Currently, there is no need to report to Guizhou! Friends who plan to travel to Guizhou can start their trip now. So, what are some fun places to visit in Guizhou during the winter? Below, we recommend some self-driving tour routes for the winter.
An Original Ecological Journey
Starting from Guiyang, deeply experience the original ecological mountains and drive through the largest Miao ethnic group gathering area, the Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village.
01、Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village
The Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village is the largest Miao Village in Chinese and even world history, and it is an original ecological museum that encompasses various aspects, including folk customs, culture, life, and art.
Visiting the Miao Village in winter is a romantic original ecological snow scene trip that subverts stereotypes.
The village surrounded by mountains is picturesque, with the layered stilt houses draped in a mysterious white veil. The wind and rain bridge stands by the Baishui River, reflecting the swirling and elegant morning mist, like a fairyland, beautiful beyond words!
02、Longli Oil Painting Grassland
The greatest joy of self-driving is being able to stop whenever you want and leave whenever you want.
Starting from Guiyang, there are bound to be stunning scenery along the way, and the Longli Oil Painting Grassland is a must-visit spot.
Unlike the vibrant green of summer, the Longli Oil Painting Grassland in winter is covered in frost, giving it a sense of tranquility and vastness.
03、Fuyuan Sajiangu Valley Scenic Area
The Sajiangu Valley Scenic Area is known as the “Luxembourg” of Guizhou.
Walking into the scenic area, you will hear the sound of water gurgling and birds singing everywhere.
Strolling along the boardwalk built along the cliff, you can take in the beautiful scenery of the three rivers.
In addition to the breathtaking natural scenery, there are also popular and exciting entertainment experiences here: The Step-by-Step Heart-Stopping Walk, the Glass Walkway, the Cliff Swing… Each play facility offers a thrilling and exciting experience.
The Most Beautiful Countryside Tour
Starting from Guiyang, visit the Fo’ding Mountain Hot Spring Town and its surrounding scenic spots. After the tour, stay at a guesthouse in the scenic area.
01、China Fo’ding Mountain Hot Spring Town
Nestled at the foot of the Fo’ding Mountain in Shiqian County, the hot spring town is a world-class hot spring town centered around the three core functions of hot spring therapy, hot spring maintenance, and hot spring cultivation.
Its hot spring water originates from 2,000 meters underground and has an outflow temperature of 45 to 60 degrees Celsius.
The water is rich in dozens of minerals beneficial to the human body and is a rare type of hot spring water that can be both drunk and bathed in.
02、Xianren Street Scenic Area
The Xianren Street Historical and Cultural Relics Landscape Restoration and Ecological Tourism Scenic Area is located in Longjing Township, Shiqian County, about 15 kilometers from the county town and about 20 minutes by car.
The climate here is humid year-round, with clouds and mist swirling around. When it’s sunny, the clouds in the mountains roll and billow, creating a fairyland scene. When it rains, the misty rain is hazy, full of poetic charm.
The scenic area is abundant in business activities, with suspended glass corridors, glass bridges, zip lines, bungee jumping, and other play facilities attracting countless visitors.
03、Loushang Ancient Village
Located by the Liao Xian River, southwest of Shiqian County Town, the Loushang Ancient Village combines ancient buildings, ancient houses, ancient alleys, ancient bridges, ancient wells, ancient trees, ancient tombs, ancient books, ancient customs, and ancient charm, and is known as the “rare Ming and Qing Dynasty ancient village in Fo’ding Mountain.”
Hot Spring Health and Wellness Journey
Starting from Guiyang, visit Fo’ding Mountain Hot Spring Town, Fanjingshan Mountain, Huishangu Hot Spring, and surrounding scenic spots. Stay at a guesthouse in the scenic area after the tour.
01、Huishangu Health and Wellness Hot Spring
The Huishangu Health and Wellness Hot Spring is a comprehensive tourist destination that integrates hot spring health and wellness, leisure entertainment, and dining and accommodation.
The hot spring water was formed during the Cambrian period, 600 million years ago. It flows underground at a depth of more than 1,000 meters, and is rich in various minerals. The water temperature remains at 38-44 degrees Celsius year-round, reaching the standard of medical-grade natural mineral springs.
02、Fanjingshan Mountain
Fanjingshan Mountain is full of surprises in all four seasons.
Spring is a season of azaleas blooming all over the mountain; summer is a season of verdant forests; autumn is a season of vibrant colors bestowed by the altitude; and winter is a snow-covered wonderland.
After the snow, you will see snow-covered mountains, covered in silver, and rising clouds… a dreamlike world.
03、Yunshe Village
The entire village of Yunshe is located on a flat plateau, backed by rolling mountains, and with the “Paradise Valley” Taiping River flowing in front of the village. It is definitely a piece of prime feng shui land.
The quaint tub houses are the most typical Tujia wooden buildings. The mottled bluestone slabs wind their way around the houses of every household, quiet and natural.
Red Culture Journey
Starting from Guiyang, visit the various scenic spots around Chishui and return to Chishui City for rest after the tour.
01、The Zunyi Conference Site
Zunyi – this shining name is one of the representatives of China’s red culture.
The historical significance of the Zunyi Conference doesn’t need to be elaborated on. Anyone who has studied modern Chinese history knows it well.
Coming to the former site of the conference is like opening a dusty book of revolutionary history.
The exhibition hall is filled with documents and portraits related to historical themes, and the lifelike sculptures make it feel like you’ve travelled back to the revolutionary era.
02、Loushan Pass
One man can defend the pass, ten thousand cannot break through. The Loushan Pass is an indispensable stop on the Zunyi red tourism route.
The Loushan Pass is extremely steep and dangerous, with towering cliffs, making it known as a place where “one man can defend the pass, ten thousand cannot break through.”
The forest coverage here reaches 90%, making it a natural air conditioner and a natural oxygen bar.
03、Tucheng Ancient Town
Tucheng Ancient Town is famous for the “Four Crossings of the Chishui River” by the Red Army. The Four Crossings of the Chishui River Memorial Hall is located inside the ancient town. Every day, people come here to follow in the footsteps of the Red Army’s Long March and experience the charm of red culture.
In addition to red culture, Tucheng’s folk culture is unique. Strolling through the old streets of Tucheng, it’s as if time has turned back, taking you into the historical scroll of “precious wood coming out of the mountains, Sichuan salt entering Guizhou.”
04、Chishui Danxia Tourist Area
While experiencing the red culture journey, don’t miss out on the Chishui Danxia wonders.
The scenic area features Danxia landforms, waterfalls, bamboo forests, tree ferns, and primeval forests as its main features, making it a microcosm of the Chishui National Scenic Area, which is known as the “City of Thousands of Waterfalls, the Crown of Danxia, the Home of Bamboo, the Kingdom of Tree Ferns”.
The cascading water of the Chishui Grand Waterfall, the magical scenery of the Fuguang Rock, and the natural beauty of the Yanzi Rock will surely leave you with an unforgettable memory.
In-Depth Ethnic Minority Culture Journey
Starting from Guiyang, experience the ethnic minority culture of Guizhou in depth, visiting the original ecological multi-ethnic scenic spots of Bashan, Zhaoxing, Libo Small Seven Holes, and Yaoshan Ancient Village, and stay in guesthouses in the scenic areas after the tour.
01、Zhaoxing Dong Village
Located in southeastern Guizhou, Zhaoxing Dong Village is an ancient village with a strong charm.
The houses are built in rows in a mountain basin. Two small streams merge and flow through the village. The entire Dong village is filled with a sense of antiquity, shimmering with light, giving people endless imagination.
Walking into the village, you are greeted by the peaceful and tranquil rural scenery, allowing you to feel the beauty of the integration of nature and humanity.
02、Big and Small Seven Holes Scenic Area
The Small Seven Holes is an ancient bridge named after its seven holes, to distinguish it from the Big Seven Holes. The scenic area combines caves, forests, lakes, waterfalls, rocks, and water, creating a refreshing and elegant beauty that is hard to resist. It was named one of the “Ten Most Beautiful Places in China” by National Geographic Magazine.
The Big Seven Holes Scenic Area features primeval forests, canyons, underground rivers, and underground lakes. The scenic area has a natural bridge, more than 80 meters high, standing tall and majestic, known as “the Oriental Arch of Triumph created by the power of nature,” which inspires awe and admiration for the power of nature.
03、Yaoshan Ancient Village
“Yaoshan came first, then the dynasty.” The Yao people are a mysterious ethnic group that is rarely mentioned in historical records, and they are one of the mysterious and ancient totem groups of humanity.
The Yaoshan Ancient Village, located in La Pian Village and Gu Lei Village, Yaoshan Yao Township, Libo County, is a place where the Yao people live. It is known as the “Oriental Indians” and the “Living Fossil of Human Civilization.”
The natural villages are well-preserved here, with a rough and wild folk custom that carries a mysterious flavor, attracting countless tourists to explore the ancient secrets of the Yao people.
Mountain Sports Journey
Starting from Guiyang, visit the scenic spots of Tuole, Shengjing Hot Spring, Meihua Mountain (skiing), Panxi, Wanfenglin, Zhijindong, and Pingyuan Ancient Town in turn.
01、Yushe Snow Mountain Ski Resort
In winter, people’s yearning for “snow” is self-evident.
As the earliest ski resort to open in Guizhou, the Yushe Snow Mountain Ski Resort can fulfill all your imaginations.
The ski resort offers beginner slopes, intermediate slopes, advanced slopes, and snow conveyors.
The ski resort is close to the east gate of the Yushe National Forest Park, with a parking lot next to it, making it very convenient.
When it snows, you can see the vast forest covered in white. Skiing and playing in the snow in such an environment is super cool!
02、Meihua Mountain International Ski Resort
The ski resort is located in the Meihua Mountain International Ecological Leisure Tourism Resort, covering an area of 91,700 square meters.
The ski slopes are divided into three levels: beginner, intermediate, and advanced, with a total length of 1.88 kilometers and a maximum drop of 105 meters.
03、Wanfenglin Scenic Area
Xingyi is known as the “Paradise for Outdoor Sports”, and the Wanfenglin Scenic Area, as the representative scenic spot of Xingyi, offers a variety of mountain sports activities.
In winter, we recommend a “around-the-peaks” cycling trip. Along the Fengdu Avenue, Wanfeng Avenue, the ring road, Nahui Village, and other routes, you can cycle through the ink-and-wash scenery of Wanfenglin, experiencing a different mountain sports experience.
04、Zhijindong Cave
“Having seen Mount Huangshan, no other mountains are worth seeing; having seen Zhijindong Cave, no other caves are worth seeing.”
Located in the Guan Zhai Miao Township, Zhijin County, Bijie City, Zhijindong Cave is the cave with the highest density of stalactites, the richest variety, and the most rare shapes in the world. It is known as the “King of Chinese Caves”.
Here you will find magical and romantic scenery. The strange and peculiar stalactites in the cave, the winding and twisting exploration paths, and the surrounding scenery will make you feel like you’re travelling through millions of years of time.
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