Zhenyuan Ancient Town

Zhenyuan is one of China's top ten most beautiful ancient towns. It truly lives up to its name. Located approximately 350 kilometers east of Guiyang, the provincial capital of Guizhou, Zhenyuan is a place of historical and cultural significance. ☑️Access You can reach Zhenyuan from Guiyang in Guizhou Province via Kaili by high-speed rail or train. The back alleys of the town are lined with charming buildings, many of which are Siheyuan-style courtyards dating back about 600 years to the Ming and Qing dynasties. During the Song Dynasty, Zhenyuan was already thriving as the political, economic, cultural, and military center of southeastern Guizhou. It also served as a bustling hub on the "Southern Silk Road," a route frequented by diplomatic envoys from Southeast Asia, including India and Myanmar.