Bridges, forest paths, clear water and small cascades make for a gentle walk through a limestone valley.
Guizhou · 5 days
Where waterfalls, forests
and village lights meet.
Five days of jade streams in Xiaoqikong, an evening in Xijiang Miao Village, the power of Huangguoshu Waterfall and the old stone lanes of Qingyan.
Journey5 days · 4 nights
Start & finishGuiyang
LandscapeForest · Miao village · Waterfall · Old town
Stays3 city nights + 1 Xijiang night
Why this journey
Four sides of Guizhou, in one thoughtful route
From the cool, clear waters of Libo to the lights of Xijiang, then on to the great falls of Huangguoshu and the everyday texture of Qingyan Ancient Town.
Stay in the village area and have both dusk and morning to take in the valley, rooftops and warm lights.
Huangguoshu Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge and Doupotang reveal three striking expressions of Guizhou's water.
Libo Xiaoqikong
Jade water and forest
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
Lights in the valley
Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area
Carry the sound of the falls with you
Huangguoshu Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge and Doupotang Waterfall unfold between forest and mist.
Qingyan Ancient Town
End among old stone lanes
A quiet final chapter among tiled roofs, alleys and the everyday life of an old town.
Itinerary at a glance
Five well-paced days
Each day has a clear focus, with space to walk, photograph, eat well and make the journey your own.
Arrival
Meet-and-greet on arrival and a relaxed first evening in the city.
Xiaoqikong
Explore Xiaoqikong before continuing to Xijiang for the night.
Miao village time
Explore the village, then return to your city hotel.
Waterfalls
A full day among Guizhou's best-known waterfall landscapes.
Old town farewell
Air-raid shelter museum, Qingyan, then onward departure.
Day by day
Arrival in Guiyang
Meet your driver on arrival and settle into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for a gentle introduction to Guiyang—perhaps a walk, a coffee, or the city's evening lights.
Guiyang → Libo Xiaoqikong → Xijiang
After breakfast, travel to Xiaoqikong. Follow its stone bridge, forest paths, waterside walkways and cascades at an easy pace, then continue to Xijiang for an overnight in the village area.
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village → Guiyang / Anshun
Explore Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, take in the valley from the viewpoint and wander through its lanes. Later, return to a hotel in Guiyang or Anshun.
Guiyang / Anshun → Huangguoshu → Guiyang / Anshun
Discover Doupotang Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge and Huangguoshu Waterfall. The day brings together mist, forest and the dramatic scale of Guizhou's karst landscape before returning to your hotel.
Guiyang Civil Defence Science Museum → Qingyan → Departure
Visit the former air-raid shelter at Qianling Hill, then continue to Qingyan Ancient Town. Walk its historic stone lanes, try local snacks and enjoy a final glimpse of Guizhou's cultural life before departure.
Travel notes
A few useful things to know
Easy walkingSeveral scenic areas involve walking. Comfortable non-slip shoes and a light rain jacket are recommended.
Village eveningsTemperatures and weather can shift around Xijiang. A light layer will help you stay comfortable after dark.
Departure dayIf you join the final day's visits, please allow plenty of time before your onward journey for a relaxed finish.
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