holiday paradise". The unique charm of high river rafting is an exciting and refreshing project for high river tourism. The rafting section has a total length of 10 kilometers and a rafting drop of 200 meters, suitable for all ages. While enjoying the adventure and excitement, you can also experience the lingering and amazing canyon landscape on both sides of the river. It is a compound provincial-level scenic spot for sightseeing, vacation and summer vacation, and ancient exploration.Zhenyuan County · 39.6km from Yuqing
Gaoguohe Drifting
Drifting in the virgin forest canyon above the river has a unique charm; the majestic and majestic virgin forests on both sides bring the hearts of tourists into a kind of tranquility full of greenery and freshness, hidden in the shade of the river The water is green and clear, and the water surface is calm, like a blue gem falling into the deep valley. It is dazzling and refreshing. Along the river, there are waterfalls pouring down from the mountain peaks from time to time, scattered like broken jade and flying flowers, which is amazing. Sometimes the river in the gorge is as level as a mirror, crystal clear and clear; Two or three clear wild birds chirping, following the playful figure of monkeys flickering in the forest from time to time, you can also experience the oncoming dangerous peaks that are sharply sliced by knives, crossing the rapids like snowy waves, Happy and exciting, without any danger.Zhenyuan County · 40.4km from Yuqing
Feilong Lake
Feilong Lake is an artificial lake formed by water collected because of the Goupitan Dam in Zunyi, Guizhou. The area surrounding the lake is rich in vegetation and unique because of its various karst landforms, creating stunning natural landscapes that can be summed up by the saying, “valleys inside lakes, lakes inside valleys, lakes connecting valleys." Feilong Lake has, in recent years, become a popular tourist attraction offering leisure activities, business and conference facilities, and water-based entertainment.Yuqing · 49.1km from downtown
Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area
Yuntaishan is one of the ten scenic areas in the Wu River Scenic Area and is located in the northern part of Shibing county. Yuntaishan is a place of unspoiled natural beauty. Other features include places of worship built by Daoists and Buddhists. The two main tourism areas include Yuntaishan and Paiyunguan. They are the most remote and beautiful destinations that intrepid visitors of Guizhou can explore. When standing on the mountaintop, visitors can enjoy captivating views that integrate misty clouds rolling down the mountains, fantastic rock formations, and the pastel colors of morning light.Shibing · 23.3km from Yuqing
Fanjing Mountain
Fanjing Mountain is located in Tongren, northeastern Guizhou province, with an elevation of 2,572 m. As the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains, it is a member of the UNESCO "Man and Biosphere" program, a World Natural Heritage site, and a national 5A-level tourist attraction. The Mount Fanjing Biosphere Reserve covers a total area of 428.63 km². The mountain is characterized by its pristine wilderness, majestic peaks, layered ridges, crisscrossing streams, and cascading waterfalls. Its iconic attractions include the Red Clouds Golden Summit, Yuejing Mountain, the 10,000-meter Sleeping Buddha, Mushroom Rock, the Ten Thousand Scrolls of Scriptures, Jiulong Pool, and Phoenix Mountain. Mount fanjing was originally named "three valleys", derived from "pure land of brahma". The buddhism here originated in the tang dynasty and flourished in the ming dynasty, making it a historic buddhist mountain. Additionally, mount fanjing boasts abundant wildlife resources, including rare species such as the guizhou golden monkey and dove tree. Mount Fanjing is the main peak of the Wuling mountain range, located at the junction of Jiangkou, Yinjiang, and Songtao counties. With its massive and majestic form reaching into the clouds, it was revered as the ancestor of famous mountains as early as the beginning of the Ming dynasty and is a renowned Buddhist sacred site. Additionally, Mount Fanjing boasts vast areas for viewing red leaves. Every fall, the layered forests are dyed in vibrant hues, with the red leaves complementing the mountain temples. Here, you can take a cable car to overlook the endless stretches of red foliage or stroll along the mountain paths, surrounded by fiery red leaves on both sides and above. The red cloud golden summit is the core of Foshan. The two temples standing majestically on the peak, with two buddhas presiding, create an infinite dharma realm. This masterpiece of the Southern Song Dynasty's White Lotus Society in constructing a "pure land on earth" is a miracle in the history of Buddhist development on famous mountains. Take the sightseeing bus from the attraction entrance to the cableway, then ride the cableway up and walk straight to the top to see the famous "mushroom stone." True to its name, it has a large top and a small base, resembling a mushroom, standing approx. 10 m tall and having been on the mountain for 1 billion years. To the left of the mountaintop is the red golden cloud summit, and to the right is the old golden summit, both incredibly spectacular.China · Jiangkou
Huangguoshu Scenic Area
The Huangguoshu Scenic Area is located in Anshun, Guizhou, centered around the Huangguoshu Waterfall. Surrounded by deep gorges, dense vegetation, and dotted with limestone caves and stone forests, it is a typical karst landscape area. The waterfall's name originates from the locally abundant "Huangguoshu" (Ficus virens). Ming Dynasty traveler Xu Xiake visited and documented this site, contributing to its fame. The scenic area primarily consists of three main sections: the Great Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge, and Doupotang. Most travelers follow the sequence of Doupotang, Tianxing Bridge, and finally the Great Waterfall, saving the most spectacular view for last. The grand waterfall has a drop of nearly 80 m and a width of over 100 m. The Baishui River plunges from the cliff top into Rhinoceros Pool, creating a vast mist. Multiple viewing platforms around it allow visitors to experience its grandeur, wonder, steepness, and beauty from different angles—above, below, front, back, left, and right. A particularly unique experience lies behind the waterfall: a 100 m long Water Curtain Cave runs horizontally through its midsection, featuring cave windows and halls. Reaching through a window, one can touch the cascading water. The cave served as the filming location for the Water Curtain Cave in the 1986 TV series Journey to the West. Due to the heavy humidity inside, bringing a raincoat in advance is recommended. Tianxing Bridge is renowned for its harmonious blend of rocks, water, trees, and caves—where rocks rise from the water, caves hide within rocks, and trees stand beside caves. The stepping stones along the path are engraved with dates, allowing travelers to find their own "birthday stone." The attraction is divided into upper and lower sections. Many travelers turn back after completing the upper section, missing the Silver Chain Waterfall in the lower part—where water cascades like silver chains into a funnel-shaped pool, the highlight of Tianxing Bridge. The Doupotang waterfall is located approx. 1 km upstream from the grand waterfall. With a width of over 100 m at its crest, the water spreads out smoothly like a beaded curtain. During the high-water season, its deep roar earns it the nickname "roaring waterfall." The scene of the four pilgrims leading their horse across the river in the 1986 TV series Journey to the West was filmed here. In summer and fall, the waterfalls are full and powerful, while in winter and spring, the flow becomes gentler, offering different viewing experiences. Nearby, visitors can also enjoy local snacks like sticky rice, love tofu, and Anshun spring rolls.China · Zhenning
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a collection of over ten natural villages built along the mountainside, inhabited by the "Xi" clan of the Miao people. The village features layers of wooden stilt houses on the slopes, with coffee-colored old houses nestled against lush green mountains. The Baishui River divides the village in two. The side of the river (to the left after entering the Xiaobei Gate for travelers) is mainly a commercial pedestrian street, while the opposite side (to the right after entering the Xiaobei Gate for travelers) is primarily the viewing platform overlooking the village. Upon arriving at Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, you'll see a gate with the plaque "Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village" after getting off at the parking lot. From this gate to the village is a 1.5 km walk, which you can cover either by electric bikes or on foot. After this 1.5 km stretch, you'll encounter another gate similar to the one at the parking lot, also bearing the "Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village" plaque—this marks the true entrance to the village. First drink the welcoming wine, then enter the village. The first thing you see is the commercial pedestrian street, selling a dazzling array of Miao ethnic specialty products. The most eye-catching are the Miao silver ornaments. Kongbai in Xijiang town of Leishan near the Miao village is a well-known silversmith village, where almost all the men master the silver ornament making techniques, and the craftsmanship of Miao silver is exquisite. The performance venue in the pedestrian street area offers Miao ethnic song and dance shows. You can also visit the Xijiang Miao Ethnic Museum and the Drum Head's House (the Miao king's residence, where a bronze drum is enshrined). Alternatively, take a stroll along the Baishui River to see the wind-and-rain bridges with roofed eaves sheltering from the elements, or the low, narrow wooden plank bridges. At the end of the village lies a pastoral landscape, where even during peak season few visitors come. Across the river is a station for electric bikes to the viewing platform, but walking there isn't far, and several spots along the way offer excellent views. Upon reaching the viewing platform, wait for nightfall—the grand spectacle of Xijiang is just beginning. Thousands of lights illuminate from beneath the eaves of wooden stilt houses, dotted like stars to outline the entire Miao village in the shape of an ox head. It's hard to imagine such a brilliantly lit scene in a mountain village. Returning to the viewing platform at dawn, the Miao village is shrouded in mist as the first sunlight gilds the wooden houses golden. Smoke curls up from chimneys, marking the start of a new day. In Miao villages, you can often see Miao women with their hair buns coiled on top of their heads and adorned with large flowers. Just looking isn't enough—you can also rent a few sets of Miao costumes to dress up as a Miao woman yourself. It's especially beautiful and very popular among young women. Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village has mature tourism development, with no worries about food and accommodation. For dining, the famous option is the long-table banquet. Restaurants in the village will often ask if you'd like to try it—simply joining tables to make them longer counts as a long-table banquet, serving as a fun experience. The authentic long-table banquet is held outdoors, with dozens of tables connected end-to-end, sometimes so long that you can't see from one end to the other. These are set up during important festivals or when significant group tours visit, so don't miss the chance if you encounter one. The cuisine of southeastern Guizhou tends to be sour, and the village's specialty dishes include sour fish soup, pickled vegetables, and cured meat.Leishan · 84.5km from Yuqing
Zhenyuan Ancient Town
Zhenyuan Ancient Town is located in Yuan County, southeast of Zhendong on the bank of Wuyang River. The river winds through the city, forming a pattern similar to the famous yin-yang symbol, so the town is sometimes called Bagua Ancient Town. It also resembles Venice, Italy, with its modes of water transportation. Zhenyuan Ancient Town is divided into two halves by the Wuyang River. The South bank contains the old acropolis, while the North bank holds the ancient city that was built during the Ming Dynasty. The city contains ancient walls and gates, and a number of ancient buildings sitting atop the hills.Zhenyuan County · 54.6km from Yuqing
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Shanmu River
Shibing · 19.5km from YuqingShanmu River Rafting
Shibing · 19.5km from YuqingGao Guo He Scenic Area
Zhenyuan County · 39.6km from YuqingGaoguohe Drifting
Zhenyuan County · 40.4km from YuqingFeilong Lake
Yuqing · 49.1km from downtownYuntai Mountain Scenic Area
Shibing · 23.3km from YuqingFanjing Mountain
China · JiangkouImmediate access, Book now for todayHuangguoshu Scenic Area
China · ZhenningBook now for tomorrowXijiang Qianhu Miao Village
Leishan · 84.5km from YuqingImmediate access, Book now for today, Cancel anytimeZhenyuan Ancient Town
Zhenyuan County · 54.6km from Yuqing
What travellers say about Yuqing
刘闲人7 April 2023
5.0
Shanmu River is located in the mountains of Shibing County, Qiandongnan Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. The annual water flow is 4.2 cubic meters per second. It is known as the "Mineral River" because of its pure water quality and safe self-guided rafting. If the scenery is the only attraction for tourists, Shanmu River is nothing in Guizhou, where there are many real mountains and real waters. However, as a river with fast currents, rafting on Shanmu River is another highlight in Guizhou. If you get permission, you can even drift directly to the county seat.
Shanmu River
Anonymous user11 August 2026
5.0
It rained heavily the night before, and for safety reasons, the rafting didn't start until noon. Although we waited a long time, it was still worth it. The canyon was serene, and the water quality was good. Except for the last section, which was a bit thrilling, the water was mostly calm, making it suitable for both the elderly and children.
Shanmu River Rafting
M44***7531 October 2024
5.0
I have heard of Gaoguo River for a long time, but I have never seen its beauty. Hiking and sightseeing, the canyon scenery is very beautiful, the most unexpected is the 108-meter Guer Falls, very shocking! The whole journey is lush with vegetation and the river water is clear. I took two sightseeing buses along the way, and the total time was about
【Scenery】two and a half hours.
Gao Guo He Scenic Area
英雄总迟到21 August 2026
4.0
VIPs have a dedicated reception center with shuttle service and a special lane to the starting point (this convenience is only available when there are many people; otherwise, there's no need to queue). However, there's room for improvement in the service.
Gaoguohe Drifting
M24***2912 February 2024
4.0
The scenery is quite unique. Whether it is the world's longest dragon or the scenery of Wujiang River, it is worth seeing. You can learn about some folk culture about the Dragon King at the Dragon King Pavilion.
Feilong Lake
feeling-moon7 October 2026
5.0
The scenery was beautiful and the ticket price was cheap. If you try to do all the routes, it will take 6-7 hours. My husband got lost after Zhougong Temple and ended up in the Shanmu River rafting area! I drove 30 kilometers from the Yuntaishan Visitor Center to pick him up!
Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area
Anonymous user18 October 2026
5.0
It was all thick fog, getting thicker and thicker, and you couldn't see anything. Climbing was practically pointless. But overall, I was still very happy. It's okay to have flaws and regrets on a journey, and to be tolerant of life's imperfections.
Fanjing Mountain
E18***4120 October 2026
5.0
It truly lives up to its reputation; the scenery is magnificent and beautiful. The attractions are a bit far apart, but you can still see them all in half a day. Entering the park before the National Day holiday crowds arrived allowed us to avoid the throngs of people, so it wasn't too crowded. The Water Curtain Cave requires online reservations at least two weeks in advance, and unfortunately, we couldn't get one this time.
Huangguoshu Scenic Area
Anonymous user19 October 2026
5.0
The world's largest Miao village truly lives up to its name! The stilted houses covering the mountains are magnificent, and the Baishui River flows through the village. During the day, stroll through the ancient alleys to experience Miao intangible cultural heritage; in the evening, climb to the viewing platform to wait for the lights to be lit—the sight of thousands of lights blanketing the hillside is unforgettable. The folk performances are lively and unique, the Miao cuisine is delicious, and every step reveals a new scene, making for a wonderful experience.
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
Ly7257012 September 2026
4.0
Overall, it was alright. Climbing up the mountain was quite tiring; the whole trip took about 3 hours. The path was quiet with few people, but the signs weren't very clear. We ended up on a set of steps without railings (we weren't sure if we were on the right path, because the people behind us disappeared, and we didn't know which way they went). I think this was a pleasant surprise for adventurous people, but a little unsafe for those who aren't. The descent was another pleasant surprise; we entered an ancient alleyway with many Ming and Qing dynasty courtyards (I had thought the ancient city was just the outer streets and riverbanks). Don't forget these ancient alleyways when you visit the ancient city!
Zhenyuan Ancient Town
