Zhenyuan Travel Guide

Zhenyuan is an ancient town in eastern Guizhou on the Wuyang River, about 300kms east of Guiyang. It is a comparatively large ethnic minority town in the province, yet is compact and easy to get about on foot.

Zhenyuan has plenty of history and also boasts a stunning location on the Wuyang River. There are scores of scenic spots to check out in Zhenyuan, with caves, temples, palaces, and many places along the river, which goes from Huangping to Zhenyuan.

Miao villages are all around town, yet the main appeal is the Wuyang River Scenic Area. The stunning Black Dragon Cave (Qinglong Cave) is one of the main sights on a river cruise.

Getting There#

Zhenyuan is around 220kms northeast of Guiyang, the Guizhou capital. It sits on the S304 highway, which connects with the G210 to the west of Kaili. Trains run toward Zhenyuan on the Xiangqian Railway from Guiyang in 4 to 5 hours. Longdongbao Airport in Guiyang is the main gateway.

Things to Do#

Zhenyuan Attractions

Zhenyuan setting

The town resides beautifully on the wuyang river, amid the wuyang river scenic area, and is wholly explorable on foot.

Side trips from Zhenyuan

Wuyang River cruise

Boat trips going from huangping to zhenyuan take in numerous sights such as the black dragon cave (qinglong).

Events

Caigetang Festival

A popular miao festival in nearby jinbao town on june 6.

Dragon Boat Festival

With racing on the wuyang river on may 25 followed by big celebrations.