Guizhou: Zhijin Cave and Grand Canyon One-Day Guide

❗️Tested personally: Depart from Guiyang North at 8:30 AM, arrive at the scenic area by 10:00 AM, return at 3:00 PM, and arrive back at Guiyang North by 5:00 PM❗️

1️⃣ Tickets 🎫:
1. For those without discounts, it is recommended to purchase the 200 RMB combo ticket.
2. Discounted groups need to verify their identity on the "Yima You Guizhou" platform and purchase a 30 RMB scenic transportation ticket + pay an additional 60 RMB at any entrance of the Grand Canyon on-site.

2️⃣ Transportation 🚌: It is recommended to buy round-trip bus tickets on the "Haoxing" platform for 100 RMB/person.
(Duration: 1.5 hours, fully air-conditioned highway ride)
︎Departure from "Haoxing" starts at 7:30 AM, with return trips starting at 2:30 PM on a rolling basis (buses leave when full), and the last trip is at 5:00 PM.
Scenic area meeting point 🅿️: Arrive at Parking Area 2 (assembly point).

3️⃣ Route 🧭:
Zhijin Cave: Exit Parking Area 2 → Walk uphill → Enter Zhijin Cave Visitor Center → Explore Zhijin Cave → Exit at Zhijin Cave sightseeing car station → Return to Parking Area 2/Grand Canyon Exit Service Center.
Zhijin Grand Canyon (exit in, entrance out): Start at the Grand Canyon Exit Service Center → Take the sightseeing elevator → Explore the Grand Canyon → Take the shuttle bus at the Grand Canyon entrance → Arrive at the Grand Canyon Visitor Service Center sightseeing car station → Return to Parking Area 2.
⚠️ Boat tickets for the Grand Canyon cost 20 RMB/person and must be purchased on-site at the boat dock.

4️⃣ Playtime:
I spent 2 hours in Zhijin Cave, taking photos and walking. It is recommended to wear non-slip shoes as there is water dripping everywhere! Wear shorts/easy-to-clean pants + a light jacket, as the cave temperature is around 14°C.
Exploring the Grand Canyon (exit in, entrance out) took 1.5 hours.
Shuttle bus transfers take approximately 0.5 hours.