Stepping barefoot into 25°C creek water! Full record of stream tracing at Libo Xiaoqikong

📍【Complete Basic Information】 • Address: Libo County, Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province (It is recommended to navigate directly to "Xiaoqikong Scenic Area East Gate") • Opening Hours: Peak season July-October 8:00-16:00 (Recommended to enter at 8 AM first batch! Fewer people and cooler) • Tickets Required: 💰170 RMB package ticket (includes sightseeing bus + insurance) Buy in advance on Trip.com to save queuing time • Best Season: June-September (average temperature 22-26°C) Water is crystal clear 🏊‍♂️ • Transportation Guide: ✈️ By Plane: Guiyang Longdongbao Airport → Rent a car and drive 3 hours (highway conditions are good) 🚄 By High-speed Rail: Guiyang North Station → Libo Station → Direct shuttle bus to scenic area 30 min (frequent departures) ------ 💦【Four Must-Do Cool Summer Activities】 1️⃣ Stream Tracing in the Water Forest 🏃‍♀️ Classic Route: Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge → Laya Waterfall → 68-step Cascading Waterfall (3 km refreshing hike) ☀️ Cooling Tips: ✅ Barefoot in the water (water depth just to the ankle, natural pebble foot massage is super pleasant!) ✅ Waterfall mist area (standing in front of the cascading waterfall is like having a natural air conditioner ❄️) 2️⃣ Mandarin Duck Lake Transparent Boat 🛶 Dreamy Experience: • Glass boat 60 RMB/30 minutes (underwater forest clearly visible 🌿) • Pro tip: Row at 2 PM, shaded by trees and very cool 3️⃣ Wolong Pool Diving and Fish Watching 🤿 Secret Spot: • Snorkeling to see Chinese sturgeon 150 RMB/person (must book 1 day in advance) • Hidden bonus: Double rainbow appears between 11 AM-1 PM when sunlight shines directly 🌈 4️⃣ Yao Mountain Ancient Village Night Tour ✨ Ethnic Style: • 7:30 PM Firepit Song and Dance Show (Yao ethnic girls are super enthusiastic 🔥) • DIY Indigo Tie-Dye 50 RMB (taught personally by intangible cultural heritage inheritors) ------ 🏡【Accommodation Picks】 💰 Luxury: Xiaoqikong Yangxin Valley (cliffside infinity pool! Perfect for photos) 🎋 Unique: Yao Mountain Homestay (stilt house starry sky room 🌌 Milky Way visible at midnight) 🚗 Budget: Hotels in Libo County (200+ RMB great value champions) ------ 🍜【Foodie Radar】 🐟 Three Aquatic Treasures: • Sour Soup Fish (wild tomato fermented sour soup is very appetizing) • Five-color Glutinous Rice (naturally dyed with plants, very beautiful) • Roasted Fragrant Pig (Xiaoqikong free-range black pig yyds) 🧊 Summer Coolers: • Traditional iced bayberry soup (5 RMB per bowl, not an exaggeration to drink three bowls in a row) ------ ⚠️【Pitfall Avoidance Guide】 👜 Must-bring List: • Non-slip stream tracing shoes (very expensive in the scenic area!) • Waterproof phone pouch (essential for photos in the waterfall area) 🚫 Safety Notes: • Do not go to the water forest after heavy rain! • Fishing and stepping on aquatic plants are prohibited (fines start at 500 RMB) ------ 📸【Photo Tips】 ⏰ Golden Time: • Morning mist at ancient bridge 7:00-8:30 (bring a telephoto lens) • Blue hour at Wolong Pool after 5 PM (wear light-colored clothes for better photos) 🎎 Special Experience: • Yao ethnic costume rental 30 RMB/set (headwear is exquisite) ------ 💡【Local Insider Secrets】 • Route Tip: Enter from East Gate → Exit from West Gate (all downhill, very easy) • Shopping Bonus: Libo night market fruits are half the price of the scenic area! • Important Reminder: Bring 200 RMB cash (no signal in Yao village) 🌟 Temperature Difference Warning: Water area is 5°C cooler than land (bring a light jacket) 🎁 Hidden Benefit: Tickets can be exchanged for five-color glutinous rice (collect at Yao village visitor center)