"New Guiyang Experience: Squat with Monkeys Diving at 6 AM, Ride the Cable Car for City Night Views at 8 Yuan! "

🌄 Essential 2-3 Day Tours Around Guiyang (Nature + Culture + Food Covered) ✨ Highlights: Karst Secret Spots, Millennium Ancient Towns, Miao Village Fireworks, Summer Resorts** --- ⛰️ 1. Natural Wonders: Waterfalls and Canyons** 1. Huangguoshu Waterfall** (1.5-hour drive) How to Play**: Rush into the Water Curtain Cave before 7 AM to skip lines, visit Duopotang in the afternoon to see the "Journey to the West" filming location. Tickets**: 220 RMB (including shuttle bus), book in advance on "One Code Travel Guizhou." Tips**: Bring waterproof jackets, heavy mist from the waterfall 📸. 2. Libo Xiaoqikong** (1.5-hour high-speed train) How to Play**: Enter from East Gate → head straight to Wolong Pool’s blue-green water → boat on Mandarin Duck Lake → take photos of Xiaoqikong ancient bridge’s emerald reflection at 4 PM. Tickets**: 170 RMB (including shuttle), wear non-slip shoes for 68-step waterfall trail. 3. Maling River Canyon** (3-hour drive, suitable for 2-day trip) Rainy season only** (May-Oct): Waterfall clusters like galloping horses, shoot the "Pearl Waterfall" rainbow from Sea Lion Bridge. --- 🏯 2. Ancient Towns & Culture: Qingyan and Yelang** 1. Qingyan Ancient Town** (40 minutes from city center) Must-do**: Climb Ming Dynasty city walls for views of black-tiled stone alleys, eat Qingyan braised pig’s trotters (15 RMB/half kilo), rose jelly. Tickets**: Basic 10 RMB, combo 80 RMB (includes Wenchang Pavilion and other spots). Photo spots**: Backstreet bluestone paths, stunning light and shadow after rain. 2. Huaxi Yelang Valley** (30 minutes from city center) Fantasy check-in**: 20-year-built stone castle, wear white dress to get a free bracelet, try pottery making (50 RMB). --- 🌌 3. Ethnic Style: Miao Village Secrets** 1. Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village** (38 minutes by high-speed train to Kaili + bus) Night tour essence**: View thousands of lights from the observation deck, learn Miao embroidery in Gage Ancient Alley (50 RMB/hour), eat sour soup fish with black-haired pork barbecue. Stay**: "Seven Letters" guesthouse halfway up the mountain, open window to starry river. 2. Zhaoxing Dong Village** (1.5 hours by high-speed train to Congjiang) Off-the-beaten-path**: Hike Tang’an terraced ancient trail (7 km), listen to free Dong grand songs at the drum tower at dusk. --- 🍜 4. Food Hits: Must-Eat List** Breakfast**: Intestine and blood noodle soup (near Jiaxiu Tower), beef noodles (with pickled radish + spicy chili). Main meals**: Sour soup fish (Kuaihuolin Lianghuanzhai), baked pot, silk baby rolls with 15 side dishes. Dark challenge**: Houttuynia yogurt, beef tripe hotpot (Qiandongnan specialty). Night market**: Qingyun Road market (Houttuynia ice cream), Minsheng Road crispy duck. --- 🚗 5. Practical Tips** Transport**: Attractions are scattered, SUV rental about 500-800 RMB/day; high-speed trains cover Kaili/Libo/Congjiang. Accommodation**: Stay near the Splash Fountain (metro hub) in Guiyang, choose mid-mountain guesthouses in Miao villages. Gear**: Rainy in July! Folding umbrella + waterproof shoes + light jacket (cold nights in mountains). Save on tickets**: Book 3 days in advance on "One Code Travel Guizhou," some combo tickets offer discounts. 💡 3-Day Itinerary Reference** Day 1**: Guiyang → Huangguoshu Waterfall (stay at Yaojia Hotel inside scenic area) Day 2**: Qingyan Ancient Town → Huaxi Yelang Valley → Jiaxiu Tower night view (stay near Splash Fountain) Day 3**: High-speed train to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village → return trip. 🌈 Refreshing Guiyang, mountains as bones, water as soul, waiting for you to meet the 24℃ summer!**