Anshun, a low-key yet stunning treasure of a small city

✳️When mentioning Guizhou, the first thing that might come to mind is the spectacular Huangguoshu Waterfall, but there is much more to the small city of Anshun than that.♻️ It is known as the 'Hometown of Waterfalls in China', 'Tunbao Culture Hometown', and a 'Snack Paradise', 🔰with each title hiding countless stories and beautiful scenery. 1️⃣Indulge in the landscape 🖍️The natural scenery of Anshun is intoxicating. ✏️Huangguoshu Waterfall, known as 'China's No.1 Waterfall', is the only waterfall in the world that can be viewed from all angles. 🖌️When visiting, it is recommended to start from Tianxing Bridge, pass through the Huangguoshu Great Waterfall, and then to the Steep Slope Pond Waterfall, with sightseeing buses available for convenience. 📝However, remember to book your ticket in advance. 🔎In addition, Longgong Cave, Getu River, and Huajiang Grand Canyon are also worth visiting. ❤️Longgong Cave has an average annual temperature of only 14°C, making it an excellent place to escape the heat. The 'Heavenly Light' and 'Earthly Light' formed when sunlight passes through the mountain caves at Getu River are particularly spectacular. 🩷The Huajiang Grand Canyon offers a boat journey where you can witness the natural wonders along the way. 2️⃣Slowly explore Tunbao culture 🎀The Tunbao culture of Anshun is equally fascinating. 🪅During the Ming Dynasty, a large Han army from the Jianghuai region was ordered by Zhu Yuanzhang to conquer the south and then stayed to guard the border. 🪭Over 600 years later, their descendants still live in stone castles, which is Tunbao. 🎈In Tianlong Tunbao, you can admire the traditional Ming Dynasty costumes 'Fengyang Hanfu' worn by the ladies, 🎁taste the local tea, and even watch the 'living fossil' Tunbao ground opera. 🏮Yunshan Tun, Benzai, and Jiuxi Village are also full of Tunbao cultural charm, 🎊with each place having its unique stories and architecture. 3️⃣Old city food and stroll 🪝The old city area of Anshun is also not to be missed. 🪕Hongshan Lake Park holds the memories of the locals, with attractions such as Lion Mountain, Golden Bull Mountain, and the Nine-Hole Bridge within the wetland park. 🎸The Anshun Confucian Temple and the Martial Temple are treasures of stone carving art, with the Dacheng Gate and the high-relief coiled dragon stone columns showcasing exquisite craftsmanship. 🥬Of course, how can you miss the food when in Anshun? 🥯Gufu Street is a gathering place for Anshun's delicacies, with the spicy and sour Duoduo noodles, the sweet and soft Chongchong cakes, 🥨the refreshing Anshun small wraps, the aromatic tofu balls, and the crispy on the outside, tender on the inside Tunbao roasted sausages, each bite is an ultimate challenge to the taste buds. 🍅From June 16th to August 31st, Anshun implements a policy of free/half-price tickets for scenic spots, which is a rare opportunity, 🫛why not visit this low-key yet stunning small city, 🥭and experience its beauty of mountains and rivers, cultural charm, and the allure of its cuisine!