Must-see attractions in Zhenyuan Ancient Town

Zhenyuan Ancient Town is a very famous tourist attraction, with many attractions worth visiting. Next, we will introduce in detail the must-see attractions in Zhenyuan Ancient Town for you. See below.

1. Qinglongdong Ancient Architectural Complex

This architectural complex is located on one side of Zhonghe Mountain in the ancient town. It is composed of six parts: Zhusheng Bridge, Qinglongdong, Wanshou Palace, Ziyang Academy, Xiangluyan, and Zhongchan Temple. It is grand in scale and ingeniously constructed, and is a famous historical site in Zhenyuan with great tourism and sightseeing value. When you visit the Qinglongdong Ancient Architectural Complex, you will see Confucian academies, Taoist Taoist temples, and Buddhist temples harmoniously coexisting. This is not common in many other ancient architectural complexes. The architectural style of Qinglongdong Ancient Architectural Complex is very unique and ingenious, different from general ethnic minority architecture. This is because it is an ancient architectural complex that combines Jiangnan architectural culture and southwest ethnic minority architectural culture. It is a unique architectural style here.

2. Tianhou Temple

Tianhou is the sea god “Mazu”, Mazu is the sixth daughter of Lin Yuan, a native of Putian, Fujian in the Song Dynasty. She was very good at swimming and often rescued people at sea. Later, she died at sea while rescuing people. According to legend, she still appeared in the sea after her death and rescued people from danger. Therefore, she was known as the “Sea God”, and she was most respected by the people along the coast. So why did Mazu, who is regarded as the guardian god by coastal people, appear in Zhenyuan, which is far away from the sea? According to inquiries, Zhenyuan’s Tianhou Temple was built during the Qing Dynasty, also known as the Fujian Guild Hall, which was built by people from Fujian who lived there. Because the temple enshrined Mazu, it was later named Tianhou Temple.

3. Fu’s Mansion

Fu’s Mansion, also known as “Liangbi Mingjia”, was built during the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. It was the official residence of a loyal minister who assisted the emperor at that time. It has been inhabited by descendants of the Fu family to this day. It is the only ancient mansion in Zhenyuan that has been passed down from generation to generation by its ancestors and is still well preserved.

4. Gu’er Cave Waterfall Scenic Area

The Gu’er Cave Waterfall Scenic Area is located in a canyon in Sanzhai Village, Yangchang Town, Zhenyuan County. After walking through the plank road in the canyon for several kilometers, you will see a waterfall cascading down from a mountaintop dozens of meters high. The waterfall disperses to both sides at the bottom, resembling a wedding dress. Therefore, some people call the Gu’er Cave Waterfall the “Wedding Dress Waterfall”. In addition to admiring the scenery, you can also go rafting in the Gao Guo River here!

5. Wuyang River Scenic Area

The Wuyang River is a tributary of the Yuanjiang River, a tributary of the Yangtze River. It is 258 kilometers long and originates from Wuyang Lake in Huangping County, Guizhou. It flows through Huangping County and Shibing County, then flows into Zhenyuan County and passes through Zhenyuan Ancient Town. The Wuyang River Scenic Area is very beautiful in the Zhenyuan section, among which the “Peacock Spreading Its Tail” stone pillar is the most impressive. When you come to Zhenyuan to travel, don’t miss the opportunity to take a boat trip on the Wuyang River!

6. Zhenyuan Shiping Mountain

Shiping Mountain is adjacent to Zhenyuan Ancient Town and the Wuyang River. It has a vertical drop of over 200 meters from the Wuyang River. It is the best viewing spot in the entire Zhenyuan Ancient Town. Here, you can see the panoramic view of Zhenyuan Ancient Town. From the top of the mountain, the densely packed buildings along the Wuyang River are particularly impressive, and the winding and narrow ancient alleys are in full view. When you come to Zhenyuan to travel, be sure to go to the top of Shiping Mountain to take a look. If you like to take photos of the city’s panoramic view, you must not miss it.