01Nature Escape
Huangguoshu Waterfall
黄果树瀑布
All Ages
Admission
CNY 160 daytime adult ticket; sightseeing bus CNY 50; Grand Escalator CNY 50 round trip or CNY 30 one way.
Typical Visit
Full day for Huangguoshu, Tianxingqiao, and Doupotang
Quick Facts
Ticket
Free entry; parking may cost a small local fee.
Hours
Open village; workshops and small venues may open irregularly.
Transport
No metro. Drive or take a taxi from Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area in about 10-15 minutes.
Duration
1-2 hours; 2-3 hours if walking slowly or finding a batik workshop
Best Time
Spring to autumn for village walking and riverside scenery
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
A free Buyi village beside Huangguoshu
Shitou Village is free to enter and sits about 10-15 minutes by car from Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area.
Tip:It is more of a quiet village and rest stop than a fully serviced scenic area.
2
Walk along Guijia River and the stone lanes
The village has stone houses, stone walls, stone paving, and riverside scenery, making it good for walking, photos, and seeing Buyi village life.
Tip:Do not expect every workshop or small venue to be open, especially in low season.
3
Keep expectations flexible for batik experiences
Shitou Village has Buyi batik traditions, but some workshops may be closed or open irregularly.
Tip:If you find an experience, treat it as a bonus. If not, focus on the village and riverside.
4
Be careful near the river
Guijia River looks cool and clear, but there are many stones under the water, and wet areas can be slippery.
Tip:If children play near the water, keep them away from fast-flowing sections and do not let them step barefoot on wet stones.
Highlights
- Shitou Village has a clear stone-village character in its houses, walls, roofs, and lanes.
- Guijia River is good for an easy walk and feels more relaxed than the larger scenic areas in summer.
- Bougainvillea and riverside views make it a simple photo stop.
- Buyi batik is the village's most representative cultural experience.
- Its location near Huangguoshu makes it useful after the waterfall when you want to slow down.
Insider Tips
✦Shitou Village is free, but villagers may charge a small parking fee.
✦Public facilities are limited, so do not expect much from toilets or food options.
✦If you come mainly for batik, accept that workshops may not be open.
✦The village is better for light walking than for rolling luggage.
✦Travelers who want a lively commercial street may be disappointed; it suits people who like quiet villages.
More Anshun Attractions
02City 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
03City 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
04City Guide
Dragon Palace
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
05Historic 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
06Historic 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