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City in the Clouds - A Heavenly Journey to Guizhou

Want to experience the magic of a "city in the clouds"? Guizhou is the place to be! Here, cities are built on mountains, with houses seemingly floating at the sky's edge - it's like a real-life "Castle in the Sky" ✨ 🚩 3-Day Fairyland Tour of Guizhou's Cloud Cities Day 1: First Taste of Guiyang's Cloudscape 📍 Qianling Mountain Park: The "sky park" in the city center, offering panoramic views of Guiyang from its summit 📍 Jiaxiu Tower: A "water pavilion" built on Nanming River with breathtaking night views 📍 Wenchang Pavilion: The highest-altitude Ming Dynasty structure where you can almost "pluck stars with your hands" Day 2: In-Depth Exploration of Sky Cities 📍 Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village: Terraced stilt houses clinging to mountainsides like a village suspended in clouds (Ticket: ¥90) 📍 Zhenyuan Ancient Town: Ancient architecture along Wuyang River resembling scenes from Spirited Away 📍 Gaoguo River Glass Walkway: Walk on glass above thousand-foot chasms for a true cloud-walking experience Day 3: Ultimate Cloud Kingdom Experience 📍 Fanjingshan: The new internet-famous "Castle in the Sky", with its Red Cloud Golden Summit literally in the clouds (Round-trip cable car: ¥160) 📍 Tianqiao Scenic Area: A naturally formed giant stone bridge spanning two mountains - absolutely awe-inspiring 📍 Zhaoxing Dong Village: Dong ethnic village surrounded by terraced fields, misty mornings make it fairyland-like 🍲 Must-Try Cloud Cuisine: 1️⃣ Sour Fish Soup (Recommended: Lao Kaili Sour Fish Soup in Guiyang) 2️⃣ Changwang Noodles (Recommended: Golden Luo's on Cai Family Street, Guiyang) 3️⃣ Silk Dolls (Guiyang's street food) 4️⃣ Miao Sour Rice Noodles (Must-try in Xijiang Miao Village) 🏡 Accommodation Tips: • Guiyang: Hotels in Guanshanhu District (e.g. Anantara Guiyang) • Miao Village: Mid-mountain homestays (Wake up to terraced fields and sea of clouds) 📸 Photography Tips: 1️⃣ Bring a drone! Aerial shots best capture the "cloud city" grandeur 2️⃣ 6-8am is prime shooting time 3️⃣ Red or white outfits photograph best ✨ Pro Tips: 1️⃣ Frequent rain - always carry rain gear 2️⃣ Mountainous terrain - wear anti-slip sports shoes 3️⃣ Large temperature variations - pack a light jacket Come play this weekend! Waiting for you here
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Posted: Jul 26, 2025
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