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Huangguoshu Waterfall
4.6
/5
36031 reviews
8.9
From QAR 138.45
Based on 633 reviews
Huangguoshu Waterfalls | 12.6 km from downtown
Phone +86085133592136
Address: Guihuang Highway (Huangguoshu Scenic Area), Huangguoshu Town, Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
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Highlights:
Experience the waterfall's majestic power as you pass through the Water Curtain Cave
Visit the filming location of the Water Curtain Cave from the 1986 version of Journey to the West
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Don't buy the round-trip escalator ticket. Definitely avoid the escalator down from the waterfall to the Water Curtain Cave; you'll have to walk back up to the halfway point to reach the cave, which is tiring and a waste. It's much better to walk down to the cave. You can buy the escalator ticket for the return trip. The scenery is quite nice, and on a sunny day, there's no need for raincoats or shoe covers—they'll dry quickly.
It was truly spectacular! Even visiting just two attractions was a bit tiring.
I brought my mom this time, so we didn't walk across the Tianxing Bridge.
We arrived at the scenic area at 11 am and left before 4 pm. I think people with good stamina can walk across the Tianxing Bridge. The Great Waterfall is definitely a must-see. The panoramic view is also worth taking photos. We even saw a rainbow after exiting the Water Curtain Cave.
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Gaodang Millennium Buyi Ancient Village Cultural Tourism Area
4.6
/5
194 reviews
6.1
From QAR 12.82
8 km from downtown
Phone +8615628010111
Address: Gaodang Village, Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Anshun City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Experience traditional weaving & embroidery
Explore preserved Bouyei architecture
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It's a simple village with residents living there. To reach the bridges and waterways, you have to walk quite a distance along the mountain path. Along the way, there are various flowers and plants, and according to image search, most of them are Chinese medicinal herbs. The scenery is very pristine and relaxing.
Practical tips
Opening hours: 08:30-18:00 daily
Ticket price: 25 yuan/person, sightseeing bus ticket 20 yuan/person
Preferential policy: Free admission for seniors over 60 years old and teachers with certificate
Transportation suggestions: Drive to the tourist center or take a taxi from Zhenning County
Special highlights
Intangible cultural heritage research: batik making, Bouyei language teaching and other experience courses
Rural scenery: rice fields, magnolias and double-petal cherry blossoms around the village
Photography spots: ancient bridges and small lakes, stone alleys, Bouyei clothing travel photography
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Water Curtain Cave
4.5
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360 reviews
5.7
Huangguoshu Waterfalls | 12.7 km from downtown
Phone +86085133592136
Address: Zhenning, Anshun, Guizhou, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–2 hours
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The Water Curtain Cave is located at a height of 40 to 47 meters above the Huangguoshu Waterfall. It is 134 meters long and consists of 6 cave windows, 5 cave halls, 3 cave springs and 6 passages. This is the real scene where the 1986 version of "Journey to the West" filmed the scene of Sun Wukong flying into the Water Curtain Cave. The stalactites in the cave are of different shapes. You can also look out through the waterfall curtain from different positions and enjoy the double-track dynamic rainbow on the Rhinoceros Pond, which is very wonderful.
Photography suggestions
At the viewing platform outside the Water Curtain Cave, you can take a panoramic view of the waterfall. With the waterfall as the background, the characters stand sideways or with their backs to the body, which can capture the artistic conception. Enter the Water Curtain Cave, stand in front of the cave window, let the sunlight pass through the water curtain to form a halo, and take close-ups of the characters. On the iron chain bridge, with the waterfall and green mountains as the background, take pictures of the characters walking across the bridge to add dynamics.
Exploring the Water Curtain Cave: Seeking the Wonderland of Journey to the West
In the Huangguoshu Waterfalls in Guizhou, there is a mysterious and wonderful place hidden - the Water Curtain Cave. It is not just an ordinary cave. As the filming location of the 1986 version of "Journey to the West", it has long become the "Wonderland of Journey to the West" in the hearts of countless people with the popularity of the TV series, attracting many people to come and explore this wonderful world hidden behind the waterfall.
Before approaching the Water Curtain Cave, you can hear the roar of the waterfall from afar. The sound is deafening, as if thousands of troops are galloping past, arousing people's curiosity and expectations. When you arrive in front of the waterfall, you can see a huge curtain of water falling from the sky, majestic, like the Milky Way hanging upside down. The splashes of the waterfall are like smoke and fog. Under the sunlight, they turn into gorgeous rainbows, dreamlike and intoxicating.
With excitement, I walked into the Water Curtain Cave and felt as if I had traveled through time and space and entered a fairyland isolated from the world. Outside the cave, the waterfall is like a natural barrier, isolating the hustle and bustle of the world; inside the cave, it is dark and mysterious, but also cool. Walking along the narrow passage, the stalactites on the cave wall are in various shapes, some like dancing fairies, some like fierce beasts with bared fangs and claws, and some like lush forests. Under the light, they flash with strange light, which makes people sigh at the uncanny workmanship of nature.
The most amazing thing about the Water Curtain Cave is that you can look out through the waterfall curtain from different positions in the cave. Standing on the viewing platform in the cave, you can see the rushing waterfall in front of you, and the water droplets splashing on your face bring a hint of coolness. The fresh water vapor fills the surroundings, making people feel refreshed. Through the water curtain, the outside world becomes hazy and dreamy. The mountains and green trees in the distance are looming under the cover of water vapor, like a beautiful ink painting. At this moment, it seems that I have become a member of "Journey to the West" and am enjoying this wonderful world with Sun Wukong.
In addition to the beautiful scenery, the Water Curtain Cave also carries rich cultural connotations. It is closely connected with "Journey to the West" and has become a place where people yearn for the mythological world. Here, you can see the statue of Sun Wukong, as well as the murals and scene restorations related to "Journey to the West", which makes people feel as if they are in that mythological world full of fantasy and feel the unique charm of mythological stories.
Visiting the Water Curtain Cave is a wonderful journey of vision and soul. It has both magnificent scenery given by nature and rich cultural heritage. Whether you are a fan who has a special liking for "Journey to the West" or a traveler who is keen on exploring natural wonders, the Water Curtain Cave can bring a unique experience. When you walk into the Water Curtain Cave, cross the waterfall, and explore the mysterious cave, you can encounter a dreamlike and wonderful time and gain an unforgettable and beautiful memory.
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Yinlian Zhuitan Waterfall
4.8
/5
361 reviews
5.2
Huangguoshu Waterfalls | 16.3 km from downtown
Address: Huangxingshu Waterfall Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Anshun City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1–3 hours
132 positive reviews
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Practical tips:
1. Transportation suggestions: Sign up for a one-day tour in the city or take the high-speed rail to Anshun to transfer to the scenic area through bus
2. Tour route: Recommend the lower half of the Tianxing Bridge route, where the highlights are concentrated
3. Best time: The flood season (June-August) is the most spectacular, and rainbows are easy to see on sunny afternoons
4. Photography skills: Shoot from a low position on the calcified beach to capture the effect of the hem of a wedding dress
Yinlianzhuitan Waterfall is located in the Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area in Guizhou. Located about six kilometers below the Huangguoshu Waterfall, Yinlianzhuitan Waterfall is funnel-shaped with a trough-shaped karst pool at the bottom. The water flows down from the cliffs more than ten meters high like a silver chain, which is very spectacular and visually impactful. Going there in the early morning or evening when there are fewer people can better appreciate the beauty of the waterfall.
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