【Libo Xiaoqikong｜A 2-Day 1-Night Ultimate Guide to the Human Emerald!】

🚗 Transportation Tips
✔️ High-speed train direct to "Libo Station," then a 20-minute taxi ride to the scenic area
✔️ For self-driving travelers, navigate to "Xiaoqikong East Gate," parking fee is 30 RMB/day
💡 Peak season opens at 7:30 AM! Be sure to arrive early to avoid crowds!

🎫 Ticket Hacks
👉 Book tickets 3 days in advance on "Yi Ma You Guizhou"! 170 RMB = ticket + sightseeing bus (student ID gets half price)
💥 Hidden perk: Ticket includes Big Seven Holes! Don’t miss the stunning cave at Tiansheng Bridge

📸 Must-Visit Photo Spots
1️⃣ Wolong Pool (The prime photo spot!)
✔️ Capture the "blue-green jelly lake" in the morning mist
✔️ Kayak for 50 RMB/person, perfect for aerial shots

2️⃣ Mandarin Duck Lake (Water maze)
✔️ Must-try transparent boat! 60 RMB/boat, fits 3 people
✔️ Find a local boatman to unlock the hidden water forest

3️⃣ Cuigu Waterfall (Great for families)
✔️ Filming location for "Adventure with Bear Grylls"
✔️ Take off your shoes and wade in! Remember to bring a change of clothes

4️⃣ 68-Level Waterfall (Hiking highlight)
✔️ 1.6 km gentle trail, with a waterfall every 10 steps
✔️ High chance of rainbow from sunlight refraction after 3 PM!

5️⃣ Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge (Grand finale)
✔️ Recommended to shoot at dusk! The bridge arch reflects dreamily on the water
✔️ Popular shot: low-angle from the stone pier on the right side of the bridge

🏡 Accommodation Tips
🔥 Top pick: "Ruijing Hotel"! The only hotel inside the scenic area, perfect for enjoying Xiaoqikong without crowds in the early morning
💯 Best value: "Mengliu Buyi Town," all-in-one food and lodging for just over 100 RMB per person

🍲 Foodie Radar
✅ Buyi-style sour fish soup (recommended "Zui Mei Nongjia")
✅ Freshly made glutinous rice cake + bayberry juice (at the old lady’s stall near the ancient bridge exit)
❌ Avoid the scenic area restaurants! Bringing your own snacks is more cost-effective

💡 Hard-earned Tips
❗ Wear non-slip sandals! The stone paths near waterfalls are very slippery
❗ Bring a waterproof phone pouch! Essential for boating on Mandarin Duck Lake
❗ Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Guizhou’s UV rays are a hidden boss