[2025 Zunyi Attraction] Travel Guide for Hailong Village (Updated Jun)

Recently on annual leave, I've been thinking about where to take my kids for fun—somewhere relaxing for adults and enjoyable for kids. Long-distance travel is out of the question, so a nearby leisure family trip it is! This time, I took the kids back to my hometown, the small city of Zunyi, where slow living is the norm. We visited a massive manor where kids can get close to nature while adults unwind with friends over drinks—perfect for stress relief! 🚗 Transportation Located not far from the city center, but there's no public transport. Best to drive or take a taxi directly to Hailong Colorful Manor. ✅ Manor Highlights 🌺 Huge estate with 80 acres of blooming flower fields 📷 Packed with Instagram-worthy spots—dress up for great photos 🍚 All-in-one fun: hotpot, stir-fries, cold drinks, and more 🎤 Live singing at dusk, paired with sunset views, amps up the vibe 🧒 Kids love playing in the shallow streams—bring extra clothes ⚠️ Tips 1⃣️ Summer brings more bugs—pack mosquito repellent 2⃣️ Limited seating—book in advance 3⃣️ Hotpot and stir-fry areas are separate—note when reserving

Suggested itinerary: Duration: 2–3 days Best time to visit: Spring and autumn (March–May, September–November), pleasant climate and beautiful scenery Transportation: Self-driving: Approx. 2.5 hrs drive from Guiyang. Use navigation to "Wujiangzhai International Tourism Resort". Public transportation: Take a bus from Guiyang East Bus Station to Shangji or Wujiang. Take a taxi to the scenic spot after arrival. Recommended attractions: Core scenic area: Wujiangzhai: A Miao village built by the mountains and rivers, preserving traditional stilt houses and Miao culture. You can experience Miao customs and taste local specialties. Wujiang River: Take a boat trip on the Wujiang River, enjoy the beautiful scenery on both sides, and experience the artistic conception of "the boat sailing in the river, and the people touring in the painting". Surrounding attractions: Site of the Zunyi Conference: A classic red tourism scenic spot where you can learn about the history of the Chinese revolution. Loushanguan: The site of an important battle during the Red Army's Long March, where you can experience the heroic deeds of revolutionary martyrs. Hailongtun: A World Cultural Heritage site, explore the mysteries of the ancient military castle. Recommended food: Miao cuisine: Experience Miao specialties, such as sour soup beef, fried bacon with bracken, and Miao tofu. Snacks: Guizhou snacks such as "Siwawa", mutton noodles, and tofu balls are also worth trying. Recommended accommodation: Inside Wujiangzhai: There are many unique homestays and hotels to choose from, where you can experience the unique feeling of living in a stilt house. Zunyi downtown: More choices, relatively cheaper prices, and convenient transportation. Travel tips: Some items in the scenic area require additional fees. It is recommended to check in advance. Respect local ethnic customs and travel responsibly. The weather in the mountainous area changes greatly. It is recommended to bring rain gear and sunscreen. There are many tourists during holidays. It is recommended to travel during off-season. Itinerary reference: Day 1: Depart from Guiyang - Wujiangzhai - Experience Miao customs - Taste local specialties - Check in to a homestay in the village Day 2: Take a boat trip on the Wujiang River - Visit surrounding attractions (Site of the Zunyi Conference/Loushanguan/Hailongtun) - Return to Guiyang Other suggestions: You can adjust the itinerary according to your interests and time. It is recommended to book accommodation and tickets in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons. You can buy some local specialties, such as Miao silver jewelry and batik cloth. Hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to Wujiangzhai, Guizhou!

1. Itinerary Planning Guiyang/Zunyi → Hailongtun Tusi Site → Bozhou Tusi City → Return • Morning: Depart from Guiyang or Zunyi, navigate to "Hailongtun Tusi Site", the whole journey takes about 1 hour by car. • Noon: Arrive and park your car in the scenic area parking lot, walk or take a sightseeing bus (35 yuan/person) to enter the scenic area. • Afternoon: Visit Hailongtun Tusi Site, visit Tongzhu Pass, Feihu Pass, Feilong Pass and other nine passes, feel the magnificence of the ancient military defense system, and then visit the New Palace Site, appreciate the ancient architectural relics. • Evening: Go to Bozhou Tusi City, experience the restored Ming Dynasty commercial scene, and visit the multimedia interactive center. • Night: Return to Zunyi or Guiyang for accommodation. 2. Scenic Spots and Cultural Introduction 1. Hailongtun Tusi Site • Cultural background: Hailongtun is the only world cultural heritage in Guizhou. It was built in the fifth year of Bao'you in the Southern Song Dynasty (1257) and destroyed in the Pingbo War in the 28th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1600). It is the core relic of the Yang family's Tusi rule of Bozhou for 725 years, and it witnessed the wisdom of the ancient Chinese in managing the southwestern multi-ethnic region. • Featured attractions: There are nine passes in front of the village, and there are protective walls between each pass, extending for more than ten miles along the mountain. The New Palace Site, the Old Palace Site, the Treasury, and the Gunpowder Depot are well preserved. 2. Bozhou Tusi City • Cultural background: It was built to restore the prosperous commercial scene of the Ming Dynasty. It is equipped with an interactive experience center, which uses multimedia technology to showcase Tusi culture and history. • Experience suggestion: Stroll through the Tusi City, taste Zunyi's特色小吃, such as mutton noodles and bean curd. 3. Practical information • Ticket price: Hailongtun Tusi Site ticket 65 yuan/person, sightseeing bus round trip 35 yuan/person, joint ticket 95 yuan/person • Traffic guide: Depart from Zunyi City, navigate to "Hailongtun Tusi Site". The scenic area parking lot is large and convenient for self-driving. • Opening hours: 08:30-17:00 • Dining recommendation: There are simple restaurants in the scenic area. It is recommended to bring your own food and water. Hailongtun is the only world cultural heritage in Guizhou. It combines natural scenery and historical culture, making it an excellent choice for self-driving tours.

Hailongtun, also known as Longyantun in ancient times, was a military fortress for the local Tusi chieftains during the medieval period of the Bozhou region, established during the Southern Song dynasty. By taking advantage of the terrain, the fortifications were strengthened, making the city, which spans about ten miles, as impregnable as a metal cauldron. Hailongtun is the only well-preserved medieval military castle found in China to date, with many relics buried under two meters of soil and wild grass for 400 years. The ancient castle still retains remnants of walls, passes, watchtowers, palaces, halls, barracks, and storehouses. Built against the mountain, the terrain is perilous, truly a strategic military location that was highly contested. Touring the site involves climbing stairs, starting right after getting off the sightseeing bus. There are a total of 9 passes to cross, one royal palace ruin, and a thirty-six-step ladder as the main attractions. The most exciting part of Hailongtun is the first half of the journey after climbing the mountain, starting from the thirty-six-step ladder. This section is connected with the Flying Dragon Pass, Flying Tiger Pass, Flying Phoenix Pass, and Facing Heaven Pass, where the terrain is extremely dangerous, and one must be very careful when climbing. To complete the entire tour, it is necessary to reserve about 4-5 hours (including the sightseeing bus), and it is very tiring, especially the half-meter-high steps of the thirty-six-step ladder. Between the parking lot and the visitor center, there is a street with food vendors where the prices are not high; a bowl of wheat ears for 10 yuan and a covered rice dish for 15 yuan are enough to satisfy hunger.

Here😃, you can experience the charm of the landscape. Behind the small courtyard, there is a tall mountain⛰, with clouds and mist lingering at the peak🌫, and a stream rushing at the foot of the mountain🎶, jumping between the rocks, making a pleasant sound. In the courtyard🤗, time seems to become leisurely and peaceful, making one's mind tranquil🧘‍♂️ and comfortable😌. This place will surely leave you with unforgettable impressions and wonderful memories🎇.

(I am proud that I am from Guizhou). Travel Tips | Visit Hailongtun, a World Cultural Heritage Site The 700 years of wind and rain are countless, and the prosperity of Bozhou for thousands of years is still before our eyes. Hailongtun has always shone with its unique charm in the long river of history, blooming with mysterious brilliance. [Play time]: two days [Tickets to scenic spots]: Tickets 65, sightseeing bus tickets 35: Taking bus in Zunyi city: 1. Take tourist bus No. 2 from Zunyi Municipal People's Congress (Zhuhai Road) 2. Self-driving guide (navigation to Hailongtun parking lot) Xinzhou Airport bus: Airport bus - Only International - Maocaopu passenger station - Scenic spot direct bus - Hailongtun scenic spot Morning (9:00-11:00) Arrive at Hailongtun at 9:00. If conditions permit, you can hire a tour guide, the fee is about 280 yuan. It is great to hire a tour guide so that you can listen to the tour guide's explanation while you visit. It is very shocking to see the incomplete city wall in front of you while learning about history. Or you can watch the CCTV documentary "Iron Blood Rising King Record" before playing. Noon (11:00-13:00) At 11 o'clock, go down the mountain and take the round-trip sightseeing bus to Longyan Inn in the southern area of ​​Hailongtun Tusi Town to eat local Tusi dishes in the afternoon (13:00-17:00) Location: Tusi Town Nanmuguan Hanfu Shop: Located 500 meters from the entrance of the southern gate of Tusi Town, you can rent a set of Hanfu to take photos and check in. The quality of Hanfu and ethnic costumes in Nanmuguan Hanfu Shop is very good. The most feared thing about renting clothes is that the clothes are not clean, but the boss of this shop will specially clean the Hanfu after tourists rent clothes every time. You can smell the fragrance of detergent on the clothes when you rent clothes. The price is similar to that of other rental clothing stores and is still very conscientious. Teahouse: It is very enjoyable to drink tea in the teahouse in the afternoon. The quality of their tea is pretty good. It is amazing that the price and quality are both online in the scenic area. The key is that the boss's service is very good. Qianhuotang Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience: When you come to Hailongtun, you must try the intangible cultural heritage experience project. When traveling in Guizhou, you will often see various intangible cultural heritage experiences, which are also available in Zunyi Hailongtun. There are many types of projects. Performances: Tusi Town has performances from time to time, so don’t miss them. It’s like a large-scale script-killing scene. The immersive performance brings the audience to the Tusi feast thousands of years ago. The hospitality from the ancient Bozhou ethnic minorities is shocking and immersive. Qinyuan: Wearing Hanfu and playing the qin, taking a photo of yourself from a thousand years ago is worth the trip Evening (17:00-) Location: Legendary Starry Sky Camp You can choose to stay at the Legend Starry Sky Camp, which is about 3 kilometers away from the Hailongtun Tourist Service Center. It takes only ten minutes to drive there. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, embrace nature, and return to the countryside. There are starry sky, camping, barbecue, and various tents everywhere. You can take a picture of the slow and artistic style of Hailongtun.

During the May Day holiday, I went to Zunyi Hailongtun with my family. We didn't choose to go mountain climbing, but if you want to climb the mountain, you need to buy a ticket. The buildings inside are all ancient-style constructions, and various flowers in the summer scenic area are competing to bloom, especially the roses, which look like a sea of flowers from afar and up close. We went for a BBQ, specifically in a small shed on the grass to the left of the archery range. We brought our own food to grill and reserved a private room at a restaurant. The charcoal stove was provided by the restaurant, and the decoration style of the private room was elegant. The food was also good. I didn't take many photos, only some scenic ones. I recommend everyone to visit Hailongtun, where the prices are slightly higher but still good.

Come to this unique world cultural heritage in Guizhou Province: Hailongyu. This is a ruins of the Toast Castle in the Song and Ming Dynasties. It is a testimony to the "Tusi System" of the management system of Chinese ethnic minorities in ancient times. To put it simply, here is the defensive castle built by the emperor of Zunyi (Bozhou) in the southwest of the Ming Dynasty. Strolling here, there is a combination of Peruvian Machu Picchu and Sri Lankan Lion Rock, so these three are called "City of the Sky"