Guizhou Wujiang Village: A unique "Ink Jiangnan" wonderland

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Published : 2023-02-23

Editor︰Ryu

It turns out that in Guizhou, you can also enjoy the absolutely beautiful scenery of the South, this place is called Wujiang Village.

In Wujiang Village, everywhere you can see small bridges, black-topped boats, hanging buildings and other water village style, just like being in a traditional Chinese ink painting. Those who like nature and slow travelling should not miss it!

Encounter the beautiful and charming of "Little Jiangnan"

Wujiang Village (烏江寨), located near Shangji Town, Bozhou District, Zunyi City, Guizhou, is only about an hour's drive from Zunyi Station.

Although it is not far from the city centre, it is definitely a great place to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle.

貴州遵義烏江寨 — Guizhou Wujiang Village, is home to 9 ethnic groups. This includes the Han, Miao, Gejia, Buyi, Tujia, Yi, Li, Axi, and Dong ethnicities. They still retain their quaint folk customs. (Image Source: VCG)

Wujiang Village is located among high mountains and strange peaks, with the Wujiang River (烏江) running through the village.

The climate is moist and cool all year round, the landscape is beautiful, the vegetation is lush, and the environment is tranquil and natural, making people feel relaxed and happy.

However, what most captivates people is the unique northern Guizhou riverside scenery of Wujiang Village.

The Wujiang River flows through the village like a jade ribbon, on both sides are stilted buildings standing in rows.

They follow the winding and undulating mountains, layer upon layer, reflecting each other with the terraced fields around, forming a beautiful rural painting, full of the scent of spring.

貴州遵義烏江寨烏篷船 — The ancient covered boats slowly travel on the Wujiang River, surrounded by mists, and the boats gradually disappear into the landscape, becoming a stroke in the natural ink painting of Wujiang Village. (Image Source: VCG)

In the early morning, clouds and mists rise from the surface of the Wujiang River.

At this time, take a ride on the Wupeng boat at the pier, cruise on the Wujiang River, enjoy the stunning landscape of Wujiang Village, feel the breeze in the sunshine, and taste a rich special breakfast on the boat, a double enjoyment of sight and taste, a bright and splendid spring on the water!

Experiencing the charm of Northern Guizhou customs

In Guizhou's Wujiang Village, apart from the good mountains and waters, there are also a variety of exciting cultural activities for everyone to experience, fully feeling the charm of traditional customs in the northern Guizhou region.

Firstly, it is a workshop of making unique flower papers!

After laying your favourite flowers and plants on the not-yet-dried paper pulp, which is then processed in the old-fashioned way and dried naturally, each piece of paper will give birth to a different pattern of flowers and plants, which is very special.

Those who like handmade crafts can experience traditional paper-making and make unique flower paper. (Web Image)

Apart from making flower paper, there are many other traditional workshops in Wujiang Village where everyone can "show off" their skills, such as plant dyeing and bamboo weaving.

Whether it's for oneself or as a gift to family and friends, it always carries a lot of meaning and sentiment.

Apart from sightseeing and entertainment, of course, can't be without special snacks.

At the time of Qingming, Wujiang Village will launch a spring limited qingtuan (green dumplings) snack, called "Qingming Ba" (清明粑). This qingtuan has a soft outer skin, a savory filling, a bite full of freshness, as if eating spring into the stomach.

In addition, you can taste Guizhou specialities such as five-colored glutinous rice, scraped pot soup, and sour fish soup all in Wujiang Village.