Things to do in Guiding

Luobei River Rafting

Luobei River is located in Guiding, Guizhou. It was originally named Luobai River. According to the legend of the Buyi people, the Milky Way in the sky fell to the earth and hundreds of rivers merged into Luobei River (Luobai River). The total length of the rafting is 12.48 km. The water is fast, turbulent, mighty and extremely exciting. In addition, a professional rescue team in the industry is also equipped to ensure that the rafting is safe at every step while being exciting.

Swallow Cave Adventure Park

Guiding swallow cave adventure park is located in Swallow Cave, Fengshou Village, Dexin Town, Guiding County, Guizhou Province, only 70 km from downtown Guiyang with approx. 1 hr drive and convenient transportation. The project integrates a cave café, cave exploration and via ferrata, making it one of the few formalized and commercially operated cave exploration destinations in Guizhou. Developed through government investment attraction, it features complete infrastructure and is positioned as a niche, high-quality adventure tourism destination.

Jinhai Snow Mountain

In the bright spring of March, in Yinzhai Village, Panjiang Town, Guiding County, Guizhou Province, tens of thousands of acres of golden rapeseed flowers and hundreds of thousands of acres of snow-white plum blossoms complement each other, a sight known as "Jinhai Snow Mountain". Every household in Yinzhai plants plum trees in front of and behind their homes and on the surrounding hillsides. Every spring equinox, looking out from Yinzhai, the distant mountains and nearby hills are covered in pure, snow-white plum blossoms. These are the famous Panjiang crisp plum blossoms, which contrast sharply with the golden rapeseed flowers blooming across the fields and dams on both banks of the Yinzhai River. The white and yellow colors complement each other, with pink peach blossoms dotted in between, set against a backdrop of lush green trees, with Buyi villages faintly visible among them. With brilliant colors, charming scenery, and a magnificent atmosphere, the tens of thousands of acres of rapeseed flowers and hundreds of thousands of acres of plum blossoms weave together the spectacular scene of "Jinhai Snow Mountain".

Lali Terraced Fields

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Guizhou Longli Baiyu Cave

The "starry sky ceiling" at Guizhou Longli Baiyudong Cave is a signature karst wonder, primarily created through the interplay of lighting and stalactites to produce a dreamlike visual effect. Visual spectacle: The "starry sky ceiling" forms a dazzling scene where light refracts through the translucent stalactites on the cave roof. Illuminated, these formations create an immersive experience akin to floating in a vast stellar ocean or witnessing a shower of crystal stars. Mindful experience: Beyond visual delight, visitors can participate in a unique "starry sky meditation" program. During this activity, guides instruct participants to turn off headlamps and meditate in complete darkness, focusing on sensory awareness. Unique "amphibious" experience: Paddleboarding is typically combined with dry cave hiking, via ferrata, and rappelling to form a classic "one cave, two adventures" grand loop. After exploring the dry cave, you'll transition to the underground river, experiencing the magical shift from land to water. Dreamlike visual feast: In specific sections of the underground river, headlamp lights interact with the fluorite on cave walls, creating a fantastical effect reminiscent of a "starry night galaxy" or "cosmic universe". The crystal-clear water resembles "liquid jade", where you might encounter translucent shrimp and other cave-dwelling creatures. Unique rafting sensation: Navigating through the winding subterranean river feels like gliding on "glass water". The moon milk stone waterfall and white jade pool are two interconnected unique geological views in the cave, one milky white like milk and the other emerald green like jade, complementing each other beautifully. Moon milk stone waterfall: Formed by mineral deposits, it resembles a waterfall cascading like milk, with a milky-white stone pool below creating a dreamlike scene. White jade pool: The pool's water is crystal clear with an emerald green hue, forming a striking contrast with the milky white of the moon milk stone waterfall. The via ferrata at Guizhou Longli Baiyudong cave is an exciting climbing activity on the karst cave walls. Its features include optional difficulty levels and beginner-friendliness, allowing you to experience "spider-man" style fun while ensuring safety. 🧗‍♀️ Experience highlights: Two routes, double the excitement. The via ferrata is usually part of the 3-4 hr "classic grand loop" which also includes a 30 m vertical descent and underground river rafting. Alternatively, there's an approx. 1.5 hr "introductory mini loop" with a simplified via ferrata, suitable for family-friendly visits or time-limited visitors. Stalactite spectacle: The stalactites in the cave are crystal clear, resembling translucent white jade that glows like precious stones under the lights, akin to falling crystal star showers. There are also giant stone curtains resembling frozen waterfalls, presenting a magnificent and beautiful sight.

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Longli Feilong Cave

The Flying Dragon Cave Exploration Base is located approx. 4 km east of Longli, hidden within dense mountain forests. This natural karst cave stretches approx. 1,200 m in length, named after the dragon-like winding rock formation at its entrance. Stepping inside feels like entering an underground art gallery. The smooth-walled chambers feature stunning stalactites, stone waterfalls, columns and stalagmites. A massive "stone qilin" divides the path, while wall carvings resemble "the five hundred arhats." A naturally flat "stone tablet" displays orderly patterns resembling mysterious ancient scripts. A crystal-clear underground stream meanders through, breathing life into this subterranean palace. As an ideal destination for geological studies, this place allows travelers to witness firsthand the well-preserved karst cave formations described in textbooks. The cave's relatively flat interior makes it suitable for exploration activities. Once a refuge for villagers during the Qing Dynasty, it has now unveiled its mysteries to travelers, just as the ancient poem praised: "Emerald mountains stand with wondrous peaks, hiding an eastern underwater palace within the cave."

Gelugesang Guizhou Folk Customs Grand View Garden

The Gelugesang Guizhou Folk Customs Garden is located in Guiting County, Qiannan Prefecture, covering an area of ​​1,500 acres. It has a huge bronze drum sculpture and 18 Guizhou indigenous ethnic villages, including the Shui, Miao, Buyi, and Dong ethnic groups. Every day, the park has special Buyi love duets, door-blocking wine, embroidered ball throwing, Buyi wedding performances, and bonfire parties.

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Yelang Valley

Yelang Valley is located in Huaxi District, Guiyang, Guizhou Province. It was meticulously created over 20 years by the renowned Guizhou artist Mr. Song Peilun, recreating natural scenery and original karst terrain while highlighting rustic, rich ethnic customs and ancient Yelang culture. The attraction covers more than 200 mu and features numerous stone fortress and stone pillar sculptures themed around facial makeup and masks. The works are filled with a unique artistic atmosphere and fantastical castle scenery, making it an art kingdom full of mystery.

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Huangguoshu Scenic Area

The Huangguoshu Scenic Area is located in Anshun, Guizhou, centered around the Huangguoshu Waterfall. Surrounded by deep gorges, dense vegetation, and dotted with limestone caves and stone forests, it is a typical karst landscape area. The waterfall's name originates from the locally abundant "Huangguoshu" (Ficus virens). Ming Dynasty traveler Xu Xiake visited and documented this site, contributing to its fame. The scenic area primarily consists of three main sections: the Great Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge, and Doupotang. Most travelers follow the sequence of Doupotang, Tianxing Bridge, and finally the Great Waterfall, saving the most spectacular view for last. The grand waterfall has a drop of nearly 80 m and a width of over 100 m. The Baishui River plunges from the cliff top into Rhinoceros Pool, creating a vast mist. Multiple viewing platforms around it allow visitors to experience its grandeur, wonder, steepness, and beauty from different angles—above, below, front, back, left, and right. A particularly unique experience lies behind the waterfall: a 100 m long Water Curtain Cave runs horizontally through its midsection, featuring cave windows and halls. Reaching through a window, one can touch the cascading water. The cave served as the filming location for the Water Curtain Cave in the 1986 TV series Journey to the West. Due to the heavy humidity inside, bringing a raincoat in advance is recommended. Tianxing Bridge is renowned for its harmonious blend of rocks, water, trees, and caves—where rocks rise from the water, caves hide within rocks, and trees stand beside caves. The stepping stones along the path are engraved with dates, allowing travelers to find their own "birthday stone." The attraction is divided into upper and lower sections. Many travelers turn back after completing the upper section, missing the Silver Chain Waterfall in the lower part—where water cascades like silver chains into a funnel-shaped pool, the highlight of Tianxing Bridge. The Doupotang waterfall is located approx. 1 km upstream from the grand waterfall. With a width of over 100 m at its crest, the water spreads out smoothly like a beaded curtain. During the high-water season, its deep roar earns it the nickname "roaring waterfall." The scene of the four pilgrims leading their horse across the river in the 1986 TV series Journey to the West was filmed here. In summer and fall, the waterfalls are full and powerful, while in winter and spring, the flow becomes gentler, offering different viewing experiences. Nearby, visitors can also enjoy local snacks like sticky rice, love tofu, and Anshun spring rolls.

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Fanjing Mountain

Fanjing Mountain is located in Tongren City in the northeastern part of Guizhou Province. It is the main peak of the Wuling Mountains, spanning the junction of three counties: Jiangkou, Yinjiang, and Songtao. Its highest peak, Fenghuang Mountain, rises over 2,500 meters above sea level; the Old Golden Summit is over 2,400 meters, and the New Golden Summit, also known as the Red Cloud Golden Summit, is over 2,300 meters. The three peaks stand side by side in majestic grandeur. Fanjing Mountain was originally named "Three Valleys Mountain," derived from "Fanjing Pure Land." Buddhism was introduced to this area during the Song Dynasty and flourished in the Ming Dynasty, when temples and monasteries dotted the mountain. Because its towering height rivaled the Five Great Mountains, the ancients honored it as "the patriarch of famous mountains." The Red Cloud Golden Summit is the iconic view of the entire mountain—a solitary peak rising straight from the ground and piercing the sky. The Golden Knife Gorge splits the summit from top to bottom into two halves, with only a narrow canyon where one can climb up along iron chains, and the gorge tops are connected by a flying bridge, making it extremely precipitous. At the summit, the Shakyamuni Hall and the Maitreya Hall face each other, serving as the core symbol of the Maitreya sacred site. The three main peaks connect to form a reclining Maitreya statue stretching over 10,000 m, which locals call "Fanjing Mountain." The Mushroom Stone is another representative view—a sandy slate pillar that is large at the top and small at the bottom, shaped like a mushroom, approx. 10 m tall, appearing on the verge of toppling yet having stood for many years. The surrounding stone forest peak clusters, such as the Ten Thousand Scrolls of Scriptures and Eagle Rock, are geological relics formed over a billion years ago and sculpted by wind and rain erosion. The mountain also preserves a well-intact subtropical primary ecosystem, where the Guizhou golden snout monkey is distributed, and ancient rare plants such as the dove tree also thrive and reproduce here. In fall, the layered forests are dyed in brilliant colors, and the red leaves in the mountains set off the ancient temple; you can take a cable car to overlook the autumn colors across the mountain, or follow the mountain trails to experience them up close.