【Xingyi 3-Day In-Depth Travel Guide】

【Xingyi 3-Day In-Depth Travel Guide】 🌟 Core Experiences Karst peak forests, canyon waterfalls, Bouyei ethnic customs, summer cooling cuisine 🚄 Transportation Guide - High-speed rail: The Panxing high-speed rail is expected to open by the end of 2025, reducing travel time from Guiyang to Xingyi to just 2 hours. Currently, you can take the train from Guiyang North to Panzhou Station (1.5 hours), then transfer to a bus or ride-hailing car to Xingyi (1 hour). - Airplane: Xingyi Wanfenglin Airport connects to major cities nationwide, with about a 15-minute taxi ride to the city center. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations - Wanfenglin Homestays: Fengsan Resort Inn (detached wooden houses + terraced field views), Yinyue·Shanye Scenic Homestay (all-glass rooms + infinity pool), enjoy the peak forest sunrise in the early morning. - City Hotels: Convenient transportation near Jushan Square, such as Southwest International Hotel, overlooking the city night view. 🍜 Must-Try Foods - Breakfast: Xingyi mutton rice noodles (Zhang Xiaojun’s spicy chili aroma), Zou Ji chicken soup dumplings (savory and juicy). - Lunch: Wanfenglin egg fried rice (Huang Xiu’s golden grains), Bouyei sour bamboo shoot beef (sour and spicy appetizer). - Night Market: Try zhe’ergen rice dumplings and sour soup beef rice dumplings at Xingguangli Street, and brush-hat noodles and gangzi noodles at Dafang Night Market. 🌿 Classic Itinerary Day 1: In-Depth Tour of Wanfenglin - Morning: Rent an electric bike to tour Nahui Village, check in at General Peak and Bagua Fields, enjoy poetic rice field cycling like in “Joy of Life.” - Afternoon: Visit the Qianxinan Prefecture Museum to see Eastern Han bronze chariots and the money tree similar to Sanxingdui; groups of five can book free guided tours. - Evening: Watch the Bouyei architectural light show at Fenglin Bouyei Scenic Area and experience the intangible cultural heritage performance of Bayin singing. Day 2: Canyon Wonders and Cultural Exploration - Morning: Walk the cliff plank road at Maling River Canyon, get close to the “Ten Thousand Waterfalls Suspended,” wear non-slip shoes to prevent slipping, enter from the front gate and exit from the back gate (use the sightseeing elevator to save energy). - Afternoon: Visit Liu’s Manor to see Tunpu-style architecture, explore Nidang Stone Forest to discover karst secrets, and feel the blend of nature and history. Day 3: Hidden Gems and Return - Morning: Watch the sea of clouds surge from Yuhuangding (free), or shoot sunrise scenes at Zhumas Mountain, check the weather in advance. - Afternoon: Explore the century-old stilted buildings at Nanlong Bouyei Ancient Village, experience wax dyeing crafts, and bring back Bobo candy and Zhenfeng glutinous rice as souvenirs before returning. ⚠️ Practical Tips - Water splashes at Maling River Canyon waterfalls, bring a raincoat or buy one at the scenic spot (5 yuan), wear quick-dry clothes. - Choose sunny days for cycling in Wanfenglin, wear light colors for better photos in the rice fields. - Respect ethnic minority customs, ask for permission before taking photos in villages. The beauty of Xingyi is hidden among peak forests, terraced fields, and canyon waterfalls, and is deeply immersed in the everyday life of the Bouyei people. Avoid the crowds and take 3 days to slowly savor this “health and wellness destination” for a journey that will heal your body and mind.