What are the must-see attractions in Zhenyuan Ancient Town?

Zhenyuan Ancient Town is a very famous tourist attraction, with many attractions worth visiting. Next, let’s introduce in detail the must-see tourist attractions in Zhenyuan Ancient Town! See below for details.

1. Qinglongdong Ancient Building Complex

This building complex is located on the side of Zhonghe Mountain in the ancient town. It consists of six buildings: Zhusheng Bridge, Qinglong Cave, Wanshou Palace, Ziyang Academy, Xianglu Rock and Zhongchan Academy. It is a famous scenic spot with great tourist value in Zhenyuan. When visiting the ancient buildings of Qinglong Cave, you will see that academies, Taoist temples, and Buddhist temples coexist harmoniously, which is rare in many other ancient buildings. The architectural style of the ancient buildings in Longdong is very unique and ingenious, which is different from the general minority buildings. This is because it is an ancient building complex that combines the architectural culture of Jiangnan and the architectural culture of southwest ethnic minorities. It is a unique architectural style here.

2. Tianhou Temple

Tianhou, Mazu is the goddess of the sea. Mazu was the sixth daughter of Yuan Lin, a native of Putian, Fujian Province in the Song Dynasty. She is very good at water and often crosses the sea to save people. Later, she was shipwrecked at sea. Legend has it that she is still at sea and saves people in danger, so she is called the "Poseidon" and is most respected by people in coastal areas. So, why does Mazu, who is regarded as the patron saint by coastal people, appear in Zhenyuan, far away from the sea? According to inquiries, Zhenyuan Tianhou Palace was built in the Qing Dynasty and is also known as the Fujian Guild Hall. It was a fellow village hall built here by the Fujian people at that time. Because Mazu was worshiped in the pavilion, it was later named Tianhou Temple.

3. Fu Family Courtyard

Fu Family Courtyard, also known as "Two-stroke Master", was built during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. It was the official residence of a good official who assisted the king at that time. It is the only well-preserved ancient house in Zhenyuan, passed down from generation to generation.

4. Guerdong Waterfall Scenic Area

Guerdong Waterfall Scenic Area is located in a canyon in Sanzhai Village, Yangchang Town, Zhenyuan County. After several kilometers of plank road through the canyon, you can see a waterfall pouring down from the top of tens of meters. The waterfall is spread out on both sides of the base like a wedding dress. So some people call Gu'erdong Waterfall "Wedding Dress Waterfall". Visiting Gourdon Waterfall not only allows you to enjoy the scenery, but you can also go rafting in the high river here!

5. Wuyang River Scenic Area

Wuyang River is a tributary of the Yuanjiang River, a tributary of the Yangtze River, with a total length of 258 kilometers. It originates from Wuyang Lake in Huangping County, Guizhou, flows through Huangping County and Shibin, then flows into Zhenyuan County, passing through the ancient city of Zhenyuan. Wuyang River Scenic Area is very beautiful in the Zhenyuan section, among which the proud stone pillars are the most impressive. If you come to Zhenyuan, don’t miss the boat trip on Wuyang River!

6. Zhenyuan Shiping Mountain

Shiping Mountain is close to Zhenyuan Ancient Town and Wuyang River, with a vertical drop of more than 200 meters from Wuyang River. It is the best attraction in the entire Zhenyuan Ancient Town, where you can see the panoramic view of Zhenyuan Ancient Town. Looking down from the top of the mountain, the dense buildings along the Wuyang River are particularly shocking, and the winding and narrow ancient lanes are all in sight. If you come to Zhenyuan, you must visit the top of Shiping Mountain. Friends who like to take panoramic photos of the city should not miss it.