01City Guide
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area
天星桥景区
All Ages
Admission
Included in the Huangguoshu through ticket; sightseeing bus CNY 50 for the wider scenic area.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours for a full route; shorter if focusing on the lower section
Quick Facts
Ticket
CNY 160 daytime adult ticket; sightseeing bus CNY 50; Grand Escalator CNY 50 round trip or CNY 30 one way.
Hours
Peak-season daytime: Great Waterfall and Doupotang about 07:00-18:30; Tianxingqiao about 07:00-18:00.
Transport
No metro. Take high-speed rail to Anshun West Station (安顺西站), then use the scenic-area shuttle or a taxi to Huangguoshu Visitor Center.
Duration
Full day for Huangguoshu, Tianxingqiao, and Doupotang
Best Time
May-Oct for stronger water flow; avoid heavy-rain days and major holiday peaks
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Treat Huangguoshu as Anshun's main full-day trip
Plan for a CNY 160 daytime adult ticket, with the sightseeing bus charged separately at CNY 50. The Grand Escalator is optional, CNY 50 round trip or CNY 30 one way.
Tip:The Huangguoshu ticket covers the Great Waterfall, Tianxingqiao, and Doupotang, but the three areas are far apart, so the sightseeing bus is usually necessary.
2
Decide early whether to enter Water Curtain Cave
Water Curtain Cave requires real-name timed reservation through Anlvtong and is capped at 6,000 visitors per day. If you cannot reserve it, you can still see the waterfall front view and the other scenic areas.
Tip:The cave walkway is narrow, wet, and misty, and queues can be long at peak times, so do not treat it as something you can always add on site.
3
Use the order Tianxingqiao - Doupotang - Great Waterfall
Tianxingqiao takes the most walking, so it works best in the morning. Doupotang is easy and fits well as a middle stop. The Great Waterfall has the strongest visual impact in the afternoon.
Tip:In peak season, the Great Waterfall and Doupotang usually run about 07:00-18:30, while Tianxingqiao usually runs about 07:00-18:00.
4
Leave enough time for mist and queues at the Great Waterfall
The front viewing area, Rhinoceros Pool, and Water Curtain Cave can all get you wet, so a raincoat, anti-slip shoes, and phone protection are useful.
Tip:If you want an easier visit, walk down to see the waterfall, then decide whether to take the escalator back up.
Highlights
- Huangguoshu Great Waterfall is the main sight in this scenic area and works well for first-time visitors to Guizhou.
- You can view the waterfall from the front, side, and lower areas, with strong mist when water volume is high.
- Water Curtain Cave lets you pass behind the waterfall, but the experience depends on reservation and queue time.
- Rhinoceros Pool is useful for full waterfall views.
- Combining it with Tianxingqiao and Doupotang in one day gives the most efficient route.
Insider Tips
✦Do not buy only the entrance ticket and skip the sightseeing bus; walking between the three core areas is not practical.
✦There are many steps near the Great Waterfall, and anti-slip shoes matter most after rain or in misty areas.
✦Water Curtain Cave reservation is valid for the selected day, so match the time slot with your actual route.
✦In peak season, do not leave the last stop too late, because Tianxingqiao usually closes earlier than the Great Waterfall and Doupotang.
✦From Guiyang, taking high-speed rail to Anshun West Station and then a scenic-area shuttle is steadier than taking a taxi the whole way.
More Anshun Attractions
02City Guide
Doupotang Waterfall
陡坡塘瀑布
All Ages
Admission
Included in the Huangguoshu through ticket; sightseeing bus CNY 50 for the wider scenic area.
Typical Visit
40-60 minutes
03City Guide
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龙宫
All Ages
Admission
CNY 150 for entrance ticket, boat, and sightseeing bus package; CNY 170 with uphill sightseeing elevator.
Typical Visit
Half day; longer when boat queues are heavy
04Historic Walk
Tianlong Tunpu
天龙屯堡
All Ages
Admission
CNY 89 for entrance ticket and sightseeing bus package.
Typical Visit
2-4 hours; add 1-1.5 hours if continuing to Tiantai Mountain Wulong Temple
05Historic Walk
Yunfeng Tunpu Scenic Area
云峰屯堡景区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 20 adult ticket.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours for the core village; half day with Benzhai and transport
06Food District
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旧州古镇
All Ages
Admission
Free entry; parking, food, and craft experiences cost extra.
Typical Visit
2-4 hours; longer if eating a full meal