After three days in Guiyang, my spending perspective was shattered!

Who would've thought that nestled in the mountains of southwest China lies a 23°C "natural air-conditioned city"? Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province at 1,100 meters above sea level, might tan you without sunscreen in summer but will never make your makeup melt from sweat💦! In June, macaques photobomb at Qianling Mountain, sour fish soup dances in hot pots, and even the ancient town's stone paths feel minty fresh~

🏞️【Ultra-detailed 3-Day Itinerary】

Day1: City Stroll & Cultural Feast
🌅 Morning: Charge! Qianling Mountain Park (Free🆓!)
Who can resist free pandas🐼? Hongfu Temple's incense and the monkeys' pickpocket skills are equally wild~ Take the cable car up (¥25), hike down to meet macaque troops🐒, but never eat bananas🍌 in front of them (learned the hard way)!

🍜 Noon: Huguo Road Food Raid
Changwang noodles' chili oil is addictively fragrant🌶️ - Nanmenkou's queue is legendary👑. Fatty intestines + blood tofu + crispy pork = carb overload💣! Nearby Lei Family's tofu balls: crispy outside, tender inside, dipped in fishy herb sauce - mind-blowing!

🌃 Evening: Jiaxiu Tower Night View + Qingyun Road Night Market
The Ming Dynasty tower lights up like time travel💡. Cuiwei Garden offers free Hanfu photo ops~ Must-try: Liuyishou grilled fish🐟 with crispy skin and sour radish - spicy but irresistible!

Day2: Ancient Town & Karst Fantasy
🌅 Morning: Qingyan Ancient Town (¥10)
600-year-old braised pork trotter town🐷 - so tender it sticks to your lips! Watch rose candy being pulled🌹, sweet lovers must try cake porridge~ Arrive before 8am for crowd-free alley photos📸.

🚤 Afternoon: Tianhetan (¥80 with boat ticket)
Boat through water caves feels like "Tomb Notes" adventure⚡, dry cave's stalactites dazzle~ Watch for spray near waterfalls!

Day3: Nature's Grand Finale
🌊 All Day: Huangguoshu Falls (2h drive/tour)
June's water volume is epic💦 - raincoat essential! Get a natural SPA under the falls, Silver Chain Pond will leave you speechless~

🌟【Top 5 Must-Dos】
1️⃣ Qianling Mountain Park: Free monkeys & pandas🐒🐼, cable car city views~
2️⃣ Qingyan Town: ¥10 food spree, braised trotters + bayberry drink = heavenly combo🍗
3️⃣ Jiaxiu Tower: Free night views! Tea by Nanming River = ultimate chill~
4️⃣ Huguo Road: Changwang noodles + tofu balls + Hunan noodles - scream-worthy every 3 steps😱
5️⃣ Huaxi Wetland Park: Free biking🚲, June lotus blooms, entrance beef noodles to die for!

🏨【Forest Retreat or Downtown?】
• Hyatt Regency Guiyang: Mountain views⛰️, pool + bar = influencer package~
• Huaguoyuan Homestays: ¥100+/night "Guiyang Hongyadong", nightscapes rivaling "Spirited Away"🌃

🚌【Transport Tips】
• Bus: Lines 1/2 to Qianling, Line 15 to Jiaxiu - cheap but sardine-packed😵
• Metro: Line 3 to Provincial Museum - AC so cool you'll nap😴
• Taxi: ¥10 starting fare, but old town traffic drives cabbies mad...

💡【Bloody Good Tips】
• Fishy herbs are Guiyang's soul - yell "No yuxingcao!" if you can't stand it
• Qianling monkeys steal milk tea🥤 - hide plastic bags!
• June showers play random shuffle🌦️ - foldable umbrella > boyfriend~

🍜【Food Attack List】
Sour Fish Soup: Lao Kaili's red broth + catfish - tangy-spicy tongue dance💃
Siwawa: Silian's 15-ingredient wraps, sour soup awakening🌯
Danjia Crispy Duck: Numbing like electric lips⚡ - can't stop snacking~
Sticky Rice: Auntie Mao's pork fat + crispy pork + sugar = perfect balance🍙
Bean Hotpot: Tufeng's rich broth over rice - you'll lick the bowl🥘

💰【Cost Breakdown】
• Transport: Bus ¥2/ride, taxis ~¥50/day
• Food: Snacks ¥10-30, meals ¥60-100/person
• Stay: Homestays ¥150+/night, hotels ¥400+
• Fun: Most expensive is Huangguoshu (¥220), Qingyan's ¥10 is steal

🌺💦【Final Reasons to Fall Hard】
In Guiyang, mornings begin with monkeys begging at windows, afternoons with trotter-induced daydreams in ancient towns, nights sipping sour soup watching Jiaxiu's reflections... ¥2 buses traverse forests, ¥10 buys food comas~ June breezes carry bayberry scents, even raindrops feel chilled! This guide's your ticket - the mountain city's summer is calling your name!✨🚡

Post by GENEVIEVE RIOS | Jun 6, 2025

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