Qinglong County (Guizhou)

Qinglong County (晴隆县) is a county in Qianxinan, Guizhou, China. Qinglong is particularly known for the historic 24 Zigzags, a winding mountain road with 24 bends.

The county also has several scenic areas associated with the 24 Zigzags scenic area, including the Panjiang Bridge, Hama Pass and Feishuiyan.

Qinglong County is in the southwestern part of Guizhou Province and is administered by Qianxinan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. The county is mountainous and has a subtropical monsoon climate.

The road was completed in the 1930s and is associated with the transportation history of southwestern China during the Second World War.

Qinglong is connected to other parts of Guizhou by major roads. The G60 Shanghai–Kunming Expressway and G320 National Highway pass through the county.

Long-distance buses connect Qinglong with nearby towns and cities in southwestern Guizhou. Travelers should check current schedules locally before travelling.

The county seat can be explored by taxi and local transportation. A private car or taxi is more convenient for visiting attractions outside the county seat because the area is mountainous and attractions are spread across the county.

• 25.8348105.2191 24-zig (“二十四道拐”抗战公路). The 24-Zig is a historic mountain road with 24 sharp bends. It was built in the 1930s and became an important route for transportation during the Second World War. The road is one of Qinglong's best-known historical landmarks.  
• 25.68105.332 Panjiang Bridge Scenic Area, Guangzhao Town. The Panjiang Bridge area lies around the Beipan River and contains historical sites associated with the ancient routes through southwestern Guizhou. The area includes cultural remains connected with the Tea Horse Road.  
• 25.82105.223 Hama Pass Scenic Area (Hamaguan). Hama Pass is a historic area associated with the old routes through Qinglong. The scenic area combines historical remains with mountain scenery.  
• 25.82105.224 Feishuiyan Scenic Area (Feishuiyan). Feishuiyan is a scenic area known for waterfalls, mountain scenery and rural landscapes.  

Local agricultural products and regional specialties can be found in markets and shops in Qinglong County.

Restaurants in Qinglong serve local Guizhou cuisine. Dishes in the region commonly feature spicy flavors and locally produced ingredients.

Tea and other non-alcoholic drinks are widely available in restaurants and shops.

Accommodation is available in the county seat, with hotels and guesthouses serving visitors to Qinglong and the surrounding attractions.

Mobile phone services are available in populated areas. Coverage may be weaker in mountainous and rural areas.

• Xingyi — the main city of Qianxinan and a base for exploring the region.
• Anshun — a major tourist destination in central Guizhou.
• Guiyang — the capital of Guizhou Province.