Wanfenglin Rice Field Fairyland Travel Guide

3-Day Itinerary for Wanfenglin in Xingyi, Guizhou, optimized with the latest travel trends, with an average budget of around 700 RMB per person. For reference. 🌄 Itinerary Overview Theme: Karst Wonderland + Buyi Ethnic Culture + Rural Slow Living Best Season: July when rice fields are lush green and waterfalls are at their fullest (reference) Transportation Suggestion: 4-hour drive from Guiyang or take high-speed rail to Panzhou Station and transfer by bus 📅 Daily Itinerary Day 1: Wanfenglin Countryside Stroll Morning: 🚌 Take the sightseeing bus before 8:00 (ticket 120 RMB) → Visit "Bagua Field" for morning mist and light, participate in rice planting experience (30 RMB/person) Noon: 🍚 Try "Huangxiu Egg Fried Rice" + cured meat with pickled chili in Nahui Village Afternoon: 🚲 Rent an e-bike (50 RMB/day) → Route: Lower Nahui → Wanfo Temple → Upper Nahui Buyi Village (learn weaving for 20 RMB) Evening: 🏡 Stay at "Fengsan" homestay (90 RMB/person), stargazing on the terrace Day 2: Canyon Wonders + Local Cuisine Early Morning: 🌊 Maling River Gorge (ticket 70 RMB) → Enter via Xiaoqingshan entrance, capture rainbow waterfalls between 9:00-11:00 Noon: 🍜 Try "Chenji Lamb Noodles" + "Zhengji Brush Rice Rolls" in the city Afternoon: 🏯 Visit Nanlong Buyi Ancient Village (free) → Experience traditional paper-making (50 RMB) and watch intangible cultural heritage weaving Evening: 🌃 Enjoy cut noodles + grilled tofu at Jushan Night Market Day 3: Choose Your Adventure Option A: Cultural Exploration 🏮 Nanlong Buyi Ancient Village (600-year-old stilt houses) → Participate in wine-making/weaving experiences Option B: Nature Adventure 🌅 Charter a car to Yuhuangding (around 200 RMB/car) → Watch sunrise over sea of clouds, a budget alternative to "Wugong Mountain" Before Departure 🍡 Must-try "Zouji Chicken Dumplings" (savory flavor!) 💡 Local Pro Tips (optimized from multiple sources) 👁️ Photography Secrets Turn right 200 meters from the "Stars Surrounding the Moon" viewpoint in Wanfenglin for crowd-free rice field reflections Use a wide-angle lens on Maling Gorge's boardwalk for waterfall shots ✨ Money-Saving Tips Keep sightseeing bus tickets for reuse Student ID grants 50% off tickets (saves 70 RMB for Wanfenglin + Maling River) 🙌 Avoid Tourist Traps Skip the Maling River elevator! It's just a 15-minute walk 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations Fenglin Homestay Fengsan/Rongsu Wake up to rice field views, 90-150 RMB/person 🤔 Budget-Friendly City Stays Hotels near Jushan Avenue Convenient transportation and night market access 💬 Pre-Trip Reminder: July often has showers, pack waterproof shoes + lightweight raincoat; mountain areas have large temperature swings, bring a light jacket. For real-time road conditions, consult local guides (reference).