Getu River travel guide and routes

Ziyun Getu River is located in Anshun City, Guizhou Province. It is a very unique karst landform scenic spot. The entire scenic spot is full of beautiful and romantic atmosphere, and it is worthy of tourists to go on vacation. Here are some information for you Share detailed attraction guides.

Landmark attractions

The scenic area has many of the best in the country and even the world:

The unparalleled view of the Great Chuandong - the Great Chuandong (Yanwang Palace)

The world's highest ancient river relics - Blind Valley

The deepest shaft in China - Tongtian Cave

The last cave-dwelling tribe of mankind - the characteristics of the Miao Village in the Cave Experience:

Big Cave - the "Spider-Man" unprotected freehand climbing vertical cliff performance that only 6 people in the country can do

Prayer Cave - the suspension of the royal family of King Yalu The coffin is enshrined and prayed for blessings

Echo Valley - a natural singing room created by the tiankeng

Fang Bamboo Forest - a unique bamboo that looks round to the eye but square to the touch. The basic experience of touching bamboo is basic. Route design:

According to the scenic area guide map, the reasonable planning route is as follows:

1. High-intensity outdoor sports, mainly mountain climbing, no turning back:

< p> Pier--Prayer Cave--Chuangchuan Cave--Blind Valley--Fangzhulin--Tongtian Cave--Dachuan Cave--Wharf--Dahe Miao Village

2. Sightseeing check-in light outdoor Mainly for taking pictures and sightseeing:

Pier - Dachuandong - Tongtian Cave - Fangzhulin - Blind Valley - Chuangchuan Cave - Tongtian Cave - Pier - Dahemiao Village

This article will start from the most authentic and exciting ways to play in the Getu River, introducing in detail the natural scenery such as tunnels and blind valleys, while also incorporating special experiences such as "Spider-Man" performances and hand-touching square bamboo forests to let everyone Feel the magical charm this "treasure" land brings you up close.

The Getu River Scenic Area, which has not been overly commercially developed, is only more than a hundred kilometers away from the famous Huangguoshu Waterfall. It is a symbol of China's nature and culture. It is a dual heritage site and a rare karst natural park. In 2006, it became a challenging place for rock climbers around the world and was listed as one of the world's rare karst natural and cultural parks by the world-famous travel magazine National Geographic.

Getu River Scenic Area is located in Ziyun County, Anshun City, 76 kilometers away from Anshun City. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction with a total area of ??56.8 square kilometers. It embodies the karst style, and the "cave" has become the most important attraction here. Highlights of the view:

Da Chuan Cave - watch the "Thousands of Swallows Returning to their Nests" and "The Morning Light in the Sky"

The Da Chuan Cave, also known as Swallow Cave, is 116 meters high and wide. 25 meters, the entrance of the cave is naturally formed, and its shape is very similar to the arch of a Western building. As the name suggests, hundreds of thousands of swallows live here and are the owners of the cave, so the locals also call it "Yanwang Palace". The swallows here are a special kind of eagle swallows. Every year from the Qingming Festival to the Double Ninth Festival in September, when the eagle swallows come back, hundreds of thousands of swallows fly around the entrance of the cave, and you can see the wonderful scene of "ten thousand swallows returning to their nests" .

Going along the cliffside plank road, at the end of the river bend in the cave is another large carbonate sinkhole called Wangtian Cave, which is 370 meters deep and 200 meters wide, also known as "Tongtian Cave". "Cave." Looking up here, rays of sunlight pour down, intertwined with the silver-like lava water dripping from the top of the cave, forming rainbows of red, orange, yellow, green, green, blue, and purple. It is so wonderful that it is commonly known as "the light of the earth god".

Prayer Cave--the place where the hanging coffins of the royal family are enshrined

The Prayer Cave is also known as the "Coffin Cave". This is where the royal family of King Yalu hung coffins more than 2,000 years ago. A place of peace. The Miao people do not believe in Buddhism, but only believe in their ancestors. They come here to pray for their ancestors, so it is called the Prayer Cave. The hanging coffin burial set up in the cave is one of the burial styles of ancient ethnic minorities in southern China. It involves drilling several holes on the cliff and nailing wooden stakes, placing the coffin on top of it, or placing one end of the coffin in the cliff hole and the other end on the wooden stakes nailed to the cliff. People can see the coffin under the cliff, so it is called the hanging coffin. The higher the coffin is hung, the more respect is shown for the deceased.

However, due to an unexpected fire, the entrance to the cave has been burned down. Five large drums with "Fu", "Lu", "Shou", "Happiness" and "Wealth" are currently placed in the cave to pray for blessings. It is hoped that the ancestors of the Miao people can still bless the people who have lived here for generations.

Chuangchuan Cave - you can encounter the rare divine light of heaven and earth in the early morning

Chuangchuan Cave is 50 meters high, 70 meters wide and 137 meters long. The bottom of the cave is opposite to the Getu River. The height difference is positive 226 meters. The huge cave entrance can accommodate airplanes passing through. There are many small hooks on the rock walls on all sides of the cave. In some places, you can see wooden boards hanging in the air. These small hooks on the cave walls are used by rock climbing enthusiasts. The route is used for fixed rope equipment, while the planks are a place for climbers to rest and rest.

The slope valley outside Chuangdong Cave is covered with subtropical plants such as wild plantain, palm bamboo, and Chinese wild unipod, which are evergreen all year round. Every morning, wisps of sunlight pass through the entrance of the cave and reflect the light on the Getu River, bringing infinite aura to all things here. This is the rare light of the gods in the world, but this light only appears for a few dozen days a year. Only lucky enough to see it.

Unique experiences in the scenic area

In the Getu River Scenic Area, in addition to the rare karst scenery, there are also many breathtaking unique experiences in the scenic area.

Big Cave--Spider-Man Unprotected Cliff Climbing

Watching Spider-Man Unprotected Cliff Climbing in the Getu River Scenic Area is the only unique experience in the country. The "Spider Man"'s unprotected rock climbing originated from the hanging coffin cave burial custom of the Miao people. In order to place the coffin, they have practiced this unique skill through long-term rock climbing and wall walking.

Before the development of the Getu River Scenic Area, local spider people climbed rocks in the Swallow Cave mainly to collect swallow dung for use as fertilizer, or to make a living by digging out swallow eggs in the cave. After the scenic spot was developed, they were hired by the scenic spot to show their unique skills to tourists. Currently, there are 6 spider-people in the area, all of whom are direct disciples of the local eldest spider-man master, Luo Fake. Five of them are male, and the only junior sister, Luo Dengping, is the daughter of master Luo Fake. Together they formed the "Spider-Man Group" in the scenic spot.

Spider-Man’s rock climbing location is located in the Big Chuan Cave in the scenic spot. They climbed 108 meters with bare hands on the cliff opposite the plank road, wearing the most ordinary clothes and Jiefang shoes, which is equivalent to more than 30 meters. It only takes less than 20 minutes to go up and down the vertical cliff, which is a storey high.

Echo Valley - a natural singing room created by the tiankeng

After arriving at Chuan Dong, follow the sound of rushing water and walk forward to reach Echo Valley. The sound of water comes from the huge roar of the Getu River at the foot of the mountain rushing into the underground cave. The well-shaped sinkhole below creates a natural singing room. In addition, the rock walls around Echo Valley are honeycomb-shaped, forming a sound tube. effect. Talking and singing here will produce a buzzing sound, allowing the sound to travel farther.

Fangzhu Forest - a unique plant near the "Tiankeng" in the scenic area

Continuing from Echo Valley, you can see large tracts of square bamboo. These bamboos look no different from ordinary bamboos, but when you touch them, you will find that they look round but are actually square. There are many thorns growing on the bamboo, so it is also called spiny bamboo. It only grows near the tiankeng in the panoramic area, so don’t miss it.

A Utopia Village with Rich Intangible Cultural Heritage

The Miao Village on the Getu River is different from those in other places. The Miao Village here is very closely integrated with the local environment, especially Closely related to various local cultures.

Beyond the exit of Xiaochuan Cave is the Zhongdong Miao Village, "China's last cave-dwelling tribe", nestled against the mountain; while in the middle section of the Getu River is the Dahe Miao Village, which lives by the water. Whether in the mountains or by the water, the Miao people living here have inherited the lifestyle of their ancestors of "work at sunrise and rest at sunset". They live in seclusion and live a simple life on their own, enjoying the tranquility and tranquility that urbanites dream of. serene.

Scenic Area Practical Guide

Scenic Area Tickets

Scenic Area Tickets: 50 yuan/person

(Including: Getu River Scenic Area Tickets

Full ticket for scenic spots: 150 yuan/person (including tickets, sightseeing cars, cruise ships, and Spider-Man performances

Discount information

Currently according to the Anshun Municipal Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism Bureau Information on tourism preferential policies released for spring. Non-registered residents of Anshun City in Guizhou Province can enjoy a 30% discount on tickets, and visitors to Anshun City can enjoy a 10% discount on tickets through the government-designated ticket purchase platform: Kuaixing Roaming. Reservation

Opening hours

Peak season: Opening time: Monday to Sunday 09:00-18:00 Ticket purchase time: Monday to Sunday 09:00-16:30 Low season: Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 09:00-17:30 Ticket purchase time: Monday to Sunday 09:00-16:00 No special circumstances, open to the public all year round

Transportation Guide<. /p>

Bus

Anshun-Ziyun 1. Take a special bus to Ziyun at Anshun East Passenger Transport Station, the fare is 28 yuan, and the bus departs from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm every day. The bus takes about 20 minutes and the journey takes about 2 hours. 2. Take the "Anzi Kuai" taxi, which costs about 35 yuan per person. There is a special bus to Getu River in Ziyun-Getuhe Ziyun Bus Station, and the fare is 12. Yuan, the train departs on a rolling basis from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day, with an average frequency of 90 minutes, and the journey takes about 1 hour (specifically, the passenger transportation time announced on the day shall prevail).

Accommodation in the scenic spot

The tent hotel in the scenic spot has not yet opened as of press time, so you still need to go to Ziyun County for accommodation