Jinping
A Qiandongnan county on the Qingshui River, whose highlights are the Ming-era garrison town of Longli, its timber-merchant heritage, and Miao and Dong villages.
Jinping lies in eastern Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou, with the Qingshui River running through the whole county. Historically it was a timber trading center, and the surviving Jinping documents record forestry contracts dating from the Qing dynasty, giving them great historical value. Longli Ancient Town in the county was founded in the Ming dynasty as a garrison town; its walls, streets and old dwellings are well preserved, and Han garrison culture blends with the surrounding Miao and Dong cultures. Along the river you can also seek out ancient villages such as Wendou. Spring and autumn have pleasant weather and are good for visiting the ancient town and countryside; the county is reached by road from neighboring counties and cities.