2 Days in Chishui: What to Do and See in Chishui

Day 1 | Morning

Four Caves Valley Scenic Area

Opening Hours: Open from 3/1-11/30,8:00am-5:00pm;Open from 12/1-2/28,8:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 75 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: 382 County Rd, Chishui Shi, Zunyi Shi, Guizhou Sheng, China

A section running about four kilometers along the river is the Four Caves Valley Scenic Area. Four waterfalls are arranged at roughly equal distances, named the Water Curtain Cave, the Moon Pool, the Flying Frog Cliff and the White Dragon Pool, each with its own unique style. There are also cultural landscapes in the scenic area such as Zheng's Stone Arch, “Calun Paper Mill” and several Danxia landforms, including the magical Shixiang Mountain and Duxian Bridge.

Day 1 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Four Caves Valley Scenic Area, you can head to Bing'an Ancient Town, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Bing'an Ancient Town

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Bing'anxiang, Chishui, Zunyi, Guizhou, China

Bing'an Ancient Town is a typical ancient village on the border of Southern Sichuan and Northern Guizhou. It is located on the ancient Sichuan-Yunnan road. Bing'an Ancient Town is surrounded by Chishui River on three sides. Visitors can see a spectacular sight of many stilted houses on the rocks supported by hundreds of logs. There is only one narrow stone slab street in the town. Since ancient times, it has been an important place for trading among the surrounding villages. There are various local specialties and handicrafts produced here. There is also a display of the Red Army's Exhibition Hall where visitors can learn about the history of the Red Army’s four Chishui River crossings.

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Days Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ivy Zunyi is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Days Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ivy Zunyi

The Days Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ivy Zunyi is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Days Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Ivy Zunyi is an ideal choice for travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Zunyi.

Boasting a convenient location, the hotel is just 8km from Zunyi Railway Station and 41km from Zunyi Airport. Guests will find Sange Park (Northeast Gate), Zunyiminsu Museum and Fenghuangshan Cultural Square just a short distance from the hotel.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. Guests of this Zunyi hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

According to our guests, this hotel provides a very high level of service. For guests traveling on business, this hotel is consistently one of the most popular choices.

Day 2 | Morning

Chishui Bamboo Park

Ticket Price: 45 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 3-4 Hours

Location: Within Hushi Town, Chishui CityWithin Hushi Town, Chishui City

The Chishui Bamboo Park is located alongside the Chitong Road in Guizhou Province's Chishui City. Dominated by the vast "Sea of Bamboo" that gives the park its name, the mountains and hills that make up the park are covered with many bamboo varieties, including moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis), also known as tortoise-shell bamboo and mao zhu. Because the culms and rhizomes of this bamboo have many industrial applications, it is a very popular variety for cultivation. Within the park, there are also many beautiful natural landscapes with names such as the “Scorpion,” the “Land Waterfall,” the “Eight Immortals Tree” and the “Husband and Wife Tree.”

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Chishui Bamboo Park, Chishui Danxia Tourist Area · Great Waterfall next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Chishui Danxia Tourist Area · Great Waterfall

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 80 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Lianghekou Township, Chishui City, Zunyi CityLianghekou Township, Chishui City, Zunyi City

The Great Waterfall of the Chishui Danxia Tourist Area (a danxia is a red rock cliff landform unique to China) is located in the southern part of Chishui City, Guizhou Province. The waterfall cascades like a ribbon suspended over a red danxia cliff, a majestic sight to behold. Once you have come through the entrance, you can choose from two roads. One side is for visitors to travel by foot, and the other is reserved for electric tram cars. On the walking path, you can enjoy the danxia topography the whole way, with the reward of the Great Waterfall at the end. The waterfall roars loudly, and you can climb the large rock in the middle of the water to experience the Great Waterfall up close.

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