Scenic spot introduction:
Chishui Foguang Rock Scenic Area is the scenic area with the largest Danxia landform, the most complete exposure, and the most typical characteristics in my country. It is praised as "the crown of Danxia in the world" and "the first Danxia garden in the world". Foguang Rock, formerly known as Five Pillars Peak, takes the Dabai Rock, which is "Danxia cliff, a wonder in the world", and the Five Pillar Peaks, which are "made in heaven and earth, with uncanny craftsmanship" as the main landscape. It is tower-shaped, castle-shaped, needle-shaped, column-shaped, rod-shaped, square mountain-shaped, There are countless strange Danxia landforms like peaks and forests. Every tourist will be attracted by the bright red color and be fascinated by it while marveling.Attractions distribution:
Foguang Rock is located in Yuanhou Town, 44 kilometers away from the city. It is an important part of Chishui National Scenic Area. The scenic spot consists of five major scenic sections: Xiaojinyi Valley, Paradise, Sun Valley, Liyuan Valley, and Baozigou. It has Danxia landforms, strange peaks and rocks, cliff caves, Five Pillars Peak, Bailong Waterfall, Danxia Castle, Camellia Forest, etc. More than 30 beautiful sights and wonders. The most famous one is Foguangyan Waterfall, which is magnificent and shocking.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A level scenic spot, world natural heritageScenic spot features:
Leisure, sightseeing, adventure, mountain peaks, Danxia landforms, waterfallsScenic spot map:
travelling guideline:
It is recommended to connect Yuanhou Red Army Crossing and Jiaonian Sanctuary to visit together.
Tour route:
Urban area → Hushi Red Army Ferry → Foguang Rock → Yuanhou Red Army Ferry → Jiujiao Cave
Best time to visit:
May-October
Shopping recommendations:
(Shopping) Bamboo fans, bamboo chopsticks, bamboo reed tea boxes, bamboo carving handicrafts, bamboo Nuo tools, bamboo mats and other all-bamboo products; Chishui sun-dried vinegar, dried and fresh bamboo shoots, magnolia slices, bamboo fungus, Ganoderma lucidum, Gastrodia elata, etc.
(Gourmet food) Pig cake, rice dumplings, Jianguang glutinous rice balls, crispy noodles, crystal buns, small cage spareribs, sanded chicken cakes, etc.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Guizhou Province>Zunyi City>Chishui City>Yuanhou Town
How to get there:
Bus route: Chishui Old Passenger Terminal and Chishui City Tourism Long-distance Bus Terminal have several shuttle buses to and from various scenic spots every day.
Self-driving route: Take the Hangrui Expressway in the direction of Zunyi, drive towards Renhuai/Chishui, turn into Zunchi Expressway, and leave from the Yuanhou/X380 exit; cross the bridge at Hutou and drive along X380.
Scenic area map:
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Fo Guang Cave ticket price:
80 yuan/person
Preferential policy: half-ticket for seniors aged 60 to 69, those with household registration in Guizhou Province, and full-time students with valid ID (please go to the scenic spot to purchase by yourself, excluding group tours);
Ticket-free policy: children under 1.2 meters tall (excluding 1.2 meters), elderly people over 70 years old (including 70 years old), disabled people, disabled military personnel (the above need to be accompanied by an escort to enter the scenic spot), and those who are in active service during compulsory military service Soldiers and tour guides with valid ID are free of charge.
Scenic area opening hours:
Peak season (March~November): 08:00~17:00
Low season (December~February): 08:00~16:30
