Zhenyuan is an ancient town in the northwestern part of Guizhou province, 3 hours driving from Kaili city, which surrounded by mountains and rivers. Famous for its beautiful landscape, historic sites and dense minority ethnic customs. Zhenyuan has long been an ancient town of the Miao people. Miao people inhabit there for thousands of years. Its long history endows the town with many rich and generous cultural relics, making it much like a historic garden.

Zhenyuan covers only an area of 3.1sqkm  but cradles 160 scenic spots including caves, palaces, pavilions, temples and rivers with their unique architecture, exquisite engravings and marvelous natural landscape. Among them are the famous Wuyang River Scenic Area and elegant ancient complex in Black Dragon Cave (Qinglong Cave) - beckoning sights not to be missed by any visitor to eastern Guizhou.

Cut through by the Wuyang River, the town is divided into two parts: south "Wei City" and north "Fu City", it is well-reputed as the "Oriental Venice". It is a land-and-water transportation center since early times. In 202 BC, the town became a county instituted by Han Gaozu, Emperor Liu Bang, and then in 1956 - the capital of southeast Guizhou Autonomous Prefecture.

Events
The Dragon Boat Festival, held on May 25th of every year, is the most ceremonious celebration in Zhenyuan.

Things to do
1. Ramble into the lane to visit the protected architectures at the foot of the mountain
2. Climb up to the hilltop to witness the Miaojiang Great Wall ruins and have a breathtaking overlook of the town. It's a quite safe path.
3. Cruise over the Wuyang River. The most convenient way is to join a travel agency in the street.
4. Visit the ancient arch bridge and the architectural group in Qinglong Cave.