Park of ChinaOverview
| Designation | National Park of China (seventh batch) |
| Province | Guizhou |
| Location | Guizhou |
| Rivers and lakes | Wu River |
| Latitude, longitude | 27.3, 107.4 Google Maps |
| Nearby sites | Wuyang River 97km, Fanjingshan 144km, Zhijin Cave 161km, Mount Jinfo 193km, Chishui Scenic Area 197km Search nearby |
| Nearby cities | Guiyang, Fenghuang |
| Themes | Canyon, River, Cliff, Revolutionary sites, Rafting & boat trips |
About
The Jiangjie River at Weng’an in central Guizhou is a national park of deep karst gorges on the Wu River, with the famous Jiangjie River bridge.
It is in the seventh batch of national parks of China (national scenic areas) named by the State Council in 2009.
Travel tips
Getting there: Weng'an is in Qiannan, Guizhou. From Guiyang it is about two hours by bus or car to Weng'an town, and the Jiangjie River is not far beyond.
Jiangjie River Bridge: The Jiangjie River Bridge, a truss-arch bridge completed in 1995, spans the Wu River. The valley is deep, and you can view it from the bridgehead and the riverbank.
What you do: Paths and viewpoints follow the river. The scenery is gorge, cliff and water, and boat trips are possible.
Houchang meeting site: The site of the 1935 Houchang meeting of the Long March is in Weng'an and can be visited on the way.
Time: Half a day to a day; adding the Houchang site makes it a day.
Season: Spring and autumn are best. Summer is hot and rainy, and winter is damp.
Where to stay: Weng'an town is the most convenient.
Caution: It is windy by the bridge; do not climb the railings. Wear a life jacket on boats, and drive slowly on winding roads.
Nearby
| World Heritage | Shibing Karst (Yuntai Mountain) 72km, Tusi Sites 79km, Wuyang River 97km, Fanjingshan 144km |
| National parks | Shiqian Hot Springs 87km, Mount Doupeng and the Jian River, Duyun 105km, Red Maple Lake 132km, Zhijin Cave 161km |
| AAAAA attractions | Zhenyuan Ancient Town Scenic Area 106km, Qingyan Ancient Town Scenic Area 128km, Wulingshan Grand Rift Valley Scenic Area 150km, Baili Azalea Scenic Area 154km |
| AAAA attractions | Shuangmen Gorge 47km, Huangping Jiuzhou Ancient City 52km, World's First Teapot Tea Culture Tourist Scenic Area 53km, Nanjiang Grand Canyon 57km |
| Historic cities | Zunyi 63km |
| Cities | Guiyang 103km |
| Historical sites | Site of the Houchang Meeting 22km |
| Nature reserves | Fodingshan National Nature Reserve 68km, Leigongshan National Nature Reserve 130km, Fanjingshan National Nature Reserve 142km |