Guizhou - Guiyang

Guiyang01 : Guiyang Drifting Trip Take pictures of the ancient town with thousands of years’ history, stroll along the typical old alley and experience a wonderful drift along the way. All the amusing travel taste can be found in this itinerary.

Guiyang02 : Exploration in Ghost Bridge There are many places fitting hiking in Guiyang, if you prefer a short excursion around the hills or old towns there, this itinerary may be cater for your interest.

Guiyang03 : Trip to Minority Villages Get everything in good order and set off at once. In this route, you will enjoy the natural views and the life style of ethnic minority people. The excellent natural and historical backgrounds as well as the local dance show are really impressive for foreign tourists.

Guiyang04 : Popular Hiking Route in Guiyang If you have a strong physical energy and would like to fully enjoy the wonderful sights, you are advised to take this hiking route. There you can have a fresh view of the fantastic and spectacular hills and more surprise will await you as you explore further.

Guiyang : 4 Days of Guiyang - Tiantai Mountain - Tianlongtunpu - Anshun - Zhijin Cave

 

On the first day, you start your hiking tour from Guiyang. You can take a coach to Tiantai Mountain at Guiyang Gymnasium Bus Station, which is next to Guiyang railway station. The coach fare is 12 yuan and the coach is available every 15 minutes. After you get off at the Tianlong petrol station, hike about 40 minutes to reach the Tiantai Mountain landscape area. The entrance ticket is 5 yuan. It takes you half an hour to arrive at the top of the hill on foot along the mountain path. Along the road, you may find various plants, especially the 

An ancient stone village - Tianlongtunbu in Anshun

primitive plants. The surroundings in the mountain is very pure and fresh. There is a temple named Five Dragon Temple on the top of the mountain. After taking some photos and get a bird's view from the mountain, you can get down to the mountain and hike toward the Tianlongtunpu (old town) for 2 kilometers. The entrance fee is 60 yuan per person. Firstly, please have meals to supply the energy and you are advised to taste its local flavor - the local flavor sponge cake (a kind of sweet) and the delicious beef, etc. Before you carry on the trip in this old town, here is some info about the ancient town for your reference. This town had taken an essential position during the battle in ancient days and it had been an militaries stronghold. As one of the most famous ancient towns, it got its own culture and history, which is totally different from other ancient towns in China. You are suggested to find its unique by yourselves. Entering the village, you may be appealed by the special clothing of the villagers. They are the descendants of the soldiers in Ming Dynasty (1364 - 1683AD) and their house style also follow the feature in Ming dynasty, despite of the great changes outside of the village. Finishing a short stroll around the village, you need to have a rest and you are suggested to find a farmhouse hotel. The charge is around 10 yuan per night with the comfortable condition. After prepare the accommodation, you can visit the local families to know their customs well.

 

The second day, it is worthy for you to visit some shops there for searching some silver ornament or drama mask as souvenir. And do not forget to watch the local well-known-Dixi (a kind of folk drama), which is performed by the older. During the rest day, you can have a deep exploration of this town and visit the local family. Have one more night there.
 

Ground Opera in Tianlongtunbu, Anshun

The third morning, you can take a bus from Tianlongtunbao to Anshun city at the local bus station. It will takes you 30 minutes and 10-15 yuan for the transfer. After arrive in Anshun, take a bus at the North Gate station to Zhijin town. The bus fare is charged 30 yuan for its 4 hours' drive and it is available every 20 to 30 minutes. After you arrive at Zhijin town, please find a place called "chedui" to take the bus to Zhijin cave. The transfer fare is 6 yuan per person. A half hour later, you get to the landscape at last. The entrance fare is 120 yuan. Before you enter the cave, take a long grown with you, since it is a bit cold in the cave. Besides, please kindly note that you are not allowed to go inside the cave alone and have to be grouped as a 20 people as a group. Then the guide will lead you all with narration. Throughout the network of underground caverns are numerous stone pillars stalagmites, stone curtains etc, forming a natural karst museum. After you finished the amazing sights, you can take a bus outside of the landscape gate back to the center of Zhijin town. Its duration is one hour or so. Stay an overnight in the country and the hotel you are recommended is the Orient Flower ( Add: Beidajie, Zhijin; Tel: 0857-7621898 ).
 
The last day, you can take coach at Zhijin passenger bus station back to Anshun. Or, you can take the coach at Zhijin town bus station back to Guiyang. The fare is 60 yuan. After all, it is up to you.