[2025 Panzhou Stay] Travel Guide for Holiday Inn Donhuri(East Lake Park&Ginkgo Square) (Updated Jun)

This is an untouched ancient village in Guizhou, free from commercialization. Hurry to experience this hidden gem off the beaten path! 1. Transportation Self-drive (Recommended): Route: Depart from Panzhou city center, take the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway, switch to National Highway 320, then follow County Road 230. The entire journey takes about 2 hours. Navigation: Directly search for "Lujiazhai Village" or "Lujiazhai Village, Baoji Miao and Yi Ethnic Township." Road Conditions: Some sections are mountain roads, so drive carefully. 2. Highlights Millennium-Old Banyan Tree Grove: The village boasts over 50 ancient banyan trees aged 600+ years. The "King Banyan" has a trunk diameter of 10.5 meters, a canopy covering 1,641 square meters, and requires over a dozen people to encircle it. · The "Couple Banyan Trees" are a must-visit spot for couples, symbolizing unwavering love. Buyi Ethnic Culture Experience: Bayin Zuochang: Traditional Buyi musical performances featuring instruments like the erhu, yueqin, and wooden leaves. Batik and Embroidery: Witness traditional indigo dyeing and weaving techniques, and buy unique textile crafts. Natural Scenery: Vast red maple forests (best viewed in winter) and terraced fields (golden rice waves in autumn). Gesuo River Canyon and ancient stone bridges, perfect for photography and hiking. 3. Accommodation Recommendation We highly recommend Panzhou Donghuli Holiday Hotel! Prime Location: Situated in the heart of Panzhou city, close to Donghu Park with its beautiful surroundings, ideal for relaxation. Facilities: Equipped with premium bedding, smart home systems, high-speed Wi-Fi, and more to ensure a comfortable stay. Amenities include a gym, reading lounge, and tea room. Excellent Service: Suitable for both business trips and family vacations, offering great value for money! 4. Food Recommendations Five-Colored Sticky Rice: A signature dish dyed with natural plants. Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice Chicken: A traditional Panzhou snack, fragrant and soft. Local Honey: High-quality honey sourced from unpolluted local flora. 5. Itinerary Suggestions (1-2 Days) One-Day Trip: Morning: Drive to visit the ancient banyan grove and Couple Banyan Trees. Noon: Enjoy a Buyi ethnic lunch (e.g., five-colored sticky rice). Afternoon: Experience batik crafting and Bayin Zuochang performances, hike the Gesuo River Canyon. Evening: Return to Panzhou city. Two-Day Trip: Day 1: Same as the one-day itinerary, overnight at Zhenshanhe Homestay. Day 2: Wake early to see the morning mist over the terraced fields, then explore nearby Dadong Bamboo Sea or Wumeng Grassland (about 1.5-hour drive). 6. Tips Best Seasons: Red maple forests (Nov-Dec), terraced fields (Sep-Oct), summer retreat (Jun-Aug). Cultural Respect: Follow local customs during festivals (e.g., June 6th celebrations). Packing Advice: Mountain areas have large temperature swings; bring windproof jackets and hiking shoes.

🌸 Panzhou ｜ A secret adventure in late spring and early summer in May, enjoy the mountains, seas, and ancient charm for an average of 800+ yuan 🌸 Panzhou, the western gateway of Guizhou, is a treasure city at the junction of Yunnan, Guizhou, and Guangxi provinces, boasting karst peaks, alpine meadows, thousand-year-old ginkgo trees, and spicy cuisine! There are no crowded tourists here, only the cool mountain breeze at 19℃, the karst cave wonders praised by Xu Xiake, and the idyllic scenery where even "Life is Beautiful" came to film. 📍 Day 1: First Encounter with Panzhou · Romance of Ancient Temples and Roses Morning: Danxia Mountain Huguo Temple Features: A famous Buddhist mountain with a solitary peak. The Huguo Temple on the top of the mountain has treasures bestowed by Emperor Guangxu and two copies of the "Beiye Sutra." Hike for 1 hour to reach the mountain, with lush trees along the way. Climb to the top to overlook the Danxia landform, and every photo you take will have a cinematic feel! How to play: Touch the thousand-year-old ginkgo tree, ask for a marriage fortune, and the vegetarian noodles at the temple entrance are worth a try. Tickets: Free (Huguo Temple does not charge admission fees, parking fee is 10 yuan) Noon: Mutton Rice Noodles + Laoguo in the city Recommendation: Zhouji Red Oil Cut Noodles (add crispy pork and Houttuynia cordata), served with a bowl of cold buckwheat rice noodles, which is sour and spicy! Afternoon: East Lake Park Rose Flower Sea Hidden trick: Rent a small electric bike to ride around the lake, take forest-style photos in the flowers, and the lake surface glows golden at sunset in the evening, which is super dreamy! Evening: Panzhou Ancient City Night Tour Must-visit: Lantern Alley in the old street of Ming and Qing Dynasties, buy a box of prickly pear crisps as a souvenir, and the fried potatoes sold by grandma at the street corner are covered with chili powder, so fragrant that you will lick your fingers! 🌿 Day 2: Wumeng Prairie · Azalea Feast in the Clouds Morning: Drive 1.5 hours to Wumeng Prairie Tickets: 30 yuan (half price for student ID) How to play: In May, thousands of acres of alpine azaleas are in full bloom! Red and white flower seas cover the mountain ridges, and the wind turbine group is looming in the sea of clouds. It is absolutely beautiful to take pictures in a light-colored dress. Paid items: Horse riding around the lake is 50 yuan/circle, and the horse riding brother will also take you to find niche viewing platforms! Noon: Prairie Barbecue Stall Must-eat: Grilled small potatoes (sprinkled with chili powder), grilled lamb chops (crispy on the outside and tender on the inside), served with iced sour plum soup to relieve greasiness! Afternoon: Horse riding at Changhaizi + chasing clouds at Guanfo Platform Tips: The light is the gentlest at 3pm, and if you are lucky, you can see the "Prairie Buddha Light" spectacle! Evening: RV Campground Camping Experience: Stay in a prairie starry sky RV, roast marshmallows around the campfire at night, and the Milky Way is right above you! 🍃 Day 3: Bamboo Sea and Red Memories · Intertwining of Coolness and Passion Morning: Dadong Bamboo Sea Tickets: Free (sightseeing bus 20 yuan) How to play: Stroll on the bamboo forest boardwalk. New bamboo shoots are just emerging in June, and the air is so fresh that your lungs are cleansed! The glass boardwalk on the top of the mountain challenges your courage, overlooking the bamboo sea like green waves. Noon: Bamboo Rice + Chicken Stew with Bamboo Fungus Recommendation: Farmhouse in the scenic area, bamboo rice with bamboo fragrance, and the chicken soup is so delicious that you will lose your eyebrows! Afternoon: Former Site of the Second and Sixth Red Army Corps Features: Retro red brick house + historical exhibition, take photos in cheongsams or Zhongshan suits, and instantly transform into the same style as "The Age of Awakening"! Evening: City Night Market Sweeping the Streets Must-eat: Accompanied Tofu Balls (crispy on the outside and tender on the inside), Chongchong Cake (brown sugar glutinous rice, sweet but not greasy) 🌼 Day 4: Dala Fairy Valley · Fairytale Colorful Pastoral All day: Dala Fairy Valley Tickets: Free (small train 20 yuan/person) How to play: Check in at the colorful flower fields (sunflowers + lavender bloom in May), swing on the lakeside swing, and playing in the sand area is super healing! Hidden spot: Climb the glass viewing platform and take a panoramic view like falling into Monet's Garden! Noon: Farmhouse dishes in the scenic area Must-order: Rice field fish (the fish is tender and has no fishy smell), clear soup goose (the soup is milky white and sweet) Evening: Yanjiao Ancient Town Night Tour Features: A commercial ancient town a hundred years ago, with stone roads + old wooden houses, buy a can of Yanjiao vinegar to take home! 🏞️ Day 5: Niangniang Mountain and Xinmin Terraces · The Ultimate Blowout of Landscape and Pastoral Morning: Niangniang Mountain National Wetland Park Tickets: Free (sightseeing bus 30 yuan) How to play: Hike on the alpine wetland boardwalk. Hydrangeas bloom into a sea in June, and boating on the glass boat is super romantic! Noon: Buyi Ethnic Eight Bowls Must-eat: Five-color glutinous rice (naturally plant-dyed), sour soup fish (fish slices as thin as cicada wings) Afternoon: Xinmin Terraces Hidden trick: Walk to the end of the terrace boardwalk, there is a coffee shop run by villagers, sit on a bamboo chair to watch the sea of clouds surging, and drink hand-brewed Americano with bamboo cake. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendation: Panzhou Donghuli Holiday Hotel Features: The lake view room has a rose flower sea when you open the window, and the rooftop terrace has swings and tea seats. The butler-style service is super attentive! Price: About 400 yuan/night during the May Day holiday (including breakfast for two) 🚌 Transportation Guide High-speed rail: Guiyang/Kunming can directly reach Panzhou Station in 1.5 hours, and the taxi starts at the price to the city Self-driving: Shanghai-Kunming Expressway + Shuipan Expressway, the road conditions are super good, and you can directly search for attractions on the navigation Bus: Panzhou Line 1 to East Lake Park. It is recommended to charter a car for scenic spots (about 300 yuan/day) Bloody lessons: Don't wear high heels! The grass in Wumeng Prairie is full of dew, and you will cry in the toilet if your shoes and socks are soaked😭 💡 Tips The temperature difference is large in May. Wear a suspender at 25℃ during the day and bring a windbreaker at 15℃ in the morning and evening. Mosquito repellent spray is essential! Mosquitoes are fierce in the bamboo sea and terraces Book a room in advance! Rooms are tight during the May Day holiday, and the homestay owner is still taking orders at midnight Choose an SUV for car rental, some mountain roads are bumpy Photo props: straw hat, floral dress, bubble machine, isn't there material for Moments? 🍜 Panzhou Food Map Mutton Rice Noodles: The mutton bone soup base is thick and white, add chili paste and sauerkraut, and your soul will be out of your body after a sip Ginkgo Stewed Chicken: The thousand-year-old ginkgo fruit is soft, glutinous and sweet, and the chicken soup has a fruity aroma. You want to lick the bowl after drinking it. Roasted Whole Lamb: The outer skin is crispy, the meat juice is locked in, and it is sealed on the spot with roasted chili dipping sauce. Beef Hot Pot: Freshly cut beef is cooked in a butter soup base, and the dipping sauce is added with fermented bean curd and Houttuynia cordata, which is so fragrant that you stomp your feet. Burning Noodles: Heavy oil and no water, chili powder is sprinkled and ignited, sweating from the spiciness but can't stop eating 💰 Consumption List (per capita) Tickets: 200 yuan (Wumeng Prairie + Danxia Mountain + Sightseeing Bus) Food and drink: 150 yuan (mutton rice noodles 10 yuan/bowl, roasted whole lamb 50 yuan per person) Accommodation: 400 yuan (luxury lake view room) Transportation: 100 yuan (taxi in the city + chartered car) Total: 850 yuan, the cost performance is better than that of popular online cities! 🌿 Why choose Panzhou? Here are the karst secrets that Xu Xiake walked through, and the idyllic filters of "Life is Beautiful". When the mountain flowers are blooming in May, even the air is sweet! Avoid the crowded Jiuzhaigou and come to Panzhou to unlock the other side of Guizhou - the mountains are gentle, the water is clear, and even time slows down. Pack your bags and have a love affair with Panzhou this summer! 💘

Next, Panzhou can be called the ceiling of autumn appreciation in China! In November, the autumn mood in Panzhou is getting stronger. It’s the right time to take photos in autumn, so hurry up and put it on your schedule. The following place is at its peak of beauty, so remember it and go when the time comes. [Ancient Ginkgo in Tuole] The ginkgo in Tuole Village is distributed throughout the village. It’s just the right time to visit, neither early nor late. Some trees have already turned yellow, some are still in the stage of turning yellow, and some have not completely turned yellow yet. Walking in the village, the quaint buildings and thousand-year-old trees give the village a sense of air! Coinciding with this dense ancient ginkgo forest is the traditional Tuole village, a "village on tree roots". The intertwined tree roots on the ground connect every household in Tuole. It has the beauty of the mountains, the agility of the water, the simplicity of the small bridges and flowing water, and the peace and tranquility of the people. The roads in the ancient post roads and ancient villages are winding and winding. One of the roads is not paved with bluestones, but it is a road of spiritual civilization that leads the Tuole people to get rich and communicate with the outside world. It is the ancient Yunnan-Guizhou Post Road, which leads to Yunnan and is also part of the Ancient Tea Horse Road. tree king The King of Trees is the oldest tree in Tuole Village. It is more than 1,500 years old. Most of its upper part has withered, but the new branches in the lower part are still growing tenaciously. The number of fruits this tree bears every year is Around 600 to 2,000. Xinghu Bridge (Wind and Rain Bridge) Xinghu Lake is named after the surrounding ginkgo trees. It is located at the southern entrance of Tuole Scenic Area in Shiqiao Town, covering an area of ​​about 600 square meters. The water is clear, warm in winter and cool in summer, making it an ideal place for leisure, entertainment and fishing. Small bridge and flowing water Located in the core area of ​​the scenic spot, it is one of the must-visit places for tourists. Next to it is the Silver Waterfall. The water is as clear as white water. No matter day or night, it is always silvery!