[2025 Jiangkou Attraction] Travel Guide for Yixiantian (Updated Apr)

✨Listed in China's World Cultural Heritage Tentative List by the National Cultural Heritage Administration, it is also among China's first batch of National Historical and Cultural Towns, a National AAAAA-level Tourist Attraction, and has received the World Heritage Protection Outstanding Achievement Award ✨Xitang has a long history and is one of the birthplaces of ancient Wu-Yue culture · Admission: One-ticket system, CNY 95/person per entry, valid for the day. Free entry before 8 AM and after 5 PM (after around 10 PM during holidays and festivals). - 🚶‍♂️Suggested route: West entrance - Yanyu Corridor - Lan Garden - Huanxiu Bridge - West Street - Anjing Bridge - Tangdong Street - Sandi Street - Antai Bridge - Wolong Bridge - Anshan Bridge - Second Boat Dock - Songzi Laifeng Bridge - Xitang Flower Lane (choose based on your interests) - Attractions 💎Yanyu Corridor: Mainly concentrated along North Barrier Street and South Barrier Street. Benches with backrests line the riverside, providing shelter from both sun and rain. It was also a filming location for the movie "Mission: Impossible." 💎Songzi Laifeng Bridge: With its unique design, it's one of the iconic structures in Xitang Ancient Town. 💎Stone Skin Alley: Located at the end of West Street, it's 68 meters long and paved with 216 stone slabs that are 3 cm thick, nicknamed "One-Line Sky." 💎West Garden: The largest private garden in the ancient town, featuring typical Jiangnan garden style. 💎China Button Museum: Located on West Street with six exhibition halls showcasing the history and craftsmanship of buttons. - Food recommendations 🧆Guan Laotai Stinky Tofu: Crispy on the outside, tender inside, with a distinctive flavor. 🥧Gordon Euryale Cake: Soft texture, sweet but not greasy, available in various flavors. 🥘Lotus Leaf Steamed Pork: Pork belly steamed on lotus leaves, blending the fragrance of meat with the fresh aroma of lotus leaves. 🍲Wonton and Duck Pot: Invented by kiln workers, duck meat stewed with wontons, delicious and nutritious. - Accommodation: Various lodging options are available both inside and outside the ancient town, including distinctive homestays and hotels.

Mount Fanjing, located at the junction of Jiangkou, Yinjiang, and Songtao counties in Tongren City, Guizhou Province, is the main peak of the Wuling Mountains, with an altitude of 2,572 meters. As a World Natural Heritage site, a national nature reserve, and a national 5A-level tourist attraction, Mount Fanjing is renowned for its unique natural landscapes, rich biodiversity, and profound Buddhist culture. It has four distinct seasons, each with its own unique scenery: the vibrant sea of azaleas in spring, the cool summer resort, the colorful autumn foliage, and the pristine snow-covered winter wonderland. II. Travel Guide Best time to visit: April to October is the best time to visit Mount Fanjing, with pleasant weather and beautiful scenery. July and August are peak seasons for summer escapes, with a large number of tourists, so it is recommended to travel during off-peak periods. Transportation: By air: Fly to Tongren Fenghuang Airport, then transfer to a bus or taxi to Mount Fanjing. By high-speed rail: Take the high-speed train to Tongren South Station or Tongren Station, then transfer to a bus or taxi to Mount Fanjing. For self-driving enthusiasts: Navigate to "Mount Fanjing Scenic Area." Ticket information: * Peak season (March 1st - November 30th): Entrance ticket 120 yuan/person, sightseeing bus 20 yuan/person, cable car one-way 90 yuan/person, round-trip 160 yuan/person. * Off-season (December 1st - February 28th of the following year): Entrance ticket 100 yuan/person, sightseeing bus 20 yuan/person, cable car one-way 70 yuan/person, round-trip 120 yuan/person. Accommodation recommendations: Fanjingshan Qixi Resort Hotel: Located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, with beautiful surroundings and complete facilities. Fanjingshan Moyi Guesthouse: A guesthouse with an artistic atmosphere, suitable for taking photos. Fanjingshan Wenxi Mountain Residence: Close to the scenic area entrance, convenient for sightseeing. III. Recommended Attractions Red Clouds Golden Summit: The iconic attraction of Mount Fanjing, with an altitude of 2,336 meters, named for the red clouds that often surround it at dawn and dusk. Climbing to the Golden Summit offers a panoramic view of the rolling mountains and the churning sea of clouds. Old Golden Summit: Echoing the Red Clouds Golden Summit, with an altitude of 2,493 meters, it is the highest peak of Mount Fanjing. After reaching the summit, you can admire the spectacle of the "Ten Thousand Meter Sleeping Buddha." Mushroom Rock: A giant stone pillar stands on the edge of a cliff, shaped like a mushroom, a masterpiece of nature. Scrolls of Scriptures: Layers of rocks resemble scriptures, and legend has it that this is where Buddha preached. Cheng'en Temple: The largest temple on Mount Fanjing, built in the Ming Dynasty, with flourishing incense. Huguo Temple: A Buddhist temple with a long history, housing numerous cultural relics. Zhaisha Dong Village: A Dong village located at the foot of Mount Fanjing, where you can experience Dong customs and traditional culture. IV. Food Recommendations Jiangkou Rice Tofu: Tofu made from rice, with a delicate texture, can be served cold or in soup. Mount Fanjing Bacon: Smoked using traditional methods, the meat is firm and fragrant. Sour Soup Fish: Made with sour soup as the base, fish, vegetables, and other ingredients, it is sour and spicy, stimulating the appetite. Miancai Cake: A special snack made with Miancai and glutinous rice flour, soft, glutinous, and sweet. Guoba Noodles: Noodles made from rice milk, can be stir-fried, boiled, or served cold. V. Must-See Spots Red Clouds Golden Summit: The perfect spot for photographing the sea of clouds and sunrise. Mushroom Rock: A great place for taking creative photos. Scrolls of Scriptures: Experience the wonders of nature. Zhaisha Dong Village: Experience Dong customs and traditional culture. Mount Fanjing Starry Sky: Admire the brilliant starry sky at night. VI. Friendly Reminders! * Mount Fanjing has a high altitude, so pay attention to keeping warm. * The mountain weather is changeable, so it is recommended to check the weather forecast before traveling or bring rain gear. * Protect the environment and travel responsibly. VII. Itinerary Suggestions One-day tour recommendation: Red Clouds Golden Summit - Mushroom Rock - Scrolls of Scriptures - Zhaisha Dong Village Two-day tour recommendation: Day 1: Red Clouds Golden Summit - Mushroom Rock - Scrolls of Scriptures Day 2: Old Golden Summit - Cheng'en Temple - Huguo Temple Thank you for watching, and I hope this guide can help you plan a perfect trip to Mount Fanjing!

||. Sky City - Mount Fanjing (with travel guide) || My Guizhou trip - Mount Fanjing, a cultural sanctuary shrouded in clouds and mist, the closest place to the sky, is worth a visit! [Mount Fanjing Tickets] ⭕ Entrance ticket: 100 🎯 Round-trip cable car: 140 🚗 Round-trip sightseeing bus: 20 [Parking] Self-driving navigation to Mount Fanjing Visitor Center, free for 30 minutes, parking fees are 15, 20, and 25 per hour, charged according to the actual situation of the vehicle. [Highlights] 1️⃣ Red Cloud Golden Summit: 2,336 meters high, at sunrise and sunset, red clouds linger, and auspicious air rises, which is quite spectacular; the top of the mountain is divided into two, with Shakyamuni Buddha on one side and Maitreya Buddha on the other. The weather on the mountain is changeable, and you have to rely on luck to see it. 2️⃣ Mushroom Stone: One of the iconic attractions of Mount Fanjing, it is 10 meters high, with a large top and a small bottom, shaped like a mushroom, a masterpiece of nature, a stone pillar breaking through the clouds, seemingly crumbling, but standing proudly for 1.4 billion years. 3️⃣ Ten Thousand Volumes of Books: Located in the Mushroom Stone area, the entire mountain is layered and stacked in an orderly manner, very beautiful. 4️⃣ Old Golden Summit: Echoes the Red Cloud Golden Summit, sometimes with a thousand miles of wind and smoke, unobstructed; sometimes covered by cloud waterfalls, ever-changing. [Route Options] 1️⃣ East Gate to East Gate (with cable car up and down, relatively easy): Take the sightseeing bus at the East Gate - take the cable car at the cable car station - follow the downhill sign to Pudu Square after getting off the cable car - arrive at Pudu Square and then go to Red Cloud Golden Summit - return to Pudu Square and then go to Old Golden Summit - Mushroom Stone - Cheng'en Temple - Pudu Square - cable car down the mountain. 2️⃣ West Gate to West Gate (more hiking, high physical requirements): Take the sightseeing bus at the West Gate Mianxuling to the mountain entrance (this section must be taken by car, not on foot) - Worship Platform - Old Golden Summit - Mushroom Stone - Pudu Square - Red Cloud Golden Summit - Pudu Square - Worship Platform - return to the West Gate. 3️⃣ West Gate to East Gate: Take the sightseeing bus at the West Gate Mianxuling to the mountain entrance - Worship Platform - Old Golden Summit - Mushroom Stone - Pudu Square - Red Cloud Golden Summit - Pudu Square - take the cable car down the mountain. 4️⃣ East Gate to West Gate: Sightseeing bus - cable car - Pudu Square - Red Cloud Golden Summit - Pudu Square - Mushroom Stone - Old Golden Summit - Worship Platform - return to the West Gate.