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Zhenyuan Ancient Town
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2019

Zhenyuan Ancient Town

黔东南州镇远县镇远古城旅游景区

Guizhou, Liupanshui4.5Designated 2019·27.0392°N, 108.3173°E
Ticket Price
Free
Duration
3 hours to 1 day
Rating
4.5 / 5.0
Designated
2019

About Zhenyuan Ancient Town

A charming ancient town in Liupanshui, Guizhou, with well-preserved traditional architecture and cobblestone streets.

Highlights

A riverside ancient town laid out like a taiji (yin-yang) diagram; the Qinglong Cave temples; Zhusheng Bridge; stone alleys.

Suggested Route

Walk the old town along the Wuyang River, cross Zhusheng Bridge, climb Shiping Mountain for the night view; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Zhenyuan sour-soup fish and fermented vegetables (dao cai); stay in riverside inns.

Facilities

Restrooms, parking and a visitor center; flat riverside, but Shiping Mountain has stairs.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Open year-round. Individual sites within the area typically operate 8:00-18:00. Evening access available for some areas.

Getting There

No metro; HSR to Zhenyuan Station (Zhenyuan Station, Shanghai-Kunming HSR); ~? from Guiyang/Kaili; ~? from Guiyang Airport.

Reservation

Ancient town free; some attractions ticketed, OTA advised.

Ticket Price

Free

Address

Guizhou Province Qiandongnanzhou Town Yuan County

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
黔东南州镇远县镇远古城旅游景区

贵州省黔东南州镇远县

Guizhou Province Qiandongnanzhou Town Yuan County

27.0392, 108.3173

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