Guiyang 5-Day Travel Guide

【Accommodation Recommendations】 🏙️ Core Area: Pao Shui Chi / Da Shizi Commercial Circle ✨ 5 minutes by metro to popular landmarks 🌃 Recommended Hotel: Orange Crystal Guiyang Da Shizi Branch (around 200 RMB per person) 🏯 Unique Experience: Homestays in Qingyan Ancient Town 🌅 The ancient town in the early morning has no tourists, perfect for photos! 🏡 Recommended Homestay: Xuntang Alley Inn (antique style, very photogenic) ～ 🌈【Itinerary】 🚩Day 1: First Encounter with Guiyang · City Life 🌉 Jiaxiu Tower Night View: Landmark light show + stroll along Nanming River 🍜 Huguo Road Night Market: ✔️ Changwang Noodles (spicy red soup, very chewy) ✔️ Lei’s Tofu Balls (crispy outside, tender inside) ✔️ Xiaoman Beef Rice Noodles (broth is incredibly fresh) 🚩Day 2: Huangguoshu Waterfall Adventure 💦 Waterfall Package: 8:00-12:00 Tianxingqiao (Silver Chain Waterfall) 13:00-15:00 Big Waterfall (bring a raincoat for Water Curtain Cave) 16:00-17:00 Doupotang (filming location for Journey to the West) 🌶️ Dinner: Lao Kaili Sour Soup Fish (red sour soup with Jiangtuan fish is amazing!) 🚩Day 3: Time-Traveling Ancient Town Day ⛩️ Qingyan Ancient Town Activities: ✔️ Climb the city wall for panoramic views ✔️ Explore backstreets and check in at the filming location of "The Missing Gun" ✔️ Take photos at the Christian Church with a blend of Chinese and Western styles 🎨 Huaxi Yelang Valley: Mr. Song Peilun’s Stone Kingdom (20 RMB ticket, great value!) 🍖 Must-Try Trio: Braised Pig Trotters + Rice Cake Porridge + Rose Sugar 🚩Day 4: Qianhu Miao Village Photo Day 👘 In-Depth Experience: ✔️ 12 rounds of door-blocking wine (the rice wine is quite strong) ✔️ Visit the museum to see Miao silver craftsmanship ✔️ Hike the terraced fields (remember to wear comfortable shoes) 📸 Photo Tips: Best lighting from 4-6 PM! Costume rental 50 RMB/3 hours 🚩Day 5: City Healing Day 🐒 Qianling Park: ✔️ 5 RMB to see wild macaques (watch out for food snatching!) ✔️ Pray for peace at Hongfu Temple 🍢 Must-Eat Farewell: Silk Doll (unlimited refills of 10 kinds of side dishes) Dan’s Crispy Duck (top choice for spicy and numbing flavor souvenirs) ～ 💡【Key TIPS】 🚌 Transportation: ✔️ Search "Haoxingwang" for direct shuttle buses to scenic spots ✔️ Qingyan Bus No. 203 direct route (prepare small change!) 🍽️ Foodie Notes: ❗ Beware of Fold Ear Herb (tell them in advance if you don’t want it) ❗ Sour soup comes in white and red types (red soup is spicier) ⏰ Flexible Adjustments: ➤ Alternative to Miao Village: Tianhetan Cave / Provincial Museum Ethnic Exhibition Hall ➤ Rainy Season Backup: Zhijin Cave (China’s top cave attraction) 🎁 Souvenirs: Ding’s Crispy Sausage | Rosa Roxburghii Jelly | Miao Silver Jewelry (Available at Qian Cui Xing and Provincial Museum Cultural Shops)