Chishui National Scenic Zone in Zunyi Prefecture, Guizhou

Chishui National Scenic Zone is located in the northwest of Guizhou Province, covering an area of 1801 square kilometers. It is the only national scenic area named by the State Council with the name of administrative region. The tourism resources are very unique and rich, which are composed of natural ecological resources and historical and cultural resources. 
Chinese name: 赤水国家级旅游风景区
English Name: Chishui National Scenic Zone
Type: Natural scenery, historical relics
Best Seasons: May to October
Recommended Visiting Time: 3 days
Tickets: ￥90/person(half price for student visitor)
Address: Chishui City in Guizhou Province

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Chishui National Scenic Zone

Chishui National Scenic Zone is located in the northwest of Guizhou Province, covering an area of 1801 square kilometers. It is an important gateway from northern Guizhou to Bashu, bordering south Sichuan and Chongqing in the east. Chishui National Scenic Zone is the only national scenic area named by the State Council with the name of the administrative region. The tourism resources are very unique and rich, which are composed of natural ecological resources and historical and cultural resources. 

The main landscapes at the Chishui National Scenic Zone are waterfalls, bamboo forest, spinulose tree ferns, Danxia landform, primitive forest and other natural landscapes, as well as the ancient human cultural scene and the remains of the Red Army’s Long March. It is praised as “the city of thousands of waterfalls”, “the crown of Danxia”, “the home of bamboo”, “the kingdom of spinulose tree ferns” and “the relics of long March”.

Why is Chishui National Scenic Zone So Special

Chishui National Scenic Spot has many natural human landscapes such as Shizhangdong waterfall, Zhongdong waterfall, Qibing ancient road, Rotating stone wonders, Xiangxi lake, Hundred-acre camellia, Stalagmites peak, Billion years ganoderma lucidum, Huishui Temple Moyan statues, Red army slogans and so on. All of those attractive spots make Chishui become a must-go destination for visitors when they get there.

Introduction of Chishui National Scenic Zone

Main Attractions

Chishui Grand Waterfalls(赤水大瀑布)

Chishui Grand Waterfall, also known as Shizhangdong scenic spots, is located at the southern Chishui City and the upstream section of Fengxi river. It is one of the branches of Chishui river about 30 kilometers from the Chishui City. Besides, it is a state AAAA level scenic area and an important part of Chishui national scenic spot. Shizhangdong Waterfall is 76 meters high and 80 meters wide. It is the second largest waterfall in China only to Huangguoshan Waterfall, besides, it is also one of the best waterfall wonders in our county. It is known as “Another waterfall spectacle in China” by the experts and scholars.

Yanziyan National Forest Park(燕子岩国家森林公园)

Located in the west of Chishui City away from the city center about 20 kilometers, Yanziyan National Forest Park is a primitive and close scenic area which is composed of Yanzi Rock, Huangshui River, Shishanping and Hengshan Mountain Forest. It is an ideal resort to enjoy natural scenery, combining tour and sightseeing, scientific survey and recreation.

GZxiancao(转石奇观景区)

The GZxiancao Scenic Spot is a classic representative of Danxia geomorphological landscape of World Natural Heritage in China. It is the first level of landscape resources within the planning scope of Shizhangdong Scenic Spot in Chishui National Scenic Zone. It is 20 kilometers away from the Chishui City.

Chishui Zhuhai National Forest Park(赤水竹海国家森林公园)

Chishui Zhuhai National Forest Park is located in the east of Chishui City about 40 kilometers. It covers about 10,666 hectares, dominated by the vast “Bamboo Forest” scenery. There are 3,200 hectares of Phyllostachys pubescent, which is the most widely distributed species of bamboo in Chishui. Besides, in the core scenic spots of Zhuhai Park, there are other attractive spots such as “Yezhuping”, “Guanghai Tower” and “Green Bamboo Lake”.

Useful Travel Tips

1. Tickets

2. Transportation

Take tourism speical lines from Chishui Old Passenger Transport Station (located on the West Renmin Road in the downtown area) to the scenic spot. It costs around 10 yuan per person, about an hour’s walk.
2. Hire a cab to visit the scenic spot. It costs around 300 yuan per day.

3. Accommodation

Accommodation is also available near the scenic area and Chishui City. You can choose it according to your own preference. It is worth noting that booking a hotel before you travel during the peak tourist season. 

Nearby Attractions

• Chishui River 
  
• Maotai Town in Renhuai City
  
• Zunyi Meeting Site
  
• Chishui Danxia Landform

Main Attractions in Guizhou

• Nine-dragon Cave Scenic Area
• Wumeng Grassland in Panzhou City
• Shiqian Hot Spring in Tongren
• Leigongshan Nature Reserve
• Suoga Long Horn Miao Ethnic Group Scenic Area
• Yushe National Forest Park in Shuicheng County
• Wumeng Mountain National Geopark 
• Maotai Town
• Chishui National Scenic Zone 
• Jiucaiping in Bijie
• Zunyi Meeting Site
• Daqikong Scenic Area in Libo County
• Caohai Lake in Bijie
• Baili Azalea Forest Park in Bijie

Edited by  Lynette Fu/付云锐