01City Guide
Zhijin Cave
织金洞
All Ages
Admission
CNY 110 daytime ticket, plus CNY 28 sightseeing bus and CNY 10 safety service package.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours; allow half a day with transfers
Quick Facts
Ticket
Core building ticket information appears in different versions, including CNY 20 and CNY 60; budget CNY 60 for Guizhou Xuanwei Mansion.
Hours
Use daytime hours for core buildings and museum-style sites; the surrounding street area may be walkable outside those hours.
Transport
No metro. From Bijie city or Dafang County, use self-driving, a hired car, local bus to Dafang, then taxi.
Duration
1-2 hours; longer with Shexiang Museum
Best Time
Year-round; daylight is better for buildings and historical displays
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Understand that it is not an original old town
Mu'ege Ancient City is more of a recreated cultural scenic area focused on Yi culture, Lady Shexiang, and Guizhou Xuanwei Mansion. The streets are not large, and visitor numbers may be low.
Tip:If you are looking for a lively commercial ancient town, this place may feel quiet.
2
Focus on Guizhou Xuanwei Mansion and Shexiang-related history
Guizhou Xuanwei Mansion is the main building here and helps explain the Shuixi Tusi system, Lady Shexiang, and Yi history. Ticket information appears in different versions, including CNY 20 and CNY 60, so budgeting CNY 60 is safer.
Tip:If you only want a casual walk and do not enter the core building, the stop can be short.
3
Navigate to Guizhou Xuanwei Mansion or Shexiang Museum
Do not search only for "Mu'ege Ancient City," as navigation may take you to a quieter entrance. Set your destination as Guizhou Xuanwei Mansion or Shexiang Museum to reach the main sights more accurately.
Tip:This stop works best with Shexiang Museum and Dafang County, not as a standalone half-day detour.
4
It is easy from Bijie or Dafang County
Driving from Bijie city takes about 1 hour, and it is closer from Dafang County. By public transport, go to Dafang first, then take a taxi to the scenic area.
Tip:Without a car, keep it with other Dafang County stops instead of forcing it into the same day as Hezhang or Zhijin.
Highlights
- Guizhou Xuanwei Mansion is the core building of Mu'ege Ancient City.
- It suits travelers interested in Lady Shexiang, the Shuixi Tusi system, and Yi history.
- The scenic area is small and easy to walk.
- Combined with Shexiang Museum, the historical context becomes clearer.
- Dafang County has convenient food and lodging, including bean hotpot and buckwheat jelly.
Insider Tips
✦Do not treat it as a fully preserved original ancient city.
✦If time is tight, prioritize Guizhou Xuanwei Mansion and Shexiang Museum.
✦The streets may be quiet, so do not expect a strong commercial atmosphere.
✦Wear flat shoes because there are stone paths and slopes nearby.
✦If you are not interested in history, make it a short stop rather than a main itinerary item.
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