Where to go for fun in Liupanshui during National Day?

Qiyin·Life Aesthetics Hotel This hotel is located in the city center of Liupanshui, with a convenient location and a prominent, easy-to-find sign. The surrounding area is commercially developed, with Xingguanghui Mall opposite, convenience stores downstairs, and Wanda nearby, fully meeting customers' needs for food, clothing, accommodation, and transportation. The front desk service is warm and attentive, responding promptly and very friendly to female guests. Although the rooms are not large, they are cozy, with a modern overall style, simple and elegant layout, effective air conditioning, ample hot water supply, and some rooms even have large bathtubs. The hotel’s facilities are excellent, the lobby is beautiful, and it offers self-service coffee and goodnight porridge. • Rating: 4.5 • Address: No. 32 Longjing Road, Zhongshan District, Store No. 201301 Fengchi Garden next to Liupanshui Water City Ancient Town. Below are photos and recommendations for Fengchi Garden: Fengchi Garden is a Liupanshui municipal-level scenic spot covering an area of 680 acres, with a lake surface area of 360 acres. The water area is divided into east and west parts; the West Lake is the boating area, called "Lovers' Bay," and the East Lake is "Mandarin Duck Lake." The two lakes are connected by five stone bridges including Yudai Bridge, with a 1.5-kilometer lakeside walking path. There are two ecological islets in the lake, which are the best spots in the city for watching wild birds. The lake center island between the east and west lakes houses Fengchi Academy, exuding ancient charm and fragrance. The park also features an outdoor swimming pool, children's playground, sci-fi adventure hall, as well as dining, snacks, and tea houses, combining ecological protection with public leisure functions. It is known as the "Pearl of the Guizhou Plateau." When visiting Fengchi Garden in Liupanshui Water City Ancient Town, please note the following: • Wear comfortable clothing: The lakeside walking path is about 1.5 kilometers long and includes bridge climbing, so comfortable shoes are recommended to better enjoy the experience. • Safety precautions: Swimming and playing in all water areas within the scenic spot are strictly prohibited. Be cautious when walking near the lake and avoid dangerous areas. Also, please consciously follow the visiting order, stay within designated routes and areas, and pay attention to warning signs along the way. • Civilized behavior: Please protect the environment by not spitting or littering, and take care of flowers, trees, and other scenic resources. • Weather considerations: The weather in Liupanshui is changeable; it is recommended to check the weather forecast in advance and carry rain gear and sun protection. • Boating instructions: If you choose to boat in Fengchi Garden, wear a life jacket and follow the staff’s instructions. • Parking information: The Fengchi Garden comprehensive parking lot is open to the public, with the entrance opposite Guizhou Hotel on Zhongshan Avenue and the exit opposite the entrance to Fengchi Garden Water City Ancient Town. Parking for small and medium-sized vehicles is free for the first 30 minutes; beyond 30 minutes, the fee is 3 yuan per hour, increasing by 3 yuan for each additional hour, with a maximum daily charge of 18 yuan within 24 hours. There are many fun places to visit in Liupanshui during the autumn National Day holiday. Here are some recommendations: Tuole Ancient Ginkgo Scenic Area: Known as the "World’s Ancient Ginkgo Hometown," it hides over a thousand ancient ginkgo trees more than a thousand years old. When the autumn breeze blows, golden leaves fall like rain, and the stone paths, small bridges, streams, and ancient temples are bathed in warm light, making a stroll feel like entering a fairy tale realm. Jiucaiping: From late August to early October is the blooming season for chive flowers. Tens of thousands of acres of purple chive flowers bloom in competition, covering the entire hillsides and forming a magnificent sea of flowers in the sky. It is also an excellent spot for watching the sea of clouds, sunrise, and photographing the starry sky. Yushe National Forest Park: In autumn, Yushe Forest Park is dyed in a colorful world of red, yellow, orange, and green by trees such as sweetgum and yuanbao maple, resembling a giant palette. The park has a very high concentration of negative oxygen ions and offers the world’s first "spiral ascending" monorail train to overlook the canyon and forest. Minghu National Wetland Park: Walk along the winding colorful ribbon bridge, watch migratory birds skim the water, listen to the autumn wind whispering with the leaves, and feel the tranquil lake and mountain scenery. The ginkgo trees on the campus of Liupanshui Normal University are also dazzlingly yellow, and the plane trees on Minghu Road are brilliantly colorful. Meihuashan Scenic Area: Take the "world’s first cable car" from the city all the way up to the mountain top to overlook the autumn-colored rolling mountains. During National Day, the scenic area also hosts various activities such as animal interactions, acrobatic performances, and bubble parties. Guizhou Huajiang Canyon Bridge is a world-class bridge that combines engineering marvel and tourism leisure, highly worth visiting. Here are the reasons to recommend it: • Engineering wonder: Huajiang Canyon Bridge is 2,890 meters long, with the main bridge being a 1,420-meter span steel truss suspension bridge. The vertical distance from the bridge deck to the water surface is 625 meters, making it the highest bridge deck above water among similar mountain bridges worldwide and the largest-span mountain bridge in the world. Its spectacular scene is breathtaking. • Rich recreational activities: The scenic area has created a cool aerial park with extreme sports such as rope bungee jumping, rope swinging, speed racing tracks, and thrilling step-by-step challenges, allowing visitors to experience excitement and challenge. There are also sightseeing elevators, sightseeing corridors, and a glass sightseeing hall on the bridge. Visitors can take the 207-meter-high elevator to the top and enjoy cloud coffee on the bridge tower nearly 800 meters above the river, overlooking the beautiful high canyon waters and continuous peak forests. • Diverse cultural experiences: Around the bridge is the Xiaohuajiang Cultural Village, where visitors can see the suspension bridge ruins and cliff inscriptions, feeling the historical and cultural heritage. Nearby, the Guanling Food Town offers local Huajiang specialties such as Huajiang dog meat and Huajiang rice noodles. • Complete supporting facilities: The Yundu Service Area includes cliff hotels, camping areas, and other facilities, providing visitors with comfortable accommodation and leisure environments. Additionally, the service area has a bridge museum showcasing the history and technology of bridge construction, as well as various cultural and creative products for visitors to explore and purchase. • Linkage with surrounding scenic spots: Huajiang Canyon Bridge is the "central hub" of Guizhou’s western line tourism, connecting Huangguoshu Waterfall to the east and linking 5A-level scenic spots such as Wanfenglin and Malinghe Canyon to the west. Visitors can combine these scenic spots for a rich experience of Guizhou’s natural and cultural landscapes.