Pan County Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)

Roaming the Wumeng Prairie: A Cool Summer Journey

Guizhou Wumeng, known as a paradise for summer retreat and camping, has an average summer temperature of only 19 degrees Celsius, which is cool and pleasant. The scenic area is vast and boundless, with a hundred thousand acres of highland grassland, like a huge green carpet, affectionately called the 'grassland carpet' by the local people. I strongly recommend that you visit between April and October. Starting in April, the hillsides are covered with blooming wild azaleas, like a beautiful painting meticulously crafted by nature's artist. At the mountaintop, rows of spectacular windmills rotate in the wind, complementing the Bijie Hundred-Mile Azalea Scenic Area, forming a breathtaking landscape. There's no need to travel far to Tibet or Inner Mongolia, as Guizhou Wumeng can satisfy all your grassland fantasies. The cost-performance ratio here is extremely high, whether you're horseback riding across the grassland or admiring the magnificent scenery of windmills and azaleas, you can feel the unique charm of nature. Detailed address: Wumeng Prairie, Panzhou City, Guizhou Province 🌤️Warm Tips: 1. Due to the changeable weather, it's advisable to prepare a set of summer clothes, as well as windproof and warm clothing, to cope with sudden temperature changes. 2. Don't forget to bring essential items: sunscreen, sun umbrella, sunglasses, and a thick piece of clothing. If you plan to drive yourself, arm sleeves will be your best companion, as the summer sun is relentless inside the car! 3. Wumeng Prairie, a destination full of surprises. Here, you can enjoy flowers, participate in colorful ethnic activities, join the bonfire party at night, and taste the delicious roasted whole lamb. Horseback riding, archery, grass sliding, the popular swinging bridge, and the magical Buddha's light are all waiting for you to explore. If you like camping, the RV campsite will be your best choice. ⛺️ 4. When the sunset fills the sky, the scenery here is breathtakingly beautiful. With just a gentle press of the shutter, you can capture a cinematic scene.

Extremely niche! A highland meadow as beautiful as a fairyland!

I arrived at the top of the mountain early in the morning before dawn! It was to see the sunrise here! But the pervasive fog told us that we wouldn't be able to see the sunrise today... However, I saw a meadow as beautiful as a fairyland! This is the highland meadow located in Liupanshui, Guizhou! Wumeng Mountain Prairie! Although I missed the sunrise Seeing the cattle and sheep grazing leisurely on the meadow in the early morning The horses walking through the mist And the meadow as beautiful as a fairyland All of this was quite worth it! There are several gates to enter the Wumeng Mountain scenic area It takes about half an hour to drive from the 1st gate at the bottom of the mountain to the top But on weekends, many people from the surrounding areas come here to escape the heat If you enter from the 1st gate at the bottom of the mountain at this time You might get stuck in traffic for over an hour It is recommended to navigate to the 2nd gate Entering from the 2nd gate not only saves the trip up the mountain But also ensures you won't miss the main attractions at the top ❗If you want to know more about the Wumeng Mountain Prairie travel guide ❗You can check out my other two articles about Wumeng Mountain! 🙏🏻If you like it, please follow me, thank you! Photo taken: Early August 📷Photography tips: 🟠If you want to see the sunrise at Wumeng Mountain, be sure to check the sunrise time in advance, and get to the top before sunrise, the best spot is the Guanfo Platform at the top! 📍Location: Guizhou.Liupanshui 🚗Transportation: If entering from the bottom of the mountain, navigate to Wumeng Mountain Gate 1, if entering from the top of the mountain, navigate to Wumeng Mountain Gate 2 💰Ticket: 30 yuan/person ❗TIPS: ❤️Wumeng Mountain is a high-altitude area, so be careful not to engage in too strenuous activities to prevent altitude sickness! 🧡You can drive into Wumeng Mountain scenic area and stop to play wherever you like, but make sure not to block others' vehicles with your parking! 💛The scenic area is mostly meadow, and the rest areas are relatively concentrated, so there are not many trash bins, which requires tourists to consciously not litter. We occasionally see people littering, which is indeed very annoying! Follow me for more travel inspiration!

Umong Prairie

Umong Prairie, located in Wumeng Town, Liupanshui City, and Pingdi Yi Township, with an altitude of 2000 meters to 2857 meters, is the highest and largest alpine grassland in Guizhou, and a summer resort for summer leisure and sightseeing. The undulating grassland in the scenic area, the gentle and low hills, the bright sunshine, the leisurely groups of cattle, sheep and horses, the pastoral scenery of the grassland, the spectacle of the sea of clouds, and the sunrise and sunset are all beautiful to the extreme. You can climb to the top of the mountain to see the clouds surging on the cliffs, the eagles flying in the blue sky, the misty sea, the majestic momentum, like poetry and painting. Various outdoor activities can be carried out on the grassland, such as camping on the top of the mountain, horse riding, archery, etc., which is a paradise for self-driving and camping enthusiasts. We stayed in the wild luxury hotel at the top of the prairie, and we can enjoy the scenery as soon as we open the door, with a great view of all the small mountains.

Guizhou's Little Switzerland, Wumeng Prairie

Wumeng Prairie, a canvas scattered by God in the world, Utopia of Guizhou, a summer resort. During the day, there is a gentle breeze here, and at night, there are stars in the sky, suitable for camping and barbecue. The Wumeng Prairie Scenic Area is 2000 to 2857 meters above sea level. The Wumeng Prairie Scenic Area has 100,000 mu of grassland, 40,000 mu of dwarf azaleas, and also Changhaizi, Yunhai Buddha Light, cliffs, Wuwangzaying Mountain, Guanjia Lao Yan, Yinchangkouzi and the unique natural and cultural landscapes of the Yi people

Guizhou Tuole Village | A picturesque autumn viewing spot (with guide)

Autumn is the most beautiful season of the year, and also the one with the most intense colors, resembling a fairy tale world. Today, Xi Rong takes you to the most romantic village in Liupanshui City, the 'Hometown of Ancient Ginkgo Trees in the World' - Tuole Village. The entire village is pleasant in autumn colors, poetic and picturesque. If you like it, save it for later. ➤Introduction to Tuole Ancient Ginkgo Scenic Area Tuole Village was established during the Ming Dynasty, with over 1200 ancient ginkgo trees, most of which are over 300 years old, and the oldest being over 1500 years old. It is currently the largest, most densely grown, oldest, most concentrated, and best-preserved ancient ginkgo community in the world, forming a unique scenic landscape, known as the 'Hometown of Ginkgo in the World'. The entire village, with its houses at varying elevations, is extremely elegant. A river named Tuole River runs across the village, with clear streams. In autumn, the towering ginkgo trees are the most unique scenery of Tuole Village, quiet and beautiful, covered in golden yellow, just like a fairy tale world. This limited autumn beauty has become a paradise for tourists and photography enthusiasts. The golden ginkgo trees, along with the village houses, small bridges, and flowing water, form a pleasant autumn pastoral painting. ➤Ways to Enjoy Stroll along the creek, admire the quaint architecture, learn about the rich history and culture of the ancient village, experience the simple folk customs and unique charm, and you can also visit the local temples to understand the local religious culture. For those who love outdoor activities, you can try hiking, camping, and photography. In the tranquil scenery, you can capture the most beautiful moments everywhere. ➤Photo Spot Recommendations ❶ The small bridge and flowing water spot, with the artistic conception of 'old vines, old trees, crows, small bridges, flowing water, and households', with Hanfu props available for rent nearby. ❷ Residential houses With yellow walls and gray tiles, corn or chili peppers hanging at the door, and ginkgo leaves scattered on the rooftops, it's a beautiful autumn scene. ❸ Ancient post road An ancient post road leading to the Ginkgo King, the ancient Tea Horse Road, with smooth stone slabs and many old ginkgo trees. ❹ Xing Lake A ginkgo tree with a good shape, with an old man selling roasted ginkgo underneath, and a stream flowing by, a great spot for portrait photography. ❺ The road to the south gate There are many tall ginkgo trees along the road, and many stalls, where you can capture a whole forest of ginkgo trees, with beautiful scenery. ➤Best Time to Enjoy Autumn: Late October to late November Generally turns yellow in mid-October, and will be all yellow in November, more spectacular than in October. ➤Scenic Area Level: AAAA ➤Address: Tuole Village, Shiqiao Town, Panzhou City, Liupanshui City, Guizhou Province ➤Ticket Price: 30 yuan/person ➤Food Recommendations Ginkgo stewed with chicken, roasted ginkgo, prickly pear fruit leather, lotus leaf glutinous rice chicken, etc. ➤Accommodation You can stay in the Panzhou city area, with more choices and better conditions, about half an hour's drive from the city area, or you can stay in the village, where there are farmhouses and hotels. ➤Transportation ❶ Self-drive navigation to 'Tuole Village, Shiqiao Town, Panzhou City, Liupanshui City, Guizhou Province', about 4 hours from Guiyang. ❷ Take the high-speed train from 'Guiyang North Station' to 'Panzhou', then carpool to Tuole Village. ➤Nearby Attractions Wumeng Prairie, Dala Fairy Valley, Niangniang Mountain, etc. ➤Tips ❶ Try to travel at off-peak times to avoid weekends and holidays. ❷ During the peak season, there will be many carpooling options after getting off the high-speed train, with a price of about 150 yuan per car. ❸ In the off-season, transportation here is inconvenient, it is recommended to travel by self-driving. ❣️ I hope this guide is useful to you, I am Xi Rong, follow me for more exciting content

Panxian | An isolated secret place, a village on tree roots, a limited autumn trip!

Stepping into the ancient ginkgo scenic area of Tuole, Panxian, it's like traveling back to a thousand years ago. The ancient ginkgo trees here are living history, they have witnessed the vicissitudes of time, quietly guarding this land. The village here, like an artwork on the tree roots, complements the ancient trees, forming a beautiful picture. The ginkgo here is the most beautiful limited match in autumn. The golden ginkgo leaves and the quaint village complement each other, as if it's a palette spilled by God. Walking among the ancient trees, feeling the breath of autumn, it seems that time has stopped. Transportation is very convenient, departing from Guizhou high-speed rail station, taking a direct bus to the scenic area, it only takes about 45 minutes to arrive. The scenic area provides one-stop services such as accommodation, electric vehicle passage, and the whole journey takes about 2-3 hours. The recommended travel month is from the end of October to the end of November, when the ginkgo trees have the best viewing effect. Step into this secret place, feel the breath of autumn, enjoy the gifts of nature, and let your soul be completely relaxed and happy. If you want to describe autumn with a picture, it would be the ancient ginkgo scenic area of Tuole, Panxian. The beauty here, no need for more words, only by setting foot in this secret place, can you truly appreciate its charm. Come to the ancient ginkgo scenic area of Tuole, Panxian, and find your limited beautiful autumn time!🍁📷💫

Tuo Le: The ginkgo never disappoints in autumn, coming from a thousand years of waiting

'Withered vines, old trees, crows at dusk, small bridges, flowing water, people’s homes...' Such poetic and picturesque scenes can only be found in this famous Yuan song. However, in a small mountain village in western Guizhou, when you come here, you might think of this Yuan song. Every autumn, friends from all over the country are chasing the footsteps of red leaves, and the golden yellow here also attracts the eyes of tourists from all over the country. This place has a loud name, the hometown of ancient ginkgo in the world--Tuo Le. Tuo Le Village is located in the west of Guizhou, within the territory of Shiqiao Town, Panzhou City, 20 kilometers away from Panzhou City, with a tourist road leading directly to it, and it takes about 40 minutes to arrive. The bend is a bit big, it should be no problem for friends in the southwest region. There are also Pan (Zhou)-Xing (Yi) expressways and Shui (Tang)-Tuo (Le) expressways connected, just a little bit around. In such a small mountain village close to the urban area, there are more than a thousand ancient ginkgo trees with a tree age of over a thousand years. November each year is the best viewing period. The quaint village, the ancient stone bridge, the gurgling water, the golden ginkgo leaves, internet celebrities and tourists compete to check in, and some photography enthusiasts will look for some quiet and unique delicacies to avoid the same creation. People live under the tree, the tree accompanies the house, Tuo Le, is a place worth visiting in autumn, of course, besides autumn, other seasons also have a different scenery. As for food, the most characteristic should be the thousand-year-old ginkgo stewed with local chicken. The ginkgo fruit on the ginkgo tree is also called white fruit locally. White fruit has various ways to eat, in addition to stewing local chicken, it can also be salt-baked, chopped and fried with minced meat, roasted and eaten, etc., with a soft and glutinous taste. White fruit is cold in nature, slightly bitter and astringent, and slightly toxic, and should not be eaten in large quantities. But it has certain medicinal value and nutritional value, so it has become a unique ingredient loved by locals. In addition to these, there are also cold noodles, roll noodles, wraps, buckwheat cakes, stinky tofu, fried potatoes and other special snacks.

The world's ancient ginkgo town, Tuile Village Tule Ancient Village has thousands of ancient ginkgo, just entered the village, a piece of green green eyes. The village is quiet and leisurely, and the ancient ginkgo is preserved very well. The age of the trees is between 300 and 500 years old. The combination of emerald green ginkgo trees and earth, like a large green velvet umbrella, forms a unique landscape. The lifestyle of bridge is really much more comfortable than the high-rise buildings in the city. It must be a place of soul for the locals. Tule Village has a unique geological humanity, depending on the mountains and rivers. Although the most beautiful season is in the fall, it is also full of surprises and people are immersed in it.

Pillow Stay·Pillow Mountain River Gorge Wild Luxury Vacation Homestay

Stay between the mountains, sleep in the deep fog Pillow Stay·Pillow Mountain River Gorge Wild Luxury Vacation Homestay Address: Lujiazhai, Baoji Township, Panzhou City, Liupanshui City, Guizhou Province In this isolated place, I am immersed at the bottom of the Gesuo River Gorge, hidden in the ancient banyan tree village of Lujiazhai. I am far away from the noisy world, quietly admiring the magnificent scenery of the gorge river, nestled under the ancient tree for thousands of years, watching the poetic and picturesque sunrise over the golden mountain. There are no commercialized hotels and restaurants here, only the Buyi residents who live by farming 20 kilometers away. Here, there is only the fun of seeing the mountains when you push the window, and stepping into the mountains and rivers when you open the door, allowing people to truly escape from the noise and troubles and avoid the market. The entire homestay covers an area of about 9 acres and is transformed from 7 houses. There are 18 guest rooms, 20 beds, and 1 Chinese restaurant, 1 tea culture experience area, 1 farming sightseeing area, and 1 travel shooting base. This is a wild luxury tourist destination that integrates accommodation, catering, travel shooting, and cultural and creative vacation health. All 18 guest rooms are viewing room types, panoramic glass floor-to-ceiling windows + balcony + lounge chair = viewing standard configuration, the gorge scenery is in full view. The rooms are equipped with independent bathrooms, air conditioning and hot water, hair dryers and toiletries to meet the needs of guests. In addition to accommodation at Pillow Mountain River, you can also swim in the Grand Canyon and experience the wonders of the mountains and rivers. Watch the clouds roll on sunny days, listen to the mountain rain ticking and the mountain wind howling on rainy days, and taste the changes of the four seasons. This place is not only suitable for locals to relax on weekends, but also an excellent check-in place for people from other places who like the mountains and waters of Guizhou. You can also breathe freely in this natural environment, listen to dogs barking and chickens crowing, watch the smoke rising from the country houses, and eat the newly beaten red rice and native chicken from the farmer's house. Here, you can return to the most primitive state of life.

National Day Travel | Avoid the crowd and find less popular travel destinations

Avoid the crowd and find less popular travel destinations. Here, you can find a secluded lifestyle, not only can you drink tea and chat in the guesthouse, but you can also visit the village to admire ancient trees with thousands of years of history, ancient stone bridges, and encounter the "Jiangnan Water Village" Mid-Autumn National Day National Day Souvenirs Experience a romantic concert by the rice fields in the valley The Mid-Autumn National Day fireworks show shines for you Enjoy the moon and stars in the canyon at night

It's a right choice to stay in the room and not want to go out

The homestay is a butler-style service, you can sleep in during the day, and you can see the scenery while lying in bed. After getting up, you can go hiking, stroll around the village, and when you're bored, you can come out for a tea. The butler sisters and brothers can also chat with you. There are dogs and cats in the yard for company, here you can feel the local customs and integrate into rural life. If you want quiet, you can also immerse yourself in your own space, we will also have just the right sense of boundary, making you feel as comfortable as at home.

Shaoguan | Three days and two nights per capita 500 to visit the old city in northern Guangdong

"Each station has its own scenery, this is the old city of Shaoguan in northern Guangdong" 1️⃣ Nanhua Temple Ticket🎫: 20/person You can get three incense sticks for free There were super many people on the second day of the new year, everyone went to worship the God of Wealth 2️⃣ Century-old East Street Ticket🎫: Free Commercial street, just one street away from Fengcai Tower, not very good for shopping, many shops were closed during the New Year 3️⃣ Fengcai Tower Just an ordinary building, I think these two attractions are a bit overrated 🍽️: Wengyuan Renjia Per capita: 60 Hakka cuisine is delicious!!! There is a parking lot nearby🅿️ Free parking for 2 hours The dishes are very special, the sour bamboo shoots braised duck is a bit spicy, their handmade buns are also good 4️⃣ Danxia Mountain Ticket🎫: 100/person, 80/person during the New Year, half price with a student ID Cable car: 70/person during the New Year, round trip It took three and a half hours to wait for the cable car during the New Year, but it only takes one hour to walk up. It is recommended to walk up and take the cable car down, so you can see more attractions. It took a whole day to visit Danxia Mountain because there were too many people during the New Year, and a lot of time was wasted in queues. It is recommended to travel in the off-season. 🍽️: Jingcai Restaurant Per capita: 40 Stir-fried river snails, Lianzhou vegetable heart is unique, their snail meat is crispy, just about one kilometer away from Danxia Mountain, they do not overcharge, cheap and delicious 5️⃣ Lechang City Area Mainly strolling and eating, many shops I planned to visit were closed, ended up wandering around Lechang's vegetable market, their local sugar tangerines are so cheap and tasty If you don't want to go, you can completely skip this attraction 6️⃣ Shitang Ancient Village·Shuangfeng Fort Ticket🎫: Free A building left over from past battles, behind the fort is an ancient village, it's very interesting to walk around slowly, there is also a winery inside, the owner is very nice! Osmanthus wine is delicious! 8️⃣ Wengyuan Lake Heart Dam Chang'an Weir Hakka enclosed house complex, this attraction was recommended to us by the restaurant where we ate on the first day! It's very nice to go there at sunset 9️⃣ Tu Zhiwei Art Museum We were in a hurry and didn't go in to visit, just took some photos outside 🍽️: Old Brand Glutinous Rice Cake Shop Bought a lot of glutinous rice cakes, taro cakes, the taste is average, I feel it's just a very ordinary flavor, the restaurant we found at night was just average and the attitude was very bad, so I won't recommend it Three days and two nights, mainly self-driving. Not counting the things we bought, we actually didn't spend much. The local prices are not expensive, there are no particularly good hotels, so I won't recommend them either. If you have time, you can visit Zhujixiang Alley, we didn't have enough time to go, a bit of a pity. Danxia Mountain can really be visited for a whole day, it is recommended to go up the mountain earlier, it gets super crowded in the afternoon.

Complete guide to Danxia Mountain, recommended for collection and likes

Guangzhou-Danxia Mountain two-day tour. Simple guide Day 1: In the morning, take a train from Guangzhou to Shaoguan East Station (or high-speed rail to Shaoguan Station) and then you can see the bus station (on the left of the square) at the exit of the station, take the bus to Danxia Mountain for 20 yuan. After arriving at the scenic area and resting, go to Yangyuan Mountain Scenic Area in the afternoon. After seeing Yangyuan Stone, there are two paths to Ximei Village on the viewing platform. It is recommended to take the left one (the 99 steps to Ximei Village across the small bridge). Wait for the sunset on Ximei Village, you must see the sunset, it's really beautiful. This scenic area is very small, so take your time. (Accommodation suggestion, you can stay at the entrance of the scenic area or inside the scenic area. The accommodation inside the scenic area is not expensive, but the food may be a bit more expensive. Depending on your convenience, the accommodation in the scenic area is next to Yangyuan Mountain Scenic Area) Day 2, Elder Peak Scenic Area. You can get up early to watch the sunrise (although I didn't go). If you live in the scenic area, even if it's too early and there's no free shuttle bus for the scenic spot, it takes less than 1 hour to walk to Elder Peak (the navigation shows 2 kilometers and half an hour). You can take the cable car or climb by yourself. The cable car is open at 4:30 in the morning according to the announcement. Due to the reasons of my companions, I didn't climb Elder Peak on the second day, so I'm not sure about the climbing time. In the afternoon, after visiting and eating, take the train back to Guangzhou.

When it comes to the hometown of ancient ginkgo in the world, Tuo Le cannot be the only one mentioned

Panzhou City, Guizhou Province, located at the junction of Yunnan and Guizhou, is mountainous and deep in valleys. From the perspective of tourism, summer retreat and autumn appreciation are its two highlights. Speaking of autumn appreciation, Tuo Le Village, the genuine hometown of ancient ginkgo in the world, cannot be ignored. Unfortunately, I think it has been overdeveloped. Coupled with public transportation factors, it's inevitable to hesitate to go there. However, when I arrived at Hongguo Station at the end of November and walked on Ginkgo Avenue, I immediately felt that this trip was worthwhile, and I didn't even regret not going to Tuo Le Village. Next to the main road in the city, the yellowing ginkgo trees look like fake ones. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery while waiting for the traffic lights. Although the locals are used to it, they can't help but take out their phones to capture it. At this stage, sanitation workers can be a little lazy to create the atmosphere of 'the ground is covered with golden armor'. When I came to Donghu Park, I realized that ginkgo is not the only protagonist. Red leaves, plane trees, and metasequoia are all red, like brightly colored watercolor paintings, reflecting the buildings on the mountain on the lake surface, the picture is too strong, walking around the small mountain, the eyes are full of beauty. ❤Best season for travel: Summer and autumn, summer for coolness, autumn for color. 🚉Transportation strategy: Take a train passing through Hongguo from Kunming or Guangxi, get off at Hongguo Station, and walk towards Donghu Park is the best. 🍲Local food recommendations: Glutinous rice, roasted potatoes, barbecue, beef noodles, mutton noodles, scissor noodles, etc., Yunnan and Guizhou cuisine are easy to eat. 📝Conscientious tips: 1, Donghu Park can be freely entered and exited at any time, the best time to shoot reflections in autumn and winter: before eleven in the morning. 2, The best viewing period for ginkgo and autumn colors: mid-November to early December, if you want to take good pictures, be sure to choose a sunny day.