Five Days and Four Nights Self-Driving Tour in Qianxinan｜Enter a Pastoral Poem and a Paradise of Sour and Spicy Cuisine

Heard your impression of Guizhou is only Huangguoshu Falls?
This time, let me unlock the super healing Qianxinan loop for you
Average cost per person 1.5k+ yuan, no backtracking on the whole route
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🗓️ Itinerary:
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🚗 Chengdu → Guiyang (660km about 7h)
🏨 First stop recommendation upon arrival: "Austin Yijing Hotel"
▪️ 270° river view floor-to-ceiling windows + 10-minute walk to Jiaxiu Tower
▪️ Surrounded by a cluster of delicious food, a delight for night owls
🌙 Must-see night tour: "Jiaxiu Tower" light show
📸 Lights turn on at 8 PM in summer, the ancient tower and floating bridge create a picturesque scene
🍲 Dinner heads straight to "Lao Kaili Sour Soup Fish"
Sour and spicy soup base paired with freshly killed Jiangtuan fish, a bite to heal fatigue

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🚗 Guiyang → Qingyan Ancient Town (48km about 1h)
🎫 Ticket 10 yuan, but it’s more recommended to explore the free backstreets
📷 Bluestone slabs + old stone walls, casually snap photos full of historic charm
(The ancient town is quite commercialized, better to save time for the beautiful scenery later)

🌾【Wanfenglin Highlight Moments】
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💫 This is the pinnacle of pastoral life!
✔️ Tens of thousands of acres of peak forest unfold like a painting
✔️ Rice field mini train + cycling through the fields
✔️ Freshly picked super sweet fruit in Xianhuai Village
🍌 Bananas 5 yuan a bunch, oranges bursting with juice

🏡 Accommodation Guide:
▫️ Luxury option → Choose "Rongshu Inn" in Xianhuai Village
Open the window to see the blessed fields, fall asleep to the sound of frogs at night
▫️ Cost-effective → Choose "Fenglin Yueshan Hotel"
About 200+ yuan per person, includes double breakfast + scenic area shuttle

📸 Photo spots:
▶️ Bagua Field Viewing Platform (stunning aerial shots)
▶️ Xianhuai Village rice field boardwalk (a must for families)
▶️ Muge Coffee Terrace (peak forest afternoon tea)

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🚗 Before heading back, don’t forget to bring:
• Bobo candy / rose candy (Qingyan specialty)
• Thorn pear jelly (a must-have for health-conscious girls)
• Buyi ethnic tie-dye (intangible cultural heritage souvenir)

💡 Self-driving Tips:
✅ Qianxinan has many mountain roads, SUV recommended
✅ Wanfenglin is suitable for renting electric bikes to roam
✅ Be sure to bring sunscreen + mosquito repellent in summer

“When karst peaks meet golden rice fields,
I finally understood what Xu Xiake meant by ‘there are so many mountains in the world’”
This summer, bring your loved ones
And embark on this mountain and water rendezvous together～