[2025 Libo Hotels] Travel Guide for Libo Daqikong Bamboo Garden Boutique Hotel (East Gate Ticket Hall Store of Xiaoqikong Scenic Area) (Updated Jul)

💎【Complete Guide to Libo Xiaoqikong】The Green Gem on the Earth's Belt! Avoid Pitfalls + Photo Spots + Off-the-Beaten-Path Activities✨ ⸻ 🌟 Basic Information 📍 Location: Libo County, Qiannan Prefecture, Guizhou 🎫 Ticket: 170 RMB (includes shuttle bus, valid for 2 days) ⏰ Opening Hours: 8:00-16:00 (last entry) 🚗 Transportation: 3.5h from Guiyang / 3h from Qianhu Miao Village ⸻ 🚶‍♀️ Efficient Route (Enter West Gate, Exit East Gate) West Gate Entrance → Wolong Pond (must shoot!) → Mandarins Lake Boating → Cuigu Waterfall → Water Forest → 68-step Waterfall → Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge → Exit East Gate ⸻ 📸 5 Must-Photograph Spots 1️⃣ Wolong Pond: Blue-green water + curved waterfall (best lighting in the morning) 2️⃣ Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge: Recommended to shoot before 9 AM for photos without crowds 3️⃣ Cuigu Waterfall: Take interactive photos standing on the shallow beach under the waterfall 4️⃣ Water Forest: Stone forest + slow shutter effect on the stream 5️⃣ Laya Waterfall: 30-meter-high roadside waterfall (close-up shots possible) ⸻ 💦 Special Experiences ✔️ Mandarins Lake Boating (30 RMB/person): Navigate through a water maze ✔️ Wolong Pond Rafting (50 RMB/person): Gentle and great for photos ✔️ Wading and Playing at Waterfalls: Shallow beach in front of Cuigu Waterfall (bring slippers!) ⸻ ⚠️ Pitfall Avoidance Tips ❌ Do not enter from the East Gate! All uphill paths, very tiring ❌ Be cautious rafting on rainy days (may be suspended) ❌ Few dining options inside the park, bring your own snacks ⸻ 👗 Outfit Suggestions 🔸 White / Red long dresses (perfect contrast with green water) 🔸 Non-slip sandals (many water crossings) 🔸 Straw hat + sunglasses (sun protection and photogenic) ⸻ 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations ▪️ Inside the park: Zhuyuan Boutique Hotel (no queue) ▪️ Cost-effective: Libo County Town (30-minute drive) ⸻ 🍜 Must-Try Foods ▪️ Libo Sour Meat (intangible cultural heritage food) ▪️ Freshly made glutinous rice cakes (sold near the ancient bridge) ▪️ Yangmei Juice (5 RMB/cup at the park entrance) ⸻ 💡 Blogger Tips ✔️ Water volume is highest in July-August (but also the most crowded) ✔️ Book in advance on "One Code Travel Guizhou" one day before ✔️ Bring a waterproof phone pouch + small towel (essential for water activities) 👇 Interactive Question: Which fantasy drama scene do you think Xiaoqikong resembles the most? Feel free to share photos in the comments!

The special bamboo bucket rice, bamboo tube chicken and special fish are all good!

Sisters!! Promise me!! You must visit Libo Small Seven Hole at least once in your lifetime!!😭 It's NOT a filter!! It's the real "Emerald on Earth's Belt"💎!! Strolling through it feels like stepping into the fairy tale world of The Wizard of Oz🧚‍♀️! Freshly back with a foolproof guide to help you enjoy, photograph, and avoid crowds like a pro!📸 🚗 Transportation Guide: Save Money & Time! 1️⃣ High-Speed Rail Option: Take the train to "Libo Station"! Newly opened and super convenient! Direct tourist buses🚌 to the East/West Gate of the scenic area are available right outside the station (20-30 mins, 💰10-15 RMB). ❌ Avoid "Sandu Station" or "Duyun Station"—too much hassle with transfers! 2️⃣ Self-Drive Option: Navigate to the East Gate parking lot🅿️! Plenty of spaces and close to core attractions. Arrive early in peak season! Or spend ages hunting for parking! 🏠 Accommodation Guide: Sleep Well to Play Well! Strongly recommend staying INSIDE the scenic area! (Key point!!) Pros✅: Exclusive access to the fairyland at dawn/dusk! Imagine having the Small Seven Hole Bridge all to yourself for photos!🌉 No rush, full immersion! Plus, escape the scorching sun!🎈 Options👉: Bamboo Garden Boutique Hotel/Ruijing Hotel inside the park—great environment, includes tickets + shuttle, cost-effective! Outside the park: Choose B&Bs/hotels near the East Gate—more dining options, budget-friendly. But you’ll need to queue again the next day. 🎫 Tickets & Fees: Book in advance! Buy via the official WeChat account "Libo Small Seven Hole Ticketing" or "One Code for Guizhou". Ticket💰: Peak season 120 RMB/person, off-season 100 RMB/person. Shuttle ticket is a MUST! The park is huge—walking will kill your legs!👣 📸 Photo Spots: Waterside viewing platforms, beneath Layafall (perfect for portraits!), Wolongtan Waterfall (slow-shutter silky water shots!). ⚠️ Note: Rafting is available here, but it’s average—better for photos. Shuttle → 【Cuigu Waterfall】 Featured in Bear Grylls' "Mission Survive"! Open area, great for water play💦 (bring sandals!). 📸 Run, splash, or backlit shots all work! Shuttle → 【Water Forest】🌳 (Favorite!) The REAL "Wizard of Oz" zone! Trek upstream on stone steps, sunlight filtering through leaves—magical light!✨ ⚠️ Slippery! Wear grippy shoes! Caution for elderly/kids. Walk/shuttle → 【Stone Forest】 stop → Start the 1.6km highlight hike🚶‍♀️ This section is WALK-ONLY! Key sights: 68-Tier Cascading Waterfalls: Layers of beauty. Layafall: Right by the path! Feel the mist (you’ll get wet, but it’s fun!). Broken Bridge Flying Waterfall: Unique. 📸 Shoot as you go—shady path, super comfy! Finale: 【Small Seven Hole Ancient Bridge】🌉 (Grand finale!) Least crowded at dawn (7-9 AM) or dusk (after 4 PM)! Soft light = perfect reflections! 📸 Shoot from the bridge side or downstream viewing deck. Bright/white dresses pop! ⚠️ Must-Know Tips & Pitfalls: SUNSCREEN! SUNSCREEN! SUNSCREEN! 🌞 Guizhou UV is strong—hat, shades, SPF, sleeves! Bug spray! 🦟 Carry repellent/balm—water areas are buggy. Snacks & water! Few pricey vendors—pack light energy boosters. Grippy shoes! 👟 Slippery near waterfalls/forest—safety first! Rain gear! ☔️ Mountain weather changes—disposable ponchos rock. Avoid peaks! Weekdays/early-late hours = fewer crowds. Travel light! Backpacks free your hands for photos. Protect nature! Pack out trash—keep the fairyland pristine!💚 #LiboSmallSevenHole #GuizhouTravel #EmeraldFairyland #HiddenGems #TravelGuide #PhotographyHeaven #HealingViews #TravelOOTD #SummerEscape #MustVisitSpots

Hey guys! Just got back from Guizhou and rushed to share this guide 📝 June is the perfect time to visit Guizhou—fewer crowds, stunning scenery, and great savings ✨ But don’t mess up the route order! Follow this "unconventional itinerary" to effortlessly explore the hidden gems of Guizhou’s landscapes~ 🌟 **Trip Overview** ✅ Recommended duration: 5 days & 4 nights (Guiyang → Huangguoshu → Libo → Xijiang) ✅ Off-season perks: 30% off tickets! Hotels avg. ¥200+, no photo queues 🚗 **Day 1: Guiyang → Straight to Huangguoshu** Morning → Arrive at Guiyang North Station Greeted by 22°C breezes—so refreshing! 🌿 Grab a bowl of Changwang noodles in the city 🍜 (spicy and appetizing) Afternoon → 1h high-speed train to Anshun West Station → 30min taxi to Huangguoshu ⚠️ Pro tip: Stay near the scenic area entrance to enter first the next day! Evening → Explore Huangguoshu Town Try sour fish soup 🐟 (rich tomato broth) Buy fresh honey peaches 🍑 (so sweet~) 🌊 **Day 2: Huangguoshu Waterfall · The Right Way to Visit** 6:30 AM wake-up → Enter the park at 7:10 Follow this route: **Lower Tianxing Bridge → Great Waterfall → Doupotang**! 🌿 Lower Tianxing Bridge: Silver Chain Waterfall looks like pearls falling into a plate! Don’t miss the clear shallows of "Water Stone Forest." 🌊 Great Waterfall: Wear a raincoat to get close to the Water Curtain Cave! June’s water flow is perfect for rainbows 🌈 🌿 Doupotang: Filming site for *Journey to the West*! Tiered waterfalls are breathtaking~ Lunch → Try Guizhou-style rice rolls (spicy and sour with fish mint) Afternoon → Return to Guiyang → Stay near Jiaxiu Tower Evening → Stroll Qingyun Market 🌙 Sip "Siwawa" (pickled radish cuts the grease!) 🌿 **Day 3: Guiyang → Libo’s Xiaoqikong** Morning → 2h high-speed train to Congjiang Station → 1.5h carpool to Libo Green mountains and rivers along the way! 🌿 Afternoon → Head straight to Xiaoqikong Scenic Area Route: **West Gate → Wolong Pond → Mandarin Duck Lake → Xiaoqikong Bridge**! ❄️ Wolong Pond: Blue water like jelly! Boat through the forest~ 🦆 Mandarin Duck Lake: Bamboo rafting to spot wild ducks—bring breadcrumbs! 🌉 Xiaoqikong Bridge: Fewer crowds at dusk! Ancient bridge reflections = perfect Hanfu photos~ Dinner → Yangmei dessert in Libo Ancient Town 🍧 (with icy tangyuan—so refreshing!) 🏡 **Day 4: Libo → Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village** Morning → 3h private car to the Miao Village Pass by **Langde Shangzhai** (a lesser-known free Miao village~) Afternoon → Must-dos in the village: 👗 Rent Miao attire for photos: Choose matte fabrics! Recommended: "Time Travel Photography" (¥198 incl. outfit + makeup) 🏯 Climb the viewing deck: Go at 5:30 PM! Capture "thousands of lights" with sunset~ 🍲 Long-table feast: Sour soup ribs + fern cake with bacon + five-color sticky rice ✨ Evening → Explore ancient streets under night lights Buy handmade silver jewelry and horn combs as souvenirs~ 🚆 **Day 5: Xijiang → Return to Guiyang** Morning → Try batik/tie-dye Learn handkerchief-making from elders in "Gage Ancient Alley" 🧵 Noon → 1h high-speed train back to Guiyang Visit **Zhongshuge Bookstore** (fantastical shelves = great photos) Buy "Lao Kaili Sour Fish Soup" base to take home 👜 🏨 **Accommodation Hits & Misses** ✅ Huangguoshu: **Jianglu·Yueshan** Cliffside B&B! Mountain views from your window + breakfast + shuttle ✅ Libo: **Xiaoqikong Bamboo Garden Hotel** 5min walk to West Gate, pool facing bamboo forest~ ❌ Avoid: Foot-of-hill homestays in Miao Village! Steep climbs = sore legs—pick mid-hill or higher! 📌 **Pro Tips** 🚗 Transport: Scattered spots! Rent a van (¥300-400/day, split 4 ways = steal) 🌂 Outfits: June = rainy! Waterproof jacket + grippy shoes, light layers for temp swings 💴 Budget: Scenic combo tickets ~¥300, snacks ¥15-30/person—no scams! 📸 Photos: Wide-angle for Huangguoshu’s grandeur; telephoto for Miao Village panoramas Guizhou is truly a "real-life fairy tale of mountains and water" 🌿 June = cool temps + no crowds = ultimate experience~ Follow this order, and you’ll dodge pitfalls and detours!