Trail · Guizhou
Tong Gu Dang
An undeveloped karst valley near Anshun where alpine meadows meet a labyrinth of dark, jagged rocks.
- Where in China
- Guizhou, 86 km south-west of Guiyang in a straight line
- Nearest town
- Anshun, 8 km north
- Entry
- Entrance is free
Tonggudang, known as the "Alien Planet," is a hidden karst wilderness in Anshun, Guizhou. It features a surreal landscape where lush alpine meadows and grazing livestock contrast with a vast labyrinth of dark, jagged rocks, mimicking the surface of Mars. Its name, "Brass Drum Echo," comes from the deep, rhythmic sounds made by underground rivers during the summer rainy season, making this undeveloped valley a premier sanctuary for wild camping and hiking.
What to see
Where it is
Open in Amap 
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The trail
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Length
- 4 km
- Elevation gain
- 60 m
- Time on foot
- 2 h
- Route
- Out and back
Trail notes: 2bulu.com
Where to park
The exact spot, the entrance and the address are in the Dragon Roads app during your trip. Every stop opens in Amap, ready to navigate.
Road trips to Tong Gu Dang
Tong Gu Dang is a stop on two of our Guizhou road trips. Every route can be shortened, lengthened or started elsewhere.
Self-drive · 12 days · Guiyang loop
Guizhou Hidden Gem
Day 11. Walk the karst wilderness at Tonggudang, explore the stone pillars inside Zhijin Cave, or watch the water drop at Huangguoshu Waterfall.
Self-drive · 10 days · Guiyang loop
Guizhou Hidden Gem from Guiyang
Day 9. Walk the karst wilderness at Tonggudang, explore the stone pillars inside Zhijin Cave, or watch the water drop at Huangguoshu Waterfall.
Nearby in Guizhou
Nearest first. Distances in a straight line.
