In the vast land of China, there is a city that shines like a pearl with its unique charm, attracting the attention of the world.
This city is not only the only shining third-tier star in China with “dual airports”, but it is also famous all over the world for its aroma of wine.
It is Zunyi, a shining pearl located in the northern part of Guizhou Province and the political, economic and cultural center of northern Guizhou.
Zunyi, with its long history and profound cultural heritage, was an important stop on the Red Army’s Long March and one of the holy places of the Chinese revolution.
The years have left a deep mark here, the fire of revolution is burning here, and the footprints of heroes are engraved here.
Today, Zunyi has become the focus of tourists from all over the world with its rapid development momentum and unique urban charm. This city is writing a new chapter with its vitality and infinite vitality.
One of the important reasons why Zunyi stands out among many cities is that it has two airports – Zunyi Moutai Airport and Xinzhou Airport.
These two modern airports, like two wings spreading out, have provided great convenience for Zunyi City’s transportation and injected strong impetus into Zunyi City’s economic and social development.
Through these two airports, Zunyi is closely connected to other parts of the world and has become an important transportation hub for Guizhou and even the southwest region.
It is like a bridge, connecting the past and the future, and also connecting the friendship and cooperation between China and the world.
The high-speed train from Guiyang to Zunyi only takes 45 minutes, which is convenient and fast. This short journey will allow you to appreciate the unique charm of Zunyi and feel the city’s vigorous development and infinite possibilities.
half red, half green
When people mention Zunyi, the first thing that pops up in people’s minds is the strong “red” cultural atmosphere.
On this land, Chinese national leaders have strategized and discussed national affairs; heroic soldiers have fought bloody battles to defend the tranquility of their homeland. The rivers of history converge here, just like streams forming a sea and sand forming a beach, condensing into an indestructible force.
Zunyi, in that turbulent era, gave birth to countless blood-related emotions and created an eternal red spirit.
This spirit is deeply ingrained in people’s hearts like a brand, making it unforgettable.
However, in addition to its profound historical significance, Zunyi is also a desirable tourist destination!
Some people say that Zunyi is a city dependent on mountains and rivers, and this is true.
A beautiful Xiangjiang River meanders from west to east, like a green ribbon, gently floating between the mountains.
She gently brushed past the Old City Jiaochangba, Zunyi Conference Site and Zunyi No. 4 Middle School, and was next to the famous Fenghuang Mountain National Natural Forest Reserve.
Whenever spring comes, Zunyi puts on new clothes.
The spring water is gurgling, the flowers are in clusters, and the Xiangjiang River is like a green ribbon, dancing in the mountains. The trees and flowers on both sides of the bank are so colorful and breathtaking.
Being in it feels like being in a beautiful landscape painting, which makes people forget to leave.
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red tour
The Zunyi Conference Memorial Hall is a holy place that every visitor to Zunyi is fascinated by.
The moment you step into the Zunyi Conference site, a simple and elegant two-story building comes into view.
This small building was built in the early 20th century. It was once the residence of a wealthy local businessman, but now it carries the memory of that magnificent history.
Stepping into the venue, it feels like traveling through time and space, returning to those turbulent years.
There are many precious historical relics and photos on display in the museum, which silently tell the story of that extraordinary past. Each exhibit embodies a profound historical heritage.
Strolling to the right from Yangliu Street, where the Zunyi Conference is located, a tall archway comes into view, with three large characters “Red Army Street” written on it, which is vigorous and powerful, showing heroic spirit.
Passing through the archway, you can see small antique buildings on both sides of the street, with wooden railings, green tiles, and carved doors and windows, exuding a simple and elegant atmosphere.
The bluestone pavement in the middle of the street shows the traces of time clearly visible, making it even more ancient and simple.
Light boxes along the street display photos of the Red Army’s Long March, which seems to bring people back to those arduous years.
Countless strings of exquisite red lanterns hang from the eaves, forming a red river, symbolizing the passing of the revolutionary fire from generation to generation.
In Phoenix Mountain, the trees are lush, blocking out the sky and the sun, the vegetation is lush, and the birds and animals are singing happily.
The well spring is embedded in the forest like a pearl, clear and sweet, making people linger.
Entering the gate of the cemetery, the stone steps wind up. On the platform at the top of the cemetery, majestic monuments to the Red Army martyrs stand majestically.
On the front of the monument are engraved the eight characters “Red Army Martyrs Are Immortal”, which is shining with gold, highlighting the immortal merits of the heroes.
Tucheng Ancient Town is famous all over the world for crossing Chishui River four times. The ancient town is surrounded by mountains and rivers, facing water on three sides in the east, west and south, and mountains on the north, forming a unique landscape pattern.
The ancient town has a long history, with more than 2,000 years of vicissitudes.
The name “Tucheng” came from the mud foundations found by residents when they renovated street houses.
Although this place has gone through vicissitudes of life, it is still full of vitality.
The blue bricks and black tiles, the horse head wall, and the shop names on the stone streets all make people feel like they have traveled back to that distant era.
Come to Tucheng Ancient Town for a walk, listen to those ancient legends, feel the precipitation of time and the beauty of life, which will definitely make you feel relaxed and happy, and you will never forget to leave.
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Landscape journey
Loushanguan is a strategic location that military strategists of all ages have competed for.
On the pass, thousands of peaks compete with each other, thousands of valleys compete with streams, and the cliffs are like knives, reaching straight into the sky, like axes chopping magic between heaven and earth, which is breathtaking.
The Sichuan-Guizhou Highway winds along the way, like a giant dragon circling up, which is thrilling.
This feeling and scene can’t help but remind people of the song “Recalling Qin’e·Loushanguan” that has been passed down through the ages: the west wind is biting, the geese are singing in the sky, the moon is shadowed in the frosty morning, the hoofbeats of horses are crashing, and the trumpets are wailing.
The pass is as solid as steel. Now we cross it again. We can see the mountains are like the sea, the setting sun is like blood, and a magnificent picture unfolds before our eyes.
When you walk into Loushanguan, you are surrounded by greenery and the breeze blows on your face, as if you are in a beautiful and natural picture.
Surrounded by mountains, there are many peaks and peaks, which not only has a rugged atmosphere, but also adds a bit of gentle charm.
The breeze blows and the leaves rustle, like the sound of nature, which is refreshing and refreshing.
Standing on the railing on the Changkong Bridge and looking into the distance, Dajianshan stands majestically, and the Yanming Pagoda stands on the top of the mountain, pointing straight into the sky.
This five-story attic-style tower is more than 30 meters high. From the top, you can have a panoramic view of everything.
Chishui Danxia Tourist Area is a paradise on earth.
It consists of three major scenic spots: Chishui Waterfall, Foguang Rock, and Swallow Rock. Every place is beautiful.
The bright red Danxia red cliffs, solitary peaks and narrow ridges rising from the ground, various strange mountains and rocks, huge rock corridors and caves and beautiful Danxia gorges set off against each other with green forests, waterfalls and flowing springs, forming a beautiful A stunning picture of nature.
In particular, the Foguang Rock, known as the “Crown of Danxia in the World”, arcs across the sky and the earth, like a red wordless book written with life and blood, spread out in the sea of clouds in the middle of the sky, which is breathtaking.
There is a large columnar waterfall with a height of more than 200 meters and a width of more than 40 meters between the rocks. It looks like a small white dragon flying down from the red clouds, elegant and unrestrained, and intoxicating.
The afternoon sun shines on Foguang Rock, and the red clouds are like fire. The blood-red rock walls and the snow-white waterfall reflect each other, adding a bit of mystery and magnificence.
At this time, white clouds filled the air, and the five colors of round light appeared in it. The phantom body and colors were endless, just like the Buddha’s light shining all over the place, adding endless agility and vitality to the red cliff.
In addition, there is a vast and endless bamboo sea that stretches for more than 100,000 acres.
Walking among the Danxia Bamboo Path, you feel like you are in a fresh natural world, breathing the fragrance of the mountains and enjoying the gifts of nature.
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Wine journey
Zunyi, a name resounding all over the world because of wine, its reputation spreads far and wide, and everyone knows it.
In this magical land, there is a place called Maotai Town.
It is the cradle of high-quality Maotai-flavor liquor and is known as “China’s No. 1 Liquor Town”. The aroma of wine is overflowing and intoxicating.
So, why can Maotai Town take the lead?
It turns out that the terrain here is unique, a typical river valley area, surrounded by mountains, and the Chishui River meanders through it, forming a closed and mysterious small environment.
In addition, the local climate is unique, with warm winters and hot summers, less rain and more sunny days, suitable average annual temperatures, long-lasting hot summers, long frost-free periods, and small winter temperature differences, which provide unique conditions for winemaking.
What is even more amazing is that Maotai Town has the highest sunshine hours in Guizhou Province, up to 1,400 hours a year, but the annual rainfall is only 800-900 mm.
This special climatic condition causes a unique microbial flora to naturally form in the air of Maotai Town, providing indispensable microbial resources for wine making.
Local winemakers rely on this magical soil and water to brew delicious wine with their own hands.
The mellow aroma of Maotai-flavor wine has been floating on the banks of Chishui River for thousands of years and has become a unique cultural symbol of Maotai Town.
However, the beauty of Zunyi lies not only in wine.
Here, tea is also a must. In the heart of the Meitan Tea Sea, the forest coverage rate is as high as over 85%, with rich vegetation and diverse species.
The trees are verdant, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant. Surrounded by tea gardens, the forest and tea alternate with each other, and the fragrance of tea is overflowing. It feels like you are in a fairyland on earth.
Fenggang Zinc and Selenium Tea here is the only main production area and core area in China.
Zinc is an important component of many enzymes in the human body and is known as the “spark of life” and the “harmony factor for couples.”
Selenium is known as the “moon element”, “the king of anti-cancer” and “the star of longevity” and has extremely high health value.
Therefore, Fenggang Zinc and Selenium Tea not only has a unique taste, but also has extremely high nutritional value.
The heart of Meitan Tea Sea is also known as China’s “Tuscany”, with peaceful rolling hills, dotted with tea gardens and cypress trees.
When the sun sets, the golden sunshine shines on the fields, and the whole earth seems to be covered with a beautiful cloak, which is so beautiful that it makes people speechless.
The beautiful scenery here, the fine wine, and the fine tea complement each other and together constitute Zunyi’s unique charm.
Zunyi, Zunyi
When you step into Zunyi, you feel like you have stepped into the magnificent history, and you feel like you are immersed in a beautiful landscape painting.
The Zunyi Conference, which attracted worldwide attention, created a great historical turning point and established an immortal monument.
During the Red Army’s Long March, this place became a holy place for brave soldiers to fight for more than three months. The legendary stories of the Wujiang River, Chishui River Crossing, and Loushanguan Victory made this hot land of the Chinese revolution famous all over the world.
Today, Zunyi’s overflowing aroma of wine, tea, tempting rice, bright red peppers, and beautiful mountains and rivers together constitute the city’s new business card, highlighting its rapid changes.
Zunyi is a heart-stirring city. The thousand-year-old Wujiang River flows quietly, as if telling the glory and vicissitudes of the past.
The smoke has dispersed, the wheels of history are rolling forward, and we are walking on the broad road with confidence to welcome a better future.
