Weining Caohai, a dreamy water town on the plateau, have you been?

🆕 Basic Info 🏞️ Attraction Name: Weining Caohai Wetland Address: Southwest of Weining Yi, Hui, and Miao Autonomous County, Bijie City, Guizhou Province 🚗 Transportation: • Self-driving: Take the Biwei Expressway directly to Weining, navigate to "Caohai North Slope Ecological Park" or "Romantic Caohai Scenic Area" • Bus: Take a shuttle bus from Bijie city to Weining, then transfer to local bus to "Siyuan Road" stop • Train: There are 5 daily trains from Guiyang to Weining (earliest departs at 7:40 AM), then take a taxi to the attraction for about 20 RMB 🎫 Tickets: Free! Free! Free! (But boat rides require separate payment) ⏰ Opening Hours: Open all day (some spots like the viewing pavilion open 08:30-18:00) 🌟 Must-Visit Highlights 🦢 Birdwatching Paradise • Feature: The world's largest wintering ground for black-necked cranes; from November to February, tens of thousands of migratory birds (including black-necked cranes, grey cranes, bar-headed geese, etc.) rest here. • Experience: Rent a rowboat (50-100 RMB/boat) to float in the lake center and observe birds up close; best light is at dawn/dusk, perfect for stunning photos! • Tip: Bring binoculars and wear dark clothes to avoid disturbing the birds~ 🌊 Caohai North Slope Ecological Park • Core Highlights: • Forest Wellness Trail: About 3 km long, enjoy a leisurely walk among the trees 🍃 • 360° Viewing Platform: Overlook the breathtaking Caohai lake and migratory birds; on clear days, it feels like walking in a painting! • Ancient Style Covered Bridge: A perfect spot to rest and shade, with poetic photo vibes 📸 • Thousand-Acre Ecological Restoration Area: Flowers and trees bloom all year round; the rhododendron sea in spring is super romantic~ • Opening Hours: Open 24 hours 🌾 Romantic Caohai Scenic Area - Viewing Pavilion • Feature: Expansive alpine meadows, waves of grass swaying like green ripples, 360° unobstructed viewing pavilion! Stay until evening to catch the "burning cloud" sunset 🌅 • Experience: Walk 15 minutes along the wooden boardwalk to the pavilion, encounter wild waterfowl and a sea of gesang flowers along the way; bring a picnic mat and mosquito repellent~ • Address: Inside Weishuang Avenue Caohai International Health Base • Opening Hours: 08:30-18:00 🛶 Caohai Boat Experience • Recommended Dock: Sunshine Mountain Dock • Cost: 200 RMB per boat (up to 6 people), full tour (upper, middle, lower reaches + bird area), price negotiable! • Tip: Do not feed the birds while boating, follow the boatman’s instructions for viewing~ 📸 Recommended Photo Spots 1️⃣ Viewing Pavilion: Overlook the entire Caohai, capture the "burning cloud" sunset in the evening! 2️⃣ Covered Bridge: Ancient architecture + lake view, wear Hanfu for photos~ 3️⃣ Ecological Restoration Area: Flower seas all year, rhododendron sea in spring is a must-visit! 4️⃣ On the Boat: Snap shots of birds in flight, full of dynamic energy! 💡 Practical Tips ✔️ Best Season: Suitable all year! Winter for birdwatching, summer for cooling off (feels like 25°C), spring for flower viewing~ ✔️ Gear: Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, binoculars, power bank, non-slip sports shoes (many slopes in the park) ✔️ Outfit: Light-colored dress + straw bag (great for forest-style photos!), bring a light jacket (large temperature difference on the plateau) ✔️ Ecological Protection: No stepping on lawns, picking flowers, or disturbing birds; strictly protect the environment!