Waking up in a cave hotel in Guizhou and staying with kids in a 360-million-year-old Danxia secret realm
by Rowan_Winterbourne/25
Oct 24, 2025
Chishui Wonderland🌿 Explore China’s Most Beautiful Danxia in 2 Days! Includes a Detailed Guide
🚀Must-Visit Reasons  
Chishui Danxia: God spilled the paint palette! Stunning red rocks and clear waters that take your breath away💦  
Great Waterfall: Asia’s number one curtain! Stand under the waterfall and instantly become a wuxia hero✨  
🏨Accommodation Recommendation  
Chishui Jin Qian Jiahua Hotel: The top luxury hotel in the city! Convenient and lively dining options nearby🚶  
🗺️2 Days 1 Night Highlight Route  
1️⃣Day 1: Foguangyan ➡️ Bamboo Sea Park ➡️ Bing’an Ancient Town  
🔸Foguangyan: The centerpiece of Danxia landforms! The rock face glows when sunlight hits it📸  
🔸Bamboo Sea Park: The real-life Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon! Shoot martial arts scenes in the vast bamboo forest🎋  
🔸Bing’an Ancient Town: A thousand-year-old town on a cliff! Cross the Red Army ferry iron chain bridge⚓️  
2️⃣Day 2: Sidonggou ➡️ Great Waterfall ➡️ Swallow Rock  
🔹Sidonggou: Four-level waterfall chain combo! Each cave has its own myth🐉  
🔹Great Waterfall: A 76-meter jade-like drop! Remember to wear waterproof clothes and rush into the water curtain cave🌊  
🔹Swallow Rock: The spectacular sight of thousands of swallows returning home! The plank road hangs on a sheer cliff, super thrilling🦅  
📍Transportation Tips  
✈️Nearest Airport: Maotai Airport (1.5 hours by car from Chishui)  
🚌Scenic Area Transport: Recommended to charter a car or self-drive, attractions are 30 minutes to 1 hour apart  
📸Perfect Photo Spots  
1️⃣Great Waterfall Viewing Platform: Waterfall + rainbow in one frame! (Best at 10 AM)  
2️⃣Foguangyan Plank Road: Shoot upward with red rock walls and blue sky, perfect composition!  
🍲Must-Try Food  
🔺Bamboo Tube Rice: Freshly roasted with Chishui nan bamboo, glutinous rice mixed with cured meat, irresistibly fragrant😭  
🔺Tofu Pudding Grilled Fish: A must-order at the ancient town’s old shop! Spicy, fresh, and fragrant paired with soft tofu pudding🔥  
⚠️Avoid Pitfalls  
• Bring non-slip shoes during the rainy season! Danxia landforms get especially slippery when wet  
• The Great Waterfall is very crowded in the afternoon, better to go early or late  
• Bing’an Ancient Town’s night view is stunning, but the last city bus is at 6:30 PM  
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