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Location: The island in the heart of Wanfeng Lake, Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, surrounded by karst peaks and forests, connected to the mainland by only one bridge. 👉🏻Background: Built in 2006 at a cost of CNY 240 million, it is a Gothic-style building, rumored to be a romantic work of a rich man fulfilling his wife's fairy tale dream, and is known as the "Chinese Neuschwanstein Castle." 👉🏻Features: Three-dimensional landscape of water, land, and air (overlooking from a cruise ship, aerial photography with a drone, exploring the interior of the castle), European-style retro interior, and dazzling night lights. 💡Travel Guide 🚖By car: About 20 minutes from Xingyi city, navigate to "Jilongbao Resort." 🚖Public transportation: Take a boat from the Wanfeng Lake Scenic Area Pier (about a 1-hour boat ride), or take a taxi to the castle entrance. 🌈Tickets and Fees 🎫Basic ticket: CNY 60/person (including castle visit). 🌈Additional items: 👉🏻Glass plank road/high-altitude zipline (additional fee). 💰Cruise ticket: CNY 80/person, it is recommended to choose the morning shift to avoid backlight. 🏠Accommodation discount: Guests staying at the Lake View Hotel can visit the castle and glass plank bridge for free. 🌈Must-see experience Aerial photography of the stunning panoramic view The drone has a height limit of 120m. It is recommended to take off from the visitor center parking lot or the lake-center viewing platform to capture the symmetrical composition of the isolated castle and the green lake. 🌈Three classic spots 👉🏻Middle section of the suspension bridge: Symmetrical shooting of the reflection of the castle in the lake. 👉🏻Top floor west window: Around 17:00, the colored windows transmit light, creating a magical moment of light and shadow. 👉🏻Cruise ship perspective: Overlooking the entire castle, feel the landscape of peaks and lakes like a Chinese ink painting. 🌈Explore the interior of the castle Roman columns, crystal chandeliers, and retro corridors, as if traveling through an ancient European castle. Itinerary suggestions 👉🏻Half-day tour: Cruise + castle visit + drone aerial photography (suitable for those with limited time). In-depth tour: 👉🏻Day 1: Wanfeng Forest cycling (daytime) → Night tour of Xingyi "Starlight Lane" market. 👉🏻Day 2: Xingyi Geological Park Museum (Triassic fossils) → Wanfeng Lake cruise + Jilongbao. 💡Useful tips 🍚Dining: There are few choices in the scenic area, so it is recommended to bring your own dry food and water. 🌞Sun protection: There is no shelter on the suspension bridge in summer, so take protective measures. 🏠Accommodation: 👉🏻Lake View Hotel: Floor-to-ceiling windows with lake view sunrise, free entry to the castle. 👉🏻Wanfeng Forest Homestay: Like Fengxi Banshan, experience the tranquility of the countryside. Surrounding linkage 👉🏻Wanfeng Lake: Fishing, motorboats and other water activities, 81 islands are dotted like stars. Wanfeng Forest/Maling River Canyon: The "trilogy" of karst landforms can be combined for sightseeing. Whether you are a photography enthusiast, a couple on vacation, or a family outing, you can find your own fairy tale moment in the romance and fantasy of Jilongbao. Remember to check the drone's battery before departure and bring your spirit of exploration!