Sunping Scenic Area

Hongguan Sunping Scenic Area

The Hongguan Sunping Scenic Area is a national AAA-level tourist attraction.

The Sunping Azalea Scenic Area in Hongguan Miao Ethnic Township is located in Xiaobachang Village, Hongguan Miao Ethnic Township, at an altitude of over 1,500 meters, and is known as the “place closest to the sun.” It takes about one hour to hike from Xiaobachang Village to Sunping, or 20 minutes by car. Covering an area of over 10,000 mu, with a core zone of about 300 mu, the main variety is the wild alpine dwarf rhododendron, with its peak blooming period from April 20 to June 5.

Sunping is distributed across the highest ridge areas of Hongguan Township, at altitudes above 1,400 meters, with grasslands spanning tens of thousands of mu.

From the mountaintop, the view is vast, offering vistas of the mountain ridges across three counties. The surrounding peaks stand upright like pyramids in a ring, creating a solemn atmosphere, resembling a forest of mushrooms or bamboo shoots breaking through the earth, or lions and elephants lying quietly on the plateau.

This unspoiled, untouched, and naturally-formed grassland is untamed, with peaks and ridges blanketed by forests and wild grasses.

On the expansive grassy plains of the mountains, listen to the wind and the calls of cranes, watch the sun set and the moon rise. Being at the highest place on Earth, breathe in the pure and sweet air, admire the misty clouds drifting by, and stand in the open wilderness of the plateau, feeling the vastness of heaven and earth, living in harmony with nature, and almost merging with the surroundings.

When azaleas bloom, they shine brilliantly,

But alas, the people in the imperial city do not know them.

The Sunping Azalea Scenic Area in Hongguan Miao Ethnic Township is located in Xiaobachang Village, Hongguan Miao Ethnic Township, covering an area of over 10,000 mu, with a core zone of about 300 mu. The main variety is the wild alpine dwarf rhododendron, with its peak blooming period from April 20 to June 5.

The azaleas blooming all over Sunping. The flowers overlap in layers, branches intertwine, and when viewed from afar, they resemble rosy clouds, dyeing the overlapping mountain ranges a fiery red and blazing with spring colors.

Beautiful flowers complement lovely ladies, and stunning scenery accompanies travelers.

Traveling via Hongguan Sunping to reach the Azalea Scenic Area, the journey is filled with picturesque views. Standing at a high point on Sunping and looking out over the mountain ridges across three counties is truly refreshing and uplifting.

Wandering amidst the sea of azaleas is like being in a painting, utterly enchanting and mesmerizing.

Hongguan Miao Ethnic Township: Located in the western part of Zunyi County. It covers an area of 64 square kilometers, with a population of 8,900, of which 8.4% are ethnic Miao. It administers 7 village committees. Established in 1953 as two townships, Hongguan and Heyan. In 1958, it was merged into the Pan Shui Commune. In 1962, it was split back into the Hongguan and Heyan communes. In 1984, it was re-established as a township. In February 1992, the two townships were merged to form Hongguan Miao Ethnic Township. The township lies between Lüzhu Mountain and Hongguan Liangzi, with abundant forests. There are 8 primary and secondary schools. The township government is located in Hongguanba, 45 kilometers west of Nanbai Town, at the northern foot of Hongguan Liangzi. The population is 200, comprising Han and Miao ethnic groups, among others. Elevation...  More detailed information on Hongguan Miao Ethnic Township++