Enchanting Huangguoshu | Classic 3-Day Guizhou + Jiaxiu Pavilion + Huangguoshu Waterfall + Longgong + Tianlong Tunpu Tour

Welcome to Guiyang, the cool and pleasant capital of Guizhou Province, China. Our driver will meet you at the exit of the airport/train station and escort you to your hotel in Guiyang to check in and rest! After a short rest, this afternoon you will set off on a half-day tour of Guiyang's highlights. First, drive to Qianling Mountain Park, Guiyang's "urban green lung". Qianling Mountain Park combines karst landscapes, forests, lakes and cultural relics, and along the way you may encounter lively and amusing wild macaques. It is a leisure spot loved by the people of Guiyang. You can take the cable car up to Kanzhu Pavilion to overlook the panoramic view of Guiyang, then walk to Hongfu Temple, known as "Guizhou's premier temple", to burn incense and pray, and soak up the rich Buddhist atmosphere. Afterwards, head to Jiaxiu Pavilion. Jiaxiu Pavilion was first built in the 26th year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1598) and is one of Guiyang's famous historical and cultural landmarks. It is as renowned as the Yellow Crane Tower and Yueyang Tower, and is one of "China's Nine Great Towers". About 20 meters high, it is a three-story, three-eaved, four-cornered pavilion-style structure with a pyramidal roof, standing quietly in the middle of the Nanming River and connected to both banks by a stone arch bridge. This "one bridge, one tower, one pavilion" layout is truly rare in ancient Chinese architecture. You can stroll and admire its architectural wonders and cultural charm; at night in particular, the lights reflected in the Nanming River create the stunning sight of "scenery in the mirror, tower in the water". Tip: The best places to photograph Jiaxiu Pavilion are along the Nanming River and around Xihu Road. Suggestions for free time: Qingyun Market, 1 kilometer from Jiaxiu Pavilion, is an excellent place to experience authentic Guizhou cuisine and the bustling nightlife. After the tour, return to your hotel in Guiyang to rest.

After breakfast, drive 2.5 hours to Anshun to visit the world-famous [Huangguoshu Waterfall], the largest waterfall in China and even Asia, known as the "largest waterfall in Asia." The famous Ming Dynasty traveler Xu Xiake once praised it with the words "the pearl curtain hook is not rolled up, a white silk hangs on the distant peak," which spread its fame far and wide. In addition, Huangguoshu Waterfall was also a filming location for the 1986 TV adaptation of Journey to the West. After arriving at the Huangguoshu Waterfall Scenic Area, first go to the Doupotang Scenic Area. This is the waterfall with the widest crest in the Huangguoshu Waterfall Group, with a crest width of about 105 meters and a height of about 21 meters. It is also the filming location of the classic scene at the end of the 1986 TV adaptation of Journey to the West where the four master and disciples lead the horse past the waterfall, and you can take photos up close. If you visit during the flood season (June to October), you can witness the "roaring waterfall" spectacle, when the turbid waters of Doupotang Waterfall surge and emit a "rumbling" roar like thousands of troops. If you visit during the normal water season, you can enjoy the beauty of the "veil waterfall," when the water of Doupotang Waterfall is clear and gentle, as soft and lovely as a bride's veil. Afterward, take the sightseeing bus to the Tianxingqiao Scenic Area to admire the karst landscape wonders where water stone forests, caves, and waterfalls interweave. As a hidden gem of Huangguoshu, Tianxingqiao is a treasure trove for exploration. You can explore the cave wonders in Tianxing Cave and check in at stalactite formations such as "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea" and "Dinghai Shenzhen." The Silver Chain Falling into the Pool Waterfall in the water stone forest and the bridge-on-bridge geological wonder are the sights not to be missed. At dusk, you can take backlit photos of the stone forest silhouettes, and in the morning mist, you can capture rainbows over the waterfall. Then, take the sightseeing bus to the Huangguoshu Grand Waterfall Scenic Area. This is the main waterfall of Huangguoshu and also the most famous waterfall there, with a huge drop of about 77.8 meters and a width of about 101 meters. Even before you approach, you can hear the roaring sound of the waterfall. Whether viewed up close or from afar, the waterfall scenery like a "galaxy pouring down" is breathtaking, and at this moment the line "the flying stream plunges down three thousand feet" becomes more concrete. If you are interested, you can walk to the Water Curtain Cave. This natural karst cave, about 134 meters long, runs across the middle of the waterfall and is an excellent spot to view the waterfall's "thousand-mile rush." It has 6 viewing windows, allowing you to experience the thrill of "the waterfall flying over your head." After sightseeing, take the escalator back. After the visit, you will be escorted to a hotel in Anshun for check-in and rest.

After breakfast, head to visit the Longgong Scenic Area. 【Longgong Scenic Area】 is China's most beautiful water cave and features both underground and above-water karst landscapes, hence the saying "All karst wonders under heaven are found in Longgong." It is truly a great miracle of nature. Recommended touring route in Longgong Scenic Area: sightseeing bus → Longtan entrance → walk to Longmen Flying Waterfall (about 38 meters high, the largest cave waterfall in China and even Asia, especially spectacular in the rainy season) → sightseeing elevator to Tianchi (Tianchi is the area with the lowest natural radiation rate in the world) → boat ride at Tianchi → First Entry into Longgong, Second Entry into Longgong (about 15 kilometers long in total, China's longest water cave, where you can see the "Crystal Curtain" wonder formed by thousand-year stalactites) → Xuantang (a natural sinkhole about 101 meters in diameter that rotates clockwise every day, a very rare phenomenon). Afterward, drive about 1 hour to visit one of Guizhou's four major cultural calling cards—【Tianlong Tunpu】. This is the settlement of the descendants of Han soldiers from Jiangsu and Zhejiang who guarded the frontier 600 years ago, forming a unique "Tunpu culture" and completely preserving the living customs of Jiangnan in the Ming Dynasty. It is known as a "living fossil of Ming Dynasty life." The architecture here blends stone city walls with Jianghuai-style dwellings, combining ruggedness with a touch of beauty. Historical relics such as Ming Dynasty post roads, city walls, and village gates still exist, and the women still wear Ming Dynasty Han clothing—"Fengyang Han costume"—and wear traditional hairstyles. You can chat with them and experience a different local flavor. In addition, be sure not to miss the wonderful intangible cultural heritage—the Dixi performance, which tells historical stories of loyalty and serving the country, including spirit dances, mask plays, and other military Nuo culture. After the tour, you will be accompanied to Guiyang. If you want to extend your journey: Guizhou borders Yunnan, Hunan, Chongqing, Sichuan, and Guangxi. From Guiyang Railway Station, you can take high-speed rail to popular destinations such as Kunming (3 hours), Fenghuang Ancient Town (2 hours), Chongqing (2–2.5 hours), Chengdu (3–3.5 hours), and Guilin (2 hours).