5-Day Tour of Guiyang and Huangguoshu Waterfall
by Octaviaaaaa
Jan 22, 2025
🌊【3 Must-Try Epic Experiences】
1️⃣ Grand Waterfall Core Zone (Best viewing: 9:00-11:00)
√ Walk through Water Curtain Cave (bring a raincoat!)
√ 6 photo hotspots at the viewing platforms
√ Hidden gem: Behind-the-waterfall adventure
2️⃣ Tianxingqiao Lower Section (Silver Chain Waterfall)
🌟 Exclusive route: Gaolaozhuang → Tianxing Cave → Water-Shaped Stone Forest
√ Secret paths to avoid tour crowds
√ Don’t miss the breathtaking Silver Chain Waterfall at the end!
3️⃣ Doupotang Waterfall (Filming site of *Journey to the West*)
📸 Pro photo tips:
✔️ Best lighting in the afternoon
✔️ Low-angle shots on the stone path
🚗【Transport Hacks】
⚠️ Best from Guiyang:
① 30-min high-speed train to Anshun West + shuttle bus
② Drive to "Huangguoshu Beer Square Parking"
③ Join tours with "VIP Guest Access"
🎫【Ticket Tricks】
✅ Book online 1 day ahead to skip queues
✅ VIP ticket = Fast pass + lounge + private transfers
✅ Summer night tour (epic light show)
🏨【Hotels】
💎 Inside park: Huangguoshu Hotel (waterfall views)
💎 Budget pick: Banyan Tree Hot Springs (infinity pools with waterfall vistas)
🍜【Must-Eat】
✅ Buyi Ethnic "Eight Bowls" feast
✅ Sour-soup waterfall fish (authentic!)
✅ Anshun rice rolls (best from grannies at the gate)
💡【Pro Tips】
① May-Oct = peak water flow (but pack waterproof shoes)
② Water Curtain Cave has shortest queues in afternoon
③ Tianxingqiao full loop takes 4 hours
④ Register drones in advance
️【Avoid】
❌ No flip-flops! Slippery stone paths
❌ Skip overpriced souvenir shops
❌ Ignore "guides" – stick to official routes
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