Guizhou's Stunning Secret Destinations Guide! Mountains + Ethnic Customs + Summer Resort All in One Click

【Guizhou · The Last Human Paradise】
This is "China's Switzerland" ~ Karst landscapes, Asia's largest waterfall, mysterious Miao villages, cool climate... get a double hit of nature + culture all at once! 💥

🌤️【Best Travel Time】
⭐Golden period: April to October (summer average temperature 23℃, super refreshing!)
❌Avoid: July to August peak crowds (hotels are hard to book!), some mountain areas freeze in winter

🏞️【Must-Visit Areas & Activities】
📍Qiandongnan (Top Ethnic Culture)
- Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village (Xijiang Town, Leishan County)
🌟The world's largest Miao village! The night view of thousands of lights is breathtaking😭
✅Must-do: Long table feast + Miao dance + costume photo shoot
- Zhaoxing Dong Village (Zhaoxing Town, Liping County)
🌟Drum towers cluster + Dong grand song intangible cultural heritage performance
- Zhenyuan Ancient Town (by the Wuyang River, Zhenyuan County)
🌟A stunning water town with 2200 years of history! Explore ancient buildings by day, chill at small bars by night~

📍Qiannan (Natural Wonders)
- Libo Xiaoqikong (Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, Libo County)
🌟"Earth's Green Gem"! Boating + waterfall hiking is amazing
✅Must-see: Ancient bridges + Wolong Pool (water so clear it’s tear-inducing)
- FAST Telescope (Kedu Town, Pingtang County)
🌟World's largest radio telescope! A must-visit for tech lovers

📍Anshun/Qianxinan (Waterfall Kingdom)
- Huangguoshu Waterfall (Zhenning Buyei and Miao Autonomous County, Anshun City)
🌟Asia's No.1 waterfall! Walking through the water curtain cave is thrilling (remember to bring a raincoat)
- Maling River Canyon (Maling River Canyon Scenic Area, Xingyi City)
🌟"Earth’s Most Beautiful Scar"! Both rafting and hiking are fantastic

📍Qianbei (Cultural Paradise)
- Zunyi Conference Site (Honghuagang District, Zunyi City)
🌟Top red tourism spot
- Maotai Town (Maotai Town, Renhuai City)
🌟A paradise for sauce-flavored liquor fans! The air smells like liquor~

🔥【Hidden Gems】
- Fanjing Mountain (Jiangkou County, Tongren City)
🌟Cloud-top Buddha Kingdom! The red clouds and golden peak are breathtaking (tickets are in high demand)
- Wumeng Grassland (Wumeng Town, Panzhou City)
🌟High mountain grassland + windmills = perfect photo spot

🚗【Classic Itineraries】
📌Plan A: Essential 5 Days
Day 1: Guiyang → Libo Xiaoqikong (stay in Libo)
Day 2: Libo → Xijiang Miao Village (stay in Miao Village)
Day 3: Miao Village → Zhenyuan Ancient Town (stay in Zhenyuan)
Day 4: Zhenyuan → Huangguoshu (stay in Anshun)
Day 5: Anshun → Guiyang return

📌Plan B: In-depth 7 Days
Add Fanjing Mountain / Maling River Canyon / Zhaoxing Dong Village

🍜【Foodie Must-Try】
✔Sour soup fish (forever favorite!)
✔Siwa rolls (special rolled pancakes)
✔Lamb rice noodles (irresistibly fragrant)
✔Zhe’er Gen (for the brave challengers!)

💡【Practical Tips】
🚌Transport: Guiyang Airport is the hub, car rental recommended within the province (lots of mountain roads!)
🏨Accommodation: Choose stilted houses in Miao villages, hotels in cities
⚠Note: Be careful on rainy days! Respect ethnic customs! Some attractions offer discounts for out-of-province visitors!

💰【Budget Reference】
Budget: 2,000-2,500 RMB per person
Comfort: 3,000-4,000 RMB per person

❌【Pitfall Avoidance】
👉Don’t buy silver jewelry or Miao medicine randomly
👉Avoid roadside touts
👉Watch out for falling rocks during rainy season

Post by Grace~Phillips | Aug 26, 2025

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