Complete Guide to Summer Resorts in Guizhou

Guizhou is truly perfect for summer getaways! This kingdom of mountains and hometown of waterfalls will make you never want to leave. This in-depth travel guide will unlock Guizhou’s scenic and cultural journey for you 🚗

🌈 Must-Visit Routes
Day 1:
📍Huangguoshu Waterfall (Zhenning County, Anshun City): The largest waterfall group in Asia. It’s recommended to enter the park before 9 AM to avoid crowds. There are sightseeing buses inside the park to save your energy 💦
📍Tianxingqiao Scenic Area (next to Huangguoshu): The Silver Chain Hanging Pool Waterfall and Shushengbu are great spots for photos. Remember to wear non-slip shoes 👟
📍Buyi Stone Village (Huangguoshu Town): A well-preserved stone slab house village. Visit in the evening to see the picturesque rural scene with smoke rising from chimneys 🏡

Day 2:
📍Libo Xiaoqikong (Libo County, Qiannan Prefecture): The "Green Gem on the Earth’s Waistband." Recommended route: Wolong Pool - Mandarin Duck Lake - Water Forest. You can enjoy boating in summer 🚣
📍Yaoshan Ancient Village (Libo County): Watch Yao ethnic group’s spinning top and monkey drum dance performances. The Yao bath here is also very famous 🛁

Day 3:
📍Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village (Leishan County, Qiandongnan Prefecture): The largest Miao village in the world with unbeatable night views! It’s recommended to stay at a guesthouse halfway up the mountain for panoramic views without too many stairs 🌃
📍Miao Museum (inside the village): Learn about the Miao migration history and silver jewelry culture. Free guided tours are available every afternoon 💍

🍜 Food Highlights
✔️ Sour Soup Fish (Lao Kaili Sour Soup Fish, Shengfu Road Branch): A representative Guizhou dish with a broth fermented from tomatoes and rice soup
✔️ Changwang Noodles (Nanmenkou Changwang Noodles): A top breakfast choice in Guiyang with especially chewy noodles
✔️ Siwawa (Silian Spicy Soup Siwawa): DIY vegetarian spring rolls, perfect with sour soup
✔️ Tofu Balls (Leijia Tofu Balls): Crispy outside and tender inside, best dipped in fish mint sauce

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations
➤ Guiyang: Zexi Guesthouse (near Jiaxiu Tower, French vintage style)
➤ Qianhu Miao Village: Sanchunli Zhongquan Scenic Guesthouse (with infinity pool)
➤ Libo: Yaochi Xiaoqikong Guesthouse (10-minute walk to the scenic area)

🌟 Practical Tips
1. Book tickets in advance on "One Code Travel Guizhou" for discounts
2. Village performances are mostly at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM
3. Average temperature in July-August is around 25°C, but bring a light jacket
4. Guiyang subway supports UnionPay QR code payment; for taxis, Didi is recommended

Yaoshan Ancient Village Lao Kaili Sour Soup Fish (Shengfu Branch) Silian Siwawa (Baisheng Branch) Water Forest