Xiangzhigou Scenic Area
香纸沟
A Buyi ethnic valley in Wudang District, with traditional handmade paper workshops, waterfalls, and mountain water wheels. It is a summer retreat near Guiyang.
Xiangzhigou is located in Xinpu Buyi Ethnic Township, Wudang District, northeast of Guiyang. Streams, waterfalls, and stone bridges link together in the valley. Buyi villagers still make paper by hand using water-powered mills and bamboo pulp, following traditional methods, and this is where the name 'Xiangzhi' ('fragrant paper') comes from. You can walk the trail along the stream to see the waterfalls, visit the papermaking workshops, play in the shallows in summer, and enjoy farmhouse meals. It is about 1 hour from the city. Public transport is limited, so a private car or hired vehicle is recommended. Trails can be slippery in the rainy season.
Opening hours
Open all day (per scenic area notice)
Nearby sights
- Matouzhai Bouyei Village
- Wang Yangming Memorial Temple
- Hongfu Temple
- Wenchang Pavilion
- Qianling Mountain Park
- Jiaxiu Tower
- Former Site of Dade School
- Guizhou Nationalities Museum