I thought Guilin was perfect for family trips, until I visited Guizhou...

📍I thought Guilin was already great for family trips, until I took my kids to Guizhou... ✈️ Itinerary Overview｜5 Days 4 Nights, Kid-Friendly & Hassle-Free 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family: 2 adults + 1 child (4.5 years old) 💰 Total cost: ~2.5k per person (off-season flights + hotels + car rental + tickets) 🚗 Transport: Rented a car at Guiyang Airport, highways straight to scenic spots—kids slept safely in car seats! 📸 Day1 Guiyang City Walk｜Starting with a Bowl of Sour Fish Soup 🌈 Highlights: - Guizhou Provincial Museum: Dinosaur fossils + ethnic costumes exhibition—kids ran wild for 2 hours! (Free, booking required) - Jiaxiu Pavilion Night View: Lights on at 7 PM, perfect for Hanfu family photos! 🍜 Food: - Lao Kaili Sour Fish Soup (Huguo Road Branch): Tomato-based broth—kids ate 3 bowls of rice! - Silian Hongtang Siwawa: DIY wraps, kids couldn’t stop playing! 🌊 Day2-3 Libo Xiaoqikong｜Real-Life "Jelly Sea" 💡 Pro Tip: Must buy the sightseeing bus ticket! 7km total—kids can’t walk it all… 📷 Photo Spots: - Wolongtan Waterfall: Wear raincoats to dash through mist—kids screamed, "It’s like Elsa’s magic!" - Water Forest: Kid-friendly streams with anti-slip shoes a must! 🏨 Stay: - Libo Ruijing Hotel: Family room with tents + mini toilet, steps away from food street! 🚂 Day4 Huangguoshu Waterfall｜Kids’ "Geography Lesson" 🎒 Packing List: - Kids’ raincoats + anti-slip sandals (quality in scenic areas is poor!) - Foldable stroller (many steep slopes, but staff help carry—super thoughtful!) 🌟 Hidden Gems: - Tianxingqiao Lower Section: Less crowded, wild scenery—Silver Chain Waterfall feels like a "water cave adventure!" - Doupotang Scenic Area: Filming location for *Journey to the West*—kids recognized "the path Tang Monk walked!" 🎆 Day5 Qingyan Ancient Town｜Hide-and-Seek in a Ming Dynasty "Military Fort" - Zhuangyuan Ti (Braised Pork Knuckle): Fall-off-the-bone tender—kids sucked marrow with straws… - Back Street Stone Path: Wuxia-style family photos, costumes for 30 RMB/set! 🎁 Souvenirs: - Danjia Crispy Duck (vacuum-packed, adjustable spice level) - Cili Jelly (Guizhou specialty, packed with vitamin C!) 💡 Final Tips 1️⃣ Scenic spots in Guizhou are far apart—renting a car saves time vs. trains + taxis! 2️⃣ Waterfall areas require "raincoat + water shoes"—pack 2 extra outfits for kids! 3️⃣ Eat at "Dazhong Dianping Must-Try" spots—kids love sour soup beef + Siwawa! 🌈 Why Guizhou > Guilin? ✅ More adventurous waterfalls: Kids can splash and catch fish (Guilin’s bamboo rafts are just for viewing) ✅ Kid-friendly food: Sour soup, sticky rice, tofu balls—plenty of non-spicy options ✅ Fewer crowds: Xiaoqikong feels private even on weekdays—no photo-bombing strangers! 📒 Bookmark this guide for your Guizhou family trip! Drop questions below—I’ll reply ASAP!