4 Days Guizhou Itinerary

4 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 only have four 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 four-day trip, ensuring that you can explore Guizhou to the fullest without missing out on its wonders.

4 Days Guizhou Itinerary for Family with Kids

Huangguoshu Waterfall

Day 1: Experience the Charm of Guizhou

Arrive in Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou, and rest briefly at your hotel before heading to the Qingyan Ancient Town, where has a variety of local snacks and features charming ancient architecture and city walls. It is a great place to stroll around while tasting local delicacies, and also an ideal spot for photography. In the evening, return to the city center to watch Jiaxiu Tower and explore local delicacies along the snack streets.

Day 2: Encounter with the Beautiful Waterfall

Depart from Guiyang and head to the Huangguoshu Scenic Area to view the magnificent Huangguoshu Waterfall from the observation deck. You can also walk behind the waterfall to experience its beauty from another perspective. Afterwards, visit other attractions such as Tianxing Bridge, another highlight of the Huangguoshu Scenic Area. In the evening, return to Guiyang and stroll around Qingyun Night Market.

Day 3: Explore the Beauty of the Miao Village

Leave for Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village to watch Miao singing and dancing performances and experience the charm of the village. For lunch, you can try the local specialty sour soup fish. In the afternoon, try on traditional Miao clothing and appreciate the embroidery and silver ornaments. When night falls, go up to the viewing platform to admire the village's night scenery, and you may choose to stay in a stilted wooden guesthouse.

Day 4: Immerse in the Penjing-like Landscape

After breakfast, you can go up to the viewing platform again to enjoy the morning sight of the Miao village, then head to the Xiaoqikong Scenic Area. Start by visiting the Xiaoqikong Bridge, then follow the route to slowly admire the waterfalls and forests along the way. Finally, arrive at Wolong Pond, where you can also enjoy a rafting experience.

4 Days Guizhou Itinerary for Seniors with Slow Pace

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village

Day 1: Have a Citywalk in Guiyang

After arriving in Guiyang, Guizhou, check in at your reserved hotel and rest. Then head to Qingyan Ancient Town to visit the Ming and Qing dynasty architecture and sample local delicacies. Return to the city in the evening for dinner, followed by a visit to the night view of Jiaxiu Tower. If you still have energy, you can take a stroll through Qingyun Market.

Day 2: Immerse in the Simple Village

Head to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village and feel the charm of a traditional Miao settlement. Sip a cup of freshly brewed tea, stroll along the ancient paths, or relax in a small boat—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. In the evening, climb up to the viewing platform to overlook the brilliant, dazzling night scenery of the village. Stay overnight in the Miao village.

Day 3: Visit the Beautiful Scenery

Before setting off, you may once again climb to the viewing platform to enjoy the beauty of the Miao village in the morning, and then head to the Xiaoqikong Scenic Area. You can take a boat on Yuanyang Lake and immerse yourself in the water forest like a fairyland. Nearby is the Daqikong Scenic Area, where you can also experience its majestic scenery. Return to Guiyang in the evening to rest.

Day 4: Enjoy Your Leisurely Time

In the morning, head to Qianlingshan Park, where you can hike, enjoy the lake scenery, and watch lively monkeys. From the mountain top, you will get a panoramic view of Guiyang, a sight not to be missed if you are up for the climb. In the afternoon, visit Wenchang Pavilion, one of Guiyang's landmarks, and walk around the pavilion to admire the elegant eaves and intricate brackets of Ming Dynasty architecture.

4 Days Guizhou Itinerary for Young Travelers

Qingyan Ancient Town, Guiyang

Day 1: Tour to the Southwestern Guizhou

First head to Qingyan Ancient Town, where the Ming and Qing–style alleys are perfect for photography. The town features exquisite stone and wood carvings, and you can shop for handicrafts and enjoy local snacks. 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: Soak Yourself in Beautiful Nature

Travel to the Huangguoshu Scenic Area, first visiting the Tianxing Bridge to admire the unique stone formations created by the harmonious blend of rocks, water, and trees. Then explore the magnificent Huangguoshu Waterfall, walking through the Water Curtain Cave to experience the beauty of nature. In the evening, stay overnight at Anshun.

Day 3: Enjoy the Exciting Sports at Getu

Go to the Getu River Scenic Area, which features Guizhou's only provincially certified rock-climbing base. It is an excellent destination for climbing, and you can also try bungee jumping, skydiving, wingsuit flying, and other activities. In addition, the area is filled with karst caves, that you can take a small boat into Swallow Cave, home to hundreds of thousands of swallows, and at certain times you can even witness the “Divine Light” phenomenon. Return to Guiyang in the evening.

Day 4: Explore the Nature and Humanity

Travel to Yelang Valley in Huaxi, where you will find unique and mysterious stone pillars and gorges filled with artistic character. After lunch, head to Huaxi Wetland to quietly enjoy the beauty of the Ten-Li Riverbank. You can also rent a bicycle and ride along the path, taking in the scenery as you go.

4 Days Guizhou cultural Immersion Itinerary

Zhaoxing Dong Village, Congjiang

Day 1: Learn about the History and Custom

The first stop in Guizhou is the Guizhou Provincial Museum, where you can explore the history and culture of Guizhou. In the afternoon, head to the Qingyan Ancient Town and stroll along the stone-paved streets to admire the Ming and Qing-style architecture. After dinner, return to the city center to enjoy the night view of Jiaxiu Tower, then visit Qingyun Night Market to experience Guiyang's vibrant nightlife.

Day 2: Recognize the Miao Culture in Guizhou

Leave for Xiasi Ancient Town from Guiyang, where is a melting pot of Miao, Muram and Han cultures. Then take a high-speed train to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, the largest Miao village around the world. After dinner, stroll through the village along its rustic pathways, admire Miao embroidery and silverwork, and then go up to the viewing platform to enjoy the magnificent night view of the village. Stay overnight in a local stilted wooden guesthouse.

Day 3: Experience the Heritages of the Miao

Travel to Langde Miao Village, the hometown of Chinese folk art, and to Guizhou's first open-air Miao village museum. In the village, you can experience traditional Miao welcome ceremonies, Miao songs and dances, and even Miao wedding customs, gaining a genuine taste of Miao culture. In the afternoon, head to Congjiang County, see the beautiful Jiabang terraced fields, and then stay in Zhaoxing Dong village.

Day 4: Enjoy the Custom of the Dong Village

Visit Zhaoxing Dong Village, one of the largest Dong ethnic villages in China, where all the houses here are traditional stilted wooden dwellings built along the river in a beautifully layered layout. Put on a set of Dong ethnic clothing to experience the atmosphere of an ancient tribe and feel its simplicity and tranquility. You can return home from Liping County or depart from nearby Guilin in Guangxi.

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