A complete guide to the fairyland Wumeng Grassland on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau is here!

Beep! This is a carefully prepared travel guide for Wumeng Grassland 💖, taking you to explore this alpine meadow on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau~

🌄【Key Highlights at a Glance】
Wumeng Grassland is located in Pingdi Township, Panzhou City, Liupanshui, Guizhou Province (just search for Wumeng Grassland Scenic Area on your GPS) 🎯
Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00
Ticket Price: 30 RMB/person
Here you will find:
✓ The highest grassland in Southwest China (over 2500 meters)
✓ A sacred place to view sea of clouds and Buddha’s light
✓ A romantic combination of windmills and flower seas
✓ Different surprises in every season

📸【Must-Visit Spots】
1️⃣ Tianchi (Changhaizi)
👉 The blue tears of the plateau! Every shot is a masterpiece
📍 Location: Not far from the scenic area entrance
💡 Tip: Wear bright-colored clothes for better photos

2️⃣ Guanfotai (Buddha Viewing Platform)
👉 Triple hit of sea of clouds + sunset + Buddha’s light!
📍 Location: Core area of the scenic spot
⏰ Best time: After rain clears up, Buddha’s light is easiest to see

3️⃣ Baicaoping
👉 Endless green carpet + leisurely cows and sheep
🐎 You can negotiate horse riding prices with herders (about 50-100 RMB)

4️⃣ Windmill Array
👉 A legion of white giants! A must-visit for photo lovers
📸 Recommended to shoot at the road bend

🌸【Seasonal Specials】
✔ April-May: Rhododendrons bloom all over the hills (stunning flower season)
✔ December-February: Ski resort opens (a rare skiing experience in the south)
✔ Summer: Natural air conditioning at 17℃ (perfect for escaping the heat)

🚗【Itinerary Suggestions】
🎯 1-Day Tour:
Morning at Tianchi → Lunch with lamb soup → Afternoon at Baicaoping → Evening sunset watching

🎯 2-Day Tour:
Day 1: Tianchi + Guanfotai sunset
Day 2: In-depth Baicaoping tour + Windmill check-in
Highly recommend staying overnight! The starry sky is breathtaking 😭

🍢【Foodie Guide】
Top 3 must-eats:
1. Panzhou lamb soup (incredibly fresh)
2. Whole roasted lamb (great for groups)
3. Roasted potatoes + chili powder (local favorite)

🏨【Accommodation Tips】
1. Homestays inside the scenic area:
- Shifang Yun She (popular check-in spot)
- Youyouran Wooden House (high cost-performance)
2. Panzhou city center: More options and cheaper

⚠️【Important Tips】
1. Sunscreen essentials: sunglasses + hat + sunscreen
2. Big temperature difference: short sleeves by day, down jacket at night
3. Unpredictable weather: carry an umbrella
4. Protect the environment: don’t step on the grassland or litter

Post by ExploringEdges | Oct 21, 2025

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