Let's experience the 19°C summer in Guizhou—Liupanshui

Liupanshui is located in the Wumeng Mountains in western Guizhou Province. Visitors can plan a 3–5 day trip: visit Shuicheng Ancient Town on the first day, climb Jiucaiping or Meihua Mountain on the second day, explore the Wumeng Prairie on the third day, and then visit Tuole Village or Niangniang Mountain Wetland. The scenic spots are easily accessible and combine natural wonders and cultural heritage, making it suitable for summer vacations, study tours, and photography. 🕘 [Opening Hours and 💴 [Ticket Prices]]: 1. Wumeng Prairie is open daily throughout the year from 09:00–17:30, and the tour time is about 4 hrs. Tickets are CNY 35/person. 2. Meihua Mountain Scenic Area ticket prices and fees: (1) Free admission: The core area of ​​Meihua Mountain Scenic Area (such as Meihua Ping, Holiday Park, etc.) can be visited without tickets. (2) Ropeway fee: Round trip: CNY 128/person (ski resort station to Gaolu terminal station) or CNY 190/person (including glass bridge and other combined projects) (3) One-way ticket price: CNY 78/person (one-way only from the ski resort station to the Gaolu terminal station) 3. Tuole Village ticket price (1) Adult ticket price: CNY 30/person, suitable for regular tours (including the core area of ​​the ancient ginkgo group) (2) Opening hours: Open all day, you can freely arrange your visit time. (3) Transportation suggestions: It is recommended to drive there (navigate to Tuole Village, Shiqiao Town, Panzhou City, Liupanshui City, Guizhou Province). There is a parking lot in the village; public transportation requires a taxi from Panzhou Station to the scenic spot (about 34 mins, the cost is about CNY 80) 4. Jiucaiping ticket price and viewing season: (1) Adult ticket price: CNY 43/person (2) Sightseeing bus: CNY 48/person for a round trip (East Gate route) Cable car: CNY 40/person for a one-way trip, CNY 78/person for a round trip 57. Package discount: Ticket + cable car package CNY 98/person (3) Best viewing season: Peak blooming period: late August to late September, when thousands of acres of wild chive flowers are in full bloom, presenting a purple sea of ​​flowers, and sea of ​​clouds wonders are prone to occur when the temperature difference between day and night is large. 👉 [Recommended Shuicheng Specialty Foods]: I. Must-eat classics (1) Shuicheng hot pot Features: A traditional delicacy with a history of more than 300 years. You can choose your own ingredients for frying and grilling (such as meat, seafood, and vegetables), and serve with five-spice chili powder or spicy dipping sauce, which is spicy and appetizing. Recommended store: Peijun Hot Pot (local time-honored brand). (2) Shuicheng mutton rice noodles Features: The soup base is fresh, mellow, red and bright, made with black goat meat. The rice noodles absorb the soup, and are served with sauerkraut, chili oil, and coriander, which is spicy and rich. 🧡 [Preparation before the trip]: I. Preparation before the Liupanshui trip: Climate and clothing equipment Basic clothing Summer is dominated by lightweight clothing (short sleeves, quick-drying clothes, etc.), but you need to bring a thin coat/cardigan to cope with the temperature difference between day and night and rain and cooling (the temperature in the mountainous area can drop sharply at night). Choose non-slip sports shoes or hiking shoes to adapt to mountain hiking and slippery roads. Protective equipment Sun protection essentials: high SPF sunscreen, sun hat, ice sleeves (strong ultraviolet rays, easy to get sunburned). Rain gear: folding umbrella or portable raincoat (the weather in mountainous areas is changeable and local rainfall is frequent). Mosquito repellent: mosquito repellent, cooling oil (there are many mosquitoes in mountain forest scenic spots)