It's so beautiful here～Karst scenery

It's so beautiful here～Karst scenery
Day1️⃣: Due to limited direct flights to Xingyi, we chose a direct flight from Hangzhou ✈️. In the afternoon, the weather cleared up when we arrived at the homestay - Yueqi Lishan Homestay. The owner and staff were super friendly, helping with everything from local food recommendations to e-bike rentals. After resting, we took the kids to Xu Chaqing Mountain Culture & Art Gallery for a tie-dye experience. The staff gave simple instructions and guided the kids step by step, making it a great hands-on activity.

Day2️⃣: Woke up to rain but decided to visit Wanfenglin Scenic Area for panoramic views. The area offers free admission for medical workers, teachers, and students (just pay for shuttle tickets with unlimited stops). By noon, the sun came out so we visited Huasheng Villa Countryside Café - incredibly photogenic with every angle like a painting. Later, we took the kids rice paddy fishing. Initially went to popular Liu Ge's spot but it was crowded, so we switched to nearby Jusheng Huainan where we had the whole place to ourselves! The mountain backdrop made better photos though fewer fish - after nearly an hour with no catch, the kids still had fun collecting many snails.

Day3️⃣: Took a morning taxi to downtown's Southwest International Hotel (new with daily replenished drinks/snacks/fruit, free laundry, and close to Mengle City). After check-in, we visited Malinghe Canyon - with kids, enter from Dachaigou entrance. Walk 100m to the canyon bridge for full waterfall views, then take left path down to Wanma Benteng Waterfall (spectacular!). Return same way and take the one-way elevator from Xiaoqingshan exit - our two kids completed the 1.5hr hike! At 6pm, experienced Bouyei ethnic wedding customs at Fenglin Bouyei village - interactive performances with candy throwing made kids ecstatic. Stayed for the 8:30pm iron-smelting fireworks show (pro tip: buy shuttle tickets early to secure seats as vehicles depart immediately when full after the show).

Day4️⃣: Slept in before visiting Guizhou Dragon Fossil Museum for the kids' long-awaited fossil digging (¥68/child, free for adults). Got lucky finding an ammonite within 5 minutes! Rain cut our session short. Later, shopped at downtown specialty store "Guizhou Techanli·Tianhuasao" - the staff was extremely warm, and prices were half those at Wanfenglin (plus free shipping over ¥300).

Day5️⃣: Packed up and headed home ✈️

Post by ADR. Jon 2463 | Jul 1, 2025