Chishui, a city named after the river,

is famous for crossing Chishui four times.

But there is still too little known about Chishui.

Chishui is located in the transition zone from the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau to the Sichuan Basin.

The exposed strata within the territory are composed of red Jurassic and Cretaceous systems, forming a unique Danxia landform.

The mountains are high, the valleys are deep, and the rivers are crisscrossed, creating spectacular canyons and waterfalls.

Foguang Rock is the combination of beautiful Danxia landforms and mountains and rivers.

In the lofty mountains, there is a huge ring-shaped Danxia cliff, more than a thousand meters long, with water pouring down from the middle. The Danxia is like a flame under the sunlight, like a red wordless heavenly book.

In the nearby Wuzhu Peak, five huge Danxia stone pillars stand side by side, looking from a distance, they look like a big hand.

The Chishui Waterfall on a tributary of the Chishui River is the largest waterfall in my country's Danxia landform. The waterfall is 76 meters high, which is higher than the main waterfall of Huangguoshu.

Looking from a distance, the huge water flows straight down, falls into the pool, and white mist rises. Walking into the waterfall, the sound of water flow is like a roaring army, and the flying water vapor hits your face.

Sidonggou, which is closer to Chishui city, consists of four waterfalls with different shapes.

They are the Water Curtain Cave that resembles a bead curtain, the Moon Pool Waterfall that looks like a half crescent moon, the Feiwa Cliff Waterfall that looks like a stone frog, and the Bailongtan Waterfall that has a huge flow of water.

In addition to the waterfalls in Sidonggou, there are lush trees in the mountains, many rare plants, and winding paths, which are very beautiful.

In addition to the beautiful Chishui Danxia, ??Chishui is also a green plant kingdom.

Yanziyan, located on the west bank of Fengxi River, is known as the "Kingdom of Cynophylla", where large areas of Cynophylla grow.

Called "Plant Living Fossil", it is a plant from the same era as the dinosaurs.

The cypress trees here are very tall, with lush branches and leaves, and the cypress trees have different shapes. I have to admire the power of life.

In addition to the green plants in Yanziyan, there are also red rocks, one red and one green, the contrast is very sharp.

Stepping on the red stone road and walking in the mountain forest, bamboo leaves and mountain forests come into view, birds singing and butterflies flying, which is full of fun.

In addition to groups of philodendrons, there is also a huge sea of ??bamboo.

In the Chishui Bamboo Sea National Forest Park, there are 170,000 acres of bamboo, and the rolling hills are a vast green field.

The Guanhai Tower is the commanding height of the Bamboo Sea. Climb up and overlook the Bamboo Sea. The bamboos all over the mountains and plains are like a huge green ocean. When the mountain wind blows, the bamboo forest sways with the wind, creating green waves.

Walking in the sea of ??bamboo, you can hear the rustling of bamboo leaves in the wind and the chirping of birds. The path is winding and quiet, which is very refreshing.

In addition to beautiful natural landscapes, Chishui also has many ancient towns.

During the Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, with the development of the salt industry and shipping, many important docks and commercial ports were formed along the Chishui River.

After years of changes, the ancient town has become less noisy and more quiet.

Tucheng Ancient Town, located on the ancient salt road of Chishui River, was an important distribution center for "Sichuan salt entering Guizhou" and was once home to merchants.

Walking in the ancient town, you will see rows of houses with wooden and blue tiles, as well as a series of commercial port buildings such as inns, teahouses, and boat gangs.

The ancient town is not big, but it is still antique.

Bing'an Ancient Town, also an important town on the ancient salt road, is located on the bank of Chishui River and is the first crossing point for the fourth crossing of Chishui River.

Bing'an Ancient Town is surrounded by water on three sides and built along the mountains. The stilted buildings by the river are supported by hundreds of logs. From a distance, they look like a castle.

There is a long and narrow stone road in the town, lined with quaint shops on both sides, selling authentic and special mountain products. Most of them are homemade by farmers. There are no special decorations, but the ancient charm still exists.

Datong Ancient Town was also an important wharf on the Chishui River.

The ancient town was built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties and is composed of all old wooden houses. The ancient town still preserves the ancient wharves, temples and guild halls.

In ancient times, medicinal materials and local products transported by land from the Sichuan-Guizhou border were transported here via the Chishui River to the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. At that time, Datong was full of people and boats.

It is very quiet now. The old trees by the river, the ancient archways, the moss-covered stone roads, and the vaguely carved beams and paintings on the temples all seem to be telling stories of the past.

People in the ancient town are still drinking tea leisurely in teahouses and basking in the sun on the roadside, letting tourists come and go.

Chishui has beautiful mountains and rivers, as well as ancient villages and towns. It is quiet.

Chishui is also full of infinite vitality.

A special red bicycle riding track was built on the bank of Chishui River, with a total length of 168 kilometers from Moutai Town to Chishui City.

There are also specially set up stations and viewing spots along the way, which can be said to be very user-friendly.

Along the way, you will enjoy beautiful mountains and clear waters, fresh air, and stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city. On the way, you will also pass through scenic spots such as Tucheng Ancient Town and Bing'an Ancient Town. You can ride and visit again, killing two birds with one stone.

Every year, the grand Chishui River Valley Music Festival is held.

On the border of Sichuan and Guizhou, the pristine green mountains and green waters meet the passionate music carnival, which is another grand occasion.

If you love landscapes and vibrant music festivals, then go to Chishui at your next music festival.

Chishui is not only a city, but also a treasure land full of energy and vitality, waiting for you to discover.

Magnificent Danxia, ??

Magnificent waterfalls,

Ancient cypress trees,

There are ancient towns that have gone through vicissitudes of life,

There are also lively music festivals.

So ancient, yet so young,

It is the warmth of reddish-brown red water,

It is also the vitality of green plants.

This is Chishui!

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