Xiaoqikong Scenic Area: A Green Gem Necklace Hidden in the Mountains

Located in the southwest of Libo County, Qiannan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, Xiaoqikong Scenic Area is a natural landscape that integrates mountains, water, caves, forests, waterfalls, lakes, stones, and bridges. Its name comes from an ancient bridge built in the 15th year of the Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty. The bridge is 40 meters long, 2.2 meters wide, and 5.5 meters high, and is made up of seven round holes. Half of the bridge holes are in the water and the other half are above the water, resembling a transparent green gem in the sunlight. Walking back and forth on the stone bridge with moss on the side is a little thrilling and curious. What materials did the ancients use to make it so strong after nearly 400 years? Wolong Lake is even more beautiful. The lake is like a mirror, and the waterfall falls vertically like a magic comb, turning a piece of jasper into silver threads and splashing white waves. Walking slowly on the small stone piers on the water, you seem to feel like you are in the water and your shadow is in the painting. Xiaoqikong Scenic Area also has a water forest, waterfalls, water birds, and a bridge leading to Guangxi. No wonder it is listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site. The ticket price for Xiaoqikong Scenic Area is CNY 170, with discounts for seniors, children, and students. After visiting Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, don't forget to visit Daqikong Scenic Area, just avoid the flood season. If you want to explore Xiaoqikong Scenic Area in detail, you can drive by yourself. If you want to take a quick tour, you can join a group tour to save money and worry.