Libo · The Ultimate Edition of The Wizard of Oz in the Green Wilderness

Guizhou: A magical summer at 23℃, 7 days to experience an exclusive and sophisticated vibe!

While Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen are collectively "steaming in saunas," Guizhou breaks through with a refreshing 23℃, becoming the hottest summer getaway dark horse of 2025! Here, you’ll find not only the grandeur of Huangguoshu Waterfall and the ethereal Fanjing Mountain but also the thrill of cliffside coffee and the mystery of cave concerts. As a travel blogger who just completed an in-depth exploration, I bring you exclusive routes and tips to avoid pitfalls, teaching you how to enjoy Guizhou with just 1,800 RMB per person and unlock hidden experiences even locals don’t know about!

1. Why is Guizhou the ultimate summer retreat?

The data speaks: an average summer temperature of 23℃, forest coverage of 62.8%, excellent air quality rate of 99.4%, and selected as one of "China’s Best Summer Tourism Cities" for five consecutive years. It’s also a dense cluster of "world-class heritage" sites—Huangguoshu Waterfall Group, Libo Karst, Fanjing Mountain, Hailongtun—so dense that even Switzerland calls it "intense competition."

New in 2025: The Guizhou Culture and Tourism Bureau launched the "Zhi Zhi Chuan Fei 2.0" route, connecting 12 special routes that link six major IPs known as "Dinner at Huang, Xiao, Xi" (Huangguoshu, Xiaoqikong, Xijiang Miao Village, Chishui Danxia, Wanfenglin, Fanjing Mountain). It also incorporates new experiences like the Anshun Cave Concert and Libo High-altitude Glass Drift. Beijing visitor Li Wei exclaimed, "I used to think Guizhou was only for senior tours, but now it’s a young adventurer’s paradise!"

2. 7 days and 6 nights cool itinerary: from waterfalls to the clouds

Day 1: Guiyang · A collision of fireworks and art

• Night shoot at Jiaxiu Tower: This Ming Dynasty building reflected in the Nanming River looks like an ink painting. At 8 PM, the lights come on. Wear a new-style Chinese qipao for photos and get over a hundred likes on social media.

• Qingyun Market food: For 30 RMB, try silk rolls, tofu balls, and sour soup beef. Recommended is "Dan’s Crispy Duck," freshly fried and sprinkled with Sichuan pepper powder, crispy to the bone.

• Stay in a century-old residence: "Wenfan Zhuangyuan Courtyard" in Yunyan District includes three meals plus afternoon tea. In this quaint siheyuan, the housekeeper teaches you how to make a hand bag with indigo-dyed cloth.

Day 2: Huangguoshu · Multiple ways to enjoy the waterfall

• Water Curtain Cave crossing: During the rainy season, the waterfall reaches peak flow. Wear a raincoat to cross; the mist is refreshing. Bring a waterproof phone case to capture "ethereal photos."

• Light hike at Doupotang: Avoid the 10 AM tour groups, enter through the side gate to enjoy the quiet filming location of "Journey to the West." You can step into the shallow water under the waterfall.

• Overnight at a scenic area guesthouse: "Craftsman’s Lodge · Reading Mountain" has an infinity pool facing the Baling River Bridge. Soak in the pool at dusk to watch the sunset. At 600 RMB per person, it feels like a "mini Bali."

Day 3: Libo · The Ultimate Edition of The Wizard of Oz in the Green Wilderness

• Early morning shoot at Xiaoqikong: Enter the park at 6 AM. The mist-covered Seven-Arched Bridge looks like a fairyland. Wearing a white dress for photos instantly turns you into the heroine of "The Wizard of Oz."

• Mandarin Duck Lake boating: Paddle a transparent boat through the water maze. Sunlight penetrates the lake like Pandora’s planet. Bring bread to feed the wild fish.

• Maolan Karst exploration: Hike the "Funnel Forest" trail with a local guide, pass through primitive caves, and picnic under the natural bridge. 90% fewer people.

Day 4: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village · Silver jewelry and long-table feast

• Miao costume makeover: Avoid the "assembly line photography" at the viewing platform. Go to "Gage Ancient Alley" to find intangible cultural heritage inheritors for custom hand-embroidered Miao costumes. Rental is 80 RMB/day.

• Long-table feast experience: Join the "Twelve Door-blocking Wines" at noon. Enjoy sour soup fish and drum-stored meat to your fill. Remember to sing mountain songs to get in!

• Night stargazing at the Miao village: Stay at "Xijiang Xiangsu Boutique Hotel." Lie on the terrace recliner to watch thousands of lights. Less crowded and free compared to the viewing platform.

3. Insider tips locals know to avoid pitfalls

1. Transportation: From Guiyang Longdongbao Airport to downtown, take Metro Line 2 to save 30 RMB compared to taxis; book scenic area shuttle buses in advance via the "Guizhou Haoxing" WeChat official account.

2. Tickets: Book Huangguoshu Waterfall tickets 3 days in advance on "One Code Travel Guizhou," student ID gets half price; Xijiang Miao Village tickets include 4 sightseeing bus rides, don’t buy duplicates.

3. Food: For sour soup fish, choose "Lianghuanzhai," a 30-year-old shop using red sour soup for authenticity; don’t eat silk rolls in scenic areas, at Qingyun Market "Liu Guangmen Aunt Mao’s" place offers 12 wrappers for 10 RMB.

4. Photography: The ancient bridge at Xiaoqikong is least crowded between 6-7 AM; Jiaxiu Tower’s lighting at 8 PM is best for photos; rent Miao costumes at the "Gage Ancient Alley" intangible heritage shop to avoid overpriced scenic area photography.

4. Why you must visit Guizhou in 2025?

This is not only a summer paradise but also a perfect blend of culture and nature. You can listen to the universe 13.7 billion light-years away at the "China Sky Eye," enjoy a rock concert in Anshun caves, and scream to release stress on the Libo high-altitude glass drift. Guizhou’s summer is a refreshing 23℃, 100 kinds of novel experiences, and the best time for you to connect with nature and yourself.

This summer, don’t squeeze into crowded beaches. Come to Guizhou to unlock a cool and sophisticated trip! Remember to bring a good mood and an empty photo album because the scenery here will make your memory explode!