4000 Yuan Guide to Hongfeng Lake

Hongfeng Lake, the "Pearl of the Plateau" hidden in Guizhou, a must-visit in this lifetime!

Family, who understands! I recently took a trip to Hongfeng Lake and was completely captivated by its stunning scenery 🤩 Today, I’m sharing this super practical travel guide for Hongfeng Lake with a budget of 4000 yuan, so you can have fun and relax!

Preparation

1. Documents: ID card, student ID (if you have discounts, remember to bring it).

2. Clothing: There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening at Hongfeng Lake, bring a light jacket. If you plan to take a boat tour, it can be windy, so bring an extra scarf.

3. Others: Sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrella or raincoat, plus chargers, camera, etc.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Guiyang, head to Hongfeng Lake

● Morning: Arrive at Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport or Guiyang North Station, take the airport shuttle or high-speed train shuttle to the city, then transfer to the special bus to Hongfeng Lake 🚌 Near the scenic area, check in at the pre-booked hotel. I stayed at a guesthouse near the scenic area, the environment was amazing, the owner was very friendly, and the price was very reasonable.

● Noon: Taste local specialties at a nearby restaurant, such as sour soup fish and silk rolls. The unique sour flavor of the sour soup fish is irresistible 😋

● Afternoon: Buy tickets to enter Hongfeng Lake Scenic Area, first go to the viewing platform to enjoy the lake and mountain scenery. Standing on the platform, the whole Hongfeng Lake is in full view, the water is jade green, and the distant mountains roll like a beautiful painting. Then take a stroll by the lake, feeling the breeze, very pleasant.

● Evening: Eat barbecue at a lakeside stall, drink beer, and enjoy the lakeside night view. The dazzling lights reflected on the lake surface are magnificent.

Day 2: Boat tour, explore the islands

● Morning: Get up early and head to the dock for a boat tour. On the boat, you can admire the beauty of Hongfeng Lake up close and see many uniquely shaped islands. You can choose to visit one of the islands, such as Dongzhai Island, where you can experience Dong ethnic customs and watch exciting ethnic song and dance performances.

● Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant on the island, try the fresh and delicious farmhouse dishes.

● Afternoon: Continue boating to other islands, or feed the fish in the lake from the boat and enjoy a leisurely time.

● Evening: Return to the hotel to rest and recharge for tomorrow’s itinerary.

Day 3: Surrounding sightseeing and return

● Morning: Go grape picking at a vineyard near Hongfeng Lake 🍇 The grapes this season are big and sweet, and picking them yourself feels amazing.

● Noon: Have lunch at a farmhouse restaurant near the vineyard, tasting local specialty farmhouse meals.

● Afternoon: Pack up, check out, end the pleasant Hongfeng Lake trip, and return home.

Budget

1. Transportation: Round-trip flight or high-speed train tickets about 1500 yuan, city transportation and special bus to the scenic area about 100 yuan.

2. Accommodation: Two nights at a guesthouse about 600 yuan.

3. Meals: Three days of meals about 800 yuan.

4. Tickets and entertainment: Scenic area tickets, boat tickets, grape picking, etc. about 500 yuan.

5. Others: Reserve 500 yuan for other expenses.

Notes

1. Follow staff instructions when taking the boat tour and wear life jackets properly.

2. Protect the environment and do not litter while visiting the scenic area.

3. Pay attention to food hygiene when tasting local delicacies.

Family, Hongfeng Lake is really worth visiting! Hurry up and pack your bags for a spontaneous trip 😘