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
Included in the Huangguoshu through ticket; sightseeing bus CNY 50 for the wider scenic area.
Hours
Peak-season daytime about 07:00-18:00.
Transport
No metro. Enter via Huangguoshu Visitor Center, then take the scenic-area sightseeing bus to Tianxingqiao.
Duration
2-3 hours for a full route; shorter if focusing on the lower section
Best Time
May-Oct for water scenery; use extra caution after rain
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Visit Tianxingqiao in the morning of your Huangguoshu day
Tianxingqiao is included in the Huangguoshu through ticket and does not require a separate entrance ticket. It takes more time and energy than Doupotang and the Great Waterfall.
Tip:In peak season, Tianxingqiao usually runs about 07:00-18:00, so it is usually not a good final stop.
2
It is fine to focus only on the lower highlight section
If time or energy is limited, focus on the lower section around Yinlian Zhuitan Waterfall, the water stone forest, and Tianxing Cave.
Tip:The upper section is more like a longer stone-forest walkway, so first-time visitors with limited time do not need to force the full route.
3
Allow time for wet steps and one-way crowd flow
The paths inside Tianxingqiao are narrow, with many steps, and areas near water become more slippery after rain. A full visit often takes 2-3 hours.
Tip:If traveling with older visitors or children, do not estimate your time based on fast online routes.
4
Continue by sightseeing bus after Tianxingqiao
After finishing Tianxingqiao, use the scenic-area bus to continue to Doupotang or the Great Waterfall and avoid repeated transfers.
Tip:On crowded days, finishing Tianxingqiao first reduces pressure from closing times later in the day.
Highlights
- Yinlian Zhuitan Waterfall is the most worthwhile point in Tianxingqiao and looks very different from the Great Waterfall.
- The water stone forest is best seen slowly, with stone, water, and trees mixed along the same walkway.
- Tianxing Cave is a useful cave add-on if you have enough time.
- The lower section is more concentrated than the upper section and works better for visitors with limited energy.
- It makes a Huangguoshu day feel like more than one large waterfall.
Insider Tips
✦Do not underestimate the walking count in Tianxingqiao; comfortable anti-slip shoes matter more than photo shoes.
✦There are supply points inside, but do not wait until you are tired in the lower section to look for water.
✦When tour groups are heavy, arriving early works better than trying to find shortcuts.
✦Many lower-section areas are slippery, so do not cross railings or stand on wet stones by the water for photos.
✦If you still need to see the Great Waterfall that day, do not move too slowly through Tianxingqiao.
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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
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
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
Jiuzhou Old Town
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