Guizhou, the most underrated fairyland in autumn, is so beautiful that I immediately declared: This is my favorite small town this year!🍁🌈

Who says autumn is only for viewing red leaves? In Guizhou, autumn is terraced fields gleaming like gold, smoke rising from Dong villages, and mountain clouds surging like poetry— It's a real-life "Spirited Away" bathhouse hidden deep in the mountains, It's a hidden gem accessible by high-speed rail, yet 99% of people don't know about it! I've visited Guizhou 5 times, traveling from Southeast Guizhou to Fanjing Mountain, I've stayed in Miao stilt houses, heard the Dong Grand Song shake rain from the eaves, And at 6 AM in the Jiabang Terraced Fields, I watched the sunlight gradually spread across the golden waves... This autumn-exclusive guide, personally tested to be flawless, delicious, photogenic, and fun, Will help you escape the crowds and discover a Guizhou that's more enchanting, warmer, and more vibrant than you can imagine!👇 📍【Suggested Itinerary】4-day, 3-night relaxed version (slow travel is the way to go) ✅ Day 1: Guiyang → Zhaoxing Dong Village (Stay in a guesthouse within the village) ✅ Day 2: Tang'an Terraced Fields Hike → Basha Miao Village → Return to Zhaoxing for accommodation ✅ Day 3: Jiabang Terraced Fields (Golden period for autumn harvest!) → Congjiang (Stay in a room with a view) ✅ Day 4: Fanjing Mountain Day Trip or Return Journey 💡 Golden period for autumn: Mid-October to early November, when the rice is fully golden, the weather is crisp, and photos are absolutely stunning! 📸【TOP 5 Must-Visit Autumn Spots, every shot is wallpaper-worthy】 1️⃣ Jiabang Terraced Fields · Golden Ocean 🌾 China's last agricultural epic! Layers upon layers, like fingerprints carved by God. ⏰ Go in the early morning or evening, when the sunlight casts a slant, and the entire field flows like molten gold. 👉 Photo spot recommendation: Dangniu Village observation deck, offering a full panoramic view! 2️⃣ Zhaoxing Dong Village · Drum Tower Night Scenery 🏮 Five drum towers are scattered throughout; as night falls, lanterns gradually light up, The small river reflects the lights, walk through with an oil-paper umbrella, and instantly feel like you're in an ancient drama. 3️⃣ Tang'an Terraced Fields Hiking Trail 🚶‍♀️ An 8-kilometer easy hike, passing through villages and windmills in the clouds and mist, You might encounter an old grandma carrying a bamboo basket, smiling at you: "Young man, want some water?" 4️⃣ Basha Miao Village · The Last Gunman Tribe 🔫 Adult men carry firelocks and wear topknots; the gun-firing welcome ceremony is incredibly thrilling! Please respect local customs and avoid taking unauthorized portraits~ 5️⃣ Fanjing Mountain · Sky Mirror ☁️ The Red Cloud Golden Summit looks like two fingers piercing the sky! ⚠️ Book in advance! After rain, the Buddha's light is often visible, but the path is slippery, wear non-slip shoes! 🍜 【Local's Secret Delicacies】Don't miss these! ✅ Sour Soup Fish (The one on Kaili Old Street, its sour, spicy, and fresh flavors hit you right in the head!) ✅ Beef Offal Hotpot (Don't be scared! It's slightly bitter with a sweet aftertaste, locals call it "the stomach cleanser") ✅ Glutinous rice with cured meat + fermented chili, a breakfast that brings happiness💥 🚨【Absolutely Don't Do】Three Taboos! ❌ Don't buy "silver jewelry" in scenic areas! It's expensive and often fake; local markets are more cost-effective. ❌ Don't go up Fanjing Mountain in the afternoon! It's very prone to fog and summit closures, a wasted climb! ❌ Don't casually call ethnic minority girls "Miao girls"! Please say "Amei" or "Jiejie" (sister), it's more polite. 🎁 【Interactive Bonus】Tell me in the comments: ➡️ Who do you most want to take to see these golden terraced fields? ➡️ If you could stay in a Dong village for a week, what would you want to do? We'll pick 3 fans to send a 【Guizhou Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Map PDF + Drone Photography Spot Guide】📌 🌾 One last thing: Autumn in Guizhou, Is not just scenery, it's life. It's the profile of an old man smoking a pipe on the field ridge, It's the laughter of children running barefoot across the drying yard, It's that warmth from the stomach to the heart after a bowl of sour soup— A reminder that life is worth living.💛