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3 Days in Anshun

Three days for Huangguoshu's waterfalls and cave rivers, the Dragon Palace at Longgong, and the Ming-era Tunpu villages east of the city.

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Best time: June-OctoberBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 3 days enough for Anshun?

3 days covers Anshun's top highlights but you'll move fast. Add 2 days if you want a slower pace or a day trip.

Source: NihaoVisit Anshun guide

3-day Anshun itinerary at a glance

Use our full Anshun travel guide as the base and adapt it to 3 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Huangguoshu WaterfallDoupotang & TianxingqiaoLonggong Dragon PalaceTianlong Tunpu & Dixie operaJiuzhou Ancient Town

Day 1

Huangguoshu — Main Fall, Tianxingqiao & Doupotang

About an hour from Anshun by car or scenic bus. Do Tianxingqiao and Doupotang first, and save the main fall with Water Curtain Cave for the afternoon.

Huangguoshu Waterfall
anshun tianxingqiao
anshun doupotang waterfall

Day 2

Longgong Caves & Tianlong Tunpu

Morning boat through Longgong's flooded karst caves, then the Ming garrison village of Tianlong for a Dixie opera show and stone lanes.

anshun longgong dragon palace
anshun tianlong tunpu

Day 3

Yunfeng Tunpu & Jiuzhou Old Town

Quiet stone lanes at Yunshan Tun and Benzhai, then Jiuzhou for its spicy chicken and riverside streets before the evening train from Anshun West.

anshun yunfeng tunpu
anshun jiuzhou ancient town

Budget for 3 days in Anshun

Tier	Per day	3 days total
Backpacker	USD $50–$80	USD $150–$240
Mid-range	USD $100–$200	USD $300–$600
Luxury	USD $300+	USD $900+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Anshun?

Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.

Do I need a visa to visit Anshun?

It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.

How do I get from the airport to the center of Anshun?

Anshun's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Anshun guide.

Can I use 3 days for both Anshun and a side trip?

Tight. With only 3 days, focus on Anshun proper; save side trips for a future trip.

Is Anshun safe for tourists?

Yes. Anshun has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.