Wolong Lake: The Jade of Karst Landscapes
by Yongzhe
Oct 29, 2025
Sick of office buildings and subways, girls! 😩 Last weekend I dashed to Guizhou and captured fairyland scenes until my 128G memory card exploded📸! This personally tested 【Viral Photo Spot Navigation Guide】🗺️ comes with crowd-avoiding hacks & outfit tips👗 – even photography newbies can shoot National Geographic-worthy shots🏞️✨! 48 hours to cure work burnout, my thyroid thanks me! 💆♀️💖
Core Areas: Around Guiyang + Qiandongnan (perfect for weekend trips!)
⏰ Recommended Duration: 2 days 1 night (leave Friday night, return Sunday)
📸 【7 Viral Photo Spots Checklist】🔥 Pinpoint locations + shooting secrets
(Ranked by recommendation, tested efficient route👇)
1️⃣ ⛰️「Yangpi Cave Waterfall」—— Guizhou's Little Iceland
Location: Navigate to "Yangpi Cave Parking", 40min hike (wild trail! Wear anti-slip shoes!)
💥 God-tier shot: Rock directly under waterfall (wide-angle low shot! Mist blasting your face is epic💦)
⏰ Best time: Rainy season (May-Oct) for full water flow! Before 11am for light piercing through mist✨
👗 Outfit: Windbreaker + cargo pants👖! Bright raincoat as prop☔️
⚠️ Note: Slippery! Bring hiking poles! Rent rubber shoes at entrance (¥15)
2️⃣ 🌿「Libo Small Seven Arches·Wolong Pond」—— Earth's Emerald
Location: First stop from scenic area West Gate!
💥 God-tier shot: Overhead S-curve shot (use 3x zoom🔍! Jelly-like blue-green water + bamboo backdrop🎋)
⏰ Best time: 8am⏰ for empty shots! 4pm for soft light🌤️
👗 Outfit: White maxi dress👗! Chinese-style! Straw hat + bamboo basket👜
3️⃣ 🏮「Zhaoxing Dong Village·Ritual Drum Tower」—— Spirited Away Nightscape
Location: Village center, navigate to "Ritual Flower Bridge"
💥 God-tier shot: Opposite homestay rooftop🔥 (shoot when lights turn on! Warm yellow lights + wooden architecture🏮 cinematic vibe🎬)
⏰ Best time: 30min after sunset during blue hour🌌
👗 Outfit: Rent Dong ethnic costume (¥20/h)! Silver headpiece + indigo tie-dye📿
4️⃣ 🌾「Tang'an Terraces·Xiage Viewpoint」—— Cloud Cartoon Fields
Location: 500m down from Tang'an Dong Village entrance
💥 God-tier shot: Wooden viewpoint telephoto shot🔭 (S-curve terraces + smoking village chimneys🏡)
⏰ Best time: Sunrise🌅 or sunset🌇! High chance of sea of clouds☁️
👗 Outfit: White top + bright shawl (yellow/red)! Backlit hair glow💫
5️⃣ 🪨「Yelang Valley·Stone Kingdom」—— Mysterious Totems
Location: Huaxi Yelang Valley (1hr from Guiyang)
💥 God-tier shot: Top castle overlook🗿 (Stone pillar forest + red canyon backdrop🔴)
⏰ Best time: 3-5pm for dramatic stone shadows✨
👗 Outfit: Boho maxi dress👒! Statement earrings + braids🧝♀️
6️⃣ 💧「Huangguoshu·Doupotang Waterfall」—— Journey to the West Rainbow
Location: End of Doupotang scenic walkway
💥 God-tier shot: Wooden platform before waterfall🌈 (Guaranteed rainbow 2-4pm on sunny days!)
⏰ Best time: Avoid crowds during lunch hour!🍚
👗 Outfit: Bright yellow raincoat🌂! Clear umbrella prop☔️
7️⃣ ☁️「Fanjingshan·Red Cloud Golden Summit」—— City in the Sky
Location: 1hr hike from cable car end, chains required⛓️
💥 God-tier shot: Mountain arch crevice (phone ground-level shot📱! Human in "thread of sky" is epic⚡️)
⏰ Best time: Must enter before 7am! Otherwise 3hr+ queues⏳
👗 Outfit: Sports bra + leggings🧗♀️! Sun jacket tied at waist for layers
🚗 【Office Worker's Weekend Escape Guide】⏰ Efficient itinerary + money tips
Friday night:
✈️ Fly to Guiyang (cheap flights!) Stay near Fountain Pool🌃, eat "Social Beef Noodles"🍜
Saturday:
✅ 7:00 Charter car to「Yangpi Cave」🚗 (2hr drive, ~¥400/day)
✅ 10:00-13:00 Shoot waterfall + return
✅ 15:00 Rush to「Yelang Valley」📸 (1.5hr enough)
✅ Evening train to「Congjiang Station」🚄, stay at Zhaoxing Dong Village
Sunday:
✅ 8:00 Morning village shots + costume rental
✅ 10:00 Bus to「Tang'an Terraces」🌾, hike & shoot
✅ 14:00 Return to Guiyang, airport/station
💰 【Money-Saving Hacks】
✔️ Tickets: Book via "One Code Travel Guizhou" mini-app! 50% off for some provinces🎫
✔️ Transport: Guiyang car rental most flexible🚙 (Libo/Zhaoxing trains convenient)
✔️ Lodging: ¥200+ village homestays, clean & unique🏡
✔️ Food: ¥30/person feasts! Sour soup noodles/sticky rice🍜
📝 【Girls-Only Tips】
✅ Must-pack makeup: Waterproof foundation💄! Setting spray! Dry shampoo (waterfall mist)
✅ Gear recs: Pocket foldable reflector🤳, phone telephoto lens🔭, mosquito bracelet🦟
✅ Safety: Buddy system for wild spots! Descend before dark⚠️
✅ Editing presets:
Terraces🍃: 🌟Pic "Little Kenting" + boost green saturation
Waterfall💧: XiuTu "Cyan-Orange" filter + enhance mist
Guizhou's landscapes are office workers' best medicine⛰️💚! 48 weekend hours fully recharge your soul⚡️~Tag your photo buddy👯♀️, save this guide, and become the envy of your friends next weekend!✨
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