Stay at a hidden gem hotel in Guiyang, an amazing family trip in Guizhou
No need to go abroad! Guizhou is accessible by high-speed rail and is so beautiful that people ask if you’ve been to Switzerland. The prices are affordable, every snapshot looks like a masterpiece, and bringing kids here means a one-stop experience of mountains, rivers, food, and culture, making family trips fully enjoyable.
✅ Must-visit family-friendly attractions
📍Guiyang City
Qianling Park: Only 5 yuan to see giant pandas and monkeys all over the hills, kids can get close to animals, super fun
Jiaxiu Pavilion: Free entry, stunning night views, long exposure shots of the pavilion’s reflection create a great atmosphere
Dongshan Temple: Free, overlook the city skyline at sunset, bring a telephoto lens for great shots
Huaguoyuan White Palace: Free, lights up at 7 PM, use a 0.5x wide-angle lens to capture reflections, amazing photos
📍Nearby attractions
Wanfenglin: Rent an electric bike for 30 yuan/day, ride with kids through the fields, shoot the “Bagua Fields” from the mid-mountain viewing platform, capture morning mist at Nahui Village
Wanfeng Lake & Jilong Fort: Free to shoot outside the castle, use a telephoto lens on the lakeside boardwalk to capture the green water and solitary fort, like a fairy tale
Libo Xiaoqikong: 170 yuan ticket valid for 2 days, wear a white dress at Wolong Pool to shoot waterfalls, play in the water at Cuigu Waterfall with kids, shoot the old bridge reflection before 8 AM
Wumeng Grassland: 30 yuan ticket, take photos in a red dress under the windmills, shoot silhouettes at dusk, the misty clouds make it look like a Swiss farm
✅ Must-try family foods
📍Guiyang: Sour soup fish, beef rice noodles, intestine noodles, silk rolls, tofu balls, baked pot
📍Xingyi: Brush head noodles, chicken rice balls, gangzi noodles, lamb rice noodles
📍Libo: Zhangjiang grilled fish, tofu flower grilled fish, yangmei juice, sliced meat noodles
🚄 Transportation guide
High-speed rail to Guiyang North/Longdongbao Station, 1-hour bullet train from Guiyang to Libo; to get to Xingyi, take the high-speed rail to Panzhou then carpool, carpooling or renting a car is recommended for more flexible travel.
⚠️ Family travel tips
Bring mosquito repellent, sun-protective clothing, creek shoes, and children’s raincoats; protect against sunburn when cycling in Wanfenglin; attractions are far apart, don’t try to visit two cities in one day.
Accommodation
🏨Guiyang Hunter
Top luxury hotel in downtown Guiyang, next to Jiaxiu Pavilion, high-rise city views, excellent family facilities, attentive service
🏨Xiaoqikong Ruijing Hotel
High-end hotel inside Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, mountain and water views from the window, easy park access, no rush with kids
🏨Wanfenglin Pindu Resort Hotel
Hotel in the heart of Wanfenglin, views of peak forest and farmland from the window, family rooms available, great vacation experience
🏨Wumeng Grassland Mongolian Yurt Hotel
Unique hotel inside Wumeng Grassland, stay in a yurt and watch the stars, kids love it, immersive grassland experience