Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area
Huangguoshu Waterfall is the third largest waterfall in the world and the largest in Asia. It is a typical erosion fissure waterfall and a representative waterfall in karst landforms. The Huangguoshu Waterfall mainly includes three scenic areas: Doupotang Waterfall, Huangguoshu Grand Waterfall, and Tianxing Bridge. The water of Huangguoshu is exceptionally spectacular, traversing through the stone forest, walking in the water, and feeling the wriggling of the waterbed. In addition to the waterfall, there are also unique stones, strange trees, caves, gardens, and other landscapes. Surrounding the scenic area are villages rich in the customs of the Bouyei ethnic group.
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, China
When you arrive in Guizhou, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a must-visit place. Compared to other places, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, the largest Miao village in China and even the world, is the most prosperous. It has the most complete accommodation conditions and the most choices of authentic food. Here, you can experience the long-standing Miao culture. Listen to the ancient Miao elders sing about the history of the Miao people, watch the swaying streams and the mottled bluestone slabs. The starry sky, the morning smoke, and the gray stilted buildings are breathtaking, making you feel like you have entered a paradise.
Xiaoqikong Scenic Area
Xiaoqikong Scenic Area integrates mountains, water, forests, caves, lakes, and waterfalls. It features the crystal-clear Hanbi Pool, the rushing Laya Spring, the multi-tiered 68-level waterfall, the intricately rooted Guibei Mountain, the water forest interspersed with streams, the Yuanyang Lake nestled in dense forests, the deep blue Wolong Pool, and the charming Xiangshui Lake that runs through the area. If there are fewer visitors, the place exudes a very tranquil and mysterious atmosphere.
Qingyan Town
Qingyan Ancient Town, formed during the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, has a history of over 600 years, spanning the Ming and Qing dynasties. Nestled in the picturesque mountains and rivers of Guizhou, Qingyan Ancient Town is hidden away. Many of its streets are paved with dark green stones. The town boasts a rich cultural heritage and a profound cultural atmosphere. The ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties are well-arranged, with temples, pavilions, and intricately carved beams and columns. The town's architecture is built along the mountains, showcasing exquisite stone and wood carvings, rich in mythological stories and strong local characteristics.
Zhenyuan Ancient Town has a history of over 2200 years. It is a national key historical and cultural city and was awarded the title of 'One of the Ten Most Beautiful Ancient Towns in China' in 2009.
