How amazing are the waterfalls in Chishui, Guizhou? This 2-day itinerary takes you to explore the martial arts holy land!
by sophiatravel
Oct 18, 2025
Is Guizhou only about Huangguoshu? This "City of a Thousand Waterfalls" hidden deep in the mountains is absolutely amazing! 💦
Small transport tips: Hiking over from Luzhou, Sichuan is actually more convenient than from other cities in Guizhou, truly the backyard garden of Sichuan and Chongqing~
day1⃣️ Waterfall Hiking Day
📍 Chishui Danxia Waterfall (Lianghekou Town, Chishui City)
⏰ 8:00-17:00
💰 90 RMB
Guizhou’s No.2 largest waterfall! Three times less crowded than Huangguoshu but super impressive! Standing on the viewing platform, the mist hits your face, instantly cooling the summer by 10℃❄️
PS: Come in the morning if you want to shoot watermark-free photos📸
📍 Swallow Rock (28 km northwest of Chishui City)
⏰ 8:00-17:30
💰 60 RMB
The swallow nests on the cliff are amazing! Take the cable car 🚡 to watch the waterfall cascade down the Danxia rock wall, like a fairyland~
day2⃣️ Bamboo Sea Exploration Day
📍 Chishui Bamboo Sea National Forest Park (40 km east of Chishui City)
⏰ 8:00-18:00
💰 60 RMB
170,000 mu of bamboo sea 🌊! The filming location for "House of Flying Daggers," walking through the bamboo forest is super healing~ It’s recommended to wear Hanfu for shooting traditional style photos!
📍 Foguangyan (Yuanhou Town, Chishui City)
⏰ 8:30-17:00
💰 90 RMB
World Natural Heritage Site! The huge curved Danxia rock wall shines golden under the sun ✨ The sunset is the most beautiful time, don’t miss it on a sunny day!
🏯 Recommended nearby check-in:
Bing’an Ancient Town (Bing’an Township, Chishui City)
One of Guizhou’s four major ancient towns, the Red Army ferry crossing is full of history! Eating a bowl of tofu pudding rice on the ancient town’s stilted buildings costs only 5 RMB~
💡 Tips:
1. Remember to bring a waterproof phone pouch when viewing waterfalls inside caves
2. Mosquito repellent is necessary in summer due to many insects
3. It’s recommended to hire a car for travel, as the distances between attractions are quite far
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