Guizhou / A Hidden Gem Revealed, You’ll Regret Not Seeing It
by ByteBlaze
Oct 22, 2025
Summer is the perfect time to visit Guizhou! This summer retreat is absolutely amazing~Cool mountains and waters, rich ethnic customs, and a week-long trip covering all the highlights without any pitfalls!
🚗 Itinerary:
Day1:
📍 Huangguoshu Waterfall: Asia's largest waterfall from elementary school textbooks, its cool mist can drive away all the summer heat🌊
📍 Tianxing Bridge: A hidden gem near Huangguoshu, the Silver Chain Waterfall is as beautiful as a fairyland✨
⚠️Tips: There are many steps in the scenic area, remember to wear anti-slip sports shoes
Day2:
📍 Libo Small Seven Arches: Known as the "Green Gem on Earth's Belt," the 68-level cascading waterfalls are scenic all the way💎
📍 Big Seven Arches: The karst wonder of the Natural Bridge is stunning, recommended to take a boat tour to save energy🛶
🍴 Food recommendation: Must-try grilled fish with tofu at the scenic area entrance, tender and flavorful!
Day3:
📍 Xijiang Thousand Household Miao Village: China's largest Miao settlement, the evening lights look like stars falling on the village✨
📸 Photo spots: Wind and Rain Bridge, Viewing Platform, and Gage Ancient Alley are all great for photos
Day4:
📍 Zhenyuan Ancient Town: The Wuyang River runs through the town, with ancient buildings along the river, peaceful like a Jiangnan water town🏮
🍴 Food recommendation: Yuanjia Tofu Pudding, Chennian Dao Cai, and the riverside sour soup fish are also excellent
Day5:
📍 Fanjingshan: The city in the sky! The Red Cloud Golden Summit and Mushroom Stone are breathtaking, and the sea of clouds is stunning☁️
⚠️Tips: It's windy with big temperature differences at the summit, bring a jacket
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🍜 Food list:
✅ Sour Soup Fish: Most authentic in Kaili, tender fish with spicy and sour broth
✅ Si Wa Wa: A Guiyang specialty snack, wrapped with over a dozen side dishes
✅ Changwang Noodles: A perfect breakfast combo of intestines and blood tofu
✅ Qingyan Pork Knuckle: Richly marinated, pairs perfectly with rose jelly to cut the grease
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🚌 Transportation tips:
Scenic spots in Guizhou are scattered, chartering a car or joining a local tour is most convenient
High-speed rail can take you to Guiyang/Anshun/Kaili, then transfer to scenic area shuttle buses
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📌 Travel tips:
1️⃣ Book scenic area tickets in advance on Ctrip, they sell out fast in peak season
2️⃣ Guizhou is rainy, always carry an umbrella or raincoat
3️⃣ Respect ethnic minority customs, ask for prices before taking photos in Miao villages
4️⃣ Large temperature differences between day and night, pack a light jacket
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