Guizhou Bijie In-Depth Travel Guide

I. Quick Guide to Bijie's Culture and Geography
Location: Hinterland of the Wumeng Mountains in northwestern Guizhou, bordering Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou provinces
Ethnic Features: Yi Torch Festival, Miao Flower Dance Festival, Buyi "June 6th" Festival
Natural Features: Karst landform museum, average altitude of 1,400 meters, average summer temperature of 22°C
Cultural Tags: Hometown of Madame Shexiang, site of the Red Army's "Rooster Crows Thrice" Conference during the Long March
II. Must-Visit Attractions
1. Zhijin Cave (World Geopark)
Tickets: Peak season CNY 140/person (including sightseeing car)
Features: The king of Chinese karst caves, a 6.6 km underground palace, with wonders such as the Overlord Helmet and Silver Rain Tree
Suggested Duration: 3-4 hours
2. Baili Azalea (5A Scenic Area)
Tickets: CNY 130 (flowering season March-April)
Highlights: 125.8 square kilometers of natural flower sea, with 23 varieties such as Rhododendron delavayi and Rhododendron simsii
Hidden Gem: Night light show in the Pudi Scenic Area
3. Weining Caohai (Highland Wetland)
Boat Tickets: CNY 80/person
Best Season: November-March of the following year (black-necked crane overwintering)
Ecological Highlights: One of China's three largest highland freshwater lakes, habitat for 220 species of birds
4. Jiudongtian (National Scenic Area)
Combo Tickets: CNY 80 (including boat ticket)
Features: Alternating dark and light underground rivers, natural bridge groups intertwined with karst caves
New Experience: Longjing Gorge Glass Plank Road (additional fee of CNY 50)
5. Azili Xi Grassland
Tickets: CNY 30
Experience: Wave road self-driving (CNY 100/car), Jiucaiping Cloud Flower Sea (August-September)
III. Classic Route Planning
▍Three-Day In-Depth Tour
D1: Guiyang → Zhijin Cave (2h drive) → Zhijin Ancient City (water town night view)
D2: Jiudongtian → Mu'oge Ancient City (Shexiang Museum) → Accommodation in Dafang County
D3: Baili Azalea → Return journey
▍Five-Day Panoramic Tour
D1: Guiyang → Zhijin Cave → Pingyuan Ancient Town
D2: Jiudongtian → Youshan River Grand Canyon
D3: Baili Azalea → Shexiang Ancient Town (night bonfire party)
D4: Weining Caohai → Shimenkan Cultural Site
D5: Azili Xi Grassland → Return journey
IV. Transportation Guide
Major Transportation
✈️ Air: Bijie Feixiong Airport (flights to 20+ cities)
🚄 High-speed Rail: Bijie Station/Qianxi Station (Shanghai-Kunming/Chengdu-Guiyang High-speed Railway)
🚌 Bus: Guiyang Jinyang Bus Station → Bijie (2.5h/CNY 90)
Local Transportation
Direct Tourist Bus: Bijie East Bus Station → Major scenic spots
Chartered Car Reference Price: 5-seater car CNY 500/day (including fuel costs)
Special Transportation: Caohai horse-drawn carriage around the lake (CNY 50/person)
V. Consumption Budget (4 days and 3 nights)
VI. Local Experience
Ancient Techniques: Zhijin Sand Pottery making experience (CNY 80/time)
Folk Activities: Sanguanzhai Yi Mountain Worship Festival (March of the lunar calendar)
Taste Memories:
Zhijin Buckwheat Jelly (CNY 8)
Weining Ham (CNY 50/0.5 kg)
Dafang Hand-Torn Tofu (CNY 15/portion)
VII. Practical Tips
Altitude Sickness Prevention: Avoid strenuous exercise upon arrival, prepare oral glucose solution
Weather Magic: "Four seasons on one mountain" bring a windproof jacket + rain gear
Photography Moments:
Caohai Sunrise (6:00-7:30)
Zhijin Cave Light and Shadow Show (two shows at 10:00/14:00)
Cultural Taboos: Yi villages avoid stepping on the fire pit, Miao people need to receive the door-blocking wine with both hands
VIII. Secret Realm Recommendation
Kele Ruins: Archaeological site of Yelang culture (free)
Zongxi River Rafting: 8 km canyon rafting (CNY 160/person)
Jinsha Hot Spring: Miao herbal bath + geothermal physiotherapy (CNY 98/person)