A 2-Hour High-Speed Rail Trip Makes Friends Think I Went to Jiangnan!!

🌆 Ultimate Guide to Wujiang Village | A Poetic Water Town Hidden in Northern Guizhou "Drunk, I know not if the sky's in water; my boat's full of dreams, pressing down the Milky Way" – This isn't Jiangnan, it's Wujiang Village in Guizhou! Where ink-wash landscapes blend with ancient architecture, stepping into this thousand-year-old poetic scroll feels like every frame is breathtakingly beautiful. Today, I'll share a super-detailed travel guide to Wujiang Village. **Transportation Guide** - **Self-drive**: Navigate to "Wujiang Village Visitor Service Center." It's about a 20-minute drive after exiting the highway. If exiting at Shangji Toll Station, search for Wujiang Village Visitor Service Center (East Entrance). From Goujiang Town's Goujiang Avenue, turn onto Tourism Avenue to reach the West Gate directly. - **High-speed rail**: After arriving at Zunyi South Station, take a taxi to Wujiang Village (~30 mins). - **Flights**: Guiyang Longdongbao Airport, Zunyi Xinzhou Airport, and Zunyi Maotai Airport are all within 2 hours of Wujiang Village. - **Tourist shuttle**: Book online for direct buses from Xinpu New District, Zunyi, to Wujiang Village East Visitor Center (09:00-18:00, ¥30/person). - **In-park transport**: Paid sightseeing shuttles run between stops like East Entrance Service Center, Big Banyan Tree, and Yangjiagou (¥20/one-way). **Tickets** - ¥80/person before 16:00; ¥120 after 16:00. Free for children under 1.2m; discounts for special groups. **Daytime Must-Dos** - **Punting boats**: Enter via West Entrance (¥60/adult, ¥30/child), gliding through landscapes and stilt houses—"the boat moves through mountains, you travel in a painting." - **Bamboo drifting show**: At Longquan Square, watch performers balance on single bamboo poles, drifting effortlessly—a northern Guizhou intangible heritage. - **Folk performances**: Lusheng dances, Ansai waist drums—immerse in local culture. - **Eight Banquets**: Ethnic dining + shows (¥128/adult, ¥68/child, book ahead), featuring dishes like "Pao Guo Soup." **Nighttime Highlights** - **Wujiang Star Music Fountain Show**: At Terraced Square, water dances sync with drone light displays. - **Bonfire party**: Dance around flames (~8 PM), soaking in the village's energy. - **Lantern-lighting ceremony**: Watch the village transform under dreamy lights. - **Drone show**: Sky-high patterns and words (usually 7-8 PM). - **Night cruise**: Glide past illuminated shores, savoring Wujiang’s nocturnal charm. **Food Picks** - **Pao Guo Soup**: Signature "Pao Pork" at Pao Guo Soup Restaurant—fresh and affordable. - **Gannan stir-fried noodles**: Chewy rice noodles with pickled peppers, chili, and beef. - **Local snacks**: Like potato cakes (yangyu ba), available in/around the park. **Stay Options** - **In-park hotels**: Mushan Hotel, Miao King Hotel (¥700+/night, some offer free ethnic costume rentals). - **In-park B&Bs**: Scenic and cozy, priced lower than hotels. - **Out-park hotels**: Shangji Town (~¥100/night, +15 mins commute). **Pro Tips** - **Luggage storage**: Free at entrance service halls. - **Photo ops**: Wear bright ethnic outfits (rentable); shoot at Pao Guo Soup terrace, Taiyi Pavilion bridge, or Quick Read Bookstore hillside. - **Off-peak visits**: Avoid crowds by choosing weekdays/non-holidays. - **Weather check**: Rain adds charm but pack umbrellas/warm layers. - **Book ahead**: Reserve popular activities (e.g., Eight Banquets) via official channels.