10 Days Guizhou Travel Itinerary, 10 Days Tour in Guizhou

10 Days Guizhou Travel Itinerary

Guizhou is a kingdom of mountains, a world of water, and a museum of caves. Nature has created Guizhou's unique landforms. Its distinctive mountains and rivers are becoming a destination people long to visit. If you have ten days to explore Guizhou, how can you make the most of your time and fully experience its allure? This guide will provide you with a detailed itinerary for an unforgettable ten-day trip, ensuring that you can explore Guizhou to the fullest without missing out on its wonders.

10 Days Guizhou Itinerary for Family with Kids

Mount Fanjing, Tongren

Day 1: After arriving in Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou, rest briefly at your hotel before the dinner. After that, turn to watch Jiaxiu Tower and explore local delicacies in the Qingyun Night Market.

Day 2: Visit Huaxi Yelang Valley in the morning, see those unique and mysterious stone pillars and gorges filled with artistic character. After that, head to Qingyan Ancient Town, an ideal spot for photography. In the evening, return to the city center.

Day 3: Head north to Wujiangzhai Tourist Resort, enjoy the landscape of the traditional Jiangnan water town and the breathtaking terraced field. In the evening, there are also many performances to watch. Stay overnight in Zunyi City.

Day 4: Visit the Chishui Danxia and the Bamboo Sea Park to experience the magnificent craftsmanship of nature. In the afternoon, take a flight to Tongren for rest.

Day 5: One-day tour of Mount Fanjing. Climb to the summit to admire the sea of clouds and feel the vastness between heaven and earth. Afterwards, you can also visit the Yamu Valley Scenic Area.

Day 6: Drive to Zhenyuan County to visit Zhenyuan Ancient Town and immerse yourself in this charming, mountainside riverside town steeped in traditional beauty. In the evening, head to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, climb to the viewing platform to admire the thousands of lights illuminating the village.

Day 7: Experience the charm of the Miao culture in the village, and you may try the Miao intangible cultural heritage handicrafts. You may also see the Miao performance or experience the Miao snacks.

Day 8: Head to visit the Xiaoqikong Bridge, and then follow the route to see the waterfalls and forests along the way. Finally, arrive at Wolong Pond, where you can also enjoy a rafting experience. In the evening, you can stay at Libo or head to Pingtang.

Day 9: In Pingtang, you can experience one of China's nine major scientific projects—the China Tianyan. Watch the largest radio telescope FAST, then explore the International Astronomy Experience Hall to uncover the mysteries of the universe. In the evening, head to Anshun.

Day 10: Visit the Huangguoshu Scenic Area to view the Huangguoshu Waterfall. You can also walk behind the waterfall to experience its beauty from another perspective. Also other attractions such as Tianxing Bridge are not to be missed.

10 Days Guizhou Itinerary for Seniors with Slow Pace

Xingyi Wanfenglin

Day 1: After some rest at your reserved hotel. Come out for dinner in the evening, then followed by a visit to the night view of Jiaxiu Tower.

Day 2: Head to Qingyan Ancient Town to visit the Ming and Qing dynasty architecture and sample local delicacies. Return to the city center after dinner, and you can wander around Qingyun Night Market to explore the local delicacy.

Day 3: Head to visit the world-famous Huangguoshu Waterfall and Tianxing Bridge, and try to complete the entire walk if possible. In the evening, stay overnight in Anshun to ensure a good rest for the following journey.

Day 4: Take a train or fly directly to Xingyi, then visit the Maling River Canyon. You may choose to stay overnight in Xingyi County or at a hotel within the scenic area.

Day 5: Head to Wanfenglin Scenic Spot and take a sightseeing bus along the mountain road to enjoy the views of Wanfenglin, the Bagua Fields, and the Bouyei ethnic villages. At noon, you can try a local Bouyei farmhouse meal. In the evening, still stay at Xingyi.

Day 6: Visit Malinghe Canyon, and then head to Liupanshui City in the afternoon. Go to Meihua Mountain Tourist Resort and enjoy the health-preserving time.

Day 7: Travel to Zhijin County and visit Zhijin Cave, with a myriad of karst caves. Then return to Guiyang. You can walk in Qianlingshan Park and watch lively monkeys. From the summit of the mountain, you will get a panoramic view of Guiyang.

Day 8: Take a train to the Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, and nearby lies the Daqikong Scenic Area. In the evening, head to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village and you can climb up to the viewing platform to overlook the brilliant, dazzling night scenery of the village.

Day 9: Feel the charm of a traditional Miao village, let yourself be fully immersed in the atmosphere here. You can try the Miao long-table banquet and enjoy the warm hospitality of the Miao people. Stay overnight at the village in a stilted house.

Day 10: Head to Zhaoxing Dong Village, enjoying the leisurely atmosphere and slow pace there. Also you take a boat on the river to feel the charm of the water town.

10 Days Guizhou Itinerary for Young Travelers

Qianhu Miao Village, Xijiang, Guizhou

Day 1: First visit Qingyan Ancient Town, where the Ming and Qing–style alleys are perfect for photography. In the evening, return to the city to visit the brilliantly lit Jiaxiu Tower, then stroll through Qingyun Night Market to discover authentic street food.

Day 2: Travel to explore magnificent Huangguoshu waterfall, walking through the Water Curtain Cave to experience the beauty of nature. In the evening, stay overnight at Anshun.

Day 3: Go to the Getu River Scenic Area, enjoying rock-climbing base, bungee jumping, skydiving, or wingsuit flying. You may also take a small boat into Swallow Cave, and at certain times you can even witness the Divine Light. Head to Libo County in the evening.

Day 4: Visit Xiaoqikong Bridge and the nearby Daqikong Bridge, enjoying Guizhou's karst landscape. Return to Guiyang in the evening and stroll around Hequn Road for snacks.

Day 5: Visit Huaxi Yelang Valley, and after lunch, head to Huaxi Wetland to quietly enjoy the beauty of the Ten-miles Riverbank. You can also rent a bicycle and ride along the path, taking in the scenery as you go. In the evening, head to Zunyi City.

Day 6: Head to Loushan Pass or Zhuhai Park. In the afternoon, visit Maotai Town, where the aroma of liquor fills the air, an unmissable place for travelers who love liquor. If you are interested in military history, you can also learn about the movement of Four Crossings of the Chishui River. In the evening, proceed to Chishui.

Day 7: Explore the Chishui Danxia landforms and the Grand Waterfalls, The spectacle is every bit as magnificent as the famed Huangguoshu Waterfall. In the afternoon, take a flight to Tongren and prepare for the next-day mountain climbing.

Day 8: Climb the mist-shrouded Mount Fanjing. Take the sightseeing bus and cable car up the mountain, then climb to the peak for photos. In the afternoon, descend the mountain and stay either at a hotel at the foot of the mountain or try RV camping. If you want to watch the sunrise of Fanjing, you should camp on the mountain or stay at the temple.

Day 9: Head to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, wander around the ancient water town, feel the charm of the ethnic minorities in China. In the evening, the aesthetic nightscape is really a good sight that you would never miss.

Day 10: After a leisurely time in the village, turn back to Guiyang after lunch and have a citywalk in the city center before leaving.

10 Days Guizhou cultural Immersion Itinerary

Biasha Miao Village, Congjiang

Day 1: The first stop is the Qingyan Ancient Town, where you can admire the Ming and Qing-style architecture. After dinner, return to the city center to enjoy the night view of Jiaxiu Tower, and visit Qingyun Night Market to experience Guiyang's vibrant nightlife.

Day 2: Visit the Guizhou Provincial Museum in the morning, where you can explore the history and culture of Guizhou. After having lunch and visiting Wenchang Pavilion, head to Tianlong Tunpu, enjoy the traditional Ground Opera. In the evening, stay at Anshun.

Day 3: Watch and explore Huangguoshu Waterfall, recognize the mountain and water of Guizhou. In the afternoon, return to Guiyang.

Day 4: Leave for Xiasi Ancient Town, a melting pot of Miao, Muram and Han cultures. In the afternoon head to Kaili Dong Village, stay overnight in a stilted wooden guesthouse.

Day 5: Head to Delang Miao Village and then arrive in Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. Both of them are good place to experience the Miao custom. In the evening, you can enjoy the magnificent night view of the village on the viewing platform.

Day 6: In Xijiang Miao Village, you can experience the silver ornament making and Miao embroidery. In the afternoon, drive to Congjiang and visit the Jiabang terraced fields and stay overnight in Basha Miao Village.

Day 7: Wander in the mysterious Biasha Miao Village, China's last gun-bearing tribe. Then continue to Zhaoxing Dong Village, where the ethereal Kam Grand Choirs sounds like music from heaven, and at night the drum tower by the water glows brilliantly like a field of stars.

Day 8: Head to visit Zhenyuan Ancient Town, and you can also cruise along the Wuyang River to see the beauty of Guizhou's mountains and waters. After dinner, stay at a guesthouse in the ancient town to rest, and enjoy the night view of the old town.

Day 9: Drive to the Buddhist sacred site Mount Fanjing. Ascend the sacred Buddhist site of the Red Cloud Golden Summit, and see the cliffside stone carvings, enjoying a sweeping view of the surrounding peaks. In the evening, head to Zunyi and check in for the night.

Day 10: Visit the Site of the Zunyi Conference to learn about that chapter of history which changed the fate of China. After lunch, head to Loushan Pass, the location of the Red Army's first victory during China's Long March.

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