Chishui Scenic Area is a national scenic area located in Chishui city, northwest Guizhou province. This scenic area shows China's natural wonders at their best. Covering an area of 630 square kilometers, the region features waterfalls, green forests, bamboo, creeks, and a Danxia land formation. Its renowned major attractions include the Shizhangdong (Shizhang Cave) Waterfalls, Sidong Creek, Wuzhufeng (Five Pillar Peak) Scenic Spot, Yangjiayan, China's Jurassic Park, Swallow Rock National Forest Park, Bamboo Sea National Forest Park, the Ancient Town of Bing'an, and the historical site where the Red Army crossed the Chishui River four times.

Shizhangdong Waterfall, measuring 76 meters high and 80 meters wide, rivals the world-famous Huangguoshu Waterfall. Wuzhufeng (Five Pillar Peak) Scenic Spot boasts the largest Danxia land formation in China. China Jurassic Park is the biggest nature reserve and living environment of Alsophila spinulosa in the world. Danxia land formations, which can be admired at many scenic spots in Chishui, have been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

When the annual Guizhou Famous Liquor and Wine Festival open in Zunyi city, Maotai town of Renhuai city, and Shizhangdong of Chishui city from July to August, tourists have the opportunity to taste some famous local liquor.

Tips

Best time to go: May to October

Admission: 60 yuan ($9.80)/person for the Shizhangdong (Shizhang Cave) Waterfalls, 30 yuan/person for Sidong Creek, 50 yuan/person for Wuzhufeng (Five Pillar Peak) Scenic Spot, 30 yuan/person for Yangjiayan, 25 yuan/person for China's Jurassic Park, 25 yuan/person for Swallow Rock National Forest Park, 25 yuan/person for Bamboo Sea National Forest Park, and 20 yuan/person for the Ancient Town of Bing'an

How to get there: You can take a bus to each of the major scenic spots from Chishui Old Bus Station or Chishui Long-Haul Tourism Bus Station.