Anshun will be one of the sweetest memory in your life. Clear
skies, a mild climate, and fresh air provide ideal conditions
for enjoying the beautiful mountains, rivers and caves in this
mysterious land-Anshun.Natural
Scenery
Tourists visiting Anshun for the first time should make
Huangguoshu Waterfall National Park on
their first stop. Located in the southwest part of Guizhou
Province, 45 kilometers (about 28 miles) from Anshun City,
Huangguoshu Waterfall National Park has an enormous waterfall
group comprised of 18 waterfalls. It is considered the biggest
waterfall group in the world and is listed in the Guinness Book
of World Records. Huangguoshu Waterfall
is the focal point of this scenic area. It is the only waterfall
which can be viewed and admired from six directions.
Water-curtain caves run through the
waterfall beginning at a height of 40 meters (131.2 feet) and
reaching a height of 47 meters (154.2 feet) of the Huangguoshu
Waterfall. Only tourists walking into the caves will experience
the power of the falls and truly appreciate how spectacular the
waterfall is. From the vantage point of the water-curtain cave,
visitors may catch a glimpse of a breathtaking rainbow. Under
the ideal conditions, the rainbow may be seen from 09:00 to
17:00 from various points on the walking route.
There are other notable scenic areas around Huangguoshu
Waterfall including: Shitouzhai (the
village renowned for wax printing) Scenic
Area and Tianxingqiao Scenic Area.
Both waterfalls and Karst type caves may be found in these
areas. Huashishao Buyi Minority Small Village
is another scenic resort located one kilometer (about 0.6
miles) west of Huangguoshu Waterfall. It is a wonderland,
renowned as the first Buyi Minority Protection Village in China,
where sunlight and rainfall are of average quantity and clear
water can be seen.
Dragon Palace Cave Scenic Spot is
located 32 kilometers (about 20 miles) southwest of Anshun City,
adjacent to Huangguoshu National Park. There are four favorite
spots to visit in this area including: the
Underground River Karst Cave - at 15 kilometers (about 9
miles) long it is the longest water Karst cave in China;
Dragon Palace Kwan-yin Cave - renowned
as the biggest Karst Cave Temple at more than 20,000 square
meters (about 5 acres); Dragon Gate Flying
Waterfall - both the biggest waterfall inside a Karst
cave in China and is the headstream of Huangguoshu Waterfall
which is 30 kilometers (about 19 miles) away;
Dragon Palace Whirling Pool - where the water swirls in
a clockwise direction year round.
Getu River Scenic Area, located 77
kilometers (about 47 miles) southwest of Anshun City, is
considered one of the most beautiful examples of Karst
physiognomy in the entire world. Except the beautiful Karst
caves, one village situated in the cave will surely arouse
tourist’s attention. This is a good place to experience the true
meaning of human cave-living culture.
Jiulongshan National Forest Park, located in the Xixiu
District of Anshun City center, is perhaps the resort closest to
the city center. There you can enjoy the natural forest scenery
and visit Tun Bu, a local village, where you can appreciate the
living conditions of the inhabitants and enjoy the native social
customs.
Human Cultural Landscape
The Puding Chuandong Human Fossil Site,
located 26 kilometers (about 16 miles) north of Anshun City, is
one of the most significant archeological sites in China. The
site contains evidence of human activity dating back to the
Paleolithic Age. More cultural relics have been excavated from
this site than from any other in China. These treasures offer a
wealth of material for the study of primitive society in
southwestern China. Another interesting site to visit is the
Red Cliff Relics, located 7 kilometers
(about 4 miles) from Huangguoshu Waterfall on the Red Cliff
Mountain. The origin of the writings found on the cliff walls is
still a mystery to this day.
Tun Bu Village (Tian Long Tun Bu)
located in Qiyanqiao Town to the east of Anshun City is a great
place to explore the ancient cultures of this area. In the
village there are some cultural relics of the Ming Dynasty
(1368-1644) as well as remnants of the Ming architecture. These
are best seen in the courtyard style and the elegant
wood-carvings and stone-carvings can be found on the surface of
the architecture. They are actually a peculiar Han Chinese
settlement remnants and worthy of a visit.
Wenmiao Temple, built during the Hongwu Period
(1368-1398) of the Ming Dynasty, is located at the east end of
Anshun City. There is a Wax Printing Art Museum inside the
temple which is a popular stop for visitors to Anshun city.
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