"If you don't see the world, how will you know what it looks like?"

Wumeng Grassland, located in Panzhou City, Liupanshui City, Guizhou Province, is a tourist destination that integrates natural landscapes such as alpine meadows, flower seas, seas of clouds, and Buddha's light. The following is a detailed travel guide covering transportation, tickets, the best time to visit, recommended itineraries, and precautions. --- ## 1. Best Time to Visit - **Spring (April-May)**: 40,000 acres of alpine dwarf azaleas enter their full bloom period, and the sea of flowers all over the mountains and plains complements the grassland. The best viewing period is from mid-April to early May. - **Summer (June-August)**: The average temperature is around 20°C, making it a summer resort suitable for camping, horseback riding, and hiking. - **Autumn (September-October)**: The grassland is golden, the weather is clear, and it is suitable for photography. - **Winter (November-March)**: You may encounter snow scenes, but some facilities may be closed. --- ## 2. Transportation ### (1) Self-driving (Recommended) - **From Guiyang**: Take the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway → transfer to the S77 Shuipan Expressway → exit at Yuge Station. The whole journey takes about 4 hours. - **From Panzhou**: From Panzhou Station, take the Shuipan Expressway → exit at Yuge Station, about 1.5 hours. - **Electric Vehicle Charging**: There are charging piles in the scenic area, suitable for new energy vehicles. ### (2) Public Transportation - **High-speed Rail**: Guiyang North → Panzhou Station (about 1.5 hours), then transfer to a tourist bus to the scenic area. - **Bus**: Guiyang Jinyang Bus Station → Hongguo Bus Station → transfer to the scenic spot shuttle bus. --- ## 3. Tickets and Opening Hours - **Tickets**: 30 yuan/person (free for children under 1.2 meters, seniors over 70, active military personnel, etc.). - **Opening Hours**: 09:00-17:30. - **Suggestion**: Purchase tickets online in advance to avoid queuing. --- ## 4. Recommended Itineraries ### (1) One-Day Tour Route - **Route 1 (Azalea Season)**: Xiaohaizi Flower Sea → Tianchi parking lot (best in mid-April). - **Route 2 (In-depth Tour)**: Dahaizi Flower Sea → Glass Bridge → Shifang Yunshe Homestay (suitable for taking pictures). - **Activities**: Horseback riding (30-90 yuan), hiking, viewing the sea of clouds, and photographing Buddha's light. ### (2) 3 Days and 2 Nights Itinerary - **Day 1**: Arrive → stroll through the grassland → bonfire party. - **Day 2**: Sunrise → horseback riding → wind power station → camping and stargazing. - **Day 3**: Hiking and exploration → return trip. ### (3) 5 Days and 4 Nights In-depth Tour - **Day 1**: Arrive → ethnic cultural experience → bonfire party. - **Day 2**: Horseback riding → archery → roasted whole lamb → stargazing at the observatory. - **Day 3**: Museum → handicraft experience → concert. - **Day 4**: Hike across the grassland → visit wild animals. - **Day 5**: Free activities → return trip. --- ## 5. Accommodation Recommendations - **Grassland Camping**: Suitable for summer, you can see the starry sky. - **Characteristic Homestays**: Such as Shifang Yunshe (near Dahaizi Flower Sea). - **High-end Hotels**: Some tour groups offer free upgrades to five-star hotel services. --- ## 6. Precautions - **Sun Protection and Cold Protection**: The plateau has strong ultraviolet rays, so sun protection is necessary; the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so bring a jacket. - **Horseback Riding Safety**: Choose a regular horse farm and follow the coach's instructions. - **Staggered Travel**: Traffic jams are common during holidays, so it is recommended to enter the scenic area early. - **Environmentally Friendly Travel**: Do not litter and protect the grassland ecosystem. --- ## 7. Food Recommendations - **Roasted Whole Lamb**, mutton hot pot, and highland yogurt. - **Bring Your Own Dry Food**: The catering prices in the scenic area are moderate, but the choices are limited. --- Wumeng Grassland is suitable for self-driving, photography, family trips, and outdoor adventures. Whether it is a short one-day trip or an in-depth experience, it will make people linger. It is currently the blooming season of azaleas, which is the best time to visit.