Canyon Cliff City · Ancient Road Fortress

Zhaotong Yanjin County — A strategic point on the Southern Silk Road. A 2-day 1-night itinerary traversing the millennium-old Doushaguan Ancient Road, exploring the Bo people's Hanging Coffin wonder, and ascending Yidu Mountain to overlook the canyon ancient city. Experience the historical culture and natural wonders of the Canyon Cliff City.

2000 Years

History of Five-foot Road

World Wonder

Hanging Coffins

Canyon Cliff City

City Feature

Yunnan-Sichuan Throat

Geographic Hub

Yanjin County Doushaguan Five-foot Road and Hanging Coffin Landscape

A unique historical and cultural landscape composed of the ancient road and cliffside hanging coffins

Yanjin County Two-Day One-Night Ancient Road Canyon Tour

Historic Fortress + Hanging Coffin Wonder + Canyon Scenery, feel the charm of the Southern Silk Road

                        
Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                        
Main Destinations
Doushaguan, Five-foot Road, Yidu Mountain, Hanging Coffin Museum

                        
Target Audience
History enthusiasts, cultural explorers, photographers, geological researchers

                        
Per Capita Budget
¥300-¥550

Ancient Road Fortress Exploration

Southern Silk Road

Trip Highlights

Explore Doushaguan Scenic Area all day

Attraction Schedule

Doushaguan

A provincial-level scenic area and a key pass on the Southern Silk Road, featuring the Five-foot Road, Yuan Zi Inscription Cliff Stone Carving, Tang Dynasty Stele Pavilion, and the Bo people's Hanging Coffins, showcasing millennia of ancient road history and culture.

Five-foot Road

An ancient road carved in the Qin Dynasty and a vital artery of the Southern Silk Road. It retains over 300 meters of well-preserved bluestone slabs, about five feet wide, serving as the throat of ancient Yunnan-Sichuan transportation and a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Bo People's Hanging Coffins

A Tentative List for World Cultural Heritage, featuring ancient Bo people's coffins preserved on steep cliffs, with the highest point over 300 meters above the river surface, displaying a mysterious burial culture, including the Hanging Coffin Museum.

Practical Information

Travel Tips

Wear anti-slip shoes for the ancient road
Do not touch stone carvings or relics
Protect historical sites

Accommodation Recommendations

Doushaguan Ancient Town Inn
Yanjin County Hotel
Canyon View Homestay

Canyon Ancient City Scenery

Cliff City View

Trip Highlights

Ascend Yidu Mountain in the morning, experience Yanjin Ancient City in the afternoon

Attraction Schedule

Yidu Mountain

The highest point in the county seat, with an altitude of 1200 meters, featuring a viewing platform and mountain trails. It offers a panoramic view of Yanjin's "Canyon Cliff City" and the Guanhe Grand Canyon, making it a paradise for photographers.

Yanjin Ancient City

A "first-tier city" in the canyon, built along both banks of the Guanhe River, featuring old streets, stilted building complexes, and ancient docks, showcasing unique mountain city architecture and lifestyle.

Baishui River

A tributary of the Guanhe River, flowing through Yanjin County seat, featuring riverside boardwalks, ancient bridges, and waterfall groups. Visitors can experience canyon rafting and fishing; it is the mother river of Yanjin.

Practical Information

Special Experiences

Stilted building exploration
Canyon photography
Taste Yanjin Black-bone Chicken

Return Trip Suggestions

Reserve time for local specialties
Doushaguan Cured Pork
Yanjin Tea

Must-Try Foods in Yanjin County

Yanjin Black-bone Chicken

National Geographical Indication Product, free-range in canyon mountainous areas. The meat is tender and nutritious, can be stewed in soup or braised. Registered as a National Agricultural Product Geographical Indication.

Doushaguan Cured Pork (Larou)

A local traditional food, selected high-mountain pork cured and smoked. Bright red color, rich aroma, hailed as the "First Taste of the Ancient Road," embodying Yanjin's food culture.

Corn Cake (Baogubao)

A traditional Yanjin snack, steamed cornmeal mixed with spices. Soft, glutinous, and sweet, usually served with tofu pudding or honey. It is a local specialty breakfast.

Yanjin County Travel Tips

Best Seasons