Things to do in Zhenyuan County

Overall, it was alright. Climbing up the mountain was quite tiring; the whole trip took about 3 hours. The path was quiet with few people, but the signs weren't very clear. We ended up on a set of steps without railings (we weren't sure if we were on the right path, because the people behind us disappeared, and we didn't know which way they went). I think this was a pleasant surprise for adventurous people, but a little unsafe for those who aren't. The descent was another pleasant surprise; we entered an ancient alleyway with many Ming and Qing dynasty courtyards (I had thought the ancient city was just the outer streets and riverbanks). Don't forget these ancient alleyways when you visit the ancient city!

I have heard of Gaoguo River for a long time, but I have never seen its beauty. Hiking and sightseeing, the canyon scenery is very beautiful, the most unexpected is the 108-meter Guer Falls, very shocking! The whole journey is lush with vegetation and the river water is clear. I took two sightseeing buses along the way, and the total time was about 【Scenery】two and a half hours.

VIPs have a dedicated reception center with shuttle service and a special lane to the starting point (this convenience is only available when there are many people; otherwise, there's no need to queue). However, there's room for improvement in the service.

Surprisingly, the architecture is very distinctive, historical, and culturally rich, complementing the ancient town of Zhenyuan beautifully. My parents, nearing eighty, still managed to climb to the top and enjoy the panoramic views, completing the entire hike. Highly recommended!

It took 30 minutes to go up and 15 minutes to go down, with continuous steps, so it was a little tiring, but the view from the top was amazing 👍🏻 The highest point in pictures 1 and 2 is the mountaintop viewing platform.

The cruise is recommended to depart between 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM for the excellent night view. However, the windows are large sliding windows, and if opened even slightly, they may obstruct the view of those in front or behind. Avoid sitting in the back; you don't want to smell the diesel engine.

This is a pedestrian bridge, and motor vehicles cannot pass through it. This bridge is also a symbolic landmark of Zhenyuan. It looks very beautiful from a distance, reflected in the green Wuyang River. Zhusheng Bridge is located between Shiping Mountain and Qinglong Cave.

After several days of rain, the sun finally came out during our boat trip on the Wuyang River. The scenery on both banks was beautiful. The boat trip took about an hour. When we reached Gaobei Lake upstream, the boat asked if anyone wanted to disembark and explore. We were told that after the trip, we could return on our own, or stay on the boat and return to the dock. Since no one knew what was there to do at Gaobei Lake, everyone wanted to return to the dock. Just before leaving the scenic area, we saw a sightseeing bus and curiously asked where it went. We then learned that if we disembarked at Gaobei Lake, we didn't need to find our own way back; the park provided shuttle buses to take everyone back to the parking lot. Later, when we went to the Huayang River to see the roses, we finally understood that the rose fields were actually at Gaobei Lake. The crew hadn't explained it clearly…

The Tiexi Scenic Area in Zhenyuan is a natural oxygen bar with lush vegetation and springs surrounding the entire scenic area. There is no artificial landscape. It is a natural scenic area gifted to us by nature. The water in Longtan is really beautiful.

到了镇远，如果时间充裕，可以到古巷道走一走。这次，我们从镇远博物馆出来之后，选择四方井巷进、复兴巷出，沿途经过了仁寿巷、冲子口巷。镇远的古巷道，是当地居民进出的主要通道，从半山上延伸到舞阳河边。古巷道里有大宅院和店铺、手工艺作坊、酒坊、豆腐坊，历史氛围非常浓厚，建筑风格特色鲜明，歪门斜道设计独特。精美的石雕和木刻，展示了古人们的审美情趣和精湛技艺。这里还有许多特色美食，点了一碗咸口的豆腐花，入口爽滑，香辣可口，绝对值得体验。