Things to do in Renhuai

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Maotai Town

Maotai Town is located on the Chishui River in Renhuai City. It is the throat of Sichuan-Guizhou water and land transportation, and is also the birthplace of Maotai, the national liquor. In Maotai Town, you can learn about the culture of Maotai Liquor and the history of the Red Army. Walking in Maotai Town, you can feel the slight aroma of wine in the air, which makes you feel a little drunk. The National Wine Culture City is one of the popular attractions, where you can learn about the development of Chinese wine and various stories and knowledge about Maotai wine. You can also visit the Red Army's Fourth Crossing of the Chishui River Ferry Memorial Exhibition Hall.

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Chinese Liquor Culture City

Chinese Liquor Culture City was built between 1993 and 1997 with investment from Kweichow Moutai Group. It stands as one of the world's largest liquor culture museums. Recognized as a "Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Artists Creation Base" by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles in 1998, it was designated a "National Industrial Tourism Demonstration Site" in 2000. In 2014, it earned the status of a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, and in 2017, it was officially approved as the Kweichow Moutai Liquor Museum. The site serves as a patriotic education base for Guizhou Province and Zunyi City, as well as a practical education base for primary and secondary school research activities. In 2021, it was honored as a "Guizhou Provincial Overseas Chinese International Cultural Exchange Base" by the Guizhou Returned Overseas Chinese Federation. By 2022, it ranked among Guizhou's first "Top Ten Integrated Liquor-Tourism Attractions." The year 2023 brought additional accolades, including recognition as a Guizhou Provincial Cultural-Tourism Integration Innovation Nomination Demonstration Project, a Zunyi City Education Practice Base for Strengthening the Sense of Chinese National Community, and a Renhuai City youth civilization honor. Covering an area of 30,000 square meters with a floor space of over 10,000 square meters, this comprehensive liquor exhibition hall integrates sculptures, calligraphy, paintings, inscribed plaques, stone carvings, cultural relics, and physical liquor collections. It features seven exhibition halls: the Chinese Liquor Origins Hall, Chinese Liquor Techniques Hall, Chinese Liquor Culture Hall, Chinese Liquor Customs Hall, Chinese Liquor Vessels Hall, Moutai Hall, and Moutai·World Famous Liquors Hall. These systematically showcase the origins of Chinese liquor, brewing techniques, liquor customs and culture, the development history and unique craftsmanship of Moutai liquor, famous liquor brands and histories from across China, as well as world distilled spirits culture and wine culture. The attraction vividly showcases China's profound liquor culture through captivating stories, presents the country's architectural heritage in a multi-dimensional way, traces back the brilliant history of Chinese civilization, systematically demonstrates how Moutai liquor has witnessed the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and actively promotes traditional Chinese culture.

Zunyi City Renhuai Maotai Liquor Town Scenic Area

Maotai Liquor Town is located on the Chishui River, 13 kilometers west of Renhuai City, with an area of ​​about 87.2 square kilometers. The ancient town is full of Suzhou garden-style buildings. The National Liquor Gate and the Maotai Sacred Tree are the iconic landscapes of Maotai Town. In addition, there are Yingbin Avenue and the new gate of Maotai Distillery. In the lush riverside area, there are also historical and cultural landscapes such as the Red Army Martyrs Cemetery and the Red Army Crossing the River Monument, recalling the red classics.

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Alcohol & Drinking Culture Experiences in Zunyi

Zunyi's wine culture has a long history, dating back to the Han Dynasty in 135 BC. It is one of the important production areas of Chinese liquor and is known as the "Chinese Wine Capital". Zunyi's famous liquors such as Moutai and Dongjiu are famous for their unique taste and quality. Moutai is even revered as the "national wine" and has the characteristics of clear color, mellow fragrance, soft entrance, clear and sweet, and lasting fragrance. In Zunyi, you can visit famous wineries such as Moutai Distillery to learn about their unique brewing technology and historical heritage. There is a special brewing technology display area in the Moutai Distillery, where visitors can intuitively see every link from raw material selection to fermentation, distillation, and aging. In addition, you can also taste Moutai liquor of different years and types to feel its rich layers and unique taste.

Red Army Sidu Chishui Memorial Park

This is an open park, you can see the panoramic view of Maotai Town when you climb up, and the night view is very beautiful.

Tianxia Diyiping

Tianxia Diyiping is located in Renhuai City. It is a bottle-shaped landmark building that holds a Guinness World Record.

Maotai Town 1915 Square

Maotai Town 1915 Plaza is located at No. 143, Hebin Road, Renhuai City, Zunyi City. Not only has commemorative significance, but also becomes a good place for citizens to relax. The square focuses on winning, combining wine bottles, medals and waterfalls with water features.

Jiuxian Cave Scenic Area in Guizhou

Guizhou Jiuxian Cave Scenic Area is located in Renhuai City, the liquor capital of China, in the northern part of Guizhou. It is upstream of the Red Army's Long March Four Crossings of the Chishui River and the Moutai region, on the northern side of the western section of the Dalou Mountains, and backed by the historic city of Zunyi. This is where the Red Army fought during the Four Crossings of the Chishui River and at Luban Field, and it is the birthplace of the renowned national liquor, Moutai. The millennium-old salt transport culture shines brightly here; the Sichuan salt entered Guizhou, narrating the story of 'Sichuan salt goes to Guizhou, Qin merchants gather in Moutai.' Here, the deeds along the great river remain passionately recorded, as the Red Army traversed Chishui four times, four times maneuvering in Renhuai, creating brilliant victories hailed as miracles in military history. Located in the central economic zone and traversed by major transportation arteries, the area has successfully entered the 'million-level' Moutai Airport, which continuously connects it with the world. Guizhou Jiuxian Cave Scenic Area is the backyard garden of the southern new city, with an altitude of 900-1200 meters. Here lies a secret realm, hidden in seclusion, unknown to others. It is a fairyland, a secret cave combining the mystery of liquor, the illusion of liquor, and the fairyland of liquor into one. A jade-like vessel resembling a Moutai bottle serves as the treasure of the cave. The Eight Immortals' drunkenness feature the mysterious element 'Han Zhongli's drunken steps embracing the jar from the top.' Attractions such as the 'Peach Palace,' 'Stabilizing Sea Divine Needle,' 'Imperial Concubine's Canopy,' and 'Divine Eagle Crossing the Turtle' showcase nature's craftsmanship. Majestic and spectacular, the cave exhibits myriad forms, blending water and stone, interpreting softness and hardness, creating a world-renowned marvel—Jiuxian Cave.

Maotai Tianniang Scenic Area - Viewing Platform

The Maotai Tianniang scenic area - viewing platform is a popular spot for visitors to overlook the overall landscape of Maotai town, the view of the Chishui river, and the night scenery of the liquor town. The Maotai Tianniang scenic area is built upon the profound culture of Jiangxiang baijiu and regional characteristics of Maotai town, integrating tourism, cultural displays, and performance experiences. Its viewing platform is the area with the best vantage point in the attraction, allowing visitors to appreciate the unique mountain settlement landscape of Maotai town and the scenery along the Chishui river from an elevated position.

Former Site of the Red Army Four Crossings of the Chishui River Campaign