Hidden in Guizhou, the "High Mountain Prairie," horseback riding and cloud watching are super healing! A treasure spot in Guizhou where you can "pretend to be in Inner Mongolia" — Ertaipo

Hidden in Guizhou, the "High Mountain Prairie," horseback riding and cloud watching are super healing! Ertaipo is a treasure spot in Guizhou where you can "pretend to be in Inner Mongolia"! Located in Hezhang, Bijie, it is a high mountain meadow deep in the Wumeng Mountains. In summer, the green grass is like a lush green carpet, and in autumn, the golden vastness looks like an oil painting. Horseback riding, camping, and watching the sea of clouds—every snapshot is a "prairie masterpiece." Address: Xingfa Miao, Yi, and Hui Ethnic Township, Hezhang County, Bijie City (Navigation: Axilisi Ertaipo) Entrance Fee: Vehicle access fee: 100 RMB per vehicle for under 7 seats (including driver ticket), other passengers 20 RMB per person. Opening Hours: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Recommended Visit Duration: 2-4 hours Must-try Highlights: High Mountain Meadow Scenery: The core of Ertaipo is the "thousand-mu high mountain meadow," at about 2200 meters elevation, with an ultra-wide view! Summer (June-August): Green grass covers the slopes, dotted with purple and yellow wildflowers. The wind makes the grass wave like green waves. Lie on the grass to watch the clouds roll by and listen to the cows and sheep mooing—full of healing vibes~ Autumn (September-October): The meadow gradually turns golden yellow, sunlight bathes it like a layer of gold, and the distant mountains are covered in colorful forests. Every photo looks like an "autumn oil painting," perfect for wearing white or red clothes for photos~ Winter (December-February): If lucky, you can see snow scenes. The meadow is covered with white snow, and the mountains are dressed in silver, like stepping into a fairy tale world. But be sure to keep warm (winter temperatures can reach -5°C)~ Prairie Horseback Riding Experience: Local villagers offer horseback riding services on the prairie for 50 RMB/hour. Choose a gentle horse and have the villager lead you slowly across the meadow. The wind blows through your hair, and you see cows and sheep in the distance, feeling like you’re really on the Inner Mongolian grasslands—super atmospheric! Beginners don’t need to worry; villagers will patiently guide you, and safety is high~ Sea of Clouds Sunrise/Sunset: To capture stunning sea of clouds, you must get up early! At 6-7 AM, standing on the high meadow (recommended "Ertaipo Viewing Platform"), you can see the sea of clouds flowing between the mountains. When the sun rises, golden light pierces through the clouds and shines on the meadow—an incredibly breathtaking scene~ At sunset (6-7 PM), the sky turns orange-red, the meadow becomes warm yellow, and silhouette photos are amazing~ Camping and Picnic: Free camping is allowed on the prairie (remember to leave no trace). Choose a flat patch of grass, set up a tent, and at night watch the star-filled sky (light pollution is low here, stars are super bright, and you can see the Milky Way!). Wake up to birdsong in the morning, open your tent to prairie views—an immersive experience~