Ahsilisi Chives Field in Bijie

Core Basic Info

• Location: Xingfa Miao-Yi-Hui Township, Hezhang County, Bijie City; ~30 km from Hezhang County seat, ~35 km from Bijie downtown. Main peak altitude 2777 m (5th highest peak in Guizhou).
• Status: National 4A Scenic Area; China’s only protected wild leek flower reserve; world’s largest contiguous wild leek (Allium wallichii) flower belt (~100,000 mu/over 6,600 hectares)
• Opening Hours: 9:00–18:00 (ticket sales stop at 17:00; check official notice for winter adjustments)
• Tickets (2025–2026): Adult ticket ¥45; student/60–69y ¥22; free for 70+y & kids under 1.2m. Optional: cable car round trip ¥80; sightseeing bus round trip ¥50. Tel: 0857-3227089
• Best Visit Time: August–September (peak bloom, purple flower sea); summer (18–22°C, cool plateau escape); early Oct for late blooms+clear skies.

Key Attractions & Landscape

1. Heavenly Flower Sea (Wild Leek Bloom)

   The star attraction. Every Aug–Sep, the rolling plateau is covered in dense purple spherical leek flowers, paired with green foliage, blue sky, and wind turbines, creating a dreamy “purple cloud sea” (called “Provence of the East”). The 2777m marker platform, wooden plank roads, and viewing pavilions are perfect for photos.

2. Dajiucaiping vs Xiaojiucaiping
   • Dajiucaiping (this site): Focus on flower sea, plateau meadows, Yi villages.
   • Xiaojiucaiping (2900.6m, Guizhou’s highest peak): ~50 km away, famous for alpine stone forests (Luobu Stone Forest) and starry skies.

3. Yi Ethnic Culture & Festivals

   Surrounding Yi villages hold traditional events during the flower season: Torch Festival, Bell Dance, folk songs, and local handicrafts markets. “Ahsilisi” comes from Yi language, meaning “Let’s be friends and dance together.”

4. Other Scenery
   • Sea of clouds & sunrise at the 2777m summit (best at 6:30–7:30 on clear mornings)
   • Plateau cliffs, wind farms, and winter rime/light snow
   • Well-paved plank roads and cable cars for easy access to the plateau top

Practical Travel Tips

1. Transport: Take high-speed rail to Bijie Station → coach to Hezhang County → taxi/charter to the scenic area (1hr drive). Self-driving: Exit Hezhang Station of Biwei Expressway, ~30km to the gate.
2. Altitude & Clothing: Temperature difference >10°C daily; bring windproof jacket, sun hat, sunscreen (UV strong at high altitude). Comfortable hiking shoes are a must.
3. Photography: No flash needed outdoors; early morning/late afternoon golden hour is ideal for flower sea and cloud sea shots. Avoid crowds by arriving before 10 AM.
4. Food & Accommodation: Stay in Hezhang County or nearby farmhouses; try Yi-style braised pork, wild vegetable soups, and local buckwheat cakes.

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Ahsilisi Chives Field: Where the Purple Flower Sea Meets the Sky on Guizhou’s Plateau

An unmissable gem in northwest Guizhou, this is not just a flower field—it’s a cultural experience blending the grandeur of the Wumeng Mountains, the romance of the wild leek blooms, and the warmth of Yi ethnic traditions.