[2025 Anshun Attraction] Travel Guide for Jiuzhou Old Town (Updated Feb)

In 2022, we took a road trip to Guizhou We mostly chose some niche routes Jiuzhou Ancient Town is a historic town with a rich cultural heritage. The ancient town was built in the Ming Dynasty, and has a history of hundreds of years. It was an important political, economic, and cultural center in the ancient Qiandongnan region. Before coming here, I had never heard of this place. Not only people from other places, but also many locals in Guizhou know little about Jiuzhou. There are almost no tourists here. There are many ancient houses in the ancient town, and villagers still live here, enjoying a leisurely life, without the commercialism and hustle and bustle of other ancient towns. The history of Jiuzhou Ancient Town can be traced back to the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, when it was a garrison established by the imperial court to manage the affairs of ethnic minorities in the area. Over time, Jiuzhou gradually developed into an important market town in the Qiandongnan region, attracting a large number of merchants and immigrants, forming a unique multicultural atmosphere. The architecture of Jiuzhou Ancient Town is mainly in the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and a large number of ancient residential buildings, ancestral halls, temples, and streets and alleys have been preserved. The streets of the ancient town are paved with bluestone slabs, and on both sides are rows of wooden houses with carved beams and painted buildings, simple and elegant. These buildings not only demonstrate the superb skills of ancient craftsmen, but also reflect the social life and cultural features of the time. Jiuzhou Ancient Town is a place where multiple ethnic groups live together, including the Miao, Dong, and Han, who live in harmony and form a rich and colorful ethnic culture. There are many traditional ethnic festivals and customs in the ancient town, such as the Miao "Miao New Year Festival" and the Dong "Dong New Year Festival", which are full of local characteristics and ethnic customs. The natural scenery around Jiuzhou Ancient Town is beautiful, with clear mountains and rivers, and a pleasant climate. The ancient town is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with rivers winding through it, and green trees on both sides, creating a picturesque scenery. Visitors can not only feel the history and culture of the ancient town, but also enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and experience the peaceful rural life. Visiting Jiuzhou Ancient Town is like traveling through time and space, back to that ancient and peaceful era. Visitors can stroll along the bluestone-paved streets, admire the ancient buildings, and feel the weight of history!

🏝Jiuzhou Ancient Town is located in Xixiu District, Anshun City. It is one of the birthplaces and gathering areas of Tunbao culture in China, and the core area of Qianzhong culture. Speaking of Jiuzhou, we have to mention the Tunbao culture here. Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming Dynasty, once sent 300,000 troops to suppress the rebellion in the south. In order to stabilize the situation in the southwest, he ordered the troops to be stationed locally. This stationing gave birth to the 600-year-old Tunbao culture. 🏝Jiuzhou Ancient Town was the seat of the "Anshun Prefecture" in the Yuan Dynasty and the center of ancient economic culture and commercial trade in Anshun. During the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty, Anshun Prefecture moved to the current location of Anshun City, so the original site was called Jiuzhou. There used to be a gathering of merchants and bustling markets here, and it was an important material transfer place in Guizhou. 🏝The ancient streets here are cleverly arranged according to the Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, as if they have traveled through time and space back to that ancient era. South Street and West Street are gathering places for food and homestays. Walking on the slate road, you can taste the local special food to your heart's content and feel the unique charm of the ancient town. The ancient buildings along the way, such as Sanyuan Pavilion Lu, Shangyuan Road, Gu's Day Residence, etc., retain the architectural features of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and every place is full of historical heaviness. 🏝Here you can take pictures of those ancient and exquisite buildings to your heart's content, and record the beauty of traveling through time and space. And when you slow down and go deep into the streets and alleys, you can feel the local life and the tranquility and ease. The life atmosphere is strong, and the folk customs are very simple! There are not many businesses, but they are just right and convenient. 🏝On this magical and ancient land, the Tunbao people of the Ming Dynasty who "adjusted the north to conquer the south, adjusted the north to fill the south" still maintain the legacy of the Ming Dynasty. The Tunbao land opera and mountain songs listed as national intangible cultural heritage are performing a long history. Fengyang Han costume, Tunbao food and other ancient living habits have been passed down for more than 600 years. 🏝The historical pattern of the streets and alleys of Jiuzhou Ancient Town is well preserved. More than 20 ancient streets and alleys such as East, West, South and North Streets, Zhongjia Lane, Qidao Kan, Dayamen Lane, etc., crisscross here, and traditional residential buildings and Wanshou Palace, Qingyuan Palace, Chenghuang Temple and other buildings are distributed on both sides of the street. 🏝Walking along the ancient town, you can hear the gurgling water. The water flows from the old well at the east gate, the water is clear, sweet and delicious. To this day, local residents will still go to the well to fetch water. It has always been an indispensable water source for making tea in the ancient town. 🏝One of the characteristics of ancient town houses is the extensive use of stones, which can play a defensive role. The wall near the alley, leaving a small window, is convenient for wartime use. The stacked and staggered stone courtyard walls, the lush green plants, and the elegant and unique brick and wood houses on both sides of the street constitute the ancient architectural style of Jiuzhou. 🚥【Traffic Guide】 ⭐️Self-driving: It is within 1h from Anshun City to Jiuzhou by car. Navigation "Jiuzhou Ancient Town West 2 Gate" is a free parking lot, and you can walk to Jiuzhou West Gate along the sign ⭐️Public transportation: Anshun Guizhou Bank Anshun Branch Bus Station (opposite to RT-Mart Supermarket) roadside stop white coaster (Anshun-Yunfeng-Jiuzhou) → Jiuzhou Ancient Town; or take a direct bus to Jiuzhou Ancient Town at Anshun City Tourist Passenger Distribution Center

✨Jiuzhou Ancient Town in Anshun, Guizhou, is located in the southeast of Xixiu District, Anshun City, Guizhou Province. It is 37 kilometers away from Anshun City and 75 kilometers away from Guiyang, the provincial capital. It is a historical and cultural town with harmonious development of multiple ethnic groups and a national AAAA tourist attraction. 🎊 "Jiuzhou, originally named Anshunzhou, was established in the 11th year of Yuanzheng (1351 AD) and has a history of more than 600 years. It used to be the seat of Anshunzhou. During the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty, the seat was moved to today's Anshun City, and this place became the old city of Anshun, hence the name 'Jiuzhou'. In the long history of Guizhou, Jiuzhou Ancient Town once held a high position and was the economic and political center of Qianzhong in ancient times." Han Yixi, a staff member of the Jiuzhou Town Tourism Development Service Center in Xixiu District, introduced, "Although Jiuzhou Ancient Town is located in the hinterland of Qianzhong, it still retains a large number of ancient buildings in the style of Jianghuai in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. This is due to the Tunbao culture formed by the garrison here in the Ming Dynasty. Today, the residents of the ancient town still retain the customs and habits of the Jianghuai area in terms of diet, clothing, and entertainment. It can be said that every brick and tile of the ancient town is deeply imprinted with Tunbao culture." 🌟 Although this ancient town is located in the hinterland of Qianzhong, it still retains a large number of ancient buildings in the style of Jiangnan in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Clothing, diet, folk beliefs, entertainment methods, etc., all maintain the customs of the Jiangnan area 600 years ago. Entering Jiuzhou Ancient Town, the heavy historical and cultural atmosphere is overwhelming, as if the multiple traverses of time and space make people instantly return to Jiangnan 600 years ago from the Yungui Plateau. This is because the Tunbao culture formed by the garrison here in the Ming Dynasty, a large number of soldiers, merchants and their families migrated from the Jiangnan area to this place, which is equivalent to moving the lifestyle of Jiangnan at that time to the Yungui Plateau as a whole, and miraculously preserved to this day. 💫 The historical pattern of the streets and alleys of Jiuzhou Ancient Town is well preserved. More than 20 ancient streets and alleys such as East, West, South and North Streets, Zhongjia Lane, Qidao Kan, Dayamen Lane, etc. crisscross. Traditional residential buildings such as Wanshou Palace, Qingyuan Palace, and Chenghuang Temple are distributed on both sides of the streets and alleys. The wooden houses, stacked stone courtyard walls, and lush plants that can be seen everywhere on the street together constitute the antique architectural style of Jiuzhou. 🌸 Jiuzhou Ancient Town is not overly commercialized and is very quiet, so quiet that it is even very suitable for solo travel. 🔥

The Old Town of Jiu Zhou is a place with a long history and profound cultural heritage. Here are some suggestions for sightseeing: • Recommended attractions: • Wenchang Palace: Built during the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty, it was once the headquarters of the Central Red Army. It is now the Jiu Zhou Cultural Relics Management Office, with exhibitions on famous figures from Jiu Zhou throughout the ages. • Tianhou Palace: Originally the Fuzhou Guild Hall, built in 1837. It is now the Huangping County Revolutionary History Museum. In the courtyard, there is a stone mill used to build Huangping Airport during World War II. • Renshou Palace: Originally the Jiangxi Linjiang Mansion Guild Hall, built in 1786. The stage in the courtyard is well preserved, and the wood carvings under the eaves are exquisite. • Xishang Ancient Street: The streets are lined with well-preserved ancient buildings from the Qing Dynasty to the Republic of China. Most of the architectural styles are Huizhou-style, and many shops still have the old counters. • Qielan Leshi Collection: Located 1 km from the east gate of the ancient town, it is an art center with the theme of intangible cultural heritage research. There are masters of intangible cultural heritage from the Ge family, Miao silver forging, and Huangping mud whistle, etc. You can experience many local intangible cultural heritage projects. • Jiu Zhou Flying Town: Located 15 minutes by car from the ancient town, it was the Huangping Airport used by the Flying Tigers. It is now a small aircraft flight experience center open to tourists. • An'an Paragliding Base: Located 15 minutes by car from the ancient town, paragliding takes off from the top of a mountain over 1100 meters above sea level. If you're lucky, you can see a sea of clouds. • Langdong Forest Hot Spring: Located half an hour by car from the ancient town, it is a beautiful natural hot spring. • Feiyuan Cliff: Located half an hour by car from the ancient town, it is a national-level scenic spot that integrates cultural and historical buildings with beautiful natural scenery. It is known as the "First Cave Heaven of Southern Guizhou". • Chong'an Three Dynasties Bridge: Located 40 minutes by car from the ancient town, three bridges from different dynasties were built over a distance of 50 meters on the Chong'an River: the ancient iron chain bridge of the Qing Dynasty, the steel beam highway bridge of the Anti-Japanese War, and the reinforced concrete highway bridge of 1996. • Recommended cuisine: • Jiu Zhou Small Pot Tea: A specialty tea drink of the Old Town of Jiu Zhou, with a mellow taste and rich aroma. • Tunbao Cuisine: Such as military tent banquet, chicken chili, chicken steamed yam, pickled spicy meat slices, etc., with strong local characteristics. • Specialty snacks: Such as sorghum baba for 3 yuan each, which is the taste of grandma's house when I was a child. • Sightseeing time: It is recommended to arrange 1-2 days to fully experience the ancient town's history, culture, and natural scenery. • Transportation guide: • Self-driving: From Guiyang, drive along the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway, exit at Anshun West, and drive along the Guihuang Highway for about 30 km to reach the Old Town of Jiu Zhou. • Public transportation: Take a train or long-distance bus from Guiyang to Anshun, and then transfer to a bus or public bus to the Old Town of Jiu Zhou. • Precautions: • The climate of the Old Town of Jiu Zhou is changeable, so it is recommended to bring rain gear and warm clothes. • Most of the buildings in the ancient town are ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. When visiting, pay attention to the protection of cultural relics and do not touch or damage them at will. • When tasting local cuisine, pay attention to food hygiene to avoid food poisoning. I hope the above information is helpful to you. I wish you a pleasant vacation in the Old Town of Jiu Zhou!

Jiuzhou Ancient Town: Recommendation Index: Five Stars! Jiuzhou Ancient Town is perfect for a stay! Transportation: The boarding points in Anshun City are at RT-Mart and Qilin Community (near Anshun East Station). There are many trips, 12 yuan per person, and the journey takes about 30-40 minutes. Opening Method: It is recommended to ride a motorcycle around the area. The endless rice fields are beautiful, and the best experience is to chase a sunset. Specifically, follow the river to Langtang or Miaotang. You can ask about car rentals; we rented one near the farmers' market. I always believe that an ancient town provides an atmosphere and a place to stay. Besides strolling around the ancient town, the surroundings of the ancient town offer a more authentic experience of ancient town life. Batik: The whole pace of the ancient town is very slow. Making a piece of batik feels great. We made one for our wedding anniversary. Playing with Water: You can play with water or fish along the river. There are fishing gear shops nearby.

Address: Jiuzhou Town, Xixiu District, Anshun City (Don't miss this place if you visit Huangguoshu!) Ticket: Free Opening hours: Open all day Transportation: 1.5h self-drive from Guiyang city center; take a train/high-speed rail to 'Anshun Station', there are direct buses to Jiuzhou Introduction: In the southeast of Anshun City, there is an ancient town of Jiuzhou, which was founded during the Zhizheng years of the Yuan Dynasty. At that time, it was the seat of Anshun Prefecture. During the Chenghua years of the Ming Dynasty, Anshun Prefecture moved to Adabu (which is today's Anshun City). The ancient city of Jiuzhou, which served as the prefecture for a hundred years, was then called 'Old Anshun Prefecture', abbreviated as 'Jiuzhou'. Hence, there is a saying 'There was Jiuzhou before Anshun'. The historical layout of the streets and alleys of Jiuzhou Ancient Town is well preserved. More than 20 ancient streets and alleys, such as East Street, West Street, South Street, North Street, Zhongjia Alley, Qidaokan, and Dayamen Alley, crisscross here. Traditional residential buildings, such as Wanshou Palace, Qingyuan Palace, and Chenghuang Temple, are distributed on both sides of the streets and alleys. Walking along the ancient town, you can hear the gurgling water. The water flows out from the old well at the East Gate, and the water quality is clear, sweet, and delicious. Today, local residents still fetch water from the well, and it has always been an essential water source for making tea in the ancient town. The streets are lined with wooden houses, layered stone courtyard walls, lush green plants, and elegant brick buildings on both sides of the streets.

Located south of Jingxi City, Jingxi County, Baise, Guangxi, there is an ancient town of Jiuzhou that was established during the Zhizheng years of the Yuan Dynasty. During the Chenghua years of the Ming Dynasty, Anshunzhou moved to Adab (which is today's Anshun City), simply known as 'Jiuzhou'. The ancient city walls, ancient post roads, ancient sites, ancient tombs and other cultural relics all reflect the rich historical and cultural heritage of the ancient town. The historical layout of the streets and alleys of Jiuzhou Ancient Town is well preserved. More than 20 ancient streets and alleys such as East, West, South and North Streets, Zhongjia Lane, Qidaokan, Dayamen Lane, etc., crisscross here, with traditional residential buildings such as Wanshou Palace, Qingyuan Palace, Chenghuang Temple, etc., distributed on both sides of the streets and alleys. Walking along the ancient town, you can hear the gurgling water. The water flows from the old well at the east gate, the water is clear and sweet, and today, local residents still go to the well to fetch water, it has always been an indispensable water source for making tea in the ancient town. On the street, you can see wooden houses everywhere, layered stone courtyard walls, lush plants, and elegant brick-wood houses on both sides of the street constitute the ancient architectural style of Jiuzhou. The ancient town of Jiuzhou is built by the water and surrounded by mountains, 'the landscape is as good as Guilin, and the climate is like Kunming'. The ancient town has many cultural relics and is also known as the 'living museum of the Zhuang nationality'. As soon as you enter the ancient town, an ancient style comes to your face. The green mountains in front of you and the bamboo rafts floating on the river surface reflect each other, plus the misty water vapor, it seems to be a splash-ink landscape painting in front of you. Walking on the small road of the ancient city, on both sides are two-story small buildings in gray and green, every household has the door open, and there are green plants and flowers at the door, which looks bright and warm. Wenchang Pavilion is a very representative scenic spot. It is an ancient building with a history of nearly 200 years. The three-story ancient pavilion stands in the middle of Goose Spring River, and a horizontal bridge connects the pavilion with the river bank. The overall shape of the pavilion is very unique and very attractive. The shape of the windows on each floor is different. From bottom to top, it changes from an ellipse to a circle, like the small bubbles coming out of the chimney in a child's crayon painting; the curved eaves are like small bull horns, coupled with the red lanterns hanging around, lively and cute. Wenchang Pavilion also has the reputation of being prosperous in geomancy. Behind it is Flame Mountain, and at its feet is Goose Spring River, with green mountains and green water. Although it is not as prosperous as Wujing Ancient Town, nor as brilliant as Phoenix Ancient Town, it has its own tranquility and ease, restrained and introverted, like a girl who has not left the cabinet. Coming here, counting the flowers blooming and falling in the corner of the wall, watching the clouds rolling in the sky, comfortable and free. This is Jiuzhou Ancient City in Guangxi! The place worth checking in is the thousand-acre flower sea at the foot of Dongshan. Not only are there large fields of sunflowers, but also various ornamental plants. Taking pictures on the ridge, occasionally butterflies and bees will fly into the lens, lively and natural, a casual shot is a big scene! Jiuzhou Ancient Town is also known as the 'Town of Chinese Hydrangea'. Almost all men, women, and children in the town can do this craft. Walking on the road, you will often see a few old grandmothers sitting at the door of the house, holding needles and threads in their hands, talking about family affairs, and the dog is sleeping next to them, a state of peace and tranquility. If you want to buy a hydrangea as a souvenir, you must go to 'Hydrangea Style Street'. There are many locals selling hydrangeas here, small and light, beautifully made, and you can't go wrong with any choice! 【Transportation】: It is not very convenient from Anshun West High-speed Railway Station to Jiuzhou. There is no direct bus. You need to go to the East Bus Station to take a bus, and a Didi ride costs about 100 yuan. 【Environment】: The whole Jiuzhou is not very big, and the ancient town is also very small, but many of them are protected buildings, full of historical sense, and the red lanterns are lit up at night. 【Food】: Ice pulp, wrapped powder, small wrap roll, fried potatoes are really delicious! A random wrap powder on the roadside is very tough, coupled with the special sour soup, it is too appetizing. 【Accommodation】: Book before the holiday is just over 100, usually cheaper, there are guest houses and homestays. It's almost two days of play.

You really know how to enjoy Anshun, especially in spring when rapeseed flowers, cherry blossoms, pear blossoms, and peach blossoms bloom in every corner, creating a very leisurely atmosphere~ The Tunbao history of Anshun is quite special. Jiuzhou used to be the state capital, and even today, it is not as sparsely populated as other Tunbao areas; there are still many locals living here. The local houses have also evolved through continuous renovation, blending Tunbao style with modern design—If you want to find a less-known ancient Guizhou town with a lively atmosphere to stroll around, this place is quite suitable. 🌈Main attractions: West Street, Sanyuan Pavilion Lu, Shangyuan Road, Gu's Old Residence, Lu's Old House, Zhou Zhimian's Former Residence, Bashicun Village 🚗Transportation: Take a taxi from Anshun city center to Jiuzhou Town, the journey takes about 0.5 hours, and the cost is around 60 yuan 📍Address: Jiuzhou Town, Wenchang Road, Xixiu District, Anshun City, Guizhou Province (Be sure not to confuse it with the Jiuzhou Scenic Area in Baise, Guangxi)

Transportation Going there|Anshun Guizhou Bank Anshun Branch bus stop (opposite to RT-Mart supermarket) hail a white minibus (Anshun-Yunfeng-Jiuzhou)→Jiuzhou Ancient Town (ticket price 13 yuan, duration 35 minutes) Return|Hail a bus at the opposite side of the drop-off location in Jiuzhou Ancient Town→Yunfeng (ticket price 6 yuan, duration 20 minutes)→Anshun RT-Mart (ticket price 8 yuan) The bus travels along Huangguoshu Avenue, besides RT-Mart station, there are also stops at the passenger station and Kirin residential area. The last bus from Jiuzhou returns at 18:10. Jiuzhou Ancient Town During the Spring and Autumn period, it was the location of the Qielan Kingdom. In the sixth year of Jianyuan of the Western Han Dynasty (135 BC), Tang Meng was sent to Yelang. 24 years later, Qielan was pacified and Zangke County was established. During the Yuan Dynasty, it was designated as Anshun Prefecture. During the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty, the prefecture was moved to today's Anshun City, and the ancient town was thus named Jiuzhou. The ancient town has four main streets: east, west, south, and north. Entering the North Street of the ancient town from the 'Anshun Prefecture' archway, there are various shops on both sides of the street, completely resembling a modern town. To the left of the North Street, adjacent to the South Street and West Street (which can be entered from the Wanli Fenghou archway), there are many old buildings with a strong ancient charm. Streams flow down from above and pass in front of every household. Walking on the bluestone road and listening to the gurgling stream, you can instantly dream back to Anshun City. To the right of North Street is East Street, where many original residents still live, and the Jiuzhou Grain Reserve is also on this street. Yunfeng Tunbao Yunshan Tun is located in a narrow valley halfway up the Yunjiu Mountain, with a dangerous terrain. Climbing up the steep road, after the ticket inspection, you can see a sturdy stone gate. The tall stone walls on both sides of the gate extend up along the knife-back-like mountains, enclosing the entire village tightly with the mountains. A ancient road runs through the entire village from the gate. From the gate to the end of the village, there are buildings of different styles from the Ming Dynasty, Qing Dynasty, and the Republic of China on both sides of the street. How to get there|After getting off the bus, walk about 1.6 kilometers along 'Yun Tun Avenue'→Yunfeng Tunbao ticket office→Walk uphill for about 10 minutes from the gate to reach Tickets|25 yuan/person, sightseeing car 10 yuan/person Checked in on 20231123 Jiuzhou Ancient TownTunbao Check-in RecordPrivate Travel Route

The oldest city in the old city is the hydrangea, as small as 7/8 years old, as large as 80 years old, almost everyone will do hydrangea. The most popular hydrangea is 12 and 24, and the embroidery method is different. Up to three colors on the previous hydrangea, the color is now a lot. The original origin of hydrangea and the grandmother gave the waist of the nephew (female). The old town of Old Town is the hometown of hydrangea. The basic life here is blue-shirt. Before, they basically lived in three-storey dry-column buildings, and the lower-level live animals. , middle-level residents, high-level sun-dried food. Basically, it is not so particular.