Hidden Guizhou Secret | Hongguoshu

Here comes the must-visit guide for Hongguoshu Scenic Area in Suiyang! This hidden gem in Guizhou is absolutely stunning, every shot looks like a masterpiece 📸 🌳【Highlights】 Hongguoshu Scenic Area is famous for its karst landforms and thousand-year-old ginkgo trees. The park features spectacular natural bridges and waterfall clusters, with the most breathtaking being the 1700-year-old Ginkgo King. In autumn, the golden leaves are stunningly beautiful. 🎫【Ticket Information】 Ticket price: 80 RMB/person, sightseeing bus: 30 RMB (recommended, the scenic area is very large) Opening hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM For ginkgo viewing, it’s best to visit between October and November 🚌【Transportation Guide】 From Guiyang: 1.5 hours by car (navigate to "Hongguoshu Scenic Area") Public transport: Guiyang Jinyang Bus Station → Suiyang Bus Station → transfer to direct shuttle to the scenic area Car rental or self-driving is more convenient 🍜【Must-Try Food】 Don’t miss the farmhouse restaurants at the entrance: • Suiyang Kongxin Noodles (Intangible Cultural Heritage delicacy!) • Braised Lamb Hotpot (local black mountain goat, very tender) • Ginkgo Nut Stewed Native Chicken (made with nuts from the thousand-year-old ginkgo trees) 🏡【Accommodation Recommendations】 If budget allows, stay at the "Hongguoshu Resort Hotel" inside the scenic area, with ginkgo forests right outside your window For better value, choose hotels in Suiyang County, recommended "Shixiang Hotel," about 20 minutes by car from the scenic area ⚠️【Notes】 1. Wear non-slip shoes! The stone paths near the waterfalls are slippery 2. Bring a jacket, as there is a big temperature difference inside and outside the caves 3. Drones must be registered in advance (there are no-fly zones in the scenic area) 4. Be respectful; climbing the thousand-year-old ginkgo trees is prohibited This place is beautiful all year round: enjoy azalea seas in spring, a cool retreat in summer, golden ginkgo in autumn, and frost wonders in winter. Save this guide and come unlock the magic!