Ultimate Guide to Huangguoshu Waterfall! Everything You Need to Know About Food, Accommodation, and Transportation

The Best Way to Experience Asia's Largest Waterfall! A Comprehensive Guide from a Local Guizhou Native👇

📍Address: Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Anshun City, Guizhou Province (Navigate to "Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area")

📅Best Time to Visit:
💦June-August (Maximum water flow, stunning views!)
🍂September-October (Fewer crowds, perfect for photos)

🚗Transportation Guide:
【From Guiyang】
🚄High-speed rail → Anshun West Station (30 mins) → Direct shuttle to scenic area (1 hour)
🚌Bus → Direct to scenic area (2.5h/¥60)
🚗Self-drive → 2 hours via Shanghai-Kunming Expressway

【From Anshun】
🚍Special bus → 1 hour direct (¥22)

🎫Ticket Tips:
💰Peak season ¥160/Off-season ¥150 (50% off for students!)
🚌Sightseeing bus ¥50 (must-buy, attractions are far apart!)
🛗Elevator ticket for Grand Waterfall: One-way ¥30/Round-trip ¥50 (perfect for lazy travelers)

🌈Attractions Guide:
1️⃣ Huangguoshu Grand Waterfall (Main attraction!)
📌Must-visit Water Curtain Cave: Thrilling walk behind waterfall (raincoat required ¥5-10)
2️⃣ Doupotang Waterfall
📸Filming location for 1986 Journey to the West! (40 mins visit)
3️⃣ Tianxingqiao Scenic Area
💎Silver Chain Waterfall is breathtaking! (Don't miss the lower section)

🚶Recommended Itinerary:
One-day (Intensive):
Doupotang 1h → Tianxingqiao lower section 2.5h → Grand Waterfall + Water Curtain Cave 2h

Two-day (In-depth):
Day1: Grand Waterfall + Water Curtain Cave → Doupotang sunset
Day2: Full Tianxingqiao tour → Buyi ethnic village experience

🏨Accommodation Recommendations:
【Luxury】 Huangguoshu Baolian Hotel (¥1500+/night, hot springs with waterfall view!)
【Budget】 Yingbin Hotel (¥400-600, walk to scenic area)

🍜Food Must-tries:
🌯Anshun Guojuan (Available at scenic area entrance)
🍲Duoduo Fen Hotpot (Spicy and sour!)
🐶Huajiang Dog Meat (Local specialty)

⚠️Important Notes:
1. Wear anti-slip shoes! Water Curtain Cave is slippery
2. Enter before 8am to avoid crowds
3. Waterproof phone case is essential
4. Bring enough water and snacks (expensive inside)

🌟Nearby Attractions:
🐉Dragon Palace Scenic Area (30km, karst caves)
🌉Baling River Bridge (For bungee jumping enthusiasts!)

🌈Bookmark this guide! Huangguoshu Waterfall awaits your visit~

Post by Molly~Brooks | Jul 23, 2025

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