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I'm back from Liupanshui, and I really don't recommend going in May

Hey, everyone 👋! I just got back from "China's Cool City," Liupanshui! Who says it has to be scorching hot 🔥 in May? The average temperature here is 20℃, so comfortable that I didn't want to leave! The windmills on the Wumeng Prairie, the fresh greenery of the ancient Ginkgo trees in Tuole, the aroma of the hot pot... everything is incredibly appealing! Quickly save this guide and escape the high temperatures with me~ 📍 Liupanshui, located in western Guizhou, is known as the "World's Summer Capital" because of its pleasant and cool summers 🌤️! Here, you'll find magnificent alpine meadows, deep canyons and caves, and rich ethnic minority customs. In May, Liupanshui is full of lush grass and flying birds, with azaleas blooming all over the mountains. You can experience the same beautiful scenery as seen in "Aerial China" and enjoy delicious local food. It's simply a heavenly travel destination! ✈️ Transportation Guide ✈️ By Plane: Arrive at Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport, and take a 20-minute taxi ride directly to the city center; the airport bus is also available to the city center, which is super convenient~ 🚄 High-Speed Train: There are many trains to Liupanshui Station and Liupanshui East Station. It only takes 1 hour from Guiyang! After exiting the station, you can easily reach various attractions by bus or taxi 🚍. 🚗 Self-Driving: It's very suitable for self-driving from surrounding cities! However, some mountain roads have many bends, so it's recommended that experienced drivers drive and prepare motion sickness medicine~ 🗺 Recommended Itinerary Day 1: Prairie and Windmills Wumeng Prairie → Jiucaiping Rush into the Wumeng Prairie in the morning! Ride horses, watch the windmills spin, and if you're lucky, you might even encounter a sea of clouds ☁️! Have a bowl of mutton rice noodles for lunch, and go to Jiucaiping in the afternoon. Although the Chinese chive flowers are not in bloom in May, the lush greenery all over the mountains is also super healing~ Day 2: Canyon and Cave Beipanjiang Bridge → Yushe National Forest Park Check out the "World's Highest Bridge," the Beipanjiang Bridge, which is so shocking that you'll be speechless! Have Panxian ham for lunch, and in the afternoon, venture into Yushe Forest Park, hike and breathe in the oxygen, and feel the charm of the natural oxygen bar 🌳! Day 3: Ancient Town and Return Trip Shuicheng Ancient Town → Return Trip Stroll through Shuicheng Ancient Town and see the ancient bridges, flowing water, and black-tiled houses~ Have a Shuicheng hot pot for lunch, grilling and eating in a great atmosphere! Before leaving, take some Chinese hawthorn slices as souvenirs for a perfect ending~ 📌 Useful Tips 🎫 Tickets: Wumeng Prairie is CNY 30, and Yushe Forest Park is CNY 20. You can get discounts by buying in advance on the platform! ⏰ Time: It is recommended to arrive at Wumeng Prairie before 10:00 am, as the light is soft and suitable for taking pictures; the hot pot night market is super lively after 6:00 pm~ 📸 Photography: Wear a bright-colored long dress on the prairie for great photos; take panoramic shots of the Beipanjiang Bridge to instantly flood your social media! 🍜 Food Recommendations 1️⃣ Shuicheng Mutton Rice Noodles: Delicious mutton soup, paired with tender rice noodles, sprinkled with roasted chili flakes and mint, is a taste of heaven! Trying Huitou Mutton Rice Noodles is a must~ 2️⃣ Shuicheng Hot Pot: Potatoes, stinky tofu, beef... everything can be grilled! Dip it in the secret chili powder, and it's so delicious you'll want to lick your fingers! 3️⃣ Panxian Ham: Salty and rich, it's super delicious whether sliced and steamed or stir-fried, and it's perfect with rice 🍚! 4️⃣ Steamed Rice Cake: Made from steamed glutinous rice flour, it's sweet, soft, and glutinous, with red bean paste in the middle, making it perfect for breakfast~ 5️⃣ Buckwheat Jelly: Jelly made from buckwheat, topped with fermented soybean sauce and Houttuynia cordata, it's sour, spicy, and refreshing, a must-have in summer! 6️⃣ Chinese Hawthorn Juice: Sour and sweet, rich in vitamin C, it relieves spiciness and quenches thirst. It's a must-have in local supermarkets~ ⚠️ Tips 1️⃣ There is a large temperature difference between day and night in Liupanshui in May! Bring a light jacket 🧥, and sunscreen and windproof gear are also essential~ 2️⃣ The ultraviolet rays on the Wumeng Prairie are strong, so bring sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses! 3️⃣ There is a lot of oil smoke in the hot pot restaurants, so it's recommended to wear clothes that are resistant to dirt, and spray some deodorant spray after eating~ 4️⃣ The signal is weak in some scenic spots, so download offline maps in advance and prepare cash! My friends, the coolness and deliciousness of Liupanshui are really worth experiencing in person! Quickly save this guide and set off~💨
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Posted: Apr 30, 2025
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