[2025 Jiangkou Hotels] Travel Guide for QiSu Fanjing Shanju Hotel (Updated Jul)

Hello, I'm Darwin Tongren, Guizhou is truly amazing to explore A weekend is all you need for an ultimate landscape and cultural journey Here's a relaxed 2-day-1-night itinerary you can follow directly · 📍Itinerary ✅Day1: Fanjingshan - Zhaisha Dong Village Morning: Take high-speed rail to Tongren Station, then book a carpool to Fanjingshanju Hotel. Check in and rest briefly. Noon: Head to Fanjingshan. Book tickets and shuttle bus on the official account 3 days in advance (do it earlier during peak season!). Take the cable car to save energy while enjoying stunning mountain views. Afternoon: Visit the iconic Mushroom Stone, climb Red Cloud Golden Summit to experience the awe-inspiring "City in the Sky", overlooking endless mountains and rolling sea of clouds - perfect for photos! Evening: After descending, visit Zhaisha Dong Village for local specialties like sour fish soup and Dong-style cured meat. Join the bonfire party to dance with locals. · ✅Day2: Zhaisha Dong Village - Yunshe Village Morning: Explore the peaceful Dong village at dawn, experience local life, see ancient drum towers, and take photos on suspension bridges. Noon: Have lunch in Zhaisha before heading to Yunshe Village. Afternoon: Stroll through Yunshe Village to admire Tujia stilt houses. Visit Shenlong Pool (a magical deep pool that predicts weather) and experience traditional paper-making. Walk along the stream for a relaxing afternoon. · 🚗Transport Guide External: Fly or take high-speed rail to Tongren Station. Many affordable carpool options to Fanjingshan. Scenic areas: Fanjingshan has cable cars and shuttle buses. Zhaisha and Yunshe are walkable. Between sites, use taxis/local transport or arrange carpool in advance. · 🏠Accommodation I stayed at Fanjingshanju Hotel, 2km from Fanjingshan's east gate - convenient, quiet and private. Features a large lakeside lawn perfect for camping and photos. · 🍜Food Recommendations Sour Fish Soup: A Guizhou must-try with fresh fish in tangy broth. She Rice: Steamed glutinous rice with bacon and wild herbs - uniquely fragrant. Rice Tofu: Silky texture with spicy seasoning - incredibly satisfying. · 📝Notes 1. Fanjingshan has high altitude and low temperatures - bring jackets, sun protection and rain gear. 2. Respect local customs during cultural activities in Dong villages. 3. During peak season, plan all attractions and timings in advance.

This time, during our trip to Fanjing Mountain, we specifically chose the "Qisu • Fanjing Mountain Residence Hotel," and it truly did not disappoint! Nestled at the foot of Fanjing Mountain and surrounded by dense forests, the hotel offers fresh air that instantly makes you forget the hustle and bustle of city life. **Picturesque Environment**! The guest rooms are scattered across lush green lawns, and opening the windows reveals a view of vibrant greenery. At night, you can gaze at a sky full of stars. We opted for a lake-view room, which was particularly stunning—its floor-to-ceiling transparent windows perfectly frame the breathtaking mountain and water scenery, making you feel like you're living inside a painting. The most unique feature is the private soaking pool in the room, allowing you to enjoy a therapeutic soak amidst the forest—a truly healing experience! **Attentive Service**! The front desk staff were warm and welcoming, even proactively recommending hidden local delicacies. Breakfast featured specialties from Guizhou cuisine, with dishes like sour soup fish and stir-fried cured meat with fern root starch leaving a lasting impression. The public areas include a book bar and leisure lawn, perfect for relaxing or picnicking, and the kids had an absolute blast! If you're looking to escape the chaos, "Qisu • Fanjing Mountain Residence" is undoubtedly a healing haven at the foot of Fanjing Mountain!

Dear friends✨! I hereby announce that I have discovered a fairyland secret deep in the mountains of Guizhou! This ancient town is so stunning it takes your breath away, truly a forgotten travel gem🥰! Quickly save this heartfelt three-day, two-night travel guide📌～ 🌟Three Unmissable Highlights ❶ "Dreamy Stilted Buildings on the Cliff"🌄! Rows of rustic wooden stilted buildings are built along the mountainside, layered and embedded halfway up the hill. Gently awakened by the sea of clouds in the early morning☁, opening the window feels like stepping into a fairyland; when night falls and the lights come on, the entire cluster of buildings shines like a celestial palace✨. Located at Fan Street Homestay Area, be sure to check in! ❷ "A Walking Treasury of Intangible Cultural Heritage"🎨! Every Saturday, kind Dong ethnic grandmothers teach batik dyeing skills on the ancient stage. Make your own starry blue scarf🧣, full of accomplishment, and take this unique intangible cultural heritage memory home~ ❸ "Unlock Hidden Ancient Town Experiences"👗! Rent a beautiful Miao ethnic costume for just 20 yuan, wear exquisite silver jewelry, stroll on the Wind and Rain Bridge, and listen to the crisp sound of the silver accessories. Even photographers mistake me for being in Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village📸! 🚶♀Immersive Travel Itinerary DAY1: Start your exploration at Zhenyuan Gate City Wall🏰, wander through the Ming and Qing guild halls to feel the historical charm, then experience traditional crafts hands-on at the intangible cultural heritage workshop, and finally enjoy a night tour of Jinjiang River with a stunning light show🌉. DAY2: Head straight to Fanjing Mountain Scenic Area, take the cable car directly to Mushroom Rock🗿; then hike deep into the Yamugou secret valley to feel the freshness of nature, and soak your feet in Miao herbal foot baths at night to relieve the day's fatigue🦶. DAY3: Become a "miner" digging for ore in Zhusha Ancient Town🔨, challenge the thrilling cliff glass walkway, and finally join the lively long table feast and bonfire party🔥, singing and dancing with great joy! 🍲Local Hidden Food List ✅ "Yang’s Kitchen" must order Guoba noodles with sour fish soup🐟! The sour and spicy flavor is appetizing, and the owner will warmly serve homemade osmanthus rice wine, so cozy~ ✅ Grandma at the alley entrance’s rice tofu, sprinkled with crushed peanuts and soul-stirring chili oil🌶, this is authentic deliciousness! But note, grandma only accepts cash💰! ✅ Hidden surprise🎁: Say the secret phrase "Celebrate Miao New Year" to the homestay owner to unlock a special cured meat platter, tastes amazing! 🏡Stay in the Scenery 💡Huazhu·Yinlu (around 200+ yuan per person): Panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows let you take in the sea of clouds, the hanging basket swing on the terrace is perfect for photo check-ins📷, atmosphere maxed out! 💡Fanjing Mountain Residence (top choice for families): Comes with a hot spring bath♨ and a children’s craft workshop where kids can make flower and grass paper, super fun~ ⚠Rooms are highly sought after during peak season, be sure to book at least one month in advance! Staying inside the scenic area also grants free admission🎫~ ‼Tips to Avoid Pitfalls ✖ Don’t buy 10-yuan Zhusha from street vendors! Look for authentic products with certificates at the "Zhusha Culture Museum" for guaranteed quality~ ✖ No folk performances on Wednesdays and Sundays! If you want to see the bamboo pole dance, don’t come empty-handed~ ✖ For self-driving friends, note! Vehicles are prohibited inside the ancient town; parking costs 20 yuan/day🅿. 📸Photo Hotspots 1⃣ Misty Stone Bridge: Between 7-8 AM, sunlight filters through the mist creating stunning Tyndall effects!🌅 2⃣ Lantern Street Second Floor: The overhead shot is amazing, wearing dark-colored Hanfu makes the photos even better, perfect for ancient-style masterpieces🎐 3⃣ Riverside Washing Pavilion: At dusk during the blue hour, silhouettes create a full atmosphere, guaranteed to blow up your social media!💥

Hello everyone, welcome back to Orange's travel channel! Finally made it to the long-awaited Fanjingshan, and was blessed with clear skies and a sea of clouds!! So lucky! Here’s a hassle-free and photogenic guide for you all~ · 🚄: Take the train from Guangzhou South to Tongren (China's Matcha Hometown), then carpool or hitch a ride to the scenic area (~1h). 🏡 Stay at a hotel/B&B at the mountain base to enter early and catch the first cable car—no queues! ☁ Clear skies after rain increase chances of sea of clouds. Bring rain gear and non-slip shoe covers if rainy. Mornings are chilly—wear a windbreaker. · 🌈 Recommended route: East Line ✔ Enter from Fanjingshan’s East Gate around 8 AM. Take a shuttle to the cable car station, then a 20-min ride up. Book the Hongyun Golden Summit slot in advance to skip long queues! ✔ After the cable car, a 15-min shortcut: Walk downhill from the cable car entrance. 5 mins to Wanbao Rock Viewpoint, then 10 mins uphill to Pudu Square— the entrance to Hongyun Golden Summit!! ✔ Prefer Hongyun over Old Golden Summit. Gloves help for some sections (~1h round trip). If energetic, hike to Mushroom Stone and Old Golden Summit afterward (~1.5h). Misty trails and forest light are magical~ ✔ Head back by cable car around 3 PM. · 🌈 Qisu·Fanjingshan Retreat My vote for Fanjingshan’s hidden paradise!! 🌿 Just 2 km from the East Gate, with shuttle services. Vast golf lawns, babbling streams, lush forests— like Nalati in Xinjiang!! Stayed in a mountain-view loft: Floor-to-ceiling windows on both levels frame stunning landscapes. Days spent strolling, sipping tea, watching clouds; nights with music 🎶, free karaoke 🆓, and books 📖. Pure relaxation after hiking! P.S. The food is divine— try braised beef, farmer’s cured pork with fern cake, and roasted chicken!

When the clouds part over Fanjingshan, its extraordinary peaks take your breath away. The simple and tranquil Yunshe Village carries a faint aroma of matcha, while the historically rich Zhongnanmen Ancient Town preserves memories of bygone eras—the beauty of Tongren lies in the ever-changing mountain vistas and the lively atmosphere of its alleyways. Day 1: ⛰ Fanjingshan: The Stunning Peaks Emerging from the Clouds Climbing the Hongyun Golden Summit feels like a spiritual journey. The 2,336-meter-high stone steps fade in and out of the mist, and the damp air makes each step heavier. When I reached the summit, thick fog enveloped me—until a mountain breeze suddenly swept through, parting the clouds like a curtain. Sunlight poured down, revealing the Hongyun Golden Summit in all its unguarded glory. The Mushroom Stone stands quietly by the cliff edge, as if it has been waiting for eons. In that moment, I finally understood why ancient people called this place "Brahma's Pure Land." 🏡 Qisu: A Riverside Oasis After descending, I checked into Qisu Fanjingshan Lodge, a standalone lakeside pod with floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides—perfect for stargazing from bed. Stepping outside, I was greeted by lush greenery. The stream gurgled over pebbles like scattered musical notes. A picnic blanket was already laid out on the lawn—ideal for flipping through travel magazines or running barefoot on the cool grass, with the layered mountains in the distance resembling an ink-wash painting in motion. At night, I fell asleep to the murmuring stream. In the morning, opening the window, I was met with mountain mist carrying the scent of grass and trees. Here, even daydreaming becomes an activity—watching dragonflies skim the water, waiting for a cloud to drift over the peak, or counting the tiny fish in the stream. Day 2: 🛖 Yunshe Village: A Matcha and Rice Wine Encounter Dubbed "China's First Tujia Village" by National Geographic, this place still preserves Ming- and Qing-era Tujia barrel houses, nestled harmoniously among the mountains. At a local matcha shop, I ordered a cup of matcha rice wine. The barista expertly whisked the dark green powder in a celadon bowl until a fine foam formed, then added sweet homemade rice wine—creating an unexpectedly layered flavor. 🏯 Zhongnanmen Ancient Town: Frozen in Time Walking through this Ming-dynasty town, I paused beneath the "Father-Son Imperial Scholars Archway," touching its weathered carvings to feel the glory of a scholarly family from the imperial examination era. Visit at dusk when lanterns light up, and the upturned eaves cast silhouettes against the twilight—transporting you 600 years back in time. 🥘 Tongren's Flavors: Between Wilderness and City Life ✔ Smoked Pork Knuckle Hotpot: Tender, smoky knuckles stewed with pickled greens and potatoes, rich and savory. ✔ Jiangkou Rice Tofu: Silky rice tofu topped with chili oil and pickled radish, refreshing and light. ✔ Songtao Braised Duck: Duck marinated in a secret braising sauce, firm-textured with a sweet-salty balance. ✔ Matcha Rice Wine: Hand-whisked matcha meets Tujia sweet rice wine—bitter at first, then sweetly lingering. On my last day, I packed some Fanjingshan green tea. "The beauty of Tongren," I thought, "should be savored slowly, like tea." Those moments when the clouds parted, the tea fragrance drifting from ancient villages—all became the most tender patina of memory.