Huangguoshu Waterfall

❤️ It was only when I grew up that I realized the textbooks from my childhood were the best. Huangguoshu in April and May is really pleasant! The water flow is moderate, the temperature is just right, and it's not overcrowded. The wonderful combination of rocks, trees, and water is just perfect for traveling~ 💡 This trip includes three separate scenic spots: 1⃣️ Tianxing Bridge has a 'Birthday Stone', where you can find your lucky day. Each stone represents a step, each step represents a day, and every day of the 365 days is a good day. 2⃣️ Huangguoshu, as the most classic part, is worth spending more time at. You can walk through the Water Curtain Cave, and the waterfall is spectacular. 3⃣️ Doupo Pond is the classic filming location for scenes from Journey to the West, and it's the most crowded spot. Since it's not the flood season, it's considered a moderate waterfall cluster. If you're traveling independently, you can take 1-2 days to explore. Group tours might be restrictive, only allowing you to skim through the major attractions, which is a bit regrettable. The entire scenic area is very large, with sightseeing cars and a commercial district that are well-developed, including KFC and Ruihekou, making it a very comprehensive tourist area.

| Huangguoshu Waterfall. In the morning, I took the high-speed train from Guiyang North at 7:33, and arrived at Anshun West at 8:02 After exiting Anshun West, follow the signs for Huangguoshu to the transfer station (about 5-8 minutes), buy a ticket at the service desk and take the bus (22 yuan/person), which takes about 30-40 minutes. After getting off the bus, walk to the entrance of the scenic area (3-5 minutes) Scenic Area Ticket: Guangdong residents are still free, sightseeing car 50 yuan/person, other tickets can be temporarily not bought, they are available inside. There are three attractions in total: Huangguoshu Great Waterfall - Tianxing Bridge - Steep Slope Pond (Note that the sightseeing cars inside are one-way, with Steep Slope Pond being the closest, the Great Waterfall the farthest, and Tianxing Bridge in the middle. I went to the Great Waterfall first, so to go to Tianxing Bridge for the second stop, I had to go back to Steep Slope Pond first) First Stop: Huangguoshu Great Waterfall After the sightseeing car arrived at the Great Waterfall, we didn't take the escalator down, but walked down the stairs directly. Along the way, you can see the waterfall from a distance, and it's not tiring at all except for the strain on the knees. Along the way, you will see viewing platforms one after another, and finally go to the Water Curtain Cave (you can bring a raincoat in advance). After passing through the Water Curtain Cave, take the escalator to the starting point of the sightseeing car (escalator 30/person, round trip seems to be 50/person). Although it's only a 2-3 minute ride, I really didn't want to walk any extra. Second Stop: Tianxing Bridge I did some research and heard that the upper half of Tianxing Bridge is quite boring, so I only went to the lower half. After arriving by the sightseeing car, don't swipe your ID card to enter!! Walk to the left and go up the stairs!! It's right above the ticket checkpoint!! Keep walking straight (you will see many people walking in the opposite direction along the way, because if you only walk the lower half, the way in and out will overlap a bit). Along the way, you will see the Ponytail Waterfall - fruit-selling aunties - McDonald's KFC, and then you officially start walking the lower half. After reaching the Tianxing Bridge attraction, you can take the cable car back according to the signs for 10 yuan/person. After taking the cable car, a sightseeing car will take you to Gaolaozhuang, near where the fruit-selling aunties are, and you start walking the repetitive part of the way in. Finally, take the bus back to the entrance of the scenic area at Tianxing Bridge Station, because I didn't go to Steep Slope Pond. After returning to the entrance of the scenic area, also take the bus to Anshun West Station, the same 22 yuan/person, 30-40 minutes. Time: I walked a bit faster, arriving at Anshun West Station at 8:10 in the morning, and was back inside Anshun West Station at 15:25 in the afternoon. Remember to reserve 40 minutes for the bus ride from the scenic area to the high-speed rail station. The bus normally runs every 30-40 minutes, but sometimes it will depart early when full, so it's best to reserve more time, otherwise, you might miss the high-speed train. Overall: I feel that going to the Great Waterfall for the first stop is better, avoiding the crowd, and going to take beautiful photos first. If you go to Tianxing Bridge first, you'll probably be completely exhausted afterwards. Recently it's the dry season so there aren't too many people, avoiding the crowd for a better experience!

🕰 Ten years have passed, and this place still retains its original charm. 👨‍🌾 This is a traditional Chinese village that is only filled with the atmosphere of daily life. 🎨 The unique karst landscape, the scenery of mountains and rivers, and the underground world are like scenes from a science fiction movie. 🌳 A small village with mountains, waterfalls, where time seems to have stopped. 🎊 This is Guizhou! A desirable village town! 🎈 Here, with few people and a small world, every meal and season is filled with warmth and healing. 🤩 If you don't want to work, come and stay here for a few days! 📍1. Zhaoxing Dong Village: The first village of the Dong people, rated as a place on the edge of time. Direct access by high-speed train, making it easy to enjoy a happy weekend trip with everything you need for eating, living, and traveling! 📍2. Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village: The largest Miao village in China and even the world, a must-visit! It's like stepping into the world of 'Spirited Away'. 📍3. Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area: The 'Emerald on Earth', rated by 'National Geographic' as one of the most beautiful places in China, and a must-visit destination by Lonely Planet in one's lifetime! 📍4. Bing'an Ancient Town: A thousand-year-old red castle on the cliff, one of the four great ancient towns of Guizhou, and the first crossing point of the Red Army's Long March over the Chishui River, worth a visit! 📍5. Xiangyan Rock Scenic Area: As dazzling as the Milky Way, Guizhou's waterfalls are absolutely amazing! There's also the number one waterfall in China, Huangguoshu, and the largest waterfall in Asia waiting for you to unlock! 📍6. Zhenyuan Ancient Town: The 'Venice of the East', come here to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the mountains. 📍7. Longtushui/Feilong Lake: A giant dragon spitting water from the cliffs, with the world's longest dragon of 999 meters by the lake, astonishing! 📍8. Danzhai Kalach Village: Kalach Village, with 7 intangible cultural heritages and over 400 years of history in birdcage weaving skills. Moreover, the local cockfighting is also famous! 📍9. Paimo Village: A great place to experience intangible cultural heritage - batik! Feel the wisdom passed down from generation to generation by the Miao people. 📍10. Wanfenglin Scenic Area: One of the five most beautiful peak forests in China, the beauty of Xingyi Wanfenglin is waiting for you to explore! 📍11. Benzhai: A 600-year-old Tunbao, one of the best-preserved ancient Tunbao villages, as if you are in a stone version of the City in the Sky. 📍12. Tianlong Tunbao: Walk into the mountains and experience the little-known war Tunbao. Here, there is a special Chinese community - the Tunbao people, and the local ground opera, which gives you a different perspective to feel the legendary charm of the Ming dynasty military Nuo opera. 🤩 How amazing are Guizhou's natural scenery and cultural charm? You'll know once you come! It's compelling and leaves a lasting impression! It is recommended to travel for 5-7 days, with the following itinerary for reference: 🚩1. Guiyang-Xingyi natural scenery trip 🚩2. Qiandongnan cultural village trip

Thousand Miao Village + Small Seven Holes + Huangguoshu + Guiyang 4 Days 3 Nights Strategy (Shenzhen Departure Edition) Went to Guizhou during Qingming Festival~ Writing a strategy while the memory is still fresh Guangdong Province ID card holders are exempt from attraction entrance fees, which is super friendly! Although it's one attraction per day, it's still quite a special forces experience D1: Shenzhen - Thousand Miao Village 🚆 Depart from Shenzhen North in the morning to Guiyang North Station (High-speed train) 🚆 Guiyang North to Kaili South (High-speed train) 🚗 After getting out of Kaili South, take a bus or business car to the Miao Village scenic area (Tourist center available upon exiting the station, a few tens of yuan per person, 40min) 🛏 Accommodation: Miao Village Homestay 🍲 Food: Sour Soup Fish Hotpot, Black Pork Skewers D2: Miao Village - Libo Small Seven Holes 🚌 Take a direct bus from Miao Village to Small Seven Holes in the morning (Buy tickets via the Guizhou Good Travel website) You can store your luggage at Small Seven Holes You can start from either the East Gate or West Gate, Wo Long Tan/Small Seven Holes Ancient Bridge is a must-visit Wo Long Tan station has sightseeing buses directly to the East and West Gates 🚌 After the visit, queue up at the West Gate to take a bus directly to Libo Station (Queue up directly, buy tickets after boarding) 🚅 Take a train from Libo to Anshun West (transfer required) 🛏 Accommodation: Near Anshun West 🥘 Food: Sour Soup Bean Rice Hotpot, Crispy Sausage D3: Huangguoshu Waterfall 🚗 Next to Anshun West station, there are travel agencies and bus stations where you can book a car to the scenic area, depart in the morning You must visit the Water Curtain Cave at the Great Waterfall Although it's the dry season now, you can't enter the Water Curtain Cave when the water is high 🚗 After the visit, take a business car from the scenic area exit to Anshun West 🚄 High-speed train from Anshun West to Guiyang North 🛏 Accommodation: Near Guiyang North 🥓 Food: You can go to Guiyang night market! Try Crispy Sausage Potato, Rice Cake, Sticky Rice D4: Guiyang North - Shenzhen North During the day, you can go to Qianling Mountain to see monkeys, be careful not to let the macaques spot your food, or you'll be surrounded by a group of them in the next second The zoo also has giant pandas and red pandas, super fans! 🚄 Take the high-speed train from Guiyang North to Shenzhen North in the afternoon The pleasant journey ends!

It's strange to say, the Huangguoshu Waterfall is so famous all over the world, and yet this is my first time coming here. The Huangguoshu Waterfall truly lives up to its reputation. The vast scenic area is dotted with waterfalls of various sizes. You can witness the grandeur of the large waterfall cascading down three thousand feet, and also experience the delicate beauty of the smaller waterfalls, like threads of jade drawn across gullies and clear springs resting on rocks. The diversity of the landscape is not just in the varying heights and distances of the mountains and waters, but also in the crisp sounds of water striking the emerald stones and pine trees. If this isn't a 5D movie that brings the experience to life, then what is? In the beautiful Guizhou with its lovely mountains and waters, it's really easy to lose oneself. Nature's gifts are just too wonderful.

Huangguoshu Waterfall is the largest waterfall in Asia and the largest cluster of waterfalls in the world! It was a surreal visit and one that I will never forget. We left early and I would recommend this to avoid the busy crowds. We took a taxi from our hotel to the ticket office. Tickets cost 220rmb including entry to the falls and the shuttle buses. The first shuttle bus takes you to a lovely scenic park, home to a rushing river and waterfall. When you are ready, you can take the shuttle bus to the second location. A beautiful park with endless rivers, streams and lakes. You can walk through caves and narrow rock passages to take in the amazing views. The next shuttle bus takes you through the park to Huangguoshu Waterfall - the star of the show! Before walking down to the waterfall, you can enjoy the bonsai garden and water lily lake. Huangguoshu falls are truly breathtaking and a once in a lifetime experience. You can get very close to the waterfall meaning you get very wet - be sure to bring or buy a rain coat on site. On a sunny day, there will always be a rainbow above the falls which was incredible to see. You can then take a long walk to the waterfall caves where you are able to ‘walk through the waterfall’. There are a number of different food and drink vendors at each site of the waterfall park. There are also a wide range of shopping opportunities on the way out if you would like to buy something to remember the day by. #naturalwonders #waterfall #awesomepic #summervacation #summervacation

The Huangguoshu Waterfall in January, the feeling of having the whole place to yourself, is worth it! The picture shows the waterfall on January 5th, there were very few people when we went, all the attractions felt like they were exclusively ours Huangguoshu Waterfall has three attractions: the big waterfall, Doupo Pond, and Tianxing Bridge, note that tickets need to be booked one day in advance The sightseeing car ticket is 50 per person, you have to buy it, only by taking the sightseeing car can you reach the attractions The big waterfall escalator is 50 per person, it is recommended to buy it, the escalator is really long, climbing up and down can be tiring. The Tianxing Bridge cable car ticket is 10 per person, this depends on your own situation The official recommended route is Tianxing Bridge-Big Waterfall-Doupo Pond, but we didn't go to Tianxing Bridge, first because we were in a hurry; second, after reading other guides, there is basically nothing to see in the first half of Tianxing Bridge, walking is tiring and time-consuming; third, the second half has the Silver Chain Waterfall, but it is now the dry season, the water flow is not large, after you have seen the big waterfall and Doupo Pond waterfall, the Silver Chain Waterfall is nothing. Big Waterfall: 2h in total It is now the dry season, the water flow is not large, the water flow may be smaller at the end of January, no need to wear a raincoat. Climbing up the steps you can see the famous Water Curtain Cave, where you can reach out and feel the grandeur of the waterfall pouring down. Doupo Pond: 1h in total Doupo Pond is not big, walk to the very end and you will see the most important Doupo Pond beach waterfall, it is not as high as Huangguoshu Waterfall, but it is much wider, we arrived at more than three in the afternoon, there were only two or three people, you can take pictures as you like Reminder for the sisters, this season Guizhou has a lot of fog and overcast days, choose a clear day to come to this kind of natural scenic area, and try to come around noon, around 12 o'clock the thick fog will disperse, the sun may come out, if you are lucky, you can see a rainbow at the big waterfall around one or two o'clock

🌞Guizhou Weather Guide March-April: Average temperature 10-23 degrees, not much rain, a bit more around Qingming Festival but rarely all day long. May-June: Average temperature 15-28 degrees, weather forecasts mostly inaccurate. July-September: Average temperature in the city is 25-31 degrees, on the mountains 20-30 degrees, very suitable for summer retreat. 🔥Must-visit Attractions Libo Xiaoqikong: The refreshing greenery is breathtakingly beautiful, especially recommend boating on Mandarin Duck Lake. Huangguoshu Waterfall: There are also several filming locations from the 1986 version of 'Journey to the West', the waterfall is truly stunning. Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village: The Miao-style stilted buildings spread from the mountain top to the foot, it's like seeing the real-life version of 'Spirited Away'. Zhenyuan Ancient Town: Worth a visit, suggest arriving in the afternoon to see the ancient town under the sunset. Fanjing Mountain: It's really worth taking the cable car, otherwise, you'll have to climb more than eight thousand steps. ⏰Travel Time: 6 days and 5 nights 🎈Travel Mode: Boutique family/friends trip with an average cost of 1800 RMB per person for food, accommodation, and transportation Transportation: After arriving in Guiyang, enjoy 24h free car pickup service, directly check into the hotel. Super convenient Taking the family to Guizhou with a local high-quality tour group costs only 1800 RMB per person, which is incredibly cost-effective. It includes food, accommodation, transportation, and entrance fees, √plus 24h car transfer service~√No need to worry about the fatigue of family and friends, nor the hassle of making travel plans. 📆Full Itinerary: D1: 24h car pickup - Free time in Guiyang - Check into hotel D2: Guiyang - Huangguoshu Waterfall - Stay in Anshun/Guiyang D3: Hotel - Xiaoqikong - Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village ( Stay in Xijiang Village) D4: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village - Zhenyuan ( Stay within Zhenyuan scenic area) D5: Zhenyuan - Fanjing Mountain - Guiyang D6: Free time in Guiyang - 24h car drop-off Special Cuisine: Prosperous Banquet. Zhangjiang Specialties. Miao Long Table Feast Special Activities Experience making glutinous rice cake Complimentary Miao clothing experience, feel the life of Miao girls Trip Highlights Pure play! Pure play! Pure play! Zero shopping written into the contract, compensation for entering shops! 🎫Tickets: All attraction tickets included in the itinerary Ample time in scenic areas for in-depth enjoyment One car, one guide, the guide provides attentive service throughout the scenic areas 🏠Accommodation: Comfortable hotels throughout the trip, a pleasant journey

🎉 A must-visit in a lifetime, the Huangguoshu Waterfall will shake your soul! 👀 🌈 Friends, you must go to Huangguoshu Waterfall to experience its charm! When I saw it with my own eyes, I was shocked by its magnificence 🤩. The waterfall pours down like the Milky Way, the sound of the water is like thunder, and the splashing water forms a beautiful mist 🌊. Standing here, feeling the power of nature, all worries are thrown away 😌. 🌟 Moreover, the air here is fresh, making one's mood especially pleasant. 👉 What are you waiting for, bring your family and friends and come together!

🏨 Huangguoshu Waterfall ❤Recommended Reason: How can you not visit Huangguoshu Waterfall when traveling in Guizhou? If you only have one day to visit the grand waterfall, you can refer to the following itinerary 🚉Transportation Strategy: It takes about 70 minutes by high-speed train plus taxi. Depart from Guiyang at 7:03 by train to Anshun West, with a fare of 46.5 and a journey of 29 minutes. After getting off, take a taxi to the entrance of the scenic area for about 40 minutes, arriving at the grand waterfall around 9:00 to avoid the crowd. Direct bus to the scenic area costs 60 yuan, about 2.5-3 hours. Guiyang North Station to Huangguoshu Waterfall: departs at 8:10, with a journey of 2 hours and 10 minutes (traffic jams during rush hour). Guiyang Old Bus Station to Huangguoshu Waterfall: departs at 7:50, with a journey of 2.5 hours (traffic jams during rush hour). Tickets can be purchased in advance on major platforms, with both regular and VIP tickets available. It is strongly recommended for the lazy, those with poor physical strength, and those with elderly and children to buy VIP tickets! Really Fragrant: Exclusive buses within the scenic area without queuing, taking exclusive shortcuts that are not tiring. Only about 10,000 steps are needed for the whole day, while regular tickets require about 30,000 steps! 🗓Itinerary: The recommended order of visit is: Tianxing Bridge → Grand Waterfall → Steep Slope Pond. First stop: Tianxing Bridge The essence of Tianxing Bridge is in the latter half, a silver chain falling into a pool. From the stairs next to the entrance of the scenic area, go up to the second floor, then walk towards the direction of the road, and you can see the exit sign. From the exit, walk to → Gao Laozhuang (a place where many merchants sell things) → Bridge upon Bridge → Tianxing Cave → Water Stone Forest → Silver Chain Waterfall → take the cable car down the mountain (10 yuan) → after getting off the cable car, take the shuttle bus back to Gao Laozhuang, and walk to the exit. Second stop: Grand Waterfall. (After taking the escalator up, it takes about 10 minutes on foot to see the grand waterfall) Continue climbing up to the Water Curtain Cave, a raincoat is recommended for 10 yuan, and shoe covers are not necessary. It is particularly important to note that at the pavilion, when you see the sign for the Water Curtain Cave, walk towards the Water Curtain Cave, do not go to the viewing platform (otherwise you will have to go down half the mountain to the viewing platform, and then climb back up). Third stop: Steep Slope Pond, the filming location of the 1986 version of Journey to the West, with statues of the master and disciples along the way, the whole journey on foot takes about 40 minutes. 🏷️tips: 1. It is preferable to choose to stay near the scenic area. If you arrive late on the day, you can stay near the Anshun West High-speed Railway Station and take the bus to Huangguoshu Waterfall early in the morning, no need to worry! 2. Take the shuttle, escalator, and cable car whenever possible, do not walk. Even though I bought all the tickets, I still walked 20,000 steps, which is really tiring! The route can be the opposite of the travel group's route. You can take the shuttle bus at will, which can help avoid the crowd and make it convenient for everyone to check in and take photos!

Unveiling the 'Qian' of Guizhou: Originating from ancient history and culture Among the many place names in the vast land of China, the beautiful place of Guizhou always makes people yearn for. When we delve into the history and culture of Guizhou, we will find a fascinating name - 'Qian'. So, why is Guizhou called 'Qian'? Let's unravel this mystery together. From the perspective of etymology, the word 'Qian' originally referred to a type of fish, and later generally referred to black objects in the water. Guizhou is located in a remote area where high mountains, deep valleys, and rivers intertwine. Due to its special geographical environment, the mountainous area is rainy, the sunshine time is short, and the vegetation is lush. Many mountain rivers are generally dark green or deep black, so they are called 'Qian Water' or 'Qian River'. This special water color has also become one of the symbols of Guizhou, making the word 'Qian' gradually used to represent various aspects of this region's humanities, history, culture, etc. From a historical and cultural perspective, Guizhou was historically part of the area where the Qian Kingdom was located. During the Yuan Dynasty, Guizhou established the Qianzhou Province, which was renamed Guizhou Governor's Office in the Ming Dynasty, and the Guizhou Governor's Office was established in the Qing Dynasty. The naming of these administrative divisions is inseparable from the word 'Qian', highlighting Guizhou's important position in history. In addition, the three regions of Qiannan, Qiandongnan, and Qianxinan are named after their locations within Guizhou Province, further highlighting the unique significance of the word 'Qian' in Guizhou culture. In addition to the above explanations, we can also delve into the deeper meaning of the word 'Qian'. In ancient times, people often regarded black objects in the water as mysterious and sacred symbols, because black represents depth and unknown. As a place full of mystery, Guizhou's beauty of mountains and rivers and the charm of humanities make people feel a mysterious power. Therefore, the word 'Qian' is not only a description of Guizhou's geographical environment, but also a praise and praise for Guizhou's unique charm. On the land of Guizhou, there are a variety of natural landscapes and cultural heritage. From the magnificent Huangguoshu Waterfall to the mysterious Libo Xiaoqikong, from the quaint Miao Village to the solemn Dong Drum Tower, every corner exudes unique charm. The word 'Qian' as the representative of Guizhou, even more so, these beautiful scenery and cultural heritage are condensed together, becoming the symbol and pride of Guizhou. In the long river of history, this land of Guizhou has been given a unique name - Qian. This name originated from the ancient people's name for the south, and Guizhou is located in the south of our country, so it is named 'Qian'. In addition, Guizhou has an ancient name called 'Qianzhong', because it is located in the central part of the south of our country, it is an important passage connecting the east, west, south, and north, so it is called 'Qianzhong'. Let's travel through time and space, back to the Western Zhou period, when Guizhou was a vassal state - Qian State. This country is located in today's Guizhou and Yunnan area, and was an important political center in the ancient southwestern region. The establishment and development of the Qian State left a heavy stroke in the history of Guizhou. Let's take a look at the three regions under the jurisdiction of Guizhou Province: Qiannan, Qiandongnan, and Qianxinan. These three regions are named after their geographical locations, located in the south, southeast, and southwest of Guizhou Province respectively.

Finally, I have come to the grand waterfall that I learned about in elementary school textbooks. I could never understand why mothers liked it so much until I saw the grand waterfall myself. I was truly shocked by the scene before me... Wandering along the shaded plank path, step by step towards the waterfall, until it comes into view, surrounded by mist. Along the way, you will pass many waterfall clusters, with 18 waterfalls that have distinct styles of being majestic, strange, perilous, and elegant. It's no wonder it's the largest waterfall cluster in the world!! - Suggested tour route: Huangguoshu Grand Waterfall👉🏻Tianxing Bridge👉🏻Steep Slope Pond This is the opposite order of the usual tour route, which makes it easier to avoid tour groups!! Walk down the Huangguoshu Waterfall, and you can take a one-way elevator up. The beautiful views of Tianxing Bridge are all in the lower half, so you can start your tour from there. On the way back, you must take the cable car🚡 for a stunning overhead view of the waterfall!! Leave Steep Slope Pond for last, the sunset there can really move you to tears!! - tips: Travel in the opposite direction to avoid crowds, and make sure to rush for the 'VIP service'‼️ Save transfer time and go directly to the attractions. Each important waterfall spot has a VIP channel, so there's no need to queue!! Go directly to the lower half of Tianxing Bridge without tiring your legs!! Each spot has a VIP rest area, where you can relax while waiting for the bus, with drinking water, coffee, fruit, and small cakes all available to show off!! It's very suitable for bringing children and the elderly, the whole journey is not tiring, and it saves a lot of time by avoiding detours!! Especially noticeable during the peak season!! - 📍Huangguoshu Waterfall Rent a car and self-drive: Depart from Guiyang, about 90min to arrive Depart from Anshun, about 50min to arrive Guizhou travel recommendation: day1: Arrive in Guizhou, stay in Guiyang city area to eat local food and rest a bit day2: Huangguoshu Grand Waterfall, tour time 5h↔️ Stay overnight at Luobie Longjing Hot Springs♨️ Soak in the hot springs to relieve the fatigue of traveling!! day3: Tianlong Tunbao (1h journey) A less crowded stone ancient town with a special intangible cultural heritage drama, a strong sense of life... Return to Guiyang on the same day!!