Guizhou 3-Day, 2-Night Travel Guide

【Guizhou 3-Day, 2-Night In-depth Light Travel Guide】, with a budget under 2000 RMB, easily explore the essence of Guiyang + Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village + Huangguoshu Waterfall! 📍Recommended Travel Time: April - October (pleasant climate, abundant water flow) 🎯Theme: Natural Scenery + Minority Culture + Authentic Cuisine 🧳Luggage Suggestion: Light packing, non-slip shoes, sunscreen, light jacket (cool mornings/evenings), mosquito repellent 💰Total Budget: 2000 RMB (including transportation + accommodation + dining + tickets) 🚄 Transportation Budget (approx. 650 RMB) Round-trip High-speed Rail/Bullet Train (taking Changsha as an example): Changsha → Guiyang North: Second-class seat approx. 270 RMB ×2 = 540 RMB Guiyang city + scenic area shuttle transportation: 110 RMB Guiyang North → Guiyang Longdongbao Bus Station by bus/metro: 5 RMB Guiyang → Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village by bus: 80 RMB round trip (Kaili Kaiyunsi bus or carpooling platform) Miao Village → Anshun/Huangguoshu direct shuttle or return to Guiyang for transfer: approx. 30 RMB 📌 Tips: Download "Public Transport App" + "Didi Chuxing" or "Trip.com Car Rental" to check schedules. Optional "Huangguoshu + Miao Village" combined tour shuttle (hassle-free and affordable). 🏨 Accommodation Budget (500 RMB, two nights) ✅ First Night: Characteristic stilt house guesthouse inside Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Recommended area: Half-mountain view rooms (good views, away from noisy main street) Budget: 300 RMB/night (including breakfast), recommended well-reputed guesthouses like "Youran Shanju" or "Miaoling Renjia". ✅ Second Night: Economy hotel near Huangguoshu Scenic Area or in Anshun city center Chain hotels like Home Inn, Hanting: 200 RMB/night (clean and convenient, easy access to the scenic area the next day). ✨ Bonus: The night view of Miao Village is incredibly stunning! Staying inside allows you to see thousands of lights scattered across the valley like a galaxy. 📅 Itinerary 🌿 Day 1: Step into the Secret Realm of Miaojiang · Thousands of Lights and Long Table Banquet Morning: Arrive at Guiyang North Station → Transfer by metro to Longdongbao Bus Station Take a bus to 【Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village】 (approx. 3-hour drive) Afternoon (arrive around 14:00): Buy tickets at the North Gate (ticket + sightseeing car package: 110 RMB, half price for students) Check into your guesthouse, take a short rest Stroll through the ancient streets: Visit the 【Miao Museum】, check in at the Wind-Rain Bridge, take ethnic-style photos in Gaga Ancient Alley. Evening: Ascend the 【Observation Deck】 to await the sunset and overlook the panoramic view of the world's largest Miao Village. Night: A must-try! 【High Mountain Flowing Water Long Table Banquet】 (approx. 60 RMB/person): Sour fish soup, cured meat, glutinous rice + toasting songs. Watch the 【"Beautiful Xijiang" Original Ecological Performance】 (optional, ticket included in some packages or 80 RMB for single purchase). Night photography of the stilt house clusters under the lights, like a fairy tale world. 🍽 Dining for the day: Lunch simple meal 20 RMB + Dinner Long Table Banquet 60 RMB = 80 RMB 🌊 Day 2: Explore Asia's No. 1 Waterfall · The Roar of Huangguoshu Waterfall Early Morning: Mist and smoke from cooking fires, and crowing roosters in Miao Village, a perfect time for photos (before 7:00). Morning: After checking out, take a car to 【Huangguoshu Scenic Area】 (approx. 3.5 hours, recommend carpooling or direct shuttle bus). Upon arrival, purchase tickets (peak season 160 RMB, includes sightseeing car; book in advance on "One Code Tour Guizhou"). Afternoon (approx. 3-4 hours of touring): 【Huangguoshu Waterfall】: Walk through Water Curtain Cave, listen to the thunderous roar (core attraction!). 【Doupotang Waterfall】: Filming location for the ending of the 86 version of "Journey to the West", flat and easy to walk. 【Lower section of Tianxing Bridge】 Highly recommended! Silver Chain Dropping into Pool and Water Stone Forest are stunning (many people overlook it, but it's very photogenic). 📸 Deepseek Tips: Bring a raincoat! Essential for Water Curtain Cave, more practical than an umbrella. Wear non-slip shoes, stone steps can be slippery. The sightseeing car is crucial, use the route map wisely. 🍽 Dining for the day: Restaurant outside the scenic area for lunch (farmhouse dishes) approx. 50 RMB 🎫 Tickets + Car Fare: 160 RMB ⛰️ Day 3: Guiyang Citywalk · Eat a bowl of Changwang Noodles and Say Goodbye Morning: Return to Guiyang (Huangguoshu → Guiyang bus approx. 2 hours, ticket price 50 RMB). Check into a hotel near the train station or store luggage directly. Noon: Check in at 【Huguo Road Snack Street】 or 【Erqi Road Snack Street】. Must-eat list: Changwang Noodles (recommended Nanmenkou) 🔥 Siwawa (like spring rolls, fun to DIY) Grilled Tofu Puffs (crispy outside, tender inside, dipped in Zheergen chili sauce) Lei Family Tofu Balls Budget: 40 RMB for an authentic Guizhou meal. Afternoon: Ascend 【Qianling Mountain Park】 (ticket 5 RMB) to see wild macaques 🐒. Visit 【Hongfu Temple】 and overlook the Guiyang city view. Evening: Head to Guiyang North Station for your return journey home. 🍽 Dining for the day: 60 RMB 🚌 City Transportation: 20 RMB 🧮 Estimated Total Cost: Transportation: 650 RMB Accommodation: 500 RMB Dining: 200 RMB Tickets: 270 RMB (Miao Village 110 + Huangguoshu 160) 🟰 Total: approx. 1620 RMB 🎉 Remaining 380 RMB can be used for: Upgrading to a more comfortable hotel for one night or a boutique guesthouse in Miao Village. Buying souvenirs: Bobotang candy, dried Roselle fruit, Laoganma flavored fermented black beans, Miao silver jewelry. Adding a half-day trip to Qingyan Ancient Town (1 hour from Guiyang, ticket 10 RMB). 📌 Exclusive Tips: The "One Code Tour Guizhou" mini-program is a lifesaver! It has everything: booking scenic spots, checking schedules, and audio guides. Miao Village is quite commercialized, compare prices when shopping, be cautious with silver jewelry purchases. Guizhou cuisine tends to be sour and spicy, definitely try the sour soup series, and see if you can handle Zheergen~ Remember to bring an umbrella during the rainy season, mountain weather is unpredictable. Please politely ask before taking photos of Miao girls, respect local culture. In this land embraced by mountains, There are ancient chants of the Guzang Festival, and the free echoes of rushing waterfalls. Three days are short, but enough to make you remember the gentleness of that sour soup, And the thrill when ten thousand lights illuminate the valley at night. If you also yearn for such a slow journey, Remember to follow me, next stop, we'll go to Libo Xiaoqikong to find the Emerald City! 🌿📸