Because of the epidemic, I haven’t traveled out of the province since 2020. It’s rare that the epidemic has been under control this summer. I chose Guizhou, a place where there was no epidemic at the time, and took an 8-day self-driving tour at the end of July. I felt in the beautiful scenery. The middle-aged people have been greatly relaxed, very comfortable!
We arrived in Zunyi on the first day, but considering that the former site of the Zunyi Conference is an indoor scenic spot in the city, we were still afraid of the epidemic, so we only stayed in the hotel for one night, and then drove directly to Qianhu the next day miao village.
It takes about 3 hours to drive from Zunyi to Qianhu Miao Village. The road is full of expressways. I feel that Guizhou has really made great efforts in infrastructure construction in recent years. Basically, every scenic spot in Guizhou can take the expressway, which is very convenient. However, the distribution of scenic spots in Guizhou is really scattered here. If you want to play multiple classic scenic spots in Guizhou, then self-driving is the only convenient choice. Basically, the distance between each scenic spot requires 2 to 4 hours by car. , there are not many famous scenic spots together, so if you want to have fun in Guizhou, you can only drive by yourself!
There is a large parking lot near the entrance of Qianhu Miaozhai Scenic Area. Cars are not allowed to enter the scenic area. People can only enter the scenic area and then take the bus in the scenic area (you must buy a scenic spot package ticket including 4 bus tickets), Take the bus for about a few minutes, and you will arrive at the viewing platform (you can also take a bus from the viewing platform to the street of Zhaizi, which only takes a few minutes), and then you can first enjoy the panoramic view of Qianhu Miao Village on the viewing platform , the entire Miao Village is located in the surrounding group, the black tiles and the blue sky, white clouds, green mountains and green waters form an interesting contrast, which makes people feel refreshed after seeing it.
Afterwards, we went to the pre-booked B&B. Here is a suggestion. If the funds are not tight, then it is strongly recommended to choose a B&B with a good viewing location under the observation deck. Although the price is a bit expensive, it is enough for Qianhu Miao Village to play for a day. Yes, if you spend a few hundred dollars more for accommodation, you will have a completely different feeling, especially the night in Qianhu Miao Village is very beautiful. The feeling of dotted stars and thousands of lights must be seen at a good viewing spot, otherwise come to Qianhu Miao Village. Hu Miao Village loses half of its meaning. In addition, the picture of Qianhu Miao Village in the clouds and mist in the morning also needs a good viewing point. Below are the photos I took in the homestay room where I live.
Qianhu Miao Village itself is not big, there are only two ancient streets, full of shopping and eating, if you just walk, you can finish shopping in half an hour, but there is a Miao Museum inside. In addition, there is a creek passing through the village, and there are several wind and rain bridges on it, which are very distinctive. There are also some people wearing ethnic minority costumes taking pictures on the creek and bridge, and some people are playing in the water. In addition, there are terraced fields next to the stockade. It is a pity that the rice was green when we went there, and there was no such a golden feeling, but it is still worth seeing. In general, Qianhu Miao Village is worth seeing, especially at night and in the morning. It is highly recommended, but one day is enough and you don’t need to stay for too long.
On the third day, we set off from Qianhu Miao Village, drove to Libo, and prepared to play the big and small seven holes. It takes about 2 hours from Zhaiwanda Town to Libo). You can tell from the name that Danzhai Wanda Town is a commercial town built by Wanda Group. There are no tickets and there are not many people. There is a fee), such as batik, papermaking, weaving birdcages, etc. If you bring children, this is undoubtedly a very good place, and there is no problem in playing for about half a day.
We arrived in Libo in the evening, which is an ordinary county (at that time, if you lived in Libo, you could avoid tickets for the big and small Qikong scenic spots, and the big and small seven holes are together), but there is a street called Libo Ancient Town, There will be similar parade performances during dinner at night, which is very lively and fun.
On the fourth day, we officially started to visit the "Emerald on the Belt of the Earth - Xiaoqikong" scenic spot. We drove from Libo to the west gate of Xiaoqikong scenic spot (the west gate goes from top to bottom, which is more labor-saving to play). 40 minutes by car.
When you arrive at the scenic spot, you can take the scenic bus from stop to stop (you can choose where to get off).
The first scenic spot is Wolongtan, a green river, clear to the bottom, it also forms a waterfall through a dam, making white and green, static and dynamic, complement each other, making it difficult to describe the beauty in words, you must experience it personally Its environment can feel its shock.
Then there is Wolong Valley, where you can choose to raft. It is very quiet and beautiful when you are rafting, and you can see small fish swimming through the bottom of the boat, but the water here is too calm. You have to row all the time when you are rafting. It takes nearly 1 hour to complete the rafting. And then there is Yuanyang Lake, which is said to be a good place for boating, but we gave up half of our physical strength and did not go. There is also a Tianzhong Cave in the middle, you need to buy another ticket, there is nothing in it, it is not worth it, it is not recommended to go.
Next is Nunejihai Wetland and Cuigu Waterfall. Here you can not only enjoy the green mountains, fish swimming, but also play in the water. This can be said to be very popular among tourists, especially children. Natural harmony, huh, huh. And the Cuigu Waterfall, which flows down in layers, is undoubtedly another place to take pictures. The white waterfall seems to be mixed among the green trees, and it is an organic combination of movement and stillness.
It takes about half an hour to walk to the water forest and the stone forest at the back. Being in them, breathing the fresh air makes people feel light. Watching the flowing water in the woods sometimes rushes, sometimes calms, and makes people feel great. Natural dexterity.
Out of the Shishang Forest is the 68-level waterfall. This is a series of waterfalls formed by a small river flowing down the river. They are different and have different shapes. They are also green and interesting, but each has its own unique feeling. It should be the most concentrated area of Xiaoqikong Waterfall. However, this section needs to be walked for an hour. Fortunately, we walked from top to bottom, which is relatively labor-saving.
There is also Laya Waterfall in the middle of this section of the road. Different from other waterfalls, it looks like a giant dragon blocking the way, and the water rushes out from the mouth of the dragon, from left to right, which is very shocking.
Finally, we reached the real small seven-hole, seven-hole bridge scenic spot, but to be honest, because there are too many people on the bridge, the interest here is greatly reduced, and there is no way to fully appreciate the tranquility and beauty in it, let alone the effect in the promotional film , On the contrary, it is not as interesting and beautiful as the previous scenic spots, and it can only be regarded as a visit here for taking pictures.
After passing the Qikong Bridge, you can take the scenic bus to the east gate of the scenic spot, which is also the entrance to the Daqikong Bridge. The Daqikong Scenic Area is mainly to take a boat or walk back and forth along the riverside plank road to see the natural bridge and other landscapes. It takes about 2 hours. If you are not particularly interested, you can skip it.
On the fifth day, we set off from Libo and drove to Qingyan Ancient Town, about 3 hours by car. This ancient town was built in the Ming Dynasty. It is not very big and can be visited in half a day, but it is indeed a 5A scenic spot. There are former residences of celebrities, archways, temples, etc., but the degree of commercialization is very high. But what attracts us the most is - the champion pig's trotters! Haha, pig’s trotters are made in various places and have their own characteristics, but the champion pig’s trotters in Qingyan Ancient Town are really worth a try, the taste is very good! In addition, there are some local snacks, I forgot the name, and the set meal I ordered at the restaurant with the pig's trotters is also very good. There is also prickly pear water, which must be drunk when it is cold, and the taste will be good at this time. In addition, this ancient town still retains a city gate, a moat, a section of the city wall, and a small section of the "Great Wall". If you are physically fit, you can walk up to the top of the mountain to see it.
Then we drove another 3 hours to Pingyuan Ancient Town, planning to visit Zhijin Cave the next day. Pingyuan Ancient Town is actually an antique town under construction. It is beautifully planned and repaired. There are squares, academies, small lakes, pavilions, etc. There are also several small scenic spots under development around it, especially the night view It is especially beautiful, but the interior decoration of many houses has not been completed, but it does not affect the outside view, and it is not bad to stroll around now.
On the sixth day, we drove from Pingyuan Ancient Town for about half an hour to Zhijin Cave. Zhijin Cave is a world geological park and is known as the most beautiful tourist cave in China and the largest karst cave in Asia. However, our first feeling after entering was that it was really cool, and we even needed to add a skin coat. If what we saw in Guizhou before was the beauty of mountains and rivers, then Zhijin Cave gave us the feeling of the magic of good fortune, and the power of good fortune for hundreds of millions of years has given us unlimited imagination here. This is the largest cave I have ever visited. There are many huge cave halls with countless stalactites of different shapes. What is in it depends on whether you can imagine it. It takes less than 2 hours to walk, give us What is left behind is indeed the soul shocked by the uncanny workmanship of nature. Photos here cannot fully express its majesty and magic, and you must be there to truly experience it.
On the seventh day, we rested in Pingyuan Ancient Town for half a day, then drove 4 hours to Chishui City, and prepared to go to Chishui Waterfall the next day. Chishui Waterfall is a part of Chishui Danxia, but Chishui Danxia is very large, and the local department charges for multiple scenic spots separately, and each is not cheap, so we compared online reviews and finally chose to only go to one of them. Chishui Waterfall Scenic Area. In Chishui City, you can try the local rice noodles, etc., and stroll around the Chishui River, and there is not much to do.
On the eighth day, we drove for an hour to the Chishui Waterfall Scenic Spot. You can take a scenic bus to the Great Falls scenic spot in this scenic spot. It is said on the Internet that the Beauty Comb Waterfall will stop halfway, but the few buses we went to did not stop. You can walk or take the elevator to the waterfall when you get off the bus. It takes about 10 minutes to walk down. It is still shocking to see Chishui Waterfall. As the second largest waterfall in Guizhou, it combines the characteristics of Doupotang Waterfall and Huangguoshu Waterfall, but they are different. It is not as wide as Doupotang Waterfall, and not as high as Huangguoshu Waterfall, but you will still feel its majesty and magnificence when you are really there, and there are not many tourists. Water mist splashed all over, but the mood was exceptionally comfortable. So maybe many people think it's a bit of a loss to spend money, but I still think it's worth it just to get close to the Great Falls. Going back, you can take the elevator from the foot of the waterfall to the scenic bus parking lot. If you move quickly, you may finish shopping in less than an hour.
After eight days of visiting Guizhou, I really felt the beauty and magnificence of Guizhou, but thinking about Wanfeng Forest, Fanjing Mountain, Zhenyuan Ancient Town, Wumeng Grassland and other Guizhou attractions that I have not yet visited, I feel that I am still unsatisfied. . I hope the epidemic will pass soon, Guizhou, wait for me to come again!