Destinations

Guizhou

Guizhou is China’s best-kept secret — a cool, green plateau of waterfalls, karst villages and Miao and Dong minority culture, laced together by some of the world’s highest bridges. Few foreign travellers make it here; those who do rarely stop talking about it.

Guizhou

Places to visit

Fanjingshan梵净山

Nature · 1 full day

Practical info

Duration: 1 full day
Hours: 8:00–16:00 entry (scenic area clears by 18:00)The summit is frequently in cloud — check the forecast and go on the clearest day you have. Winter ice can close the summit staircases.
Tickets: Adult (entry)¥100Shuttle bus¥20returnCable car¥140return
Booking: Book in advanceDaily visitor cap — book entry (real-name) on the official WeChat mini-program a few days ahead, especially for weekends and holidays.
Verified: July 13, 2026

Huangguoshu Waterfall黄果树瀑布

Nature · 1 full day

Practical info

Duration: 1 full day
Hours: 7:30–18:00 dailyJune–October is high water, when the falls roar; winter flow is thinner but the crowds vanish. The Water-Curtain Cave closes when flow is too heavy.
Tickets: Adult (3 scenic areas)¥160Shuttle bus¥50between the three areasEscalator¥50optional, return
Booking: Book in advanceReal-name tickets on the official WeChat mini-program; same-day usually fine outside holidays.
Verified: July 13, 2026

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village西江千户苗寨

Neighborhood · Overnight

Practical info

Duration: Overnight
Hours: Village open at all hours; performances and shuttles roughly 8:00–22:00The Miao New Year (usually November) is the great festival period — spectacular and heavily booked.
Tickets: Adult (entry + shuttle)¥100Student / Senior¥50valid ID
Booking: No booking neededTickets at the gate; book a guesthouse ahead if staying for the evening lights.
Verified: July 13, 2026

Zhaoxing Dong Village肇兴侗寨

Neighborhood · Overnight

Practical info

Duration: Overnight
Hours: Village open at all hours; performances evenings around 20:00Grand Song performances run nightly in high season; winter visits are misty, quiet and cold — guesthouses have electric blankets, not heating.
Tickets: Adult¥80Student / Senior¥40valid ID
Booking: No booking neededTickets at the gate; no advance booking needed.
Verified: July 13, 2026