Splendid Honghuagang

Splendid Honghuagang

In the southwestern hinterland of the motherland, in the picturesque "Park Province" of Guizhou, there lies a historically and culturally renowned city known far and wide — Zunyi. As a pivotal turning point in the history of China and the Chinese revolution, Zunyi has long been celebrated around the world. Among this historic city’s crowning glories shines a radiant jewel — Honghuagang District, the downtown area of Zunyi City.

Mountains need not be tall to be famous, nor lands vast to be wondrous. Covering a total area of 624.4 square kilometers, Honghuagang District enjoys a mid-subtropical humid monsoon climate. To the south, it receives the auspicious vapors rising from the Wu River; to the north, it is graced by the lingering clouds of Mount Lou. Winters are mild, summers cool, with abundant rainfall and distinct seasons, rolling peaks and crisscrossing rivers. Honghuagang sits at the strategic transportation hub of northern Guizhou. The Sichuan-Guizhou Railway, Chongqing-Zunyi and Guiyang-Zunyi Expressways, and National Highway 210 connect northward to the foggy city of Bashu, just a stone’s throw from the Yangtze River. To the south, it leads through Guiyang to the coastal regions of Guangdong and Guangxi, reachable within a day’s travel. National Highway 326 stretches eastward to the regions of Xiaoxiang and Jiangnan, offering scenic views along the way. Heading west toward the colorful clouds of Yunnan, one can explore mysterious, fairy-tale landscapes. Blessed with such unique natural advantages, Honghuagang District has grown into a key city in northern Guizhou with a population of 500,000. It serves as the economic, cultural, and transportation hub of the region, as well as an important tourist destination.

Surrounded by magnificent landscapes, how could the heart of it all lack natural treasures? Honghuagang District is precisely such a resplendent jewel. With its beautiful traditional tourist resources and modern travel experiences, it is attracting more and more visitors.

This is a land rich in profound historical and cultural heritage. Over its documented history of more than 1,300 years, it has witnessed multiple periods of glory, preserved numerous historical sites, and gathered many treasured relics. The nationally protected Yangcan Tomb and Taixi Temple Ancient Tomb Cluster, nestled amid green hills and clear waters, rank among the largest of their kind among excavated Song Dynasty tombs in the southwest, evoking the ancient culture of the Bozhou Tusi. Perched atop cliffs, the Hailongtun Fortress — the only well-preserved medieval military castle in China — transports visitors back to the bloody Battle of Pingbo four hundred years ago and the momentous Ming Dynasty policy of "changing native chieftainships to appointed officials." The Zheng-Mo Ancestral Hall still seems to exude the scholarly ink of the Sha Tan Culture, showcasing the timeless literary masterpieces of the late Qing Dynasty’s great writers, the " eminent scholars of the southwest."

This is also a sacred ground where religious culture flourishes. The Jindingshan Temple Complex, known as the "Little Emei of the Southwest" and built over a thousand years ago, the Xiangshan Ancient Temple in the bustling city district, the Huilong Temple facing it across the river, as well as countless Taoist temples tucked among verdant pines or churches nestled in quiet urban alleys, together paint a splendid picture of peace and prosperity. The morning bells and evening drums toll the city’s harmony, while scriptures chanted purify the dust from people’s hearts. In Honghuagang District, you can truly feel how history shapes the rise and fall of faith.

This is even more a red land that promotes the culture of the Long March. A red building stands as a witness to China’s historical transformation; several trenches are stained with the blood of Red Army martyrs. Numerous Long March revolutionary memorial sites serve as hallowed grounds for remembering the past and inspiring future generations. As you wander these sites, your thoughts will race, your blood surge, and you’ll lose yourself in the grand tapestry of Long March history. Immersed in this blood-soaked red culture, you will reap lifelong benefits.

This is also a vibrant and colorful land. Nestled in the low mountain valley at the southeastern foot of the Dalou Mountain Range, with the Xiang River running through the city and dividing the old and new towns, a dozen bridges of various sizes connect the urban areas. The lush Phoenix Mountain looks ready to take flight, while the majestic Honghuagang Hill resembles a crouching tiger on the riverbank. The twin Dragon Hills on either side of the river face each other like two dragons playing in the water. Bijun Peak reigns over the mountain range, while the vast secondary primitive forests of Daban and Xiaoban Shui teem with wildlife. Small yet exquisite karst caves are scattered across the landscape. The entire city is enveloped by undulating mountains and evergreen cypresses and pines, leaving visitors in awe of the beauty of this national garden city, where “the city lies within greenery, water flows through the city, and people live within the scenery.”

This is also a land that embraces the rural cultural charm of northern Guizhou, the ethnic and folk culture of the region, its culinary traditions, and the culture of China’s famous liquors. Leading the nation in the construction of a new socialist countryside with its “Four in the Countryside” initiative, roads now reach every village, farmhouses have taken on new appearances, and “farmhouse fun” complements the scenery of peach, plum, and rapeseed blossoms. Agricultural tourism demonstration sites are fragrant with fruits and vegetables. The rural blue-brick and ink-tile houses exude simple folkways, while the flagstone alleys of ancient towns convey warm greetings. The high-pitched lusheng plays rustic folk music, and the lively yangge dance brings smiles to faces. Local delicacies such as lamb noodle soup, tofu pudding noodles, and egg cakes boast irresistible flavors. Even more renowned are the national liquor Maotai, the aged Dongjiu, and the fine Zhenjiu, whose aromas delight guests from afar and leave indelible memories of the warmth and hospitality of China’s Outstanding Tourism City.

Of course, it is also a fertile and dynamic land brimming with huge tourism business potential. Beautiful mountains and rivers inspire the desire to seek beauty, while peace and prosperity foster the growth of tourism. Blessed with exceptional tourism resources, a strategic transportation hub connecting north and south, a gathering place for merchants, and preferential policies for tourism development, Honghuagang District captivates all with its charm. “A jade awaits a fair price within its case, a hairpin in its case waits for the right moment to soar.” Though it remains somewhat untouched and undeveloped, it is precisely this that makes it all the more alluring.

In April, when the grass grows lush in the south, flowers bloom among the trees, and orioles flit about in flocks, we present this beautiful city to the world and introduce it to more friends. We sincerely welcome everyone to visit the historic city of Zunyi and to come as guests to Honghuagang. Our Honghuagang will unveil all its splendor without reservation.

Splendid Honghuagang warmly welcomes your arrival.