The town is well away from the usual foreigner’s path so you will need to use Mandarin or sign language, google translate etc.

This is a small place with the town divided by a river. The  bridges create choke points with quite amazing raffic jams.

Getting around by foot or bus is best.

My recommendation is make sure you visit the old Town first before taking on the hike, boat trip on the river etc. The old town is easily the most interesting part of Zhenyuan.

They have, amongst the usual China retail outlets, impressive cake shops with white chef hats etc and many customers. They do beautiful birthday cakes, cakes in the shape of a Ferrari etc etc.

Hike near the town

Old Town

The old town is crumbling with a few buildings being cared for and many in state of collapse