【Libo Xiaoqikong】Guizhou's Most Beautiful Secret Realm

💎【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!