The perfect summer getaway in July and August!

Embark on a spontaneous trip to Guiyang! This "Forest City" is truly ideal for escaping the heat. Three days is just right to experience the city's vibrant life and marvel at the wonders of karst landscapes✨

🌟 Highlights of a 3-day itinerary:
Day 1:
📍Qianling Park: A must-visit city park where you can see pandas for just 5 yuan. The little monkeys are especially lively and adorable, so remember to hide your snacks!🐒
📍Jiaxiu Pavilion: A stunning spot for night views. It's best to visit at dusk to enjoy both the ancient architecture in daylight and the beautiful lights as night falls🌉
📍Qingyun Road Night Market: Packed with Guizhou specialties like Siwawa, Doumi hotpot, grilled fish... every dish is worth trying🌮 (Address: No. 83 Qingyun Road, Nanming District)

Day 2:
📍Huaxi Park: A favorite weekend spot for locals, renting a bike here for a chill ride is highly recommended🚲
📍Qingyan Ancient Town: The best-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty town. Try the Zhuangyuan pig trotters and rose jelly. The 58 yuan combo ticket covers 8 attractions (Address: Qingyan Town, Huaxi District)
📍Tianhetan Scenic Area: The essence of karst landscapes with a magical combination of caves and waterfalls. It's recommended to buy the 148 yuan all-access ticket⛰️

Day 3:
📍Hongfeng Lake: A paradise 40 minutes from the city center, the autumn red leaves are breathtaking🍁
📍Guanshanhu Park: The popular "Little White House" photo spot with dreamy night views. Wearing light-colored clothes is recommended for better photos📸

🍜 Food recommendations:
✅Siwawa: A Guizhou specialty snack set for 15 yuan, recommended at Aunt Yang’s Siwawa (Feishan Street branch)
✅Sour Soup Fish: The classic at Lao Kaili Sour Soup Fish (Shengfu Road branch), about 80 yuan per person
✅Changwa Noodles: Jiang’s Changwa Noodles open 24 hours, a satisfying bowl for 13 yuan
✅Dan’s Crispy Duck: A Guiyang specialty for 35 yuan per duck, spicy and fragrant

🚗 Transportation tips:
1️⃣Guiyang’s attractions are relatively concentrated, taxis are convenient, and using ride-hailing apps is cheaper
2️⃣There are direct tourist buses to nearby attractions, with a departure point at the entrance of Qianling Park
3️⃣Guiyang currently has 2 metro lines open, making it easy to reach major commercial areas

💡 Warm tips:
• August is the most comfortable season in Guiyang, with an average temperature around 25°C, but bring a light jacket
• The weather in Guiyang is changeable, so always carry an umbrella
• If you have a sensitive stomach, ask the vendor to use less sour in the sour soup dishes