Best Summer Cool-Down Destinations for July! Head to a 22°C Summer
by JuliaKuosma
Jun 28, 2025
Want to experience the magic of a "city in the clouds"? Guizhou is the place to be! Here, cities are built on mountains, with houses seemingly floating at the sky's edge - it's like a real-life "Castle in the Sky" ✨
🚩 3-Day Fairyland Tour of Guizhou's Cloud Cities
Day 1: First Taste of Guiyang's Cloudscape
📍 Qianling Mountain Park: The "sky park" in the city center, offering panoramic views of Guiyang from its summit
📍 Jiaxiu Tower: A "water pavilion" built on Nanming River with breathtaking night views
📍 Wenchang Pavilion: The highest-altitude Ming Dynasty structure where you can almost "pluck stars with your hands"
Day 2: In-Depth Exploration of Sky Cities
📍 Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village: Terraced stilt houses clinging to mountainsides like a village suspended in clouds (Ticket: ¥90)
📍 Zhenyuan Ancient Town: Ancient architecture along Wuyang River resembling scenes from Spirited Away
📍 Gaoguo River Glass Walkway: Walk on glass above thousand-foot chasms for a true cloud-walking experience
Day 3: Ultimate Cloud Kingdom Experience
📍 Fanjingshan: The new internet-famous "Castle in the Sky", with its Red Cloud Golden Summit literally in the clouds (Round-trip cable car: ¥160)
📍 Tianqiao Scenic Area: A naturally formed giant stone bridge spanning two mountains - absolutely awe-inspiring
📍 Zhaoxing Dong Village: Dong ethnic village surrounded by terraced fields, misty mornings make it fairyland-like
🍲 Must-Try Cloud Cuisine:
1️⃣ Sour Fish Soup (Recommended: Lao Kaili Sour Fish Soup in Guiyang)
2️⃣ Changwang Noodles (Recommended: Golden Luo's on Cai Family Street, Guiyang)
3️⃣ Silk Dolls (Guiyang's street food)
4️⃣ Miao Sour Rice Noodles (Must-try in Xijiang Miao Village)
🏡 Accommodation Tips:
• Guiyang: Hotels in Guanshanhu District (e.g. Anantara Guiyang)
• Miao Village: Mid-mountain homestays (Wake up to terraced fields and sea of clouds)
📸 Photography Tips:
1️⃣ Bring a drone! Aerial shots best capture the "cloud city" grandeur
2️⃣ 6-8am is prime shooting time
3️⃣ Red or white outfits photograph best
✨ Pro Tips:
1️⃣ Frequent rain - always carry rain gear
2️⃣ Mountainous terrain - wear anti-slip sports shoes
3️⃣ Large temperature variations - pack a light jacket
Come play this weekend! Waiting for you here
Post by Nathan Morgans | Jul 26, 2025























