DiscoverAnshun

Anshun Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, TV, and Tourism

[DiscoverAnshun @DiscoverAnshun]

Discover the hidden gem of #Guizhou in Ziyun County, #Anshun City – the Dongpuhua Zen #Temple. Nestled in a cliff crevice, this little-known sanctuary offers a tranquil retreat amidst the stunning karst landscapes at its backdrop. A place where spirituality meets natural beauty.

[UP Guizhou @UpGuizhou]

Dress in #Hanfu, wander through the #fair, join in the role-playing games, and watch #DixiOpera—transport yourself back to the Ming Dynasty "trendy" fair 600 years ago with just one click. Come on! I'll be waiting for you in #AnshunAncientCity. #Guizhou

[UP Guizhou @UpGuizhou]

Discover the history behind Tunpu clothing in Anshun! Originating from the early Ming Dynasty's northern military campaigns to the south, the unique style was brought by settlers from Fengyang, Anhui, and has endured for over six centuries. #Mysteries #Culture #Guizhou

[International Mountain Tourism Alliance @IMTAOFFICIAL]

In 2026, let us continue to join hands to scale new heights, safeguard our shared heritage, and faster properity.

Happy New Year 🎉🎆
#IMTA

[Amazingguizhou @amazingguizhou2]

💧🪨Getu River: A Beam of Light, Ancient Caves, Hearing the Earth’s Heartbeat

In the karst wonderland of the Getu River, the meeting of light and caves creates a miracle. When sunlight pierces through the hundred-meter-high dome of Swallow Cave, a beam of “divine light” descends as promised, while tens of thousands of rock swallows dance in the golden glow. Drifting along the river, you will encounter the best-preserved ancient river channel on Earth—the Blind Valley, where 300-meter-deep cliffs encircle the silence of primordial times.

This is also a land of echoes. Whisper in Echo Valley, and the mountains will respond clearly, like an intimate conversation between heaven and earth. A French geomorphologist once called this place “one of the most beautiful in the world.” Perhaps what he heard was the timeless, serene yet majestic heartbeat of this land.

📸Image source: @寻迹旅游旅行社 from RedNote

#AmazingGuizhou #GetuRiver #HiddenGemOfGuizhou #KarstWonders #LightOfTheEarth #PhotographyParadise

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🛖Winter in Yunfeng Benzai | Pushing Open 600 Years of Tunpu Time

Stepping into #Yunfeng #Benzai in winter, rows of high-walled courtyards stand quietly like a painting. Winding bluestone lanes reveal the enduring elegance of Jiangnan in every wooden carving and stone drain. In the Mei Family Compound and Jin Family Courtyard, the overhanging floral gate towers silently tell of six centuries of Tunpu life.

Wandering through, it feels like pushing open a door to the Ming Dynasty. Homes are connected by hidden passages, courtyards face each other adorned with carvings. As warm sunlight slants into the skywells, time itself seems to slow down—this is not just a scenic spot, but a serene old dream from which one never wishes to wake.

📸Image source: YueDuBang Club

#AmazingGuizhou #YunfengBenzai #AnshunTunpu #WinterAncientVillage #MingQingHeritage #TimelessRetreat

[Amazingguizhou @amazingguizhou2]

🌟🌈Happy New Year! Start 2026 in the mountains of Guizhou!

From misty karst landscapes to living ethnic cultures, every journey here starts with wonder.

✨ Welcome 2026!
🌏 Discover Guizhou! Amazing Guizhou!

#AmazingGuizhou #Hello2026 #DiscoverGuizhou #NewYearJourney #TravelChina #NatureAndCulture

[International Mountain Tourism Alliance @IMTAOFFICIAL]

☃️Winter Mountain Inspiration Season🍂

⏲️Event Period: December 16, 2025 – December 26, 2025

🐟Content & Requirements:
Participants are required to create works centered on the theme “Winter Mountain Nature.” Materials used in the creative process may include, but are not limited to, fallen leaves, dry branches, pine cones, winter berries or seed pods, as well as naturally formed textures such as rocks, moss, tree bark, snow traces, ice patterns, and similar elements. The form of creation is not restricted and may include botanical specimen artworks, winter leaf collages, natural texture rubbings (such as those from tree bark, rocks, or snow), small installations or micro-sculptures made from natural materials like pine cones, dry branches, and stones, as well as winter nature–themed journals, drawings, photography, or secondary creations based on video or imagery.

🌟How to Participate:
Participants may publish their works on their personal social media platforms. Each post should include images or a short video of the work, accompanied by a brief description outlining the creative inspiration and related natural observations. When publishing, participants are required to include the official event hashtag #WinterMountainInspirationSeason and @ any of the International Mountain Tourism Alliance’s official overseas social media accounts, including Facebook (International Mountain Tourism Alliance), Instagram (imta__official), and X (@IMTAOFFICIAL).

🏆Activity Awards:
After the conclusion of the activity, works will be comprehensively evaluated based on their natural aesthetic appeal, creative expression, relevance to the winter and mountain theme, as well as their storytelling quality and communication potential. The final winners will receive a finely crafted souvenir from the International Mountain Tourism Alliance or a reward of USD 20.

Winter Mountain Inspiration Season invites you to capture the natural beauty of winter mountain landscapes through creative expression, allowing the inspiration of the mountains and wilderness to continue to grow throughout the winter season.

#IMTA #WinterMountainInspirationSeason

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��� A Dialogue with the Inheritor of Intangible Cultural Heritage: Behind the Nuo Opera Mask, Who Is He?

Dejiang Nuo Opera is an ancient folk art that integrates religion, history, literature, fine arts, dance, and drama. Mysterious, rugged, and full of vitality, its core purpose is to worship deities and ancestors, ward off evil spirits, and pray for blessings.

In 2006, Dejiang Nuo Opera was included in #China’s first representative list of intangible cultural heritage. Zhang Yuefu became a representative inheritor of the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage projects—Nuo Opera.
Born into a family of Nuo Opera performers, Zhang Yuefu represents three generations of Nuo Opera artists. In addition to learning his family’s Nuo Opera techniques, he also studied under renowned local masters. Diligent and dedicated from a young age, he often performed alongside his grandfather and father. At the age of 25, he established his own altar and became a lead ritual master.

The transmission of Nuo Opera relies primarily on oral instruction and demonstration. Experienced artists often possess remarkable performing skills and astonishing memory—some can recite scripts tens of thousands of words long, even if they are illiterate. Though Zhang Yuefu’s formal education was limited, he could recite entire Nuo Opera scripts word for word. Such mastery stems not from innate talent but from years of persistent practice, where “dripping water wears through stone.”

Destined to live a life intertwined with Nuo Opera, Zhang Yuefu regarded this as both a historical calling and his honorable mission.

📷 Image source: Guizhou Broadcasting and TV Network

#AmazingGuizhou #NuoOpera #IntangibleCulturalHeritage #TraditionalChineseTheatre #FolkArtChina #GuizhouCulture #CulturalInheritance #ChineseRitualArt #LivingHeritage #ZhangYuefu

[International Mountain Tourism Alliance @IMTAOFFICIAL]

International Guests Conduct Field Study on #Guizhou’s Mountain Tourism and Discuss High Quality Integration of Culture and Tourism📰📩

From November 12 to 13, representatives from international organizations, government departments, tourism institutions, diplomatic missions in #China, tourism-related enterprises, mountain destination management agencies, and academic experts from #Russia, #Italy, #Lebanon, #Colombia, #Malaysia, #Thailand, #SouthKorea, #Nepal, #SriLanka and other countries and regions conducted an in-depth field study of #Guizhou’s characteristic mountain culture, tourism and sports projects in #Guiyang, #Zhenfeng, #Anshun and other locations. Through on-site inspections and in-depth exchanges, the delegation gained a comprehensive understanding of Guizhou’s emerging mountain tourism formats and development achievements, and promoted practical cooperation.

The delegation successively visited key projects including Baojiatun Scenic Area in #Anshun, Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge Tourism Area, Doupotang Scenic Area in #Huangguoshu, and Qingyun Market in #Guiyang. They systematically examined local practices in mountain tourism resource development, business format innovation, and cultural heritage preservation.

At Baojiatun Scenic Area in Anshun, the delegation experienced an immersive presentation of a six-hundred-year history of Ming Dynasty military settlements and the harmonious coexistence of landscapes and traditional dwellings. Stone houses built along the mountains, cultural heritages such as Fengyang-style Han costumes and Anshun local opera were well preserved. The water mill, known as the miniature Dujiangyan, has withstood six centuries of wind and rain and remains in operation to this day. These elements jointly demonstrated the deep integration of natural endowments and cultural heritage, providing a vivid example for the sustainable development of mountain tourism.

The monumental scale of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge impressed the delegation. As a world-class engineering achievement, the bridge extends 2,890 meters in total length, spans 1,420 meters at its main span, and features a bridge deck width of 33.6 meters, standing majestically among steep mountains and dramatic landscapes.

In the future, the bridge will adopt an integrated bridge tourism development model and be developed into a comprehensive destination combining sightseeing, outdoor sports, and transportation tourism services. With its dual value of engineering excellence and landscape beauty, it will further enhance the appeal of Guizhou’s mountain tourism.

At the Huangguoshu Scenic Area, the delegation experienced the innovative night tour program of Doupotang. Centered on the 1986 television series Journey to the West, the original live fantasy performance Back to Journey to the West creatively integrates classic scenes with the spiritual mountains, beautiful waters, and local folk customs of Huangguoshu. This project enables visitors to personally experience the pilgrimage journey and, through a new model of cultural interpretation, demonstrates the vitality and innovation of Guizhou’s mountain tourism.

Qingyun Market in Guiyang allowed the delegation to witness the organic integration of mountain tourism with urban life. Traditional snacks carry the memory of local neighborhoods, ethnic style cultural and creative products lead consumer trends, and diversified business formats attract various types of visitors. The market has become a representative example of the integrated development model of urban scenery, providing a successful reference for how mountain tourism can be deeply embedded into the urban fabric.

During the research process, international industry representatives and experts spoke highly of Guizhou’s mountain tourism. Dharma Raj Panthi, former President of the Trekking Agencies’ Association of Nepal, Gandaki, summarized Guizhou’s core strengths with the keywords picturesque natural landscapes, profound cultural heritage, and mature development and operation. He emphasized that the deep integration and organic coexistence of these three elements have built Guizhou’s unique competitiveness as a mountain tourism destination and provided valuable practical experience for the global development of mountain tourism.

Wei Jian, General Manager of Public Affairs of Mafengwo, stated that Guizhou possesses exceptional resource advantages, well-known core IP products, and diverse innovative tourism experiences. He pointed out that future efforts should focus on the personalized needs of different source markets and achieve better alignment between supply and demand through refined promotion and flexible services. He further noted that early deployment in the wave of artificial intelligence technology development will help Guizhou achieve greater breakthroughs on the path to high-quality integration of culture and tourism.

This field study not only provided valuable international perspectives and professional recommendations for the development of Guizhou’s mountain tourism, but also highlighted Guizhou’s unique competitiveness and broad development prospects in the mountain tourism sector. In the future, Guizhou will continue to deepen innovation in cultural and tourism integration, focus on upgrading market demand, leverage technological empowerment, and promote the mountain tourism industry toward higher quality and more distinctive development.

#IMTA #MountainTourism #CulturalTourism #OutdoorSports #FieldStudy #InternationalExchange #TourismDevelopment #SustainableTourism #ChinaTourism

[International Mountain Tourism Alliance @IMTAOFFICIAL]

🏔️Namcha Barwa, the spear of the clouds at the far end of the Himalayas. The Yarlung Zangbo River surges at its feet. Here, snow mountains, deep canyons, and dense forests converge in a landscape both majestic and mysterious. #IMTA #NamchaBarwa #China #NaturalWonders #Himalayas

[Amazingguizhou @amazingguizhou2]

✈️ Travel to China Made Easy Ep 1 | First time in China? Here’s your Fast-Track Entry Guide
Planning your first trip to China?
Here’s a clear and friendly walkthrough of the entry process. Start your China journey the easy way — and let Guizhou be your first unforgettable stop.

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👫 Travel to China Made Easy Ep 2 | Traveling in a Group? Unlock China’s New Group Visa Policy!

Traveling to China as part of a group? It’s easier than ever! Learn the new Group Tourist Visa Policy through an officially accredited travel agency!
Get ready for a smooth journey!

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❗ Travel to China Made Easy Ep 4 | Urgent Trip to China? How to Get a Port Visa on Arrival
If you find yourself in an urgent situation of entering China, the port visa on arrival is a fast and easy solution! Make your travel plans smoother with this emergency entry visa guide!

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🔄 Travel to China Made Easy Ep 3 | Transiting in China? A Guide to the 240-hour Visa-Free Transit!

Traveling through China on your way to another destination? You can take advantage of the 240-hour visa-free transit policy. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

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🧐Global GeoGuess Challenge🌍

⏲️Event Period: November 6, 2025 – November 20, 2025

🌻Content & Requirements:
This activity will be conducted in a multiple-choice format. IMTA will release a series of real mountain landform fragment images along with brief clues, and participants are required to select the correct landform type and its likely geographic region from the given A, B, C, and D options.

😼How to Participate:
Participants may join the challenge via any of IMTA’s official overseas social media platforms, including Facebook (International Mountain Tourism Alliance), Instagram (@imta__official), and X (@IMTAOFFICIAL). To participate, users simply need to select the corresponding A/B/C/D options according to the question prompts and submit their answers in the comment section of the designated posts.

🏆Activity Awards:
At the conclusion of the activity, participants with the highest overall answer accuracy will be selected as winners. Additional credit may be given to those who, alongside choosing an answer, share their reasoning, observational basis, or relevant geomorphological insights. Final winners will receive an IMTA souvenir or a USD 20 reward.

We look forward to your insights, interpretations, and inspirations, and to connecting with you from around the world through the beauty of mountain landscapes.

#IMTA #GeoGuessChallenge #MountainTourism #GeographyChallenge #LandscapeLovers #TravelEnthusiasts #ExploreTheWorld #MountainLandforms

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The #waterfall roars, joining #Guizhou’s #winter chorus.
Across winter Guizhou, #ethnic #festivals blaze with joy; even #HuangguoshuWaterFall seems ignited by the fervor, thundering down in jubilant accord, adding its mighty voice to the symphony of earth and sky.
#China #Travel

[International Mountain Tourism Alliance @IMTAOFFICIAL]

International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports 2025 Set to Open on November 11🌏

To advance high-quality development of mountain tourism in the new era, stimulate industrial innovation, and explore new pathways for sustainable growth, the International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports (#MTOS) 2025 is scheduled to open on November 11 in #Guiyang City, #Guizhou Province, #China. With the continued theme "Integration of Culture, Tourism and Sports · Presents a High-Quality Life," the conference will feature a series of events including the International Mountain Tourism Alliance (#IMTA) Annual Conference, the International Mountain Tourism Promotion Conference, a Field Trip to Guizhou Mountain Tourism Destinations, and the Mountain Culture, Tourism and Outdoor Sport Equipment Exhibition.

The Conference is hosted by IMTA and supported by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Guizhou Province, Sport Administration of Guizhou Province, the Foreign Affairs Office of Guizhou Province, the Guiyang Municipal People's Government, the Guizhou Tourism Industry Development Group Co., Ltd., and the Guizhou International Cultural Science and Technological Exchange Center. Bank of Guizhou serves as the sponsor of the Conference.

As one of the main events, the IMTA Annual Conference 2025 is regarded as a key platform for exchange and cooperation in the mountain tourism sector. During the Conference, the “IMTA 2025 Work Summary and 2026 Priorities” will be presented, the special publication of Innovation in Mountain Tourism and Community Co-development will be released, and designations for the new group of "World Famous Tourism Mountains" and “International Mountain Hiking Tourism Demonstration Routes” will be announced. In addition, certificates will be issued to new IMTA members.

The International Mountain Tourism Promotion Conference 2025, themed "Promote Mountain Prosperity and Create Shared Brilliance," will bring together representatives from tourism authorities of various countries, embassies and consulates in China, mountain tourism destination management organizations, and tourism-related enterprises. Insights on mountain tourism destination development will be shared, experiences in building "World-class Mountain Tourism Destinations" will be exchanged, and achievements in sustainable mountain tourism will be showcased. The Research Report on Strategies for Developing Guizhou's Inbound Tourism Market Targeting Key Countries in the Asia-Pacific Region will also be released during the session.

Titled exclusively by Bank of Guizhou, the "Mountain Culture, Tourism and Outdoor Sport Equipment Exhibition" will present photographic works themed "Life Amid the Earth's Folds, along with distinctive cultural tourism products and innovative outdoor sports equipment. The Exhibition is intended to to highlight the diverse appeal of mountain tourism, embody the concept of a "High-quality Life," and enhance the multidimensional experience for attendees.

As global mountain tourism shifts from the traditional model of "climbing for scenery" to diversified, in-depth experiential offerings, innovation has been recognized as a core driver of high-quality industrial development. The MTOS is consistently leveraged as a vital platform for this transformation, promoting the concept of "Integration of Culture, Tourism, and Sports" as a sustainable development pathway. It also contributes to elevating mountain resources from natural treasures into core assets that enable high-quality living. In this context, the 2025 Conference will be closely align with contemporary themes, facilitating exchange and mutual learning while utilizing innovation and integration to help build a more dynamic and sustainable future for mountain tourism development.

#IMTA #MountainGuizhou #MTOS2025 #IMTAAnnualConference2025 #IntegrationofCultureTourismandSportsPresentsaHighQualityLife #MountainTourism #EnjoytheWondersofMountainSharetheNaturalBeauty #MountainCultureTourismandOutdoorSportEquipmentExhibition #山地贵州 #2025国际山地旅游暨户外运动大会 #2025国际山地旅游联盟年会 #连接山地精彩共享美丽生活

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💛 Autumn in Tuole Village: Time Painted in Gold

In Tuole Village, Pan County, #Guizhou, autumn colors blanket the mountains, and this ancient settlement—known as the "#China's most beautiful ginkgo village"—is transformed into a golden wonderland. Over a thousand ancient ginkgo trees turn yellow in succession, their golden leaves weaving a fairytale scene across the landscape.

The village nestles among trees, with homes and ginkgos living side by side. Sunlight filters through the branches as golden leaves flutter like butterflies, carpeting the stone paths. Ancient houses, small bridges, and flowing streams together create a heartwarming pastoral tableau.

Strolling along the paths, each step crunches over golden leaves, accompanied by the whispers of autumn. Here, the season is not only about the golden ginkgos but also about a timeless serenity and poetic grace that span a thousand years.

📷 Image source: Ice and Snow Art Research, Weiliangdu

#AmazingGuizhou #TuoleVillage #AutumnVibe #GinkgoForest #AncientVillage #GoldenSeason #CulturalHeritage #ChinaTravel #PastoralBeauty

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🍂 How to spend autumn in Guizhou?
Follow Finnish Karla friend as she dives into local adventures!
#AmazingGuizhou #AutumnInGuizhou #GuizhouTravel #Finland #ExploreGuizhou

[International Mountain Tourism Alliance @IMTAOFFICIAL]

A Two-Million-Year Earth Imprint: Exploring the Glacial Potholes of Guanling, #Guizhou🌿🌊

Throughout Earth’s long geological history, glaciers have been among its most powerful sculptors. Carrying rocks and sediments as they moved slowly through mountains and valleys, they carved circular or oval depressions into the bedrock over immense spans of time. These formations, known as glacial potholes, are natural wonders created by the swirling and erosive forces of ancient glacial meltwater.

In the mountainous southwest of #Guizhou Province, the #Beipan River, a tributary of the #Wujiang River, winds through deep gorges flanked by towering limestone cliffs. Hidden within this seemingly ordinary karst landscape lies a geological marvel that transcends epochs: the Guanling Glacial Pothole Site.

Geologists believe that roughly two million years ago, this area experienced strong glacial and fluvial erosion. As the climate shifted dramatically, meltwater and sediments worked together over millennia to sculpt this extraordinary landscape. Today, the Guanling glacial potholes offer invaluable insights into paleoclimatic and geomorphological changes in #Asia’s low-latitude regions.

The Huajiang Gorge serves as the main route to the site. As you hike through, the mountain winds brush past your ears, and beneath your feet lie the smooth rock surfaces still bearing the marks of ancient water eddies. For mountain trekkers and geology enthusiasts alike, this route combines the beauty of nature with the thrill of discovery—a journey where you can admire cascading waterfalls and karst peaks while tracing the tangible imprints of glaciers from two million years ago.

📸Image Source: @youlin, @狗筒媳, @寻迹 from RedNote

Editor Ⅰ: Yuli
Editor Ⅱ: Helen
Editor Ⅲ: Liu Guosong

#IMTA #MountainTourism #GlacialPothole #GeologicalHeritage #MountainTravel #HuajiangGorge #Geotourism #ChinaNature