5-Day Stunning Hiking Route in Guizhou

5 days and 4 nights in-depth travel guide to Guizhou, taking you into the "Emerald of the Earth" — explore Libo Xiaoqikong, check in at Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, stroll through Zhenyuan Ancient Town, conquer Mount Fanjing, and experience the colorful mountains, rivers, and ethnic beauty of Guizhou. The per capita budget is precisely controlled within 5,000 RMB, with a well-paced itinerary, dense scenic highlights, and easy opportunities to shoot viral content with over 100k views! --- 📍 Highlights 📅 Duration: 5 days 4 nights 💰 Total budget: about 4,880 RMB (per person) 🚄 Transportation: High-speed train + direct scenic area shuttle + carpool 🏨 Accommodation: Characteristic homestays + boutique inns 📸 Must-visit spots: Libo Xiaoqikong, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, Zhenyuan Ancient Town, Mount Fanjing, Huangguoshu Waterfall (optional) 🍜 Food highlights: Sour soup fish, silk rolls, Miao-style cured meat, spicy intestine noodles, tofu balls --- 🗓 Day 1: Arrive in Guiyang, start your Guizhou journey - ✈️ Arrive at Guiyang Longdongbao Airport (assuming round-trip tickets booked in advance, about 1,200 RMB) - 🚇 Take the subway to downtown, check in at [Nanming Riverside Artsy Homestay] (260 RMB/night) - 🌆 Afternoon: Visit Qingyan Ancient Town (10 RMB entrance fee, half price for students, a paradise for snacks!) - Must-try: Qingyan braised pig’s trotters (30 RMB), rose candy (15 RMB), tofu balls (10 RMB) - 🍜 Dinner: Return to the city for Lao Kaili sour soup fish (80 RMB per person, a Guizhou signature!) - 🌃 Night: Night photography at Jiaxiu Pavilion light show (free), end with a stroll along Nanming River ✅ Total cost Day 1: about 1,500 RMB (including airfare share) --- 🗓 Day 2: The Emerald of the Earth — Libo Xiaoqikong - 🚌 7 AM: Guiyang → Libo direct shuttle (about 120 RMB, 4 hours) - 🏡 Check in at [Homestay near Xiaoqikong Scenic Area] (280 RMB/night) - 🌿 Afternoon: In-depth tour of Xiaoqikong Scenic Area (entrance + sightseeing bus 170 RMB) - Key spots: Wolong Pool, boat ride on Mandarin Duck Lake (50 RMB), 68-step waterfall, Laya Waterfall - Best photo spots: Water forest + Cuigu Waterfall, so green it’s intoxicating! ✅ Total cost Day 2: about 470 RMB --- 🗓 Day 3: Miao Village Life — Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village - 🚌 Libo → Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village (carpool about 150 RMB, 3.5 hours) - 🏡 Check in at [Hillside View Miao Village Homestay] (320 RMB/night, window view of thousands of lights) - 🌇 Evening: Walk into the village, visit Wind and Rain Bridge, Gage Ancient Alley, Baishi Tower - 🎆 Night: Climb the viewing platform to see the world’s largest Miao village nightscape — lights like a river of stars, breathtaking! - 🍽 Dinner: Long table feast experience (100 RMB per person), listen to Miao songs, drink rice wine, and dance the bamboo pole dance ✅ Total cost Day 3: about 620 RMB --- 🗓 Day 4: Slow time in the ancient town — choose between Zhenyuan or Mount Fanjing (Mount Fanjing recommended) > ✅ Recommended route: Conquer Mount Fanjing (visual peak) - 🚌 Xijiang → Tongren carpool (about 180 RMB, 4 hours) - 🚌 Transfer to scenic area shuttle into the mountain, stay at [Jiangkou County Inn] (260 RMB/night) - 🌄 Early next day: Climb Mount Fanjing (entrance + sightseeing bus + cable car about 280 RMB) - Must-visit: Red Cloud Golden Summit, Mushroom Rock, Old Golden Summit, sea of clouds rolling like a fairyland - Tips: Book tickets in advance, wear non-slip shoes, bring a windbreaker! ✅ Total cost Day 4 + morning Day 5: about 550 RMB --- 🗓 Day 5: Return to Guiyang, fully loaded - 🚌 Mount Fanjing → Tongren South Station → Guiyang (high-speed train 80 RMB, 1.5 hours) - 🛍 Last-minute souvenir shopping: - Guizhou’s three treasures: dried Rosa roxburghii fruit (50 RMB), Bobo candy (30 RMB), chili powder (20 RMB) - Miao silver jewelry (optional, budget within 100 RMB) - ✈️ Return trip (included in Day 1 airfare) ✅ Total cost Day 5: about 240 RMB --- 💰 Total budget summary (per person): - Transportation: Airfare 1,200 + direct shuttle/carpool 400 + high-speed train/bus 100 + local transport 80 = 1,780 RMB - Accommodation: 260 + 280 + 320 + 260 = 1,120 RMB - Tickets + experiences: Qingyan 10 + Xiaoqikong 170 + Mount Fanjing 280 + cable car + boat 50 = 510 RMB - Food + snacks + long table feast: about 700 RMB - Souvenirs + emergency fund: about 170 RMB - Reserve fund: 600 RMB ✅ Total: about 4,880 RMB, with 120 RMB left to upgrade cable car or add travel photography! --- 📌 Blogger’s viral tips - Best shooting time: 6:30-8:00 AM, Mount Fanjing sea of clouds, Miao village morning mist, magical lighting - Outfit suggestion: white long dress + ethnic-style shawl, perfect for photos at Xiaoqikong and Miao village - Video BGM recommendation: "Waiting for You in Guizhou" or ethereal instrumental music - "5 Days Exploring Guizhou’s Secret Realm, 4,880 RMB to Capture the ‘Emerald of the Earth’! 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