A hidden intangible cultural heritage town at the foot of Fanjing Mountain… so niche that even locals keep it secret

It is a thousand-year-old intangible cultural heritage town at the foot of Fanjing Mountain 1 world heritage site 🌍 3 national intangible cultural heritages Also known as the "Hometown of Hot Springs in China," letting warm springs soak through the passage of time · With over 600 years of city history Shiqian’s Spring Festival, puppet shows, Mao Dragon Festival, Gelao folk songs 🥳 Hiding a tranquility that rivals any place and fewer crowds 🌿 A scoop of hot spring water warms through the years ♨️ a fog covers the ancient village with frost The sea of clouds on Foding Mountain is a fairyland even Tao Yuanming longed for ㊙️ At Qiling Bridge’s market day, you’ll understand what the warmth of everyday life means 🔥 - 📍Address: Shiqian, Tongren, Guizhou 🚗Transportation: Direct high-speed train to Tongren South Station, then transfer by bus/ride-hailing for 1.5 hours; bus station/50 RMB - 🌍About the itinerary Day 1: Ancient Hot Springs - Wanshou Palace - Fuwen Temple - Intangible Heritage Museum - Zhoulang Slope Day 2: Market Day - Loushang Ancient Village - Yaoshang Gelao Cultural Village - Foding Mountain - ✅✅✅About the activities An underestimated treasure of eastern Guizhou, surprises hidden everywhere 1⃣️｜Shiqian Ancient Hot Springs Year-round natural warm springs Open-air pools under the Ming Dynasty "Spring Capital" archway, water temperature stays at 45°C all year Many wild hot springs, some as cheap as 5 RMB · 2⃣️｜Loushang Ancient Village “Ming and Qing dynasty ancient village at the foot of Foding Mountain,” over 600 years old Bluestone paths, stilted buildings, fireproof walls, pristine and uncommercialized · 3⃣️｜Wanshou Palace National key cultural relic protection unit, pinnacle of Ming and Qing architecture Wood carving, stone carving, and brick carving are known as the "three wonders," perfect for photography · 4⃣️｜Foding Mountain The highest peak, primeval forest + sea of clouds secret realm; great for hiking and oxygen intake, chance to encounter wild macaques 🐒 · 5️⃣｜Yaoshang Gelao Cultural Village Gelao ethnic settlement preserving thousand-year-old customs Gate-blocking wine, Gelao wedding customs performances, experience authentic ethnic culture · 6️⃣｜Zhoulang Slope Gelao dyeing craftsmanship Several dyers live here, dyeing cloth in their spare time from farming; from planting to harvesting takes years, and the pattern-making process is complex . 7️⃣｜Market Day On the 4th and 7th days of the lunar month, people from surrounding villages come, making it very lively