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If you ever dreamed of stepping inside a rainbow, let me tell you — Balat-Fener is your dream come true! Hidden away from Istanbul’s busy tourist spots, this charming neighborhood feels like a magical world of its own, with rows and rows of brightly painted houses in every color you can imagine. Pink, yellow, turquoise, mint green — it’s like the buildings had a color party and everyone was invited! Wandering through the cute little streets, I couldn’t stop smiling. Every corner felt like a movie set, with vintage balconies, cobblestone alleys, and cute cafés just begging for a coffee break (and of course, a mini photo shoot!). There’s a real warmth here — locals waving hello, kids playing soccer, fresh laundry fluttering between the houses like flags. Balat-Fener isn’t just beautiful — it’s full of soul, color, and life. If you're in Istanbul, this place is an absolute must-see!#Balat #Fener #istanbul #magic_istanbul #turkey #solofemaletraveler #solofemaletravel

Step into the heart of Javanese history at the Arjuna Temple Complex, home to Arjuna, Srikandi, Puntadewa, and Sembrada Temples, with nearby gems like Gatot Kaca, Setyaki, and Bima Temples. A perfect blend of culture, history, and breathtaking views awaits you! 💡 Tips: All temples are within walking distance, so you can explore them in one go. Entry to the Arjuna Temple Complex is just 15K IDR, with operational hours from 7 AM to 4 PM. #DiengAdventures #TempleTour #JavaneseHeritage #SoloTravel #WomenWhoTravel #BackpackingIndonesia #ExploreIndonesia #HiddenGems #TravelTips #SoloFemaleTraveler #DiengPlateau 🛕✨

#soloadventures #solofemaletraveler #kohlipe Travel with me to Koh Lipe from Bangkok: Firstly, you book a flight from Bangkok to Hat Yai and after you land, go to the Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club booth for the ticket to Koh lipe (Van & Ferry which will cost 900 baht). The van will take around 1.5 hrs to Pak Bara Pier from which you will transfer in Ferry to Koh Lipe which will take another 1.5 hours.#hatyai #satun #kohlipe Ps: The entrance fee to Tarutao National Park for foreigners is 200 baht plus entrance pier fee 20

Inside the infamous Quanhu park lies Mt. Khongshan. Mt. Khongshan is one of the featured scenic areas inside the park. Its not too high to climb but its high. It took me 45mins to hike up. At the bottom of it, there is another pathway, going to these altar. Just a little bit of hike and when you get to the platform, there's a God in the cave. Believed to be a protecting God, patrons get their red ribbons (not buying, just give donations) then offer prayer to the God in the cave. Quanhu park is located in Guanshanhe rd, Guiyang district, Guizhou. Free entrance for Quanhu park as it is a people's park. Operation Hours: 9am - 6pm #solofemaletraveler #wheninguizhou #explorechina

As i was on my way out the Guizhou Provincial Museum, i saw a small park outside it. Just infront the Guizhou Children's library. It's called SHUBO PARK. Very quaint and pretty little park in the middle of all these huge buildings. There is a little serene pond, where in you can cross on the other side of the park through skipping onto those big rocks in the middle of the pond. The park is surrounded by greenery and flowers. It is a good location for photo shoot as i saw from the patrons in the park. And as the millenials says, very instagramable. ✌️❤️🍀 Location: Guanshanhu rd, Guiyang District, Guizhou Open park.✌️ #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #wheninguizhou

Not as popular as the Qianling park, but this park is a real gem. A free people's park in the heart of Guiyang. One of the Top 10 recommended urban park to visit in Guizhou. Standing majestically is the Yun Tower (a beehive wooden structure with 7 floors), that serves as the iconic symbol for Quanhu park. The park features Khongshan mountain (for hikers), the Xiputuo temple, the Yelang Ancient city, tons of hidden gardens, a man made lake, a snack street, a childrens play station, and many more. Attraction location: Quanhu park, 142 Guiyang, Baiyun district, Guiyang, Guizhou Admission: FREE #wheninguizhou #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #themepark

Jiaxiu pavilion heritage landscape area is located in the mother river of Guiyang, the Nanming river fishing bay on the South of Gui mountain. Surrounded by the large river, Jiaxiu pavilion got a quite number of attractions around it namely the Fuyu bridge, International Buddhist temple, Cui Wei garden, Ji Hong bridge, Temple of Marquis among the few. These attractions and scenic spots all reflect the traditional Chinesr cultire of "harmony between man and nature" thought. Built in the 26th year of Wanli period of Ming dynasty (1598), Jiaxiu is so rich in history and it is one of the top ten buildings in the whole of China, it witnessed the changes of times and narrated about the cultural heritage. Jiaxiu pavilion stood for 400 years and more and became to a symbol of the city life in Guiyang. #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #wheninguizhou

Without a doubt, this is one of the top ten temples i've seen here in China. it's just really, really pretty. This temple complex is huge! 19797.88 square meters to be exact, and it is standing majestic. Formerly known as Baiyun temple, built in 1667AD, and has a history of more than 300 years, you know you are up to a good start exploring it. The complex has more than 10 building structures, including temples, halls, waiting area, restaurant on the side of the entrance gate and a whole 9-yards of elegance and sophisticated architecture. Designed delicately and the whole surrounding is clean. FREE admission. 👍 #solofemaletraveler #wheninguizhou #explorechina

Guizhou provincial museum features about more than 200,000 pieces of cultural relics and specimens are stored and displayed here. And these relics and specimens are classified into four degrees: Natural Specimen, Historical Relics, Minority Culture Relics, and Modern Culture Relics. The museum showcases the ethnic cultural relics of the Miao community as the main and key collection in the museum. Describing the ethnic group's way of living from then on to this day. Wherein there are more than 1000 pieces of embroidery, wax printing, cross-stitched pieces, brocade, pottery, and silver ornaments. Visit the museum. Its FREE admission! #solofemaletraveler #wheninguizhou #explorechina

First founded ib the Xuande period of Ming dynasty (1426-1435), which the early name was South Nunery, and then changed its name several times. It is mainly made of the forceful Gang Nan pavilion, graceful Long Men academy, pretty Dan Huan Kong Cui Garden, sinuous He Wu bar, which was recorded as the "standing front of the clear pool, leaning with the Chong sentry, plenty of mountains are in here. surrounded from the left and right, all the grass, trees, bamboos and rocks, are messy." It is a ancient architectural complexea collection of temple, hall, garden and reflects the aesthetic conception of harmony of movement and motionless of ancient Chinese architecture. CuiWei garden is adjacent to Jiaxiu tower in downtown Guiyang in Guizhou province. Admission is FREE. #solofemaletraveler #wheninguizhou #explorechina #culturalattractions

Tianhetan is probably one of the biggest urban park in Guizhou. Not too far from downtown Guiyang as it will only take you about 30-40minutes either car ride or didi or taxi. It is located 24km in the southwestern suburbs of Guiyang. This is the number 1 GO TO for local and foreign tourist who's visiting Guiyang. Multiple waterfalls some adrenalin~ rush physical activities, caves, tunnels, stalactites, stalagmites, the Tianhetan lake, a lot of scenic spots. Name it, i think Tianhetan got it. 👍 Honestly, to say that it is a real-worthy location for your buck is underrated. The place is pretty beautiful. 👍🌈🍀 Entrance fee: 80rmb (adult) #solofemaletraveler #wheninguizhou #explorechina

This particular showcase of different colorful Miao ethnic costumes are displayed on the 2nd floor hall, numbers Gallery 1 and 2 of the Guizhou Provincial Museum. Miao people is the biggest ethnic group in Guizhou province. From their everyday clothes, to casual garments, to special occasions costumes such as weddings, funerals, victory celebration, etc... all displayed in the museum. Bold. Vibrant. Colorful. The museum also features the men and women sarong's, head gears, jewelries and accessories. Admission is FREE. They accept walk-ins. No need to schedule your visit on their wechat app. #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #wheninguizhou #culturalattractions

Bucket list item number 13 and 14, checked! Wanted to try out to cross a hanging bridge and to try out to do the zip line. I was hesitant at first, but the quest for adventure will be incomplete if i wont do these stuffs. So i did it. 😂❤️🤟 Tianhetan offers both adrenalin-rush activities. Cross that super steep and skinny hanging bridge at the end of the Kongling cave scenic spot. The bridge was really shaky... plus my knees were shaky too... hahaha The zip line is 400meter length of distance from one mountain to the other end. How high it is from the ground? i'm not sure but it was really high. While you're flying, you will see the lushious greenery of the park. Admission for the hanging bridge and zip line is 40rmb (aside from the 80rmb entrance for Tianhetan park) Give it a try. i had an awesome time there! ❤️ #solofemaletraveler #wheninguizhou #explorechina

after 6 months straight working, finally i had the chance to go on holiday! i chose to go to Guizhou ( 5 hours speed train travel from Shenzhen where i reside). And i booked a 7 days, 6 nights stay at this gorgeous hotel in downtown Guiyang from trip. The hotel is called Fairfield by Marriot in Guanshanhu. One word. CLEAN! It is really clean. And the decor is very minimalist. Very pleasant to my eyes. The colors are earth-toned even in the lobby. Bed is super comfy. The staffs were all friendly, from the receptionists in the check in counter, to the dining staffs, the cooks, even the room maids who cleans the rooms. Highly recommended. 👍👍👍 #staycation #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #wheninguizhou #birthdaytreat

Founded in the ninth year of the Yongli period of Southern Ming (1655) , which is a wooden structure with a wooden roof with three rooms facing and double tiers.,.built by the military.officer Sun Kewang. The crest girder of it left an inscription which is "First month of autmn month, wei year, yongli period, lucky, built by the fire batallion commander Gaoen." According to legends, the Southern Ming dynasty pteferred to cast up on Guizhou, but Sun Kewang took over Guiyang, and he wanted to "hold the.son of the emperor to command thr princes" to become an emperor here himself. Gong Nan pavilion's location is inside the Cuiwei garden in Nanming. #solofemaletraveler #wheninguizhou #explorechina #birthdaytreat

Wenchang Pavilion is an academic venue for scholars to enshrine and worship Wenchang God, who is in charge of scholarly honor official rank. There are a lot of Wenchang pavilions in many places around China. This particular Wenchang Pavilion in Yunyan district in Guiyang city is only accesible only after you climb up those straneous steps. The view at the top is really great. Then you will find your way to the pavilion itself. The square is an added fortress for protection. There is covered space with roof for patrons to rest up and relax. Free admission. Pay it a visit. 👍 #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #wheninguizhou #birthdaytreat

Wenchang Pavilion is located in the east part of Guiyang city, Southwest China's Guizhou province. No. 29 Wenchang street, Yunyan district, Guiyang city Wenchang Pavilion was built in 1609, the 37th year of the reign of Wanli in the Ming dynasty. It was originally used to worship the Emperor Wenchang. Rebuilt in 1669, during the reign of Kangxi in the Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Wenchang Pavilion is included in the Chinese National Key Cultural Relic Protection unit. Reformations and repairs were made to protect it were made. The pavilion.is the only three story angled roof pavilion in China. Admission is FREE! Opening hours: 09:00 - 17:00 #solofemaletraveler #birthdaytreat #explorechina #wheninguizhou

GEORGE COMMUNITY 📍 Address | 1-4 Wenchang Pavilion, Wenchangbei Road, Yunyan District, Guizhou 🕜 Open | 8: 00-23: 00 Ranked 1st on coffee brewers all over Guiyang! so i had to go and try their coffee. They have a wide variety of coffee beans from all over the world. And the environment is so chill even if the location is on a busy main street in Yunyan district. As soon as you enter the cafe, that strong coffee aroma will linger on your palate right away. i tried their Wenchang Road coffee, and honestly i asked myself, "what sorcery is this?". 😂 my coffee got a slice or orange fruit! and boy i must say! thats one good coffee! i didnt know that possible but it worked! 😋 #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #wheninguizhou #birthdaytreat

When you visit Tianhetan in Guizhou, a 80rmb entrance fee covers your entry to the park including a boat ride to Yinhe palace. Yinhe palace is a underground river palace that.is accesible with boats or any small water vehicle. Stalactytes and stalagmites are vividly seen when the boat enters the tunnels to the cave. Tourists or patrons will be given a life-jacket when boarding the boat. 6-8 people only can aboard per single boat including the boat master. No over-crowding. The route is short and narrow ways makes the ride exciting. A good fun for kids and not so kids like me. ❤️ #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #wheninguizhou #birthdaytreat

Wenchang Pavilion was built during Wanli Period of the Ming Dynasty (1573-1619), with brick and wood overhanging roof. It is a binary quadrangle lying south amd faving north, with a total area of 800m2. The whole guilding group is made up of rooms for ritual purification, cross hall, front hall, wingrooms and attics. Wooden and stone carvings on the attics and walls are carved with fortune designs suck as "Two Dragons Holding Treasure", "Two Phoenixes Flying to the Sun." The two huge stone vats whose frontage is carved with characters, flowers, and grass are also well preserved. Guiyang House Records praised it as a "wonderful place with flowers and bamboos in Qingyan". You can check out this particular place of interest inside Qingyan Ancient Town in Guizhou. #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #culturalattractions #birthdaytreat

Kongling cave is a large water cave. Inside it lies the Yinhe palace cave. A cave within a cave. 👍 Located inside Tianhetan Scenic Tourist resort in Huaxi subdistrict, Guizhou. The entrance fee of 80rmb includes park entrance, mini bus tourist ride, the boat ride, and entrance to Kongling cave. After alighting from the boat ride, tourists will be directed to the entrance of Kongling cave. Here you will have to do a lot of walking inside the cave. Steep steps and narrow pathways makes the walk hard but fun! It will take you approximately one hour or more to cover the whole cave. You can see the beautiful rock formations inside the cave. Remember, this is a cave. Be mindful on your walk as you may hit your head on one of those low rock ceilings. 😂✌️❤️ #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #birthdaytreat #wheninguizhou

Due to its local geology, Qingyan Ancient town was built completely of stone. Originally established in 1378, as a military defense for the southern frontier, the town has become an attractive destination.for tourism. Soaring as a Top AAAA tourist attraction in Guizhou. You can vividly see the spectacular walls built with rocks. Age-old buildings are characterized with magestic carvings and wonderful craftmanship. Cobbles pathways, stone pavements, small and narrow alleyways, rustic residential spaces, the thousand stores and kiosks, all adds up as an attraction to tourist's interest. #wheninguizhou #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #birthdaytreat

Located in the Southern suburbs of Guiyang city, and considered one of the four ancient towns in Guizhou province, (others are Zhenyuan, Bingan ang Longli ancient town). Qingyan ancient town stood in for hundreds of years. Built in 1378 by Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang, the first emperor of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Qingyan town was built by the central government to dominate the southwest frontier, and a military outpost was set up in it. Because of its rich history and strong cultural atmosphete, As of today, it is the top tourist (local and foreign) destination when you visit Guizhou province. #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #birthdaytreat #wheninguizhou

Stone age. Big chunks of stones. Different sizes of stone heads. Standing as high as 20feet or even more. These are remarkably huge stone head castle. Solely built by Chinese artist Song Peilun. Mr. Song designed and built the stone castle in the barren forest with the theme of Nuo's opera's facial make up, masks and characters, and the materials of stones, pottery pieces, and pots that can be seen everywhere, based on a local mountain shape, river direction and its original state. The castle is the half of the two main attractions inside the Huaxi Yelang Valley park. #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #birthdaytreat

Located in Leping village, Huaxi district, Guiyang, province of Guizhou in Southwest China. The park is divided into two main attractions, the park itself with stone heads all over, some wooden structures, a mini forest, an open theater, food and snacks stalls are all available in the park. The second half of the the valley park is the stone castle. The whole Yelang valley attraction has been built by the Chinese artist named Song Peilun. When you enter the park, its like you enter a lost civilisation tucked in the lush greenery at the foot of the Cape Mountain in Huaxi. Entrance fee: 20rmb #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #birthdaytreat

A temple, an ancestral hall, doorways, gallery, kitchen, a courtyard, its a complex built during the reign of Tongzhi in Qing dynasty (1862-1874) to worship and give importance to Zhao Guoshu (also named as Zhao Weisan), born in Qingyan, Guizhou, once the chief military Premier of Guizhou group. It covers a land area of over 1600 square meters. Zhao Guoshu was a hero to the Qing government so they honored him when he died at 37 years of age from the war through this monumental temple. It is a culture relic protection site inside the Qingyan Ancient town in Guiyang. The walls of the halls and temples were very distinct as it got wooden carvings of dragon and phoenix on them. #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #birthdaytreat #culturalattractions

Dingguang Gateway, known as the "South Gateway of Guiyang", the symbol of Qingyan military ancient town, was built in the apocalypse of Ming dynasty. In 1660, Ban Yingshuo (son of Ban Lingui) built Dingguang gateway. The gate towet is made up of wood, having three rooms with gable and hip roof with multiple eaves. The roof is made of cinerous tiling, clay cresting, and the wall is equipped with crenels and batteries. Viewed from a distance, the wall is magnificent and grand. This gateway played an important military defense of Southern Guiyang in ancient times. #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #birthdaytreat #culturalattractions

Xijiang is a rural town in Leishan county, Guizhou, China. The town is renowned for its Miao villages and their custom and human relationships. The most popular one, the Xijiang Miao village. One day is not enough to explore throughly the place. For it is rich in culture and architectural design, these Miao villages will surely capture your interest. Hike up a bit if you want to get on the Observation deck so you can have a good bird's eyeview of the Xijiang Miao village. Walk on the side of the river to get a better view of the stacked-up houses. Get lost on those small alleyways uphill. Yes you will get tired from walking, but hey, the place is really beautiful. Really beautiful. ❤️ #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #birthdaytreat

Here's a tip when travelling to Xijiang Miao village. From Guiyangbei (Guiyang North railway station), take a train ride to Kaili South station. i booked my train ticket in trip.com. For 58rmb one way, you will be in Kaili South station in just 39mins compared to 2hours drive (by car or bus ride). When you get to Kaili South station, DO NOT get a taxi because it will cost you much. Instead, get into those tourist and sight seeing buses on the right side of the exit of the train station in Kaili. Pay 35rmb and that tourist bus got a tour guide. It will take around 1 hour bus ride from Kaili South station to the Xijiang Miao village in Leshan county. Note: this is what i did. Perhaps it can help you to travel more, spend less. Cheers! #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #birthdaytreat

Miao is the official Chinese term for four distinct groups of people who are only distantly related through language or culture: the Hmu people of Southeast Guizhou, the Qo Xiong people of West Hunan, the A-Hmao people of Yunnan, and the Hmong people of Guizhou, Sichuan, Guangxi, and Yunnan. It is believed that the Miao were among the first rice farmers in China. In Xijiang Miao village in Leshan county, Guizhou i met some of them. They are friendly amongst the foreign and local tourists. They will welcome you open arms with a rice wine in welcoming platform. There is also a free song-and-dance performances twice a day when you visit the village. Miao women in Xijiang wear elegant and glittering silver ornaments. They wear large neck rings, necklaces, earrings, and silver bracelets. With their colorful and vibrant costume wear. For like 45-60rmb, you can dress up as a Miao man or woman and have your picture taken. #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #birthdaytreat