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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Jinping [2025]
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Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park
4.6
/5
37165 reviews
9.5
From US$ 38.78
Based on 1,371 reviews
Tianmenshan Cableway/Tianmen Mountain National Forest Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0744-8366666
Address: Tianmenshan National Forest Park, Tianmenshan Cableway, Dayong Road, Yongding District, Zhangjiajie City
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Glass Walkway with a panoramic view of the valley
197 ft glass walkway on cliffside
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The route we took was
Line A up the mountain, cable car reservations at 9-10 am, don't go early, if you go early you won't be allowed into the shed, you can only wait in the sun, we arrived at 9:30, entered the shed and waited, soon entered the first floor, sat down and waited. Half an hour later, we went to the second floor to sit and wait, it was much cooler here than the first floor, 25 minutes later, we went to the third floor to queue, standing and moving slowly, 20 minutes later, we got on the cable car, the whole queue was 75 minutes. When the cable car arrived at the station, we took the west line to Tianmenshan Temple, and took the small cable car to Yunding. The small cable car is highly recommended. In fact, most of the cable car positions are not high, but the view is very good. In terms of price, our elderly are half price and children are free, which is also quite affordable. There are six people, three discount tickets, two free tickets and I have a full ticket, the total one-way is only 64, and the round trip is 128. After a round trip, I took the cable car down to Yunding and returned to Tianmenshan Temple. I had lunch at some Cherry Bay restaurant. It was very unpalatable. The rice was 30 or 40 yuan per serving. It was pre-made and unpalatable. The stir-fried pork was so old that I couldn't chew it. The tomato and egg were like tomato sauce with egg drops and paste. If you can bring some food, bring some with you. It's better than being cheated. I heard there is a Burger King, but I didn't see it. After lunch, I continued to walk the East Line. I think the East Line is much more beautiful than the West Line. I have never been to the West Line, but there are Wow on the East Line. Walk to the mountain elevator to the entrance of Tianmen Cave, walk down the 999 steps, it's not strenuous to walk down, but I can't help but shake my legs spontaneously. The big platform after going down is good, there are many places to sit and rest, and the scenery is also very good. Then walk to the cable car where the A line goes down the mountain, take the cable car down, 26 people per car, no queue at all. Arrived at the lower station of the cable car, we took a minibus back to the departure point in the city. The performance place of the Fox Fairy of Tianmen was between the cable car entrance and the minibus station. We didn't watch the performance. It started at 8 o'clock. We were too hungry to wait until then. Finally, we had dinner at Bobocai in the village opposite the departure point. The food was very good and the whole family was satisfied. Our whole process was quite smooth. We didn't go the wrong way at all, and we didn't waste any time. We just lined up for about 40 minutes for the small cable car to go to Yunding, and we didn't have a good lunch. The supporting facilities in other aspects were good, which was worthy of the ticket.
In terms of duration, we started queuing for the cable car at 9:30, arrived at the square at the entrance of Tianmen Cave at 6 o'clock, rested for a long time, and then walked to the cable car down the mountain. We went down the mountain at about 7 o'clock, and the whole journey was about 9 and a half hours. Our family has both old and young, and we walk and stop a lot. The small cable car also goes back and forth. Most people choose not to take the east line. The small cable car is one-way. We probably spent almost 2 hours more than others in this area.
Zhangjiajie is indeed Zhangjiajie. Although it seems that the popularity has declined in the past two years, its reputation is still world-renowned! I met more foreigners in one day than I have met in more than 30 years, including European, American, Japanese and Korean. Line A was generally easy. Our only regret was that we did not take the forest cable car. The guide was not perfect at that time. We will take Line B if we have the chance to go again!
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Mount Fanjing
4.5
/5
15008 reviews
9.0
From US$ 13.53
Based on 81 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 4009976999
Address: Fanjing Shan, Yinjiang, Tongren, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Climb 7660 ft peak & enjoy
A member of the UN-certified World Network of Biosphere Reserves
Saved by 637 users11224 positive reviews
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The scenery is super beautiful, especially the top of the mountain is shrouded in clouds and mist, which is better than a fairyland on earth. Unfortunately, there are too many people in the summer, the queue is too long, and there is a lot of rain, so it is difficult to see the full view of Hongyun Jinding.
1. **Beautiful natural wonders**
- **Red Cloud Golden Summit**: 2,336 meters above sea level, the top of the mountain is divided into two parts, connected by a stone bridge. When surrounded by clouds and mist, it looks like a "sky city".
- **Mushroom Stone**: An iconic landscape, a mushroom-shaped boulder has stood for billions of years and is a holy place for photography.
- **Sea of clouds and Buddha's light**: When the sky clears after rain, you can often see the sea of clouds rolling, and if you are lucky, you can also see the wonder of "Buddha's light".
2. **Buddhist cultural heritage**
- As the dojo of Maitreya Bodhisattva, there are ancient temples such as **Cheng'en Temple** and **Shakya Hall** on the mountain, which are very popular.
- Prayer flags and cliff carvings can be seen along the way, and the atmosphere is peaceful.
3. **Primitive ecological experience**
- The forest coverage rate exceeds 95%, and there are rare animals and plants such as Guizhou golden monkeys and Davidia involucrata. The air is fresh and the average temperature in summer is only about 20℃.
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Libo Xiao Qi Kong Scenic Area
4.7
/5
21138 reviews
8.9
From US$ 23.72
Based on 113 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 咨询电话：0854-3516115(服务时间08:00-20:30)
Address: Libo, Qiannan, Guizhou, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
223-foot tiered waterfall spectacular
Seven-arch stone bridge spans river
Saved by 344 users15898 positive reviews
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The overall environment is very good, and it is very convenient to go back and forth by train. Just be sure to bring rain gear, it will be sunny and rainy, and it is best to wear waterproof shoes. The things inside are a little expensive, you can bring your own food
I personally think that Libo Xiaoqikong is more worth seeing than Huangguoshu Waterfall, but it may be a little bit worse than Jiuzhaigou, but it is also very beautiful. There are many things to play and many scenic spots, which are very suitable for checking in and taking pictures.
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Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
4.2
/5
21601 reviews
8.8
From US$ 15.35
Based on 179 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone 4001538866
Address: Nangui Village, Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Southeast Guizhou Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Experience Miao gate wine ceremony
Sky-high views & enchanting nightscape
Saved by 840 users13089 positive reviews
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The hotel environment is pleasantly surprised, the room has good lighting, the floor-to-ceiling windows have a great view, and the details are spotless. The service is even more considerate. They took the initiative to help with the luggage when checking in, responded to the room needs very quickly, and sent Tremella soup in the evening. The stay was particularly comfortable!
Advantages: beautiful scenery, the architectural style is very photogenic, the atmosphere is good, full of Miao characteristics, students can get free tickets
Disadvantages: high prices, not suitable for budget travel
As for the serious commercialization, it is neither a disadvantage nor an advantage. The advantage is that it is very convenient and there are shops everywhere, but the disadvantage is that it destroys the original atmosphere of the Miao village
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Elephant Hill Scenic Area
4.4
/5
22728 reviews
8.5
Based on 1,296 reviews
Downtown/Elephant Trunk Hill/Two Rivers And Four Lakes | >100 km from downtown
Address: No. 1 Binjiang Road, Xiangshan District, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Saved by 833 users8799 positive reviews
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The Xiangshan Scenic Area is truly a masterpiece of nature. Nature is so magical. The natural landscape of Buddha is breathtaking. The karst landforms on both sides of the Li River are eye-catching. It is a highly recommended tourist attraction.
Free entry, a "giant elephant" is located here, long nose here to drink thousands of years of water. The blue waves are rippling, crescent-like caves, during the boat, you can see the sky and water shadows lingering between the stone seams.
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Two Rivers and Four Lakes
4.3
/5
15305 reviews
8.5
Based on 549 reviews
Downtown/Elephant Trunk Hill/Two Rivers And Four Lakes | >100 km from downtown
Phone 0773-8980066
Address: Wenchang Bridge Wharf, Liangjiang Four Lakes Scenic Area, Xiangshan District, Guilin City, Liberation Bridge, Six Horses Wharf, Riyuewan Wharf, Zhiyintai Wharf
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Underwater aquarium between twin towers
Osprey fishing & Yao performances
Saved by 987 users5185 positive reviews
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A night tour of Guilin's two rivers and four lakes is definitely a highlight of city tourism! Take a boat to travel between the lakes and mountains, with the lush peaks on both sides reflected in the water, and the exquisite bridges and bright lights interweaving like a dream. The lock lifting is novel and interesting, and the night view of the twin towers is gorgeous and eye-catching. In one trip, you can appreciate the poetry and essence of Guilin's mountains and rivers, just like walking through a flowing ink painting, which is beautiful and highly recommended!
Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area is a landmark attraction in the center of Guilin. It consists of the Li River, Taohua River, Rong Lake, Shan Lake, Gui Lake and Mulong Lake. It is known as the "Venice of China". It combines natural landscapes with cultural landscapes. It is an excellent place to experience the artistic conception of Guilin "thousands of mountains surround the wild, and one water embraces the city".
Highlights
1. Best for night tours: The lights are bright at night, and the Sun and Moon Towers (Golden Tower and Silver Tower) are reflected on the lake, like a fairyland. The cruise ship passes through 19 bridges of different styles, such as the Glass Bridge and the Ancient Banyan Bridge, which are very visually impactful.
2. Water performances: Folk performances such as osprey fishing and ethnic songs and dances add fun. Some cruise ships are equipped with tour guides to explain the historical background in depth.
3. Lock experience: Due to the water level difference, the cruise ship needs to pass through the ship lift or lock, which is similar to the "Mini Three Gorges", novel and interesting.
4. Walking tour: The free lakeside trail is suitable for slow walking. The glass bridge of Rong Lake and the Sun and Moon Twin Towers of Shan Lake are recommended, especially for photography enthusiasts.
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Solitary Beauty Peak Prince City Scenic Area
4.8
/5
21249 reviews
8.5
From US$ 13.95
Based on 57 reviews
Downtown/Elephant Trunk Hill/Two Rivers And Four Lakes | >100 km from downtown
Address: No. 1 Wangcheng Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Hanfu exam simulation experience
Experience century-old mansion craftsmanship
Saved by 416 users16607 positive reviews
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You have to enter the Duxiuwangcheng scenic area from the main gate. The ticket includes a tour guide. If you accidentally enter from the back door, you have to wait for the free shuttle bus to take you back to the main gate! The tour guide will take you to explain the various histories of Duxiuwangcheng and Guilin bit by bit. It is very informative. The famous saying "Guilin's landscapes are the best in the world" is engraved on Duxiu Peak. There is also an immersive experience, which is very good. Smart fare! It's a pity that the waiting time for the shuttle bus is a bit long. When the trip is over, the coffee shop will be closed, so you can only take it away!
The attraction is equipped with a tour guide to fully understand every wonderful point of the scenic spot, and know the origin of "Guilin landscape is the best in the world". If the tickets are cheaper, it is more worth playing!
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Longji Rice Terraces
4.5
/5
6174 reviews
8.3
From US$ 11.16
Based on 955 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Address: Pingxiang Village, Heping Township, Longsheng County, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Terrace views & cable car
Panoramic terraces view platform
Saved by 1369 users3446 positive reviews
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The scenery of the scenic area is very beautiful. The fog in the mountains after the rain is fairy-like. I also saw two rainbows. However, the car cannot drive to the hotel, which is quite troublesome. Parking costs money, and the shuttle bus also costs money
What a great experience! The terraces are spectacular. It's a bit of a pity that it rained and I had to take an umbrella to take pictures, but the good thing is that I can see the sea of clouds, like entering a fairyland, very beautiful!
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Qingyan Ancient Town
4.4
/5
8569 reviews
8.2
From US$ 2.78
Based on 228 reviews
Qingyan Ancient Town | >100 km from downtown
Address: Qingyan Town, Huaxi District, Guiyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Cobblestone alleys: trendy photo spot
Upside-down stone lion arch from Qing
Saved by 365 users4692 positive reviews
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Qingyan Ancient Town is worthy of the title of 5A-level scenic spot. From the perspective of historical and cultural accumulation, service level and emotional value provided, it is excellent. It is worth the trip! There are storytelling, rubbing and close-up magic performances in the Sichuan Guild Hall at 4 pm. The children have archery games for martial arts champions. If there are weightlifting and pitching pots, it will really be the content of the martial arts imperial examination. It is very interesting, highly participatory and cheap. The children like it very much.
1. Qingyan Braised Pork Feet
The marinade for making pork feet is made from more than ten kinds of precious Chinese medicines, which are simmered over a slow fire. After it is made, add the local specialty Shuanghua vinegar, and a portion of the original Qingyan pork feet can be put into the mouth. After eating, you will feel that the pig's feet are extremely fragrant and glutinous, fat but not greasy. Qingyan braised pork feet has a long history. According to research, it has a history of more than 100 years and is also known as the champion's feet.
2. Huang's Rose Candy
Qingyan Huang's Rose Candy originated in Jiangxi and was introduced to Qingyan during the reign of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. It is a heritage of the Huang family's ancestral craftsmanship. Now the tenth-generation inheritor of the Huang family, Huang Linsheng, has improved the formula. High-quality raw materials such as malt, glutinous rice, and roses are carefully simmered with spring water through thirteen processes. It tastes sweet and has the softness of malt and the fragrance of rose honey. It is the best choice for tourist specialties.
3. Rosa roxburghii glutinous rice wine
Rosa roxburghii is a food that many people like to eat very much, but its use is not limited to eating directly, it can also be used to make wine. The folks in Qingyan Ancient Town all know that the wine brewed with roxburgh is very mellow, with a very unique taste and mouthfeel; it is precisely because of this that the roxburgh glutinous rice wine brewed with roxburgh is called a specialty of Qingyan Ancient Town, and people come to taste it every year. Roxburgh glutinous rice wine not only tastes good, but is also very good for health. It is rich in a variety of hydrogen acids, vitamins and active substances that are beneficial to human health, and has the effects of preventing cancer, anti-cancer and plague, lowering cholesterol, and preventing and treating coronary heart disease.
Fourth, Qingyan Chicken Chili Corner
Since the taste of freshly made and fried chicken chili is not as good as cold food, it has now developed into making chicken chili into a convenient food, mass-produced, and customers can take it whenever they want. It is convenient and fast, and the taste is better than freshly cooked chicken chili.
In addition to the above delicacies, Qingyan also has many other distinctive delicious snacks, such as the ancient town Yangjia salted vegetables, ice bayberry, wooden hammer pastry, Guizhou Niu Mowang, as well as Lao Tusi stuffed cake, Miwangshan orchid cake, Qingyan tofu, tofu fruit, tofu balls, etc., too numerous to mention.
V. Lao Tusi stuffed cake
It is a traditional snack of the Han nationality in Guizhou, and a festival food custom during the Qingming Festival. The history of cake making has been more than 100 years, and there were many franchises in various parts of Guizhou before and after liberation. The early cakes were made into moon cake shapes, with fillings such as ham, washed sand, roses, and white sugar. When eating, put a little lard in a pan and fry on a low fire until both sides are slightly yellow, crispy, sweet and delicious. Nowadays, the varieties of cakes in various parts of Guizhou are complicated and varied with different fillings, and the flavors and shapes are also diverse.
6. Wooden Hammer Crisp
The wooden hammer crisp is made by mixing the boiled syrup and fried dried fruits, placing them on a homemade chopping board, and then quickly having two strong men swing wooden hammers to smash them into thin pancakes with syrup and dried fruit, and then cut them while they are still hot. It tastes crispy and sweet but not greasy. The dried fruits are selected green ingredients such as osmanthus, monk fruit, walnuts, peanuts and sesame.
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Li River Cruise
4.4
/5
4592 reviews
8.2
>100 km from downtown
Address: 广西壮族自治区桂林市灵川县磨盘山码头
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Saved by 544 users2381 positive reviews
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Good service. Very good hardware facilities. The food is also rich and not expensive. The only thing is that the weather was not good that day. Everything else is very good.
After the purchase, the after-sales service was very fast. The staff immediately contacted to supplement the documents, arrange the sailing date, and pick up the tickets the next day. It was very clear and thoughtful. The dock staff helped to pick up the tickets, and the lounge directly checked the tickets and boarded the ship. The ship was neat and orderly, and the attractions were introduced one by one. The catering was equipped with snacks and special platters, and you could also order dishes. We brought our own food but didn't try it. The weather changed quickly during the voyage. It is recommended to bring your own raincoat, which is also sold on the ship. Overall, it is a comfortable and beautiful travel choice.
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