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
Visit for the canyon walk and elevator for now
Zhijin Grand Canyon has reopened, but the underground-river boat ride is still suspended. For now, it is better for the canyon, natural bridge, sinkhole, and sightseeing elevator. The ticket is CNY 45, the sightseeing bus is CNY 20, and the sightseeing elevator is CNY 40. Budget CNY 105 for the ticket, bus, and elevator package.
Use the exit-side downhill route to save energy
The easier route is to enter from the exit-side parking area, take the sightseeing elevator down into the canyon, then follow the path to see the natural bridge, Jingu Buddha, and water near the cave entrance before exiting toward the entrance side.
Do not overestimate your energy when pairing it with Zhijin Cave
Zhijin Cave and Zhijin Grand Canyon are close and work well on the same day, but neither is a "see it from the car" attraction. Cave first or canyon first can both work; the key is to avoid the most tiring climbs at midday.
Expect possible adjustments in rainy season
The canyon is more affected by heavy rain, water levels, and dredging work. Some projects may be suspended temporarily. Even without the boat, wet plank paths and steps can affect the visit.
✦For an easier visit, prioritize entering from the exit side and walking downhill.
✦The package ticket is simpler than buying the ticket, sightseeing bus, and elevator separately.
✦While the underground-river boat is suspended, do not come only for a "boat into the earth" experience.
✦On holidays, shuttles, parking, and the elevator can all require queues, so arrive early.
✦After several rainy days, canyon project changes are more likely; keep a backup stop in the itinerary.
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
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
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
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
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
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