I don’t remember how long ago I saw an advertisement promoting the scenery of Guizhou from CCTV. It is one of the few provinces that our family has never set foot in. Before the end of the summer vacation, we drove to Guizhou one day in August to embark on a journey of exploring new regions. Start with curiosity and anticipation!
schedule:
D1: All-day high-speed G45-G55 distance is about 1100 kilometers, stay at Xiangyang Lagerstroemia Holiday Hotel
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D2: Hubei Longzhong-Hunan-G56 Hangrui Expressway-Guizhou Jiangkou is about 800 kilometers away, accommodation: Jiangkou Fanjingshan Youth Hostel
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D3: Visit Zhaisha Dong Village-Tongren Fanjing Mountain-S508-Fanjingshan Mountain Expressway-Zhenyuan Xixia Expressway-S306 Arrive at the ancient town, visit the ancient street, Zhusheng Bridge and Qinglong Cave, enjoy the night view of Wuyang River, stay in the town at night in autumn Crossing Jingshuiyao Inn
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D4: Get up early and visit the ancient streets and alleys at the foot of Shiping Mountain - check out - Zhenyuan Xishang Expressway - Xijiang Exit - arrive at the north gate of Miao Village, stay for a long time Xijiang Qijian Homestay
Go to the viewing platform at night to enjoy the magnificent picture scroll of the lights of thousands of families in Miao Village
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D5: Visit the Miao Village Museum - experience wearing Miao clothing - visit the ancient street - wind and rain bridge - terraced fields - pick up the car at the north gate after check-out and enter the Xijiang Expressway - G75-S88 - Libo Dongxia Expressway - Libo Ancient Town, stay in Libo Court Ju Boutique Inn
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D6: After breakfast, check out and go to S206-Small and Small Qikong Ticketing Center, take the shuttle bus-Visit the Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge-Laya Waterfall-68-level Waterfall Waterfall-Water Forest-Yuanyang Lake-Wolongtan-Xiaoqikong Shangmajia Expressway-G75-G76-G60-Huangguoshu Exit Expressway, Su Huangguoshu Heyuan Hotel
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D7: Visit Tianxing Bridge - Great Waterfall - take the G60-S65 Xingren-Xingyi West Exit Expressway from Huangguoshu Station at noon, and stay at Xingyi Wanfenglin Yuanfangjia Boutique B&B
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D8: Visit Wanfeng Mountain Scenic Area-Jinghu Avenue-Wanfeng Lake Scenic Area-Xingyi Dongshang G60-Anshun-Guiyang Outer Ring-Zunyi South Expressway, stay at Zunyi March Hotel http://hotels.ctrip.com/hotel/4086952 .html?checkin=2017-09-08&checkout=2017-09-09&OperationAction=HotelDetail&RepeatAction=HotelDomestic_Repeat_HotelDetail
D9: Visit the Zunyi conference site - G75 at noon - Chongqing Youyang - S26 - G55 - Enshi - Yichang, stay here in Yichang
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D10: S58-G42-G55 on Wujiagang-Xiangyang-Nanyang, Henan-Hengshui, Hebei-Gu'an-End of safe arrival in Beijing
Precautions:
1. To go to Tongren Fanjing Mountain, it is more than ten kilometers away from the scenic spot by exiting the expressway from Jiangkou, and 5 kilometers away from the scenic spot by going down the expressway from Fanjingshan Mountain. Personally, it is better to exit from this exit! In the previous guide, everyone recommended Eguchi to be convenient, but I actually feel that the other one is more convenient.
2. There is only one formal parking lot in Zhenyuan Ancient Town (next to Zhenyuan Museum) with limited parking spaces. Other parking lots with units can temporarily park, but there are too many uncertain factors, so it is not recommended. Self-driving friends are best to arrive earlier in the morning. At this time, there are more vehicles leaving in the morning, so there is no need to wait in line.
3. Xijiang Miao Village recommends that it is best to live on the mountainside on the side of the viewing platform (opposite the Youfang Street). The view is wider and you can see more beautiful Diaojiaolou villages. The Xijiang residence I first settled is located in the ancient street, and I personally feel the viewing effect Not as good as the other side.
4. The so-called Libo ancient town is just a gimmick, not a real historical town. It is located by the Zhangjiang River in the south of the county seat. It is a newly built (mainly for tourist groups) accommodation, dining, performances, shopping and its inconvenience. Most of the commercial and residential houses in the area are being renovated and used for renting out B&Bs. The sanitation is acceptable, but it is best to eat in the county town, where the prices and varieties are competitive!
5. The west gate of Xiaoqikong Scenic Spot is still closed, and there are construction sites everywhere in the park. It is said that it is working hard for the 5A-level scenic spot. In addition, the section from the scenic spot to the Majia Expressway is also under construction. There are nearly ten kilometers of dirt roads with bumpy bumps and dusty clouds. It is recommended to drive carefully with a small car with a low chassis. Road conditions will be better.
6. The reputation of Wanfeng Mountain in Xingyi is far and wide, and tourists in Wanfeng Lake Scenic Area are basically self-driving or local people’s weekend vacation spots. The original toll booth has been cancelled, you can visit for free, the scenery is good, recommended!
7. The highway from Zunyi to Yichang travels through continuous mountains, continuous downhill and steep curved tunnels, which will test the driver's skills. It is recommended to drive during the day, and don't drive too hard at night. In addition, the speed limit for the whole journey is 80 miles, and the tunnel is 60 miles. Be careful not to exceed the speed limit!
8. The whole province of Guizhou is carrying out infrastructure construction for tourism development, and temporary closure of scenic spots happens from time to time. It is best to do your homework in advance so as not to run in vain. At the same time, keep a full tank of fuel at all times to ensure a smooth journey, and prevent the fuel tank from affecting your travel mood when an accident occurs!
Alright, a lot of ramblings, let's cheer up in another way!
August 18
Departing from Beijing in the morning on a cloudy day, the trip to Shanxi at the beginning of the month, the front windshield was disfigured by bouncing stones! A little distressed to get off my good car
There was a thunderstorm from time to time on the way of Daguang Expressway, and it gave us a free car wash. It feels very good!
Arrive in Xiangyang in the evening, get off the expressway and enter the urban area
Today is the evening peak on Friday, the clouds are rolling and the rain is pouring, I finally saw the hotel logo, staying in a deluxe double room
The hotel provides free parking, the room is quiet, and the parking lot outside can be seen from upstairs
At the intersection not far from the hotel, this Qinglongzhuang Xiangwei restaurant is very lively with people coming and going!
Just a bottle of local beer
Have another bowl of hot lamb noodle soup to relieve fatigue
August 19
I went to the restaurant early to eat, and I tasted the rice noodles, which were a little bit spicy (the chef repeatedly assured that it was not spicy at all, woohoo!)
Check out the expressway and continue southward, leaving Hubei and entering Hunan, and the characteristics of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau begin to emerge. The hills are rolling and the scenery is beautiful. The bamboo forests and villages along the road, as well as the stretches of lotus ponds and rice fields, made me, a northerner, intoxicated.
In Changde, we transferred from Erguang to Daguang. Yuanjiang was accompanying the Hangrui Expressway. The rice was turning golden and waiting to be harvested. The earth was like a palette of colorful colors.
Shortly after coming out of the Taohuayuan service area at noon, I encountered a traffic jam and moved less than 2 kilometers in four hours! The sun is shining brightly and there is nowhere to hide.
My mood has changed from calm at the beginning to anxiety. I don't know when the road will be cleared. I won't spend the night on the highway tonight, will I? I shudder just thinking about it! The sky is getting dark and everyone is bored, the beautiful scenery at this time can't lift my emotions! At 17:30 the car was finally released! At this time, we had just moved to the exit of the Lizhuang toll station, turned around and re-entered the expressway, and passed through the unlit and dark tunnel in the mountains (only then did we know that the road was closed due to a lighting failure to prevent traffic accidents, and there was no accident at all! )
After a lot of tossing, I finally checked into the Dongzhai B&B.
Put down your luggage and find a place to have dinner first
Look at the night view after dinner. The Drum Tower of the Dong nationality is very beautiful against the light
August 20
At four o'clock in the morning, I was forcibly awakened from my sleep by the high-pitched singing of the rooster, and it was difficult to fall asleep again. I got up and went out to wander in the stockade
The roofs of the Dong village are very distinctive
The whole building is made of wood, and the door panels have a sense of age
small garden full of flowers
The small bridge and flowing water in front of the gate are full of poetry, and the culprits who disturbed my dreams are walking in the grass like rascals!
In the early morning, clouds and mist shroud Zhongyuan Mountains, there are very few pedestrians on the road, and the Drum Tower stands quietly.
From the inside, you can see the structure of the Drum Tower, which is equivalent to a meeting hall, where all major and minor issues in the village are discussed and resolved.
Encounter with Wang Xingren by chance
The folk customs here are simple and there is no phenomenon of bullying customers. The aunt is selling her own agricultural products, which are absolutely green and pollution-free.
The breakfast in the Dong village is steaming hot and tastes great, and the water on the roadside can be drunk directly
The honest neighbors didn't charge for parking when we checked out, and they sent us off with the shop owner, touched! grateful! Drive ten minutes from Dongzhai
The bell arrives at Mount Fanjing
The mountain spring on the side of the road is gurgling and flowing, clear to the bottom
Sitting in the cable car is like entering a fairyland
look at this altitude
In summer, Mount Fanjing is full of moisture, and the scenery seems to be covered with a light veil.
All of a sudden, the clouds cleared and the fog cleared, and the beautiful scenery appeared in front of my eyes
Rich vegetation on the mountain
The dense water vapor magically disappeared the golden dome in front of me
Leave the scenic spot at 3:00 p.m. and take the expressway to Zhenyuan Ancient Town for 1.5 hours. You will arrive soon after seeing this gate.
One of the most satisfactory hotels on this trip
The antique lobby is full of charm
Looking at the picturesque scenery from the window
It's still early to go shopping in the ancient street, and the sun is still dazzling at nearly six o'clock
Find a shop by the river to sit down and fill your stomach
Yangmei soup quenches thirst and is delicious
The sky is getting dark and the Wuyang River begins to reveal its charming face-Zhusheng Bridge, which was built in the Ming Dynasty
Qinglong Cave is a collection of Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism
Architecture of the Qing Dynasty--Kuixing Pavilion, also known as Zhuangyuan Building
Every household's red lanterns are lit one by one
Shiping Mountain can faintly see the little glimmer of the summit with a flashlight
grand archway
The ancient city, which has been bustling all day, has reached its peak at this time - the scale of the food stalls is overwhelming to me!
August 21
Satisfying rice noodles in the morning
After checking out, go around the ancient alley
The ancient ferry is still in use today
Walking in the quiet alleys and the time difference with a large number of people in the tour group, it feels great!
Looking for Sifang Well in Sifang Alley
The Qingqing stone road is full of traces of history
Take another look at the Zhusheng Bridge and continue on to the next journey
Before arriving at Miao Village, there was a small episode: I had an argument with the driver, and the journey that was supposed to take half an hour took me two hours instead.
Outside the gate of the village, Miao compatriots dressed in costumes lined the road to welcome tourists, and reeds played bursts of joyful songs
We walked in along the Baihe River, and the stilted buildings on the bank were connected together.
Our residence is halfway up the mountain. Fortunately, someone helped to carry the luggage, otherwise it would definitely collapse.
Climb up these steps and finally get to the room
The result of spending nearly 1,000 yuan is that you can enjoy the scenery from the window without leaving home. You get what you pay for.
Cozy public area downstairs
Take a break and go shopping outside
There are no performances here during the day, and many people rent ethnic costumes to take pictures
The ancient street is full of shops, it’s more affordable to try Miaojia’s sour soup fish hotpot, I’m so forgetful that I didn’t take a photo, let’s make up my mind
People coming and going on the covered bridge
When night falls, we go to the viewing platform to enjoy the beautiful night scenery of Xijiang River
I am very ashamed that the technology is not good, and the shocking visual impact has not been shown!
Soak in a petal bath before going to bed to relieve fatigue
August 22
Diaojiaolou is not soundproof. At night, people bark for a long time before falling asleep. But in the morning, I was woken up by rooster crowing, so I had to get up and go shopping.
The paths between the dense houses are like a maze
Look, this guy is still arrogant, hmph, it's a foreigner who bullies us!
early riser
quiet covered bridge
Get close to nature and get close to rice fields
Ascend the height to overlook the natural picture scroll like ink painting
have breakfast first
The pork knuckle noodles I ordered are delicious!
Then visit the Miao Museum
Miao traditional clothing
After checking out and picking up the car, we circled uphill all the way, passed by Ximen again, and said goodbye to the beautiful Xijiang River!
All the way south to Libo smoothly
Outside the wall is the galloping Zhangjiang River. It is not fully populated yet, and I believe it will be much more beautiful in the future.
The store's washing machine and public balcony to dry clothes, considerate and praise it!
Strolling along the ancient streets and looking for food
I ordered roast suckling pig, it didn't taste good
Passing by the big square after dinner, it seems to be a performance place for the team tour at night
August 23
It is said that Guizhou is a cool and cool place, but these days when we arrived, the high temperature was 37 degrees. God is so kind, and I am convinced!
After breakfast, I took Provincial Highway 206 to the Xiaoqikong Scenic Area. I left my glasses in the restaurant in a hurry, which made me unable to see clearly for a few days.
The sky was very cloudy on the road, and when we approached the scenic spot, it gradually cleared up, and my character finally exploded!
About half an hour to the visitor center
The west gate is closed due to construction, and all tourists are concentrated here
The construction everywhere in the park is like a big construction site! Strongly complain! ! !
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The Panshan Road from the scenic spot to the visitor center is under construction
The road from the scenic spot to the Majia Expressway is also bumpy and difficult to walk, like shaking coal balls
I can breathe a sigh of relief after finally driving into the expressway. I arrived in Anshun smoothly all the way and checked into the hotel.
Standing in front of the window overlooking the visitor center transfer station across the road
Have dinner at the restaurant with peace of mind, take a good rest and store up some energy for tomorrow
August 24
It is said that the sky in Guizhou is not sunny for three days, and the land is not three feet flat. I really realized it: it was cloudy when I bought the ticket, and it was raining when I crossed the road.
It started to rain moderately when we got on the shuttle bus, and it became pouring rain at the entrance of Tianxing Bridge. It was completely cool now!
Today's weather forecast is accurate! Fortunately, carrying rain gear in the bag did not affect my mood
Where is the beauty?
Due to the heavy rain, the Water Stone Forest Scenic Spot was closed, but it still couldn’t stop the excited family members from moving on
After crossing the bridge and on the bridge..... Walking into the cave, I can finally avoid the rain and be quiet and quiet
Classic Landscape---Silver Chain Falling into the Pool
Tired of walking, take the ropeway, and the foot is the rushing stream
The rain slowed down and we just reached the waterfall area
First walk through the exquisite bonsai garden
See also the rare lush forests and bamboos in the north
Finally saw the true face of Mount Lushan! so shocking
Great escalator for the return journey
Enter the expressway in the afternoon and go to the next stop, and the road is moistened by heavy rain from time to time
It didn't take long, the dark clouds behind quickly caught up, and it was pouring down again! Good bad 1!!
The water vapor wraps the mountains and disappears from time to time
There was another traffic jam in Xingren, but luckily it cleared up after a short time
The rain won't stop when we reach our destination
Spectacular bridge across the mountains
Get off the expressway to reach the best homestay on this trip
Midstream view of the platform
The dinner is settled at the home of the Miao people in the village. It is very fragrant and has the taste of the field.
August 25
After a good night's sleep until I woke up naturally, I continued to eat breakfast at the farmhouse - the fragrant hot rice noodles soothed my stomach
After the meal, we rented a bicycle to visit Wanfeng Mountain. It was very cool for our family to book a place in the drizzle.
The pitaya orchard at the entrance of the village - it seems that there was a season where Dad went to shoot here!
Cycling in the drizzle, breathing full of negative oxygen ions
The old man carried the sweet sleeping baby on his back
After checking out, we went to Wanfeng Lake, now it's free here! Free!
We drove all the way down from the top of the mountain, and the villages on the side of the road were hidden in the green
On the way back, we rested on the viewing platform. We were stumped by all kinds of bananas in front of the fellow’s booth. I don’t know which one to choose? 2 yuan a catty
The price of cabbage, but the taste is super delicious!
Also, it was the first time in my life that I saw banana flowers, and it really felt amazing!
Leaving Wanfeng Lake and continuing to Zunyi, there are continuous hills, bridges rising from the ground, clouds and clouds drifting by from time to time.
The falling rain accompanies us on our lonely journey
Seeing Huangguoshu again, not far from the destination
But the traffic jam in the outer ring of Guiyang did not escape! ! ! There is now a big blockage in three days, and there are small blocks from time to time, which makes my brain hurt.
The service area rests and starts to sharpen, and the sun sets and we enter the urban area of Zunyi
August 26
Looking at the street scene of Zunyi from the bay window in the early morning
cool and comfortable weather
Pick up the car and go to the site of the Zunyi Conference to visit. On the road, I saw the driver consciously slowing down to give way to pedestrians. I feel that it is much better than the driver in the imperial capital!
Visit here for free with ID card
The half-day visit was deeply educated, and I went out and bought a bunch of local snacks for lunch through Laosha Lane, ending my trip to Guizhou and embarking on my return journey.
On the way home, the mountains were circling, the tunnels were connected, the sharp bends and continuous downhill, and the speed limit in many places, the driver had a hard time all the way.
August 27
I was too tired from the journey last night, went to bed early, and took a good look at the accommodation when I got up in the morning. This time I am the most satisfied homestay! Regardless of the environment, all the facilities
Remarkable. The street garden outside the window is very quiet
Driving past the high-speed rail station, I arrived home smoothly in the evening on a high-speed road, and successfully concluded my trip to Yunnan.
Summary and Recommendations:
Tickets for the travel attractions accounted for a large amount of expenditure. I personally feel that the price is too high and can be discounted and discounted. In particular, the shuttle bus in each scenic spot must be bundled with tickets. If you can’t buy it separately, you may be forced to sell it. There is also a ferry. The car must be arranged according to the scenic spot, and you cannot choose the route by yourself, which will cause artificial congestion of tourists in the scenic spot, which will greatly affect the quality of the tour. It is recommended that the scenic spot be improved and perfected! also
This trip completely broke my original impression of Guizhou: this is not a remote, barren and backward place! It is a paradise on earth with beautiful mountains and clear waters, green plants everywhere, fresh air and beautiful scenery! It was the first time to visit so many ethnic villages during the trip, and I was often moved by the simple and kind villagers. There are real original ecological products, scenery and natural scenery here. I really hope that the Guizhou government will protect this pure land while vigorously developing tourism to stimulate local economic development. Don’t artificially destroy the gifts of nature. I hope that the next time you step on this red land, the sky will be bluer, the water will be clearer, and the scenery will remain the same. so beautiful!