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The first time I saw Huangguoshu Waterfall was at the end of the 1986 version of “Journey to the West”. Until work, I thought it was a waterfall in the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area in Sichuan Province. As an important filming location for “Journey to the West”, from Sun Wukong’s Huaguo Mountain, Shuilian Cave and occupying the mountain as king, to Zhu Bajie carrying his wife, to Liusha River collecting Sha Monk, and to the master and apprentice leading horses across the river in the ending song, all of them are… There are a lot of scenes in Huangguoshu.
Home of the Monkey King
Huangguoshu Waterfall is not just one waterfall, but a large scenic area, including Doupotang Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, and Huangguoshu Waterfall. Among them, Huangguoshu Waterfall is the most famous. Every tourist comes to Huangguoshu to go here.
Huangguoshu Waterfall is named after the “Huangguoshu”, a common local plant. Many people think that Huangguoshu Waterfall is just one waterfall. In fact, it is a waterfall group composed of 18 large and small waterfalls. In addition to the main waterfall, there is also Doupotang Waterfall.
The best time to visit Huangguoshu Waterfall is confusing. During the dry season in winter, the waterfall relies on the release of water from the reservoir, so it is not a good time to enjoy the waterfall. However, in the summer from June to October, the amount of water increases. July and August are the best times. It is overcrowded during holidays. You have to “move” to the foot of the waterfall. The mountainside trail to Shuilian Cave is narrow and even more crowded. There is a long queue.
So it’s best to choose
Non-holidays from June to October
Go to Huangguoshu Waterfall.
- Classic Reappearance: Water Curtain Cave
Water Curtain Cave is located in the Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area. You can choose to take the escalator up and down, or you can choose to visit on foot.
The special thing about Water Curtain Cave is that you can pass behind the waterfall and reach out to touch the turbulent water when passing through the cave. , outside is the deafening sound of the waterfall, and a few drops of cold spring water fall from time to time on the head. When I was a child, I fantasized about the scenes inside the Water Curtain Cave countless times when I watched Journey to the West. However, it is best to bring your own raincoat (the umbrella is in the small There is no power in the cave ), or buy a raincoat (15 yuan each) in the scenic area. After all, there will still be water dripping in the Water Curtain Cave, and the cave is slippery. For the safety of yourself and others, it is best to wear shoes that are easy to walk and walk carefully. , don’t wear Crocs.
The location corresponding to the scene in the play: Water Curtain Cave in Huaguo Mountain
Shuiliandong Waterfall
- Classic Reappearance: Master and Disciple Crossing the River
It takes about 5 minutes to take the bus from the ticket office of the scenic spot to the first scenic spot - Doupotang Waterfall. This scenic spot is the smallest scenic spot in the entire Huangguoshu Scenic Spot. It takes about 30 minutes to visit. Although small, Doupotang Scenic Area, located 1 kilometer upstream of Huangguoshu Waterfall, is the waterfall with the widest top among the Huangguoshu Waterfalls. There is a huge karst pool at the top of the waterfall. During the wet season, when the waterfall passes over the calcified beach dam, it will make a roaring sound of “boom. boom.”
As soon as you enter the door, there will be a sculpture of Tang Monk and his disciples studying for Buddhist scriptures. The sculptures are lifelike. When you see this scene, the familiar melody will always linger in your ears. You can see Doupotang Waterfall on the right side of the entrance after a 5-minute walk. The scene in the ending song of Journey to the West where the master and apprentice are walking on the waterfall was shot here.
The corresponding location of the scene in the play: the master and the apprentice lead horses across the river
- Classic Reappearance: Gao Laozhuang
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area is 6 kilometers downstream of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Guizhou. There are three connected areas here, namely Tianxing Bonsai Area, Tianxing Cave Scenic Area, and Water Stone Forest Area. The Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area is densely packed with stalagmites and lush vegetation, integrating mountains, water, forests and caves. It is praised by tourists as: a “ten thousand bonsai” carved with wind knives and water swords, and a “ten thousand bonsai painted with pen, vine, ink and silk”. “Eternal masterpiece”.
Tianxing Lake is the location where Zhu Bajie carried his wife in the TV series “Journey to the West”. As the filming location of Gao Lao Zhuang in “Journey to the West”, it is the favorite of many Journey to the West fans and is still worth a visit.
The corresponding location of the scene in the play: Zhu Bajie carries his wife on his back - Gao Laozhuang
The scenery around Tianxing Lake is somewhat different from other natural bonsais in the Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area. Coming here gives people the feeling of another village with dark flowers and bright flowers. This is the filming location of “Gao Laozhuang” Zhu Bajie carrying his wife in “Journey to the West”.
Part One: Tianxing Basin
A concentrated karst landscape, the Star Bonsai Area has large and small natural rocks and water stone bonsai. A stone path runs through stone walls, stone trenches and stone crevices, with stone forests nearby and mountains in the distance. You can also board a bamboo raft and walk through canyons and stone forests.
Part Two: Tianxing Cave
Tianxing Cave is located in the middle section of Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area. It mainly consists of Baba Bridge, Looking Back Stone, Narrow Stone Bridge, Tianxing Cave, Maoshui Pool and other landscapes. Tianxing Cave was once an underground river. Later, due to the lowering of the drainage surface, the water flow changed its course, forming an underground cave without water. People call it Tianxing Cave after the name of Tianxing Bridge. Tianxing Cave is a cave with great ornamental value. It consists of a hall and several side halls. The four stone pillars in the cave are more than 20 meters high. The scenery here is full of strange things. , the stalagmites, stone pillars, stone flowers in the cave are of various shapes and colors. The most eye-catching sights include carps jumping over the dragon gate, eight immortals crossing the sea, beautiful women combing their hair, stone chickens singing at dawn, Miaoling terraces, general hats, etc.
Part Three: Water Stone Forest
Between a large body of water is a wide stone forest. There are large cacti and small shrubs growing in the stone forest, and they are dotted with green shade all year round. The so-called “water flows over rocks, there are rocks on the water, rocks on the rocks, and trees on the rocks.” It means the water stone forest area. Silver Chain Falling Pool Waterfall and Xingxia Waterfall are also located on the left and right sides of the water stone forest respectively.
Where are the best places to take pictures in Huangguoshu?
- Beside the Rhinoceros Pond, the scenery, viewing angle and lighting are the most ideal. Don’t squeeze in with a large group of people on the way to Shuiliandong to grab the shot. The angle and effect are not good, and it often makes other people lose their focus. tourists become the protagonists in your photos.
- To get a panoramic view of the waterfall, it is better to view the waterfall pavilion, where you can have a panoramic view of the entire Huangguoshu Waterfall;
- To take a rainbow, the best place is next to the three-character stone sign of “Shuilian Cave”. With good skills, a double rainbow can be illuminated (this is the refraction area in the morning);
- From the water-viewing pavilion, you can have a bird’s-eye view of the majestic Huangguoshu Waterfall.
- When viewing waterfalls, the water mist is very heavy, so it is best to use a camera with better waterproof performance. At the same time, don’t forget to bring a lens hood and a plastic bag, or a large-brimmed casual hat, which is mainly used to protect the camera and lens from rain and prevent water from splashing on the body. Also bring a lens cloth to wipe water droplets on the lens at any time.
How much are the tickets for Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
Scenic area ticket prices (including Great Falls Scenic Area, Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, Doupotang Scenic Area):
Peak season (March 1 to October 31: 180 yuan)
Off-season (November 1 to February 27 of the following year): 160 yuan
Escalator in the Great Waterfall Scenic Area: Two-way: 50 yuan/person*times One-way: 30yuan/person*times
Scenic area eco-car ticket price: 50 yuan/person*time
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area Cable Car: 10 yuan/person*time
Stone Village Scenic Area: 40 yuan/persontime
Shenlong Cave Attraction: 70 yuan/person
Huangguoshu Rafting: 158 yuan/person*time
How to get to Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
Guiyang——Huangguoshu:
The mileage is 134 kilometers, the fare is 50 yuan per person, and it takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. The departure time is 8:00-12:45 in the morning, which is suitable for the peak tourist season.
Departure location: Jinyang Bus Terminal. (You can get there by taking city bus 219 from the train station to the terminal station)
Guiyang——Anshun:
The mileage is 95 kilometers, the fare is 35 yuan/person, 20 minutes/shift, takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the departure time is 7:00-19:00.
Departure location: Jinyang Station, Guiyang City, terminal station: Anshun West Bus Station.
Anshun - Huangguoshu:
The mileage is 47 kilometers, the fare is 18 yuan/person, 20 minutes/shift, and takes about 1 hour.
Departure location: East Bus Station; if the final stop is West Bus Station, take the Anshun-Guanling bus and get off at Huangguoshu Parking Lot.
Are there any other places worth visiting near Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
- Shitouzhai Scenic Area, Buyi pastoral scenery, no tickets, 3 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area
There are many places called Shitou Village in Guizhou. This one is next to Huangguoshu Scenic Area, only a 10-minute drive away. Shitou Village is also a scenic spot with signboards that are easy to find. The reason why it is called Shitou Village is that the houses in the village have been built of stone since I don’t know when. This continues to this day.
Most of the people in Shitou Village are Buyi people, so it can also be said that this is one of the gathering places of Buyi people. The Buyi people believe in ghosts and gods and worship their ancestors. The Buyi people have strong customs and habits in weddings and funerals. Marriage is relatively free, and most people first become lovers by singing love songs. The Buyi people have the virtue of respecting the elderly, caring for the young, and helping the poor. Moreover, Shitou Village is also the famous hometown of wax beams. About 80% of the adult women in the village know this traditional folk craft, and half of the households have dyeing vats.
Transportation: Take a bus from Anshun East Bus Station to Zhenning, 10-13 yuan (13 yuan on expressways, 10 yuan on ordinary roads). There is a shuttle bus from the Zhenning Transportation Management Office in the general direction, stopping at Shitouzhai on the way, and the fare is 5 yuan.
- Dragon Palace Scenic Area, karst water cave scenery, ticket price is about 120 yuan, 30 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area
Dragon Palace is located in the southern suburbs of Anshun City, 30 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area. It can be reached by taking a special shuttle bus from Anshun East Bus Station, which runs every 30 minutes. From May to October, this period is the rainy season, and the water volume is large. You can enjoy the wonders of China’s largest cave waterfall, but you may not be able to take a boat due to the surge in water volume in the cave during the rainy season.
When visiting the Dragon Palace, you should not miss the following four features:
- The underground river cave is praised by tourists as “the most beautiful water cave in China”. The Longgong Water Cave is 15 kilometers long, the longest in the country.
- The largest cave temple in China - Longgong Guanyin Cave. Guanyin Cave has a total area of more than 20,000 square meters. Its biggest feature is that all the halls are natural caves. There are 32 artificially carved Buddha statues, among which the Guanyin statue is 6 meters high. There is a stalactite in the main hall that looks like Guanyin. The natural and artificial Buddha statues are integrated into one. There are many famous mountain monks in the world, but natural cave temples are rare, and their scale ranks first in the country.
- The largest cave waterfall in China - Longgong Longmen Waterfall. Longmen Waterfall is more than 50 meters high and 26 meters wide. The water flows through the mountain and splits rocks with the force of gushing. It is majestic and has thousands of horses galloping. It is very magnificent. And its next place to show off its power is the world-famous Huangguoshu Waterfall 30 kilometers away.
- The wonder of swirling water where mountains do not turn but water does—Dragon Palace Whirlpool. A round pond with an area of more than 10,000 square meters, the water in the pond rotates clockwise day and night, year after year, without relying on the wind. The sight is rare and intoxicating for tourists.
The first time I saw Huangguoshu Waterfall was at the end of the 1986 version of “Journey to the West”. Until work, I thought it was a waterfall in the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area in Sichuan Province. As an important filming location for “Journey to the West”, from Sun Wukong’s Huaguo Mountain, Shuilian Cave and occupying the mountain as king, to Zhu Bajie carrying his wife, to Liusha River collecting Sha Monk, and to the master and apprentice leading horses across the river in the ending song, all of them are… There are a lot of scenes in Huangguoshu.
Home of the Monkey King
Huangguoshu Waterfall is not just one waterfall, but a large scenic area, including Doupotang Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, and Huangguoshu Waterfall. Among them, Huangguoshu Waterfall is the most famous. Every tourist comes to Huangguoshu to go here.
Huangguoshu Waterfall is named after the “Huangguoshu”, a common local plant. Many people think that Huangguoshu Waterfall is just one waterfall. In fact, it is a waterfall group composed of 18 large and small waterfalls. In addition to the main waterfall, there is also Doupotang Waterfall.
The best time to visit Huangguoshu Waterfall is confusing. During the dry season in winter, the waterfall relies on the release of water from the reservoir, so it is not a good time to enjoy the waterfall. However, in the summer from June to October, the amount of water increases. July and August are the best times. It is overcrowded during holidays. You have to “move” to the foot of the waterfall. The mountainside trail to Shuilian Cave is narrow and even more crowded. There is a long queue.
So it’s best to choose
Non-holidays from June to October
Go to Huangguoshu Waterfall.
- Classic Reappearance: Water Curtain Cave
Water Curtain Cave is located in the Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area. You can choose to take the escalator up and down, or you can choose to visit on foot.
The special thing about Water Curtain Cave is that you can pass behind the waterfall and reach out to touch the turbulent water when passing through the cave. , outside is the deafening sound of the waterfall, and a few drops of cold spring water fall from time to time on the head. When I was a child, I fantasized about the scenes inside the Water Curtain Cave countless times when I watched Journey to the West. However, it is best to bring your own raincoat (the umbrella is in the small There is no power in the cave ), or buy a raincoat (15 yuan each) in the scenic area. After all, there will still be water dripping in the Water Curtain Cave, and the cave is slippery. For the safety of yourself and others, it is best to wear shoes that are easy to walk and walk carefully. , don’t wear Crocs.
The location corresponding to the scene in the play: Water Curtain Cave in Huaguo Mountain
Shuiliandong Waterfall
- Classic Reappearance: Master and Disciple Crossing the River
It takes about 5 minutes to take the bus from the ticket office of the scenic spot to the first scenic spot - Doupotang Waterfall. This scenic spot is the smallest scenic spot in the entire Huangguoshu Scenic Spot. It takes about 30 minutes to visit. Although small, Doupotang Scenic Area, located 1 kilometer upstream of Huangguoshu Waterfall, is the waterfall with the widest top among the Huangguoshu Waterfalls. There is a huge karst pool at the top of the waterfall. During the wet season, when the waterfall passes over the calcified beach dam, it will make a roaring sound of “boom. boom.”
As soon as you enter the door, there will be a sculpture of Tang Monk and his disciples studying for Buddhist scriptures. The sculptures are lifelike. When you see this scene, the familiar melody will always linger in your ears. You can see Doupotang Waterfall on the right side of the entrance after a 5-minute walk. The scene in the ending song of Journey to the West where the master and apprentice are walking on the waterfall was shot here.
The corresponding location of the scene in the play: the master and the apprentice lead horses across the river
- Classic Reappearance: Gao Laozhuang
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area is 6 kilometers downstream of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Guizhou. There are three connected areas here, namely Tianxing Bonsai Area, Tianxing Cave Scenic Area, and Water Stone Forest Area. The Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area is densely packed with stalagmites and lush vegetation, integrating mountains, water, forests and caves. It is praised by tourists as: a “ten thousand bonsai” carved with wind knives and water swords, and a “ten thousand bonsai painted with pen, vine, ink and silk”. “Eternal masterpiece”.
Tianxing Lake is the location where Zhu Bajie carried his wife in the TV series “Journey to the West”. As the filming location of Gao Lao Zhuang in “Journey to the West”, it is the favorite of many Journey to the West fans and is still worth a visit.
The corresponding location of the scene in the play: Zhu Bajie carries his wife on his back - Gao Laozhuang
The scenery around Tianxing Lake is somewhat different from other natural bonsais in the Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area. Coming here gives people the feeling of another village with dark flowers and bright flowers. This is the filming location of “Gao Laozhuang” Zhu Bajie carrying his wife in “Journey to the West”.
Part One: Tianxing Basin
A concentrated karst landscape, the Star Bonsai Area has large and small natural rocks and water stone bonsai. A stone path runs through stone walls, stone trenches and stone crevices, with stone forests nearby and mountains in the distance. You can also board a bamboo raft and walk through canyons and stone forests.
Part Two: Tianxing Cave
Tianxing Cave is located in the middle section of Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area. It mainly consists of Baba Bridge, Looking Back Stone, Narrow Stone Bridge, Tianxing Cave, Maoshui Pool and other landscapes. Tianxing Cave was once an underground river. Later, due to the lowering of the drainage surface, the water flow changed its course, forming an underground cave without water. People call it Tianxing Cave after the name of Tianxing Bridge. Tianxing Cave is a cave with great ornamental value. It consists of a hall and several side halls. The four stone pillars in the cave are more than 20 meters high. The scenery here is full of strange things. , the stalagmites, stone pillars, stone flowers in the cave are of various shapes and colors. The most eye-catching sights include carps jumping over the dragon gate, eight immortals crossing the sea, beautiful women combing their hair, stone chickens singing at dawn, Miaoling terraces, general hats, etc.
Part Three: Water Stone Forest
Between a large body of water is a wide stone forest. There are large cacti and small shrubs growing in the stone forest, and they are dotted with green shade all year round. The so-called “water flows over rocks, there are rocks on the water, rocks on the rocks, and trees on the rocks.” It means the water stone forest area. Silver Chain Falling Pool Waterfall and Xingxia Waterfall are also located on the left and right sides of the water stone forest respectively.
Where are the best places to take pictures in Huangguoshu?
- Beside the Rhinoceros Pond, the scenery, viewing angle and lighting are the most ideal. Don’t squeeze in with a large group of people on the way to Shuiliandong to grab the shot. The angle and effect are not good, and it often makes other people lose their focus. tourists become the protagonists in your photos.
- To get a panoramic view of the waterfall, it is better to view the waterfall pavilion, where you can have a panoramic view of the entire Huangguoshu Waterfall;
- To take a rainbow, the best place is next to the three-character stone sign of “Shuilian Cave”. With good skills, a double rainbow can be illuminated (this is the refraction area in the morning);
- From the water-viewing pavilion, you can have a bird’s-eye view of the majestic Huangguoshu Waterfall.
- When viewing waterfalls, the water mist is very heavy, so it is best to use a camera with better waterproof performance. At the same time, don’t forget to bring a lens hood and a plastic bag, or a large-brimmed casual hat, which is mainly used to protect the camera and lens from rain and prevent water from splashing on the body. Also bring a lens cloth to wipe water droplets on the lens at any time.
How much are the tickets for Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
Scenic area ticket prices (including Great Falls Scenic Area, Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, Doupotang Scenic Area):
Peak season (March 1 to October 31: 180 yuan)
Off-season (November 1 to February 27 of the following year): 160 yuan
Escalator in the Great Waterfall Scenic Area: Two-way: 50 yuan/person*times One-way: 30yuan/person*times
Scenic area eco-car ticket price: 50 yuan/person*time
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area Cable Car: 10 yuan/person*time
Stone Village Scenic Area: 40 yuan/persontime
Shenlong Cave Attraction: 70 yuan/person
Huangguoshu Rafting: 158 yuan/person*time
How to get to Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
Guiyang——Huangguoshu:
The mileage is 134 kilometers, the fare is 50 yuan per person, and it takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. The departure time is 8:00-12:45 in the morning, which is suitable for the peak tourist season.
Departure location: Jinyang Bus Terminal. (You can get there by taking city bus 219 from the train station to the terminal station)
Guiyang——Anshun:
The mileage is 95 kilometers, the fare is 35 yuan/person, 20 minutes/shift, takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the departure time is 7:00-19:00.
Departure location: Jinyang Station, Guiyang City, terminal station: Anshun West Bus Station.
Anshun - Huangguoshu:
The mileage is 47 kilometers, the fare is 18 yuan/person, 20 minutes/shift, and takes about 1 hour.
Departure location: East Bus Station; if the final stop is West Bus Station, take the Anshun-Guanling bus and get off at Huangguoshu Parking Lot.
Are there any other places worth visiting near Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
- Shitouzhai Scenic Area, Buyi pastoral scenery, no tickets, 3 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area
There are many places called Shitou Village in Guizhou. This one is next to Huangguoshu Scenic Area, only a 10-minute drive away. Shitou Village is also a scenic spot with signboards that are easy to find. The reason why it is called Shitou Village is that the houses in the village have been built of stone since I don’t know when. This continues to this day.
Most of the people in Shitou Village are Buyi people, so it can also be said that this is one of the gathering places of Buyi people. The Buyi people believe in ghosts and gods and worship their ancestors. The Buyi people have strong customs and habits in weddings and funerals. Marriage is relatively free, and most people first become lovers by singing love songs. The Buyi people have the virtue of respecting the elderly, caring for the young, and helping the poor. Moreover, Shitou Village is also the famous hometown of wax beams. About 80% of the adult women in the village know this traditional folk craft, and half of the households have dyeing vats.
Transportation: Take a bus from Anshun East Bus Station to Zhenning, 10-13 yuan (13 yuan on expressways, 10 yuan on ordinary roads). There is a shuttle bus from the Zhenning Transportation Management Office in the general direction, stopping at Shitouzhai on the way, and the fare is 5 yuan.
- Dragon Palace Scenic Area, karst water cave scenery, ticket price is about 120 yuan, 30 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area
Dragon Palace is located in the southern suburbs of Anshun City, 30 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area. It can be reached by taking a special shuttle bus from Anshun East Bus Station, which runs every 30 minutes. From May to October, this period is the rainy season, and the water volume is large. You can enjoy the wonders of China’s largest cave waterfall, but you may not be able to take a boat due to the surge in water volume in the cave during the rainy season.
When visiting the Dragon Palace, you should not miss the following four features:
- The underground river cave is praised by tourists as “the most beautiful water cave in China”. The Longgong Water Cave is 15 kilometers long, the longest in the country.
- The largest cave temple in China - Longgong Guanyin Cave. Guanyin Cave has a total area of more than 20,000 square meters. Its biggest feature is that all the halls are natural caves. There are 32 artificially carved Buddha statues, among which the Guanyin statue is 6 meters high. There is a stalactite in the main hall that looks like Guanyin. The natural and artificial Buddha statues are integrated into one. There are many famous mountain monks in the world, but natural cave temples are rare, and their scale ranks first in the country.
- The largest cave waterfall in China - Longgong Longmen Waterfall. Longmen Waterfall is more than 50 meters high and 26 meters wide. The water flows through the mountain and splits rocks with the force of gushing. It is majestic and has thousands of horses galloping. It is very magnificent. And its next place to show off its power is the world-famous Huangguoshu Waterfall 30 kilometers away.
- The wonder of swirling water where mountains do not turn but water does—Dragon Palace Whirlpool. A round pond with an area of more than 10,000 square meters, the water in the pond rotates clockwise day and night, year after year, without relying on the wind. The sight is rare and intoxicating for tourists.
The first time I saw Huangguoshu Waterfall was at the end of the 1986 version of “Journey to the West”. Until work, I thought it was a waterfall in the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area in Sichuan Province. As an important filming location for “Journey to the West”, from Sun Wukong’s Huaguo Mountain, Shuilian Cave and occupying the mountain as king, to Zhu Bajie carrying his wife, to Liusha River collecting Sha Monk, and to the master and apprentice leading horses across the river in the ending song, all of them are… There are a lot of scenes in Huangguoshu.
Home of the Monkey King
Huangguoshu Waterfall is not just one waterfall, but a large scenic area, including Doupotang Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, and Huangguoshu Waterfall. Among them, Huangguoshu Waterfall is the most famous. Every tourist comes to Huangguoshu to go here.
Huangguoshu Waterfall is named after the “Huangguoshu”, a common local plant. Many people think that Huangguoshu Waterfall is just one waterfall. In fact, it is a waterfall group composed of 18 large and small waterfalls. In addition to the main waterfall, there is also Doupotang Waterfall.
The best time to visit Huangguoshu Waterfall is confusing. During the dry season in winter, the waterfall relies on the release of water from the reservoir, so it is not a good time to enjoy the waterfall. However, in the summer from June to October, the amount of water increases. July and August are the best times. It is overcrowded during holidays. You have to “move” to the foot of the waterfall. The mountainside trail to Shuilian Cave is narrow and even more crowded. There is a long queue.
So it’s best to choose
Non-holidays from June to October
Go to Huangguoshu Waterfall.
- Classic Reappearance: Water Curtain Cave
Water Curtain Cave is located in the Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area. You can choose to take the escalator up and down, or you can choose to visit on foot.
The special thing about Water Curtain Cave is that you can pass behind the waterfall and reach out to touch the turbulent water when passing through the cave. , outside is the deafening sound of the waterfall, and a few drops of cold spring water fall from time to time on the head. When I was a child, I fantasized about the scenes inside the Water Curtain Cave countless times when I watched Journey to the West. However, it is best to bring your own raincoat (the umbrella is in the small There is no power in the cave ), or buy a raincoat (15 yuan each) in the scenic area. After all, there will still be water dripping in the Water Curtain Cave, and the cave is slippery. For the safety of yourself and others, it is best to wear shoes that are easy to walk and walk carefully. , don’t wear Crocs.
The location corresponding to the scene in the play: Water Curtain Cave in Huaguo Mountain
Shuiliandong Waterfall
- Classic Reappearance: Master and Disciple Crossing the River
It takes about 5 minutes to take the bus from the ticket office of the scenic spot to the first scenic spot - Doupotang Waterfall. This scenic spot is the smallest scenic spot in the entire Huangguoshu Scenic Spot. It takes about 30 minutes to visit. Although small, Doupotang Scenic Area, located 1 kilometer upstream of Huangguoshu Waterfall, is the waterfall with the widest top among the Huangguoshu Waterfalls. There is a huge karst pool at the top of the waterfall. During the wet season, when the waterfall passes over the calcified beach dam, it will make a roaring sound of “boom. boom.”
As soon as you enter the door, there will be a sculpture of Tang Monk and his disciples studying for Buddhist scriptures. The sculptures are lifelike. When you see this scene, the familiar melody will always linger in your ears. You can see Doupotang Waterfall on the right side of the entrance after a 5-minute walk. The scene in the ending song of Journey to the West where the master and apprentice are walking on the waterfall was shot here.
The corresponding location of the scene in the play: the master and the apprentice lead horses across the river
- Classic Reappearance: Gao Laozhuang
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area is 6 kilometers downstream of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Guizhou. There are three connected areas here, namely Tianxing Bonsai Area, Tianxing Cave Scenic Area, and Water Stone Forest Area. The Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area is densely packed with stalagmites and lush vegetation, integrating mountains, water, forests and caves. It is praised by tourists as: a “ten thousand bonsai” carved with wind knives and water swords, and a “ten thousand bonsai painted with pen, vine, ink and silk”. “Eternal masterpiece”.
Tianxing Lake is the location where Zhu Bajie carried his wife in the TV series “Journey to the West”. As the filming location of Gao Lao Zhuang in “Journey to the West”, it is the favorite of many Journey to the West fans and is still worth a visit.
The corresponding location of the scene in the play: Zhu Bajie carries his wife on his back - Gao Laozhuang
The scenery around Tianxing Lake is somewhat different from other natural bonsais in the Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area. Coming here gives people the feeling of another village with dark flowers and bright flowers. This is the filming location of “Gao Laozhuang” Zhu Bajie carrying his wife in “Journey to the West”.
Part One: Tianxing Basin
A concentrated karst landscape, the Star Bonsai Area has large and small natural rocks and water stone bonsai. A stone path runs through stone walls, stone trenches and stone crevices, with stone forests nearby and mountains in the distance. You can also board a bamboo raft and walk through canyons and stone forests.
Part Two: Tianxing Cave
Tianxing Cave is located in the middle section of Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area. It mainly consists of Baba Bridge, Looking Back Stone, Narrow Stone Bridge, Tianxing Cave, Maoshui Pool and other landscapes. Tianxing Cave was once an underground river. Later, due to the lowering of the drainage surface, the water flow changed its course, forming an underground cave without water. People call it Tianxing Cave after the name of Tianxing Bridge. Tianxing Cave is a cave with great ornamental value. It consists of a hall and several side halls. The four stone pillars in the cave are more than 20 meters high. The scenery here is full of strange things. , the stalagmites, stone pillars, stone flowers in the cave are of various shapes and colors. The most eye-catching sights include carps jumping over the dragon gate, eight immortals crossing the sea, beautiful women combing their hair, stone chickens singing at dawn, Miaoling terraces, general hats, etc.
Part Three: Water Stone Forest
Between a large body of water is a wide stone forest. There are large cacti and small shrubs growing in the stone forest, and they are dotted with green shade all year round. The so-called “water flows over rocks, there are rocks on the water, rocks on the rocks, and trees on the rocks.” It means the water stone forest area. Silver Chain Falling Pool Waterfall and Xingxia Waterfall are also located on the left and right sides of the water stone forest respectively.
Where are the best places to take pictures in Huangguoshu?
- Beside the Rhinoceros Pond, the scenery, viewing angle and lighting are the most ideal. Don’t squeeze in with a large group of people on the way to Shuiliandong to grab the shot. The angle and effect are not good, and it often makes other people lose their focus. tourists become the protagonists in your photos.
- To get a panoramic view of the waterfall, it is better to view the waterfall pavilion, where you can have a panoramic view of the entire Huangguoshu Waterfall;
- To take a rainbow, the best place is next to the three-character stone sign of “Shuilian Cave”. With good skills, a double rainbow can be illuminated (this is the refraction area in the morning);
- From the water-viewing pavilion, you can have a bird’s-eye view of the majestic Huangguoshu Waterfall.
- When viewing waterfalls, the water mist is very heavy, so it is best to use a camera with better waterproof performance. At the same time, don’t forget to bring a lens hood and a plastic bag, or a large-brimmed casual hat, which is mainly used to protect the camera and lens from rain and prevent water from splashing on the body. Also bring a lens cloth to wipe water droplets on the lens at any time.
How much are the tickets for Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
Scenic area ticket prices (including Great Falls Scenic Area, Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, Doupotang Scenic Area):
Peak season (March 1 to October 31: 180 yuan)
Off-season (November 1 to February 27 of the following year): 160 yuan
Escalator in the Great Waterfall Scenic Area: Two-way: 50 yuan/person*times One-way: 30yuan/person*times
Scenic area eco-car ticket price: 50 yuan/person*time
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area Cable Car: 10 yuan/person*time
Stone Village Scenic Area: 40 yuan/persontime
Shenlong Cave Attraction: 70 yuan/person
Huangguoshu Rafting: 158 yuan/person*time
How to get to Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
Guiyang——Huangguoshu:
The mileage is 134 kilometers, the fare is 50 yuan per person, and it takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. The departure time is 8:00-12:45 in the morning, which is suitable for the peak tourist season.
Departure location: Jinyang Bus Terminal. (You can get there by taking city bus 219 from the train station to the terminal station)
Guiyang——Anshun:
The mileage is 95 kilometers, the fare is 35 yuan/person, 20 minutes/shift, takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the departure time is 7:00-19:00.
Departure location: Jinyang Station, Guiyang City, terminal station: Anshun West Bus Station.
Anshun - Huangguoshu:
The mileage is 47 kilometers, the fare is 18 yuan/person, 20 minutes/shift, and takes about 1 hour.
Departure location: East Bus Station; if the final stop is West Bus Station, take the Anshun-Guanling bus and get off at Huangguoshu Parking Lot.
Are there any other places worth visiting near Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
- Shitouzhai Scenic Area, Buyi pastoral scenery, no tickets, 3 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area
There are many places called Shitou Village in Guizhou. This one is next to Huangguoshu Scenic Area, only a 10-minute drive away. Shitou Village is also a scenic spot with signboards that are easy to find. The reason why it is called Shitou Village is that the houses in the village have been built of stone since I don’t know when. This continues to this day.
Most of the people in Shitou Village are Buyi people, so it can also be said that this is one of the gathering places of Buyi people. The Buyi people believe in ghosts and gods and worship their ancestors. The Buyi people have strong customs and habits in weddings and funerals. Marriage is relatively free, and most people first become lovers by singing love songs. The Buyi people have the virtue of respecting the elderly, caring for the young, and helping the poor. Moreover, Shitou Village is also the famous hometown of wax beams. About 80% of the adult women in the village know this traditional folk craft, and half of the households have dyeing vats.
Transportation: Take a bus from Anshun East Bus Station to Zhenning, 10-13 yuan (13 yuan on expressways, 10 yuan on ordinary roads). There is a shuttle bus from the Zhenning Transportation Management Office in the general direction, stopping at Shitouzhai on the way, and the fare is 5 yuan.
- Dragon Palace Scenic Area, karst water cave scenery, ticket price is about 120 yuan, 30 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area
Dragon Palace is located in the southern suburbs of Anshun City, 30 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area. It can be reached by taking a special shuttle bus from Anshun East Bus Station, which runs every 30 minutes. From May to October, this period is the rainy season, and the water volume is large. You can enjoy the wonders of China’s largest cave waterfall, but you may not be able to take a boat due to the surge in water volume in the cave during the rainy season.
When visiting the Dragon Palace, you should not miss the following four features:
- The underground river cave is praised by tourists as “the most beautiful water cave in China”. The Longgong Water Cave is 15 kilometers long, the longest in the country.
- The largest cave temple in China - Longgong Guanyin Cave. Guanyin Cave has a total area of more than 20,000 square meters. Its biggest feature is that all the halls are natural caves. There are 32 artificially carved Buddha statues, among which the Guanyin statue is 6 meters high. There is a stalactite in the main hall that looks like Guanyin. The natural and artificial Buddha statues are integrated into one. There are many famous mountain monks in the world, but natural cave temples are rare, and their scale ranks first in the country.
- The largest cave waterfall in China - Longgong Longmen Waterfall. Longmen Waterfall is more than 50 meters high and 26 meters wide. The water flows through the mountain and splits rocks with the force of gushing. It is majestic and has thousands of horses galloping. It is very magnificent. And its next place to show off its power is the world-famous Huangguoshu Waterfall 30 kilometers away.
- The wonder of swirling water where mountains do not turn but water does—Dragon Palace Whirlpool. A round pond with an area of more than 10,000 square meters, the water in the pond rotates clockwise day and night, year after year, without relying on the wind. The sight is rare and intoxicating for tourists.
The first time I saw Huangguoshu Waterfall was at the end of the 1986 version of “Journey to the West”. Until work, I thought it was a waterfall in the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area in Sichuan Province. As an important filming location for “Journey to the West”, from Sun Wukong’s Huaguo Mountain, Shuilian Cave and occupying the mountain as king, to Zhu Bajie carrying his wife, to Liusha River collecting Sha Monk, and to the master and apprentice leading horses across the river in the ending song, all of them are… There are a lot of scenes in Huangguoshu.
美猴王的家乡
黄果树瀑布并不是只有一个瀑布，而是一个大景区，包括陡坡塘瀑布、天星桥景区、黄果树大瀑布。其中黄果树大瀑布是最有名的，每个旅客来黄果树都是为了去这里。
黄果树瀑布因当地一种常见的植物“黄果树”而得名。 很多人都以为黄果树瀑布只是一条瀑布而已，事实上，它是由大大小小18条瀑布组成的瀑布群，除了主瀑布外，还有陡坡塘瀑布等。
黄果树瀑布的最佳游览时间比较纠结，冬季枯水季瀑布要靠水库放水，不是欣赏瀑布的好时间。但是到了夏季6-10月份水量变大，其中7、8月份是最好的时间，一到节假日就人满为患，到瀑布脚下是靠“挪”过去的，去水帘洞的山腰小道因为窄，更是要排长队。
所以最好选在
6-10月份的非节假日
去黄果树瀑布。
一、经典再现：水帘洞
水帘洞位于黄果树大瀑布景区内，你可以选择乘坐扶手电梯上去然后走下来，也可以选择步行的方式游览。
水帘洞的特别之处在于可以从瀑布背后穿过，经过洞内时伸手去触摸湍直的水流 ，外面就是飞泻震耳的瀑布声，头上不时落下几滴冰凉的泉水，小时候看西游记时就无数次的幻想过水帘洞里面的场景，不过最好自己带雨衣（雨伞在狭小的洞内毫无施展之力），或者在景区内买雨衣（15元一件），毕竟水帘洞内还是会有水滴下来的，而且洞内湿滑，为了自己和别人的安全，最好穿便于行走的鞋子，小心行走，洞洞鞋就不要穿了。
剧中情景对应地点：花果山水帘洞
水帘洞瀑布
二、经典再现：师徒过河
从景区售票处的大巴车坐车大概5分钟就可以到达第一个景点——陡坡塘瀑布，这个景点是整个黄果树景区最小的一个景点，游览30分钟左右就可以出来了。虽然小，但是位于黄果树瀑布上游1公里处的陡坡塘景区，是黄果树瀑布群中瀑顶最宽的瀑布。在瀑布的顶端有一个巨大溶潭，丰水期时，当瀑布在经过钙化滩坝上时，会发出“轰隆.轰隆”的吼声。
一进门就会有唐僧师徒取经的雕塑，形态逼真，看到这幅画面，那熟悉的旋律总会在耳边萦绕。进门右侧走路5分钟就能看见陡坡塘瀑布了。西游记片尾曲里面那个师徒走在瀑布上的就是在这里取的景。
剧中情景对应地点：师徒四人牵马过河
三、经典再现：高老庄
天星桥景区在贵州黄果树瀑布下游6公里处。这里有3个连接的片区，即天星盆景区、天星洞景区、水上石林区。天星桥景区石笋密集，植被茂盛，集山、水、林、洞为一体，被游人称赞为：“风刀水剑刻就”的“万倾盆景”，“根笔藤墨绘帛”的的“千古绝画”。
天星湖就是电视剧《西游记》中猪八戒背媳妇的外景地。作为《西游记》高老庄的外景地，是多少西游迷的最爱，还是值得一去。
剧中情景对应地点：猪八戒背媳妇——高老庄
天星湖天星湖四周景色跟天星桥景区内其他天然盆景有些不同，来到这给人柳暗花明又一村的感觉，这里是《西游记》的“高老庄”猪八戒背媳妇拍摄点。
第一部分：天星盆
浓缩的喀斯特山水景观，天星盆景区有大大小小的天然山石及水石盆景。一条石板小道，穿行于石壁、石壕、石缝之中，近处石林，远处群山，还可撑上竹筏，穿行于峡谷、石林之中。
第二部分：天星洞
天星洞在天星桥景区中段，主要由八八桥，回望石，狭石桥，天星洞，冒水潭等景观组成。天星洞曾经是一条地下暗河，后来由于排泄面的降底，流水改道，这里使形成了一个没有水的地下溶洞。人们以续天星桥之名，把它叫做天星洞，天星洞是一个很具观赏价值的溶洞，它由一个大厅和若干侧厅组成，洞中的四根石柱都有20多米高，这里景观千奇百怪，洞中石笋、石柱、石花等形态各异、五光十色，最引人注目的景观有鲤鱼跳龙门、八仙过海、美女梳头、石鸡晓唱、苗岭梯田、将军帽等。
第三部分：水上石林
Between a large body of water is a wide stone forest. There are large cacti and small shrubs growing in the stone forest, and they are dotted with green shade all year round. The so-called “water flows over rocks, there are rocks on the water, rocks on the rocks, and trees on the rocks.” It means the water stone forest area. Silver Chain Falling Pool Waterfall and Xingxia Waterfall are also located on the left and right sides of the water stone forest respectively.
Where are the best places to take pictures in Huangguoshu?
- Beside the Rhinoceros Pond, the scenery, viewing angle and lighting are the most ideal. Don’t squeeze in with a large group of people on the way to Shuiliandong to grab the shot. The angle and effect are not good, and it often makes other people lose their focus. tourists become the protagonists in your photos.
- To get a panoramic view of the waterfall, it is better to view the waterfall pavilion, where you can have a panoramic view of the entire Huangguoshu Waterfall;
- To take a rainbow, the best place is next to the three-character stone sign of “Shuilian Cave”. With good skills, a double rainbow can be illuminated (this is the refraction area in the morning);
- From the water-viewing pavilion, you can have a bird’s-eye view of the majestic Huangguoshu Waterfall.
- When viewing waterfalls, the water mist is very heavy, so it is best to use a camera with better waterproof performance. At the same time, don’t forget to bring a lens hood and a plastic bag, or a large-brimmed casual hat, which is mainly used to protect the camera and lens from rain and prevent water from splashing on the body. Also bring a lens cloth to wipe water droplets on the lens at any time.
How much are the tickets for Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
Scenic area ticket prices (including Great Falls Scenic Area, Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, Doupotang Scenic Area):
Peak season (March 1 to October 31: 180 yuan)
Off-season (November 1 to February 27 of the following year): 160 yuan
Escalator in the Great Waterfall Scenic Area: Two-way: 50 yuan/person*times One-way: 30yuan/person*times
Scenic area eco-car ticket price: 50 yuan/person*time
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area Cable Car: 10 yuan/person*time
Stone Village Scenic Area: 40 yuan/persontime
Shenlong Cave Attraction: 70 yuan/person
Huangguoshu Rafting: 158 yuan/person*time
How to get to Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
Guiyang——Huangguoshu:
The mileage is 134 kilometers, the fare is 50 yuan per person, and it takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. The departure time is 8:00-12:45 in the morning, which is suitable for the peak tourist season.
Departure location: Jinyang Bus Terminal. (You can get there by taking city bus 219 from the train station to the terminal station)
Guiyang——Anshun:
The mileage is 95 kilometers, the fare is 35 yuan/person, 20 minutes/shift, takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the departure time is 7:00-19:00.
Departure location: Jinyang Station, Guiyang City, terminal station: Anshun West Bus Station.
Anshun - Huangguoshu:
The mileage is 47 kilometers, the fare is 18 yuan/person, 20 minutes/shift, and takes about 1 hour.
Departure location: East Bus Station; if the final stop is West Bus Station, take the Anshun-Guanling bus and get off at Huangguoshu Parking Lot.
Are there any other places worth visiting near Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
- Shitouzhai Scenic Area, Buyi pastoral scenery, no tickets, 3 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area
There are many places called Shitou Village in Guizhou. This one is next to Huangguoshu Scenic Area, only a 10-minute drive away. Shitou Village is also a scenic spot with signboards that are easy to find. The reason why it is called Shitou Village is that the houses in the village have been built of stone since I don’t know when. This continues to this day.
Most of the people in Shitou Village are Buyi people, so it can also be said that this is one of the gathering places of Buyi people. The Buyi people believe in ghosts and gods and worship their ancestors. The Buyi people have strong customs and habits in weddings and funerals. Marriage is relatively free, and most people first become lovers by singing love songs. The Buyi people have the virtue of respecting the elderly, caring for the young, and helping the poor. Moreover, Shitou Village is also the famous hometown of wax beams. About 80% of the adult women in the village know this traditional folk craft, and half of the households have dyeing vats.
Transportation: Take a bus from Anshun East Bus Station to Zhenning, 10-13 yuan (13 yuan on expressways, 10 yuan on ordinary roads). There is a shuttle bus from the Zhenning Transportation Management Office in the general direction, stopping at Shitouzhai on the way, and the fare is 5 yuan.
- Dragon Palace Scenic Area, karst water cave scenery, ticket price is about 120 yuan, 30 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area
Dragon Palace is located in the southern suburbs of Anshun City, 30 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area. It can be reached by taking a special shuttle bus from Anshun East Bus Station, which runs every 30 minutes. From May to October, this period is the rainy season, and the water volume is large. You can enjoy the wonders of China’s largest cave waterfall, but you may not be able to take a boat due to the surge in water volume in the cave during the rainy season.
When visiting the Dragon Palace, you should not miss the following four features:
- The underground river cave is praised by tourists as “the most beautiful water cave in China”. The Longgong Water Cave is 15 kilometers long, the longest in the country.
- The largest cave temple in China - Longgong Guanyin Cave. Guanyin Cave has a total area of more than 20,000 square meters. Its biggest feature is that all the halls are natural caves. There are 32 artificially carved Buddha statues, among which the Guanyin statue is 6 meters high. There is a stalactite in the main hall that looks like Guanyin. The natural and artificial Buddha statues are integrated into one. There are many famous mountain monks in the world, but natural cave temples are rare, and their scale ranks first in the country.
- The largest cave waterfall in China - Longgong Longmen Waterfall. Longmen Waterfall is more than 50 meters high and 26 meters wide. The water flows through the mountain and splits rocks with the force of gushing. It is majestic and has thousands of horses galloping. It is very magnificent. And its next place to show off its power is the world-famous Huangguoshu Waterfall 30 kilometers away.
- The wonder of swirling water where mountains do not turn but water does—Dragon Palace Whirlpool. A round pond with an area of more than 10,000 square meters, the water in the pond rotates clockwise day and night, year after year, without relying on the wind. The sight is rare and intoxicating for tourists.
The first time I saw Huangguoshu Waterfall was at the end of the 1986 version of “Journey to the West”. Until work, I thought it was a waterfall in the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area in Sichuan Province. As an important filming location for “Journey to the West”, from Sun Wukong’s Huaguo Mountain, Shuilian Cave and occupying the mountain as king, to Zhu Bajie carrying his wife, to Liusha River collecting Sha Monk, and to the master and apprentice leading horses across the river in the ending song, all of them are… There are a lot of scenes in Huangguoshu.
Home of the Monkey King
Huangguoshu Waterfall is not just one waterfall, but a large scenic area, including Doupotang Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, and Huangguoshu Waterfall. Among them, Huangguoshu Waterfall is the most famous. Every tourist comes to Huangguoshu to go here.
Huangguoshu Waterfall is named after the “Huangguoshu”, a common local plant. Many people think that Huangguoshu Waterfall is just one waterfall. In fact, it is a waterfall group composed of 18 large and small waterfalls. In addition to the main waterfall, there is also Doupotang Waterfall.
The best time to visit Huangguoshu Waterfall is confusing. During the dry season in winter, the waterfall relies on the release of water from the reservoir, so it is not a good time to enjoy the waterfall. However, in the summer from June to October, the amount of water increases. July and August are the best times. It is overcrowded during holidays. You have to “move” to the foot of the waterfall. The mountainside trail to Shuilian Cave is narrow and even more crowded. There is a long queue.
So it’s best to choose
Non-holidays from June to October
Go to Huangguoshu Waterfall.
- Classic Reappearance: Water Curtain Cave
Water Curtain Cave is located in the Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area. You can choose to take the escalator up and down, or you can choose to visit on foot.
The special thing about Water Curtain Cave is that you can pass behind the waterfall and reach out to touch the turbulent water when passing through the cave. , outside is the deafening sound of the waterfall, and a few drops of cold spring water fall from time to time on the head. When I was a child, I fantasized about the scenes inside the Water Curtain Cave countless times when I watched Journey to the West. However, it is best to bring your own raincoat (the umbrella is in the small There is no power in the cave ), or buy a raincoat (15 yuan each) in the scenic area. After all, there will still be water dripping in the Water Curtain Cave, and the cave is slippery. For the safety of yourself and others, it is best to wear shoes that are easy to walk and walk carefully. , don’t wear Crocs.
The location corresponding to the scene in the play: Water Curtain Cave in Huaguo Mountain
Shuiliandong Waterfall
- Classic Reappearance: Master and Disciple Crossing the River
It takes about 5 minutes to take the bus from the ticket office of the scenic spot to the first scenic spot - Doupotang Waterfall. This scenic spot is the smallest scenic spot in the entire Huangguoshu Scenic Spot. It takes about 30 minutes to visit. Although small, Doupotang Scenic Area, located 1 kilometer upstream of Huangguoshu Waterfall, is the waterfall with the widest top among the Huangguoshu Waterfalls. There is a huge karst pool at the top of the waterfall. During the wet season, when the waterfall passes over the calcified beach dam, it will make a roaring sound of “boom. boom.”
As soon as you enter the door, there will be a sculpture of Tang Monk and his disciples studying for Buddhist scriptures. The sculptures are lifelike. When you see this scene, the familiar melody will always linger in your ears. You can see Doupotang Waterfall on the right side of the entrance after a 5-minute walk. The scene in the ending song of Journey to the West where the master and apprentice are walking on the waterfall was shot here.
The corresponding location of the scene in the play: the master and the apprentice lead horses across the river
- Classic Reappearance: Gao Laozhuang
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area is 6 kilometers downstream of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Guizhou. There are three connected areas here, namely Tianxing Bonsai Area, Tianxing Cave Scenic Area, and Water Stone Forest Area. The Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area is densely packed with stalagmites and lush vegetation, integrating mountains, water, forests and caves. It is praised by tourists as: a “ten thousand bonsai” carved with wind knives and water swords, and a “ten thousand bonsai painted with pen, vine, ink and silk”. “Eternal masterpiece”.
Tianxing Lake is the location where Zhu Bajie carried his wife in the TV series “Journey to the West”. As the filming location of Gao Lao Zhuang in “Journey to the West”, it is the favorite of many Journey to the West fans and is still worth a visit.
The corresponding location of the scene in the play: Zhu Bajie carries his wife on his back - Gao Laozhuang
The scenery around Tianxing Lake is somewhat different from other natural bonsais in the Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area. Coming here gives people the feeling of another village with dark flowers and bright flowers. This is the filming location of “Gao Laozhuang” Zhu Bajie carrying his wife in “Journey to the West”.
Part One: Tianxing Basin
A concentrated karst landscape, the Star Bonsai Area has large and small natural rocks and water stone bonsai. A stone path runs through stone walls, stone trenches and stone crevices, with stone forests nearby and mountains in the distance. You can also board a bamboo raft and walk through canyons and stone forests.
Part Two: Tianxing Cave
Tianxing Cave is located in the middle section of Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area. It mainly consists of Baba Bridge, Looking Back Stone, Narrow Stone Bridge, Tianxing Cave, Maoshui Pool and other landscapes. Tianxing Cave was once an underground river. Later, due to the lowering of the drainage surface, the water flow changed its course, forming an underground cave without water. People call it Tianxing Cave after the name of Tianxing Bridge. Tianxing Cave is a cave with great ornamental value. It consists of a hall and several side halls. The four stone pillars in the cave are more than 20 meters high. The scenery here is full of strange things. , the stalagmites, stone pillars, stone flowers in the cave are of various shapes and colors. The most eye-catching sights include carps jumping over the dragon gate, eight immortals crossing the sea, beautiful women combing their hair, stone chickens singing at dawn, Miaoling terraces, general hats, etc.
Part Three: Water Stone Forest
Between a large body of water is a wide stone forest. There are large cacti and small shrubs growing in the stone forest, and they are dotted with green shade all year round. The so-called “water flows over rocks, there are rocks on the water, rocks on the rocks, and trees on the rocks.” It means the water stone forest area. Silver Chain Falling Pool Waterfall and Xingxia Waterfall are also located on the left and right sides of the water stone forest respectively.
Where are the best places to take pictures in Huangguoshu?
- Beside the Rhinoceros Pond, the scenery, viewing angle and lighting are the most ideal. Don’t squeeze in with a large group of people on the way to Shuiliandong to grab the shot. The angle and effect are not good, and it often makes other people lose their focus. tourists become the protagonists in your photos.
- To get a panoramic view of the waterfall, it is better to view the waterfall pavilion, where you can have a panoramic view of the entire Huangguoshu Waterfall;
- To take a rainbow, the best place is next to the three-character stone sign of “Shuilian Cave”. With good skills, a double rainbow can be illuminated (this is the refraction area in the morning);
- From the water-viewing pavilion, you can have a bird’s-eye view of the majestic Huangguoshu Waterfall.
- When viewing waterfalls, the water mist is very heavy, so it is best to use a camera with better waterproof performance. At the same time, don’t forget to bring a lens hood and a plastic bag, or a large-brimmed casual hat, which is mainly used to protect the camera and lens from rain and prevent water from splashing on the body. Also bring a lens cloth to wipe water droplets on the lens at any time.
How much are the tickets for Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
Scenic area ticket prices (including Great Falls Scenic Area, Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, Doupotang Scenic Area):
Peak season (March 1 to October 31: 180 yuan)
Off-season (November 1 to February 27 of the following year): 160 yuan
Escalator in the Great Waterfall Scenic Area: Two-way: 50 yuan/person*times One-way: 30yuan/person*times
Scenic area eco-car ticket price: 50 yuan/person*time
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area Cable Car: 10 yuan/person*time
Stone Village Scenic Area: 40 yuan/persontime
Shenlong Cave Attraction: 70 yuan/person
Huangguoshu Rafting: 158 yuan/person*time
How to get to Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
Guiyang——Huangguoshu:
The mileage is 134 kilometers, the fare is 50 yuan per person, and it takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. The departure time is 8:00-12:45 in the morning, which is suitable for the peak tourist season.
Departure location: Jinyang Bus Terminal. (You can get there by taking city bus 219 from the train station to the terminal station)
Guiyang——Anshun:
The mileage is 95 kilometers, the fare is 35 yuan/person, 20 minutes/shift, takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the departure time is 7:00-19:00.
Departure location: Jinyang Station, Guiyang City, terminal station: Anshun West Bus Station.
Anshun - Huangguoshu:
The mileage is 47 kilometers, the fare is 18 yuan/person, 20 minutes/shift, and takes about 1 hour.
Departure location: East Bus Station; if the final stop is West Bus Station, take the Anshun-Guanling bus and get off at Huangguoshu Parking Lot.
Are there any other places worth visiting near Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
- Shitouzhai Scenic Area, Buyi pastoral scenery, no tickets, 3 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area
There are many places called Shitou Village in Guizhou. This one is next to Huangguoshu Scenic Area, only a 10-minute drive away. Shitou Village is also a scenic spot with signboards that are easy to find. The reason why it is called Shitou Village is that the houses in the village have been built of stone since I don’t know when. This continues to this day.
Most of the people in Shitou Village are Buyi people, so it can also be said that this is one of the gathering places of Buyi people. The Buyi people believe in ghosts and gods and worship their ancestors. The Buyi people have strong customs and habits in weddings and funerals. Marriage is relatively free, and most people first become lovers by singing love songs. The Buyi people have the virtue of respecting the elderly, caring for the young, and helping the poor. Moreover, Shitou Village is also the famous hometown of wax beams. About 80% of the adult women in the village know this traditional folk craft, and half of the households have dyeing vats.
Transportation: Take a bus from Anshun East Bus Station to Zhenning, 10-13 yuan (13 yuan on expressways, 10 yuan on ordinary roads). There is a shuttle bus from the Zhenning Transportation Management Office in the general direction, stopping at Shitouzhai on the way, and the fare is 5 yuan.
- Dragon Palace Scenic Area, karst water cave scenery, ticket price is about 120 yuan, 30 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area
Dragon Palace is located in the southern suburbs of Anshun City, 30 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area. It can be reached by taking a special shuttle bus from Anshun East Bus Station, which runs every 30 minutes. From May to October, this period is the rainy season, and the water volume is large. You can enjoy the wonders of China’s largest cave waterfall, but you may not be able to take a boat due to the surge in water volume in the cave during the rainy season.
When visiting the Dragon Palace, you should not miss the following four features:
- The underground river cave is praised by tourists as “the most beautiful water cave in China”. The Longgong Water Cave is 15 kilometers long, the longest in the country.
- The largest cave temple in China - Longgong Guanyin Cave. Guanyin Cave has a total area of more than 20,000 square meters. Its biggest feature is that all the halls are natural caves. There are 32 artificially carved Buddha statues, among which the Guanyin statue is 6 meters high. There is a stalactite in the main hall that looks like Guanyin. The natural and artificial Buddha statues are integrated into one. There are many famous mountain monks in the world, but natural cave temples are rare, and their scale ranks first in the country.
- The largest cave waterfall in China - Longgong Longmen Waterfall. Longmen Waterfall is more than 50 meters high and 26 meters wide. The water flows through the mountain and splits rocks with the force of gushing. It is majestic and has thousands of horses galloping. It is very magnificent. And its next place to show off its power is the world-famous Huangguoshu Waterfall 30 kilometers away.
- The wonder of swirling water where mountains do not turn but water does—Dragon Palace Whirlpool. A round pond with an area of more than 10,000 square meters, the water in the pond rotates clockwise day and night, year after year, without relying on the wind. The sight is rare and intoxicating for tourists.
The first time I saw Huangguoshu Waterfall was at the end of the 1986 version of “Journey to the West”. Until work, I thought it was a waterfall in the Jiuzhaigou Scenic Area in Sichuan Province. As an important filming location for “Journey to the West”, from Sun Wukong’s Huaguo Mountain, Shuilian Cave and occupying the mountain as king, to Zhu Bajie carrying his wife, to Liusha River collecting Sha Monk, and to the master and apprentice leading horses across the river in the ending song, all of them are… There are a lot of scenes in Huangguoshu.
Home of the Monkey King
Huangguoshu Waterfall is not just one waterfall, but a large scenic area, including Doupotang Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, and Huangguoshu Waterfall. Among them, Huangguoshu Waterfall is the most famous. Every tourist comes to Huangguoshu to go here.
Huangguoshu Waterfall is named after the “Huangguoshu”, a common local plant. Many people think that Huangguoshu Waterfall is just one waterfall. In fact, it is a waterfall group composed of 18 large and small waterfalls. In addition to the main waterfall, there is also Doupotang Waterfall.
The best time to visit Huangguoshu Waterfall is confusing. During the dry season in winter, the waterfall relies on the release of water from the reservoir, so it is not a good time to enjoy the waterfall. However, in the summer from June to October, the amount of water increases. July and August are the best times. It is overcrowded during holidays. You have to “move” to the foot of the waterfall. The mountainside trail to Shuilian Cave is narrow and even more crowded. There is a long queue.
So it’s best to choose
Non-holidays from June to October
Go to Huangguoshu Waterfall.
- Classic Reappearance: Water Curtain Cave
Water Curtain Cave is located in the Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area. You can choose to take the escalator up and down, or you can choose to visit on foot.
The special thing about Water Curtain Cave is that you can pass behind the waterfall and reach out to touch the turbulent water when passing through the cave. , outside is the deafening sound of the waterfall, and a few drops of cold spring water fall from time to time on the head. When I was a child, I fantasized about the scenes inside the Water Curtain Cave countless times when I watched Journey to the West. However, it is best to bring your own raincoat (the umbrella is in the small There is no power in the cave ), or buy a raincoat (15 yuan each) in the scenic area. After all, there will still be water dripping in the Water Curtain Cave, and the cave is slippery. For the safety of yourself and others, it is best to wear shoes that are easy to walk and walk carefully. , don’t wear Crocs.
The location corresponding to the scene in the play: Water Curtain Cave in Huaguo Mountain
Shuiliandong Waterfall
- Classic Reappearance: Master and Disciple Crossing the River
It takes about 5 minutes to take the bus from the ticket office of the scenic spot to the first scenic spot - Doupotang Waterfall. This scenic spot is the smallest scenic spot in the entire Huangguoshu Scenic Spot. It takes about 30 minutes to visit. Although small, Doupotang Scenic Area, located 1 kilometer upstream of Huangguoshu Waterfall, is the waterfall with the widest top among the Huangguoshu Waterfalls. There is a huge karst pool at the top of the waterfall. During the wet season, when the waterfall passes over the calcified beach dam, it will make a roaring sound of “boom. boom.”
As soon as you enter the door, there will be a sculpture of Tang Monk and his disciples studying for Buddhist scriptures. The sculptures are lifelike. When you see this scene, the familiar melody will always linger in your ears. You can see Doupotang Waterfall on the right side of the entrance after a 5-minute walk. The scene in the ending song of Journey to the West where the master and apprentice are walking on the waterfall was shot here.
The corresponding location of the scene in the play: the master and the apprentice lead horses across the river
- Classic Reappearance: Gao Laozhuang
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area is 6 kilometers downstream of Huangguoshu Waterfall in Guizhou. There are three connected areas here, namely Tianxing Bonsai Area, Tianxing Cave Scenic Area, and Water Stone Forest Area. The Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area is densely packed with stalagmites and lush vegetation, integrating mountains, water, forests and caves. It is praised by tourists as: a “ten thousand bonsai” carved with wind knives and water swords, and a “ten thousand bonsai painted with pen, vine, ink and silk”. “Eternal masterpiece”.
Tianxing Lake is the location where Zhu Bajie carried his wife in the TV series “Journey to the West”. As the filming location of Gao Lao Zhuang in “Journey to the West”, it is the favorite of many Journey to the West fans and is still worth a visit.
The corresponding location of the scene in the play: Zhu Bajie carries his wife on his back - Gao Laozhuang
The scenery around Tianxing Lake is somewhat different from other natural bonsais in the Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area. Coming here gives people the feeling of another village with dark flowers and bright flowers. This is the filming location of “Gao Laozhuang” Zhu Bajie carrying his wife in “Journey to the West”.
Part One: Tianxing Basin
A concentrated karst landscape, the Star Bonsai Area has large and small natural rocks and water stone bonsai. A stone path runs through stone walls, stone trenches and stone crevices, with stone forests nearby and mountains in the distance. You can also board a bamboo raft and walk through canyons and stone forests.
Part Two: Tianxing Cave
Tianxing Cave is located in the middle section of Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area. It mainly consists of Baba Bridge, Looking Back Stone, Narrow Stone Bridge, Tianxing Cave, Maoshui Pool and other landscapes. Tianxing Cave was once an underground river. Later, due to the lowering of the drainage surface, the water flow changed its course, forming an underground cave without water. People call it Tianxing Cave after the name of Tianxing Bridge. Tianxing Cave is a cave with great ornamental value. It consists of a hall and several side halls. The four stone pillars in the cave are more than 20 meters high. The scenery here is full of strange things. , the stalagmites, stone pillars, stone flowers in the cave are of various shapes and colors. The most eye-catching sights include carps jumping over the dragon gate, eight immortals crossing the sea, beautiful women combing their hair, stone chickens singing at dawn, Miaoling terraces, general hats, etc.
Part Three: Water Stone Forest
Between a large body of water is a wide stone forest. There are large cacti and small shrubs growing in the stone forest, and they are dotted with green shade all year round. The so-called “water flows over rocks, there are rocks on the water, rocks on the rocks, and trees on the rocks.” It means the water stone forest area. Silver Chain Falling Pool Waterfall and Xingxia Waterfall are also located on the left and right sides of the water stone forest respectively.
Where are the best places to take pictures in Huangguoshu?
- Beside the Rhinoceros Pond, the scenery, viewing angle and lighting are the most ideal. Don’t squeeze in with a large group of people on the way to Shuiliandong to grab the shot. The angle and effect are not good, and it often makes other people lose their focus. tourists become the protagonists in your photos.
- To get a panoramic view of the waterfall, it is better to view the waterfall pavilion, where you can have a panoramic view of the entire Huangguoshu Waterfall;
- To take a rainbow, the best place is next to the three-character stone sign of “Shuilian Cave”. With good skills, a double rainbow can be illuminated (this is the refraction area in the morning);
- From the water-viewing pavilion, you can have a bird’s-eye view of the majestic Huangguoshu Waterfall.
- When viewing waterfalls, the water mist is very heavy, so it is best to use a camera with better waterproof performance. At the same time, don’t forget to bring a lens hood and a plastic bag, or a large-brimmed casual hat, which is mainly used to protect the camera and lens from rain and prevent water from splashing on the body. Also bring a lens cloth to wipe water droplets on the lens at any time.
How much are the tickets for Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
Scenic area ticket prices (including Great Falls Scenic Area, Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, Doupotang Scenic Area):
Peak season (March 1 to October 31: 180 yuan)
Off-season (November 1 to February 27 of the following year): 160 yuan
Escalator in the Great Waterfall Scenic Area: Two-way: 50 yuan/person*times One-way: 30yuan/person*times
Scenic area eco-car ticket price: 50 yuan/person*time
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area Cable Car: 10 yuan/person*time
Stone Village Scenic Area: 40 yuan/persontime
Shenlong Cave Attraction: 70 yuan/person
Huangguoshu Rafting: 158 yuan/person*time
How to get to Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
Guiyang——Huangguoshu:
The mileage is 134 kilometers, the fare is 50 yuan per person, and it takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. The departure time is 8:00-12:45 in the morning, which is suitable for the peak tourist season.
Departure location: Jinyang Bus Terminal. (You can get there by taking city bus 219 from the train station to the terminal station)
Guiyang——Anshun:
The mileage is 95 kilometers, the fare is 35 yuan/person, 20 minutes/shift, takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the departure time is 7:00-19:00.
Departure location: Jinyang Station, Guiyang City, terminal station: Anshun West Bus Station.
Anshun - Huangguoshu:
The mileage is 47 kilometers, the fare is 18 yuan/person, 20 minutes/shift, and takes about 1 hour.
Departure location: East Bus Station; if the final stop is West Bus Station, take the Anshun-Guanling bus and get off at Huangguoshu Parking Lot.
Are there any other places worth visiting near Huangguoshu Scenic Area?
- Shitouzhai Scenic Area, Buyi pastoral scenery, no tickets, 3 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area
There are many places called Shitou Village in Guizhou. This one is next to Huangguoshu Scenic Area, only a 10-minute drive away. Shitou Village is also a scenic spot with signboards that are easy to find. The reason why it is called Shitou Village is that the houses in the village have been built of stone since I don’t know when. This continues to this day.
Most of the people in Shitou Village are Buyi people, so it can also be said that this is one of the gathering places of Buyi people. The Buyi people believe in ghosts and gods and worship their ancestors. The Buyi people have strong customs and habits in weddings and funerals. Marriage is relatively free, and most people first become lovers by singing love songs. The Buyi people have the virtue of respecting the elderly, caring for the young, and helping the poor. Moreover, Shitou Village is also the famous hometown of wax beams. About 80% of the adult women in the village know this traditional folk craft, and half of the households have dyeing vats.
Transportation: Take a bus from Anshun East Bus Station to Zhenning, 10-13 yuan (13 yuan on expressways, 10 yuan on ordinary roads). There is a shuttle bus from the Zhenning Transportation Management Office in the general direction, stopping at Shitouzhai on the way, and the fare is 5 yuan.
- Dragon Palace Scenic Area, karst water cave scenery, ticket price is about 120 yuan, 30 kilometers away from Huangguoshu Scenic Area
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