One-Hundred-Li Azalea Belt Scenic Spot

When people talk about Guizhou, its distinctive landscapes will often be their first topic. Karst sights distribute in a great number in the province. As the capital city of Guizhou province, Guiyang occupies advantaged tourist resources. For those who want to have a leisure sightseeing program near Guiyang city, you can visit the Azalea Belt Scenic Spot, Zhijin Old Town and Zhijin Cave.

You may first reach Guiyang railway station to find out the Long-distance Bus Station and get on a coach to Qianxi County. The ticket will cost about CNY20.00 net per person. During the 3 hours driving, you can enjoy yourself by the rural simple and tranquil scenery out of the coach window. Upon arrival in Qianxi county coach station, you are advised to transfer to bus at a cost of CNY5.00 net to CNY10.00 net per person to reach Jinpo Scenic Area, in where the One-Hundred-Li Azalea Belt Scenic Spot is just located. The admission fee is CNY30.00 net per person. This Scenic spot extends to 50 kilometers, which equals 100 li; hence it is named One-Hundred-Li Azalea Belt. There are great varieties of azaleas here, as much as forty-one categories, which bloom in diverse color, like red, pink, purple, golden, white, pale green and etc. Most surprising, there are azaleas in differnt colors bloom in same tree. The best time to visit this world largest natural garden is late March and April, when the scenic spot is gorgeous with azaleas, and then one could either feast the eyes on beautiful views or nose on the perfume of the azaleas. Next you are advised to return Qianxi County to charter a mini vehicle at a cost of CNY10.00 net to reach Zhijin Old Town and find your accommodation at local inn. The rest of day could be leisure for you to explore the old town for its ancient temples, pavilions, stone bridges, beautiful hills and clear springs.

Zhijin Cave

After a good night rest, you can take minibus from Yuping Street of Zhijin Old Town to Zhijin Cave that also names Daji Cave (Hit Rooster Cave) by the locals within half an hour. The bus ticket fee is CNY6.00 net per person. Characterized by various stalagmites of multicolor and peculiar shapes, Zhijin Cave is the largest world's known karst cave with 12 areas and 47 halls has been developed. The Cave is really an art treasury under the ground. Depth in excess of 13 kilometers and width in excess of 173 meters with ample grotesque attractions and underground lakes, Zhijin Cave can hardly draws tourists' attentions. The admission fee is CNY120.00 net per person. Since Zhijin Cave has broad space and many branch roads, you need to follow the guide closely. When you finish the tour, you can take coach either return to Guiyang or to Anshun from Zhijin Old Town.

One more piece of information for you is that the road condition is not very good from Qianxi to Zhijin Old Town and Zhijin Cave. If you have car sickness, you may well prepare for it.