01City Guide
Baili Azalea Scenic Area
百里杜鹃风景名胜区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 130 flower-season through ticket; CNY 70 sightseeing bus for Pudi and Jinpo.
Typical Visit
Full day for one main area; 2 days for Pudi and Jinpo
Quick Facts
Ticket
CNY 110 daytime ticket, plus CNY 28 sightseeing bus and CNY 10 safety service package.
Hours
Use 08:30-17:00 as the daytime reservation and entry window.
Transport
No metro. From Zhijin County, use local bus, taxi, self-driving, or a hired car to Zhijin Cave Scenic Area.
Duration
2-3 hours; allow half a day with transfers
Best Time
Year-round; summer is useful for cool cave temperatures
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Treat Zhijin Cave as a half-day main stop
Zhijin Cave works best as a half-day attraction, with a normal visit taking about 2-3 hours. Budget CNY 110 for the daytime ticket, plus CNY 28 for the sightseeing bus and CNY 10 for the safety service package. Use 08:30-17:00 as the daytime reservation and entry window.
Tip:After entering the cave, you will basically need to follow the full route. There are many steps and wet surfaces, so take care of footwear and energy first.
2
Prepare layers and supplies before entering
The cave is much cooler than outside, with slippery ground and many steps. Even in summer, bring a light jacket and wear non-slip sports shoes. Prepare water and simple snacks before entering.
Tip:The cave is not a commercial street, and supplies inside are limited. Older visitors, children, or anyone with knee problems should pace themselves.
3
Focus on Guanghan Palace, Silver Rain Tree, and Bawang Helmet
The value of Zhijin Cave is its huge cave halls and karst formations, not just a few small photo spots. Guanghan Palace is for scale, while Silver Rain Tree and Bawang Helmet are the most memorable stalactite formations. Do not rush through the later section just because you are tired.
Tip:Lighting and crowds affect photos, so do not build the whole visit around photography. The walking experience matters more.
4
You can pair it with Zhijin Grand Canyon, but do not overpack the day
If you visit both Zhijin Cave and Zhijin Grand Canyon on the same day, arrive early and handle the more tiring part first, then adjust the order based on transport and weather. The two sites are close, but both require walking and transfers.
Tip:A same-day round trip from Guiyang is tight. Staying one night in Zhijin County is much more comfortable.
Highlights
- Zhijin Cave is Bijie's most mature geological attraction and worth a dedicated stop.
- Guanghan Palace gives first-time visitors a strong sense of the scale of China's large caves.
- Silver Rain Tree and Bawang Helmet are the easiest landmark formations to remember.
- The cave stays cool year-round, which is useful in summer, but wet steps require energy and caution.
- Combined with Zhijin Grand Canyon, it creates a half-day to full-day route of underground cave and canyon landforms.
Insider Tips
✦Enter according to your reserved time slot; missing it can create problems.
✦Do not wear high heels, flip-flops, or shoes with slippery soles.
✦Avoid using flash constantly inside the cave, as it can flatten the rock and lighting layers.
✦If you also visit Zhijin Grand Canyon that day, do not walk too slowly inside Zhijin Cave; save energy for later.
✦On holidays, arriving early is more reliable for parking and queues.
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02City Guide
Jiudongtian Scenic Area
九洞天风景区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 80 ticket, CNY 20 sightseeing bus, and CNY 60 one-way boat ticket.
Typical Visit
3-4 hours
03City Guide
Wujiang River Source Gallery
乌江源百里画廊
All Ages
Admission
Open river and viewing areas are generally free; short boat routes can be budgeted around CNY 50-60, with longer routes costing more.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours for a short river stop; longer with boat ride or Huawu village time
04City Guide
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织金大峡谷
All Ages
Admission
CNY 45 ticket, CNY 20 sightseeing bus, and CNY 40 sightseeing elevator; budget CNY 105 for the package.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours; half day with Zhijin Cave transfer
05City Guide
Caohai Wetland, Weining
威宁草海
All Ages
Admission
Caohai itself does not charge a main entrance ticket; boat or local pier services are separate if used.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours for a simple walk; longer for birdwatching
06City Guide
Asilisi Jiucaiping
阿西里西韭菜坪
All Ages
Admission
CNY 45 ticket, CNY 50 round-trip sightseeing bus, and CNY 80 round-trip cableway.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours