I thought Maling River Canyon was beautiful enough until I came to Wanfeng Forest!

◎Xingyi Wanfeng Forest Travel Guide 📍Location & Transportation Wanfeng Forest is located in the southeastern part of Xingyi City, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, about 7 kilometers from downtown Xingyi. • By Air: Fly directly to Xingyi Wanfeng Forest Airport from Guiyang/Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou. A taxi from the airport to the scenic area takes about 20 minutes. • By High-speed Rail: Take a train to Pu'an Station/Panzhou Station, then transfer to a bus for a 1-hour ride to Xingyi. • By Car: About 4 hours from Guiyang. Navigate to "Wanfeng Forest Scenic Area Visitor Center" (avoid mistakenly going to Southwest Square). • By Bus: Take bus routes 19 or 301 from downtown Xingyi directly to the Xu Xiake Square in the scenic area. 🎫Tickets & Opening Hours • Admission: Low season (December-February) 60 yuan/person, Peak season (March-November) 70 yuan/person, Sightseeing car 50 yuan/person. • Free admission policy: Seniors over 60, students, military personnel, teachers, healthcare workers, etc. with valid ID. • Opening hours: Peak season 8:00-18:00, Low season 8:30-17:30. 🌟Recommended Attractions 1. Wanfeng Forest Core Scenic Area ◦ Peak Viewing Road: Take a sightseeing car to overlook "China's most beautiful peak forest," visit the Bagua Fields, Fu Character Fields, and Six Six Prosperity Peak. Experience the beautiful interplay of rice waves and karst peaks. ◦ Ridge Trail: A 7.5-kilometer hiking path offering 360° panoramic views, perfect for photography enthusiasts. 2. Ten Thousand Buddha Temple A natural cave temple with thousands of Buddha statues integrated into the karst mountains, where Zen and nature coexist. 3. Maling River Canyon "Earth's most beautiful scar," featuring waterfalls, caves, and ancient trees. Summer rafting available (divided into upper, middle, and lower sections, with the middle section being the most thrilling). 4. Wanfeng Lake Camping Lake and mountain scenery surrounded by peaks. The camping base offers bonfires, picnics, and stargazing experiences, ideal for family trips. 5. Nahui Village Ancient Buyi ethnic village. Cycle through countryside paths, experience tie-dye and batik handicrafts, and find authentic local products on market days (rotating through different villages Monday through Sunday). 🍜Food Recommendations • Fried Rice Street: Near General Bridge, crispy lard and chopped chili add spicy appetizing flavors, about 15 yuan per person. • Buyi Eight Bowls: Sour fish soup, cured meat fried rice, stewed pork skin, etc., rich in ethnic flavors. • Sour Bamboo Shoots Beef Hot Pot: Buyi specialty sour soup base paired with tender beef. • Xingyi Lamb Rice Noodles: Rich broth with spicy paste, a breakfast favorite. • Chicken Soup Dumplings: Savory filling with chicken soup base, a twist on traditional sweet dumplings. 🏡Accommodation Suggestions • Homestays within the scenic area: ◦ Xiaojia Shisu: Rice field view rooms with peak forest views from the window, offering a countryside retreat experience. ◦ Rongsu Inn: Converted hillside stone houses with swimming pool and tea room, suitable for family trips. • Hotels outside the scenic area: ◦ Mushroom Luxury Hotel: Fairy-tale mushroom-shaped design, family-themed with recreational facilities. ◦ Orange Crystal Airport Hotel: Near the airport with smart rooms and free shuttle service, ideal for business travelers. 📅Itinerary Planning One-day tour: • Morning: Take a sightseeing car along Peak Viewing Road → Hike the Ridge Trail → Visit Bagua Fields. • Noon: Fried rice at General Bridge + Buyi sour bamboo shoots beef. • Afternoon: Cycling in Nahui Village → Experience tie-dyeing → Visit the nostalgic market. • Evening: Take a small train to enjoy the sunset, stay at a peak forest homestay. Two-day tour: • Day 1: Wanfeng Forest Core Scenic Area → Ten Thousand Buddha Temple → Rice field fishing/Small train (family activities) → Stay at Rongsu Inn. • Day 2: Maling River Canyon rafting → Wanfeng Lake boat ride → Purchase local products like Job's tears rice and Pu'an red tea before departure. 💡Tips 1. Best seasons: Spring and autumn (March-May for rapeseed flowers, September-November for golden rice waves), summer is also good for avoiding heat. 2. Clothing suggestions: Comfortable sports shoes (for hiking/cycling), bring sun protection clothing and hats. 3. Photo spots: Fu Character Fields, 314 Viewing Platform (love theme), Step-by-Step Rising Peak. 4. Environmental reminder: Don't trample farmland, take your trash with you. 5. Special offers: Free admission for those born in the Year of the Dragon and residents of Jiangsu/Hubei provinces (check with the scenic area for details). 🌄The beauty of Wanfeng Forest is the collision of karst magnificence and pastoral poetry. Whether it's the silhouette of peaks in the morning mist or the rolling rice waves at sunset, this place always offers a way to leave behind the hustle and bustle and return to nature.