Wanfenglin Rice Field Fairyland Travel Guide

3-Day Itinerary for Wanfenglin in Xingyi, Guizhou, optimized with the latest travel trends, with an average budget of around 700 RMB per person. For reference.
🌄 Itinerary Overview
Theme: Karst Wonderland + Buyi Ethnic Culture + Rural Slow Living
Best Season: July when rice fields are lush green and waterfalls are at their fullest (reference)
Transportation Suggestion: 4-hour drive from Guiyang or take high-speed rail to Panzhou Station and transfer by bus

📅 Daily Itinerary

Day 1: Wanfenglin Countryside Stroll
Morning: 🚌 Take the sightseeing bus before 8:00 (ticket 120 RMB)
→ Visit "Bagua Field" for morning mist and light, participate in rice planting experience (30 RMB/person)

Noon: 🍚 Try "Huangxiu Egg Fried Rice" + cured meat with pickled chili in Nahui Village

Afternoon: 🚲 Rent an e-bike (50 RMB/day)
→ Route: Lower Nahui → Wanfo Temple → Upper Nahui Buyi Village (learn weaving for 20 RMB)

Evening: 🏡 Stay at "Fengsan" homestay (90 RMB/person), stargazing on the terrace

Day 2: Canyon Wonders + Local Cuisine

Early Morning: 🌊 Maling River Gorge (ticket 70 RMB)
→ Enter via Xiaoqingshan entrance, capture rainbow waterfalls between 9:00-11:00

Noon: 🍜 Try "Chenji Lamb Noodles" + "Zhengji Brush Rice Rolls" in the city

Afternoon: 🏯 Visit Nanlong Buyi Ancient Village (free)
→ Experience traditional paper-making (50 RMB) and watch intangible cultural heritage weaving

Evening: 🌃 Enjoy cut noodles + grilled tofu at Jushan Night Market

Day 3: Choose Your Adventure

Option A: Cultural Exploration
🏮 Nanlong Buyi Ancient Village (600-year-old stilt houses)
→ Participate in wine-making/weaving experiences

Option B: Nature Adventure
🌅 Charter a car to Yuhuangding (around 200 RMB/car)
→ Watch sunrise over sea of clouds, a budget alternative to "Wugong Mountain"

Before Departure
🍡 Must-try "Zouji Chicken Dumplings" (savory flavor!)

💡 Local Pro Tips (optimized from multiple sources)
👁️ Photography Secrets
Turn right 200 meters from the "Stars Surrounding the Moon" viewpoint in Wanfenglin for crowd-free rice field reflections
Use a wide-angle lens on Maling Gorge's boardwalk for waterfall shots

✨ Money-Saving Tips
Keep sightseeing bus tickets for reuse
Student ID grants 50% off tickets (saves 70 RMB for Wanfenglin + Maling River)

🙌 Avoid Tourist Traps
Skip the Maling River elevator! It's just a 15-minute walk

🏨 Accommodation Recommendations
Fenglin Homestay
Fengsan/Rongsu
Wake up to rice field views, 90-150 RMB/person

🤔 Budget-Friendly City Stays
Hotels near Jushan Avenue
Convenient transportation and night market access

💬 Pre-Trip Reminder: July often has showers, pack waterproof shoes + lightweight raincoat; mountain areas have large temperature swings, bring a light jacket. For real-time road conditions, consult local guides (reference).