Chengdu Qingming Festival Tours｜Guizhou Baili Rhododendron + Zhijin Cave

｜Guizhou Baili Rhododendron + Zhijin Cave. Starting from Chengdu and heading to the colorful Guizhou, you can encounter two great wonders: Baili Rhododendron and Zhijin Cave. First, step into Baili Rhododendron. The flowering season is around the Qingming Festival. Rhododendrons bloom all over the mountains, red like fire, pink like clouds. The sea of ​​flowers stretching for hundreds of miles creates a romantic spring feast. Next, explore the Zhijin Cave, a "karst museum" with stalagmites, stone pillars and stone curtains in various shapes. Under the light, it looks like a dreamland. The underground wonders created by nature will surely make you marvel at the magic of nature. Walking from the romantic sea of ​​flowers into the fantasy cave, you will be doubly shocked. 🌟 Trip Highlights ✅ Baili Rhododendron: the world's largest natural rhododendron sea (best from late March to mid-April) ✅ Zhijin Cave: "The King of Chinese Caves", a Fantasy Underground World ✅ Check in Guizhou cuisine + ethnic customs at the same time! 🔅Option 1: High-speed rail + car rental/charter (recommended!) 1️⃣ Chengdu East→Bijie Station ⏰ 3 hours｜💰 2nd class seat about NT$200 2️⃣ Bijie Station → Baili Rhododendron Scenic Area 🚗 Renting a car/chartering a car for about 1.5 hours｜💰Chartering a car one way costs about 200 yuan 3️⃣ Baili Rhododendron→Zhijin Cave 🚗 Self-driving/chartered car for about 2 hours｜The karst scenery along the way is super healing! 🔅Option 2: Self-driving throughout the journey 🗺️ Chengdu→(Chenglu Expressway)→Baili Dujuan→Zhijin Cave→Chengdu ⏰ One way trip is about 6.5 hours｜Experienced drivers are recommended to travel with you～ 📅 **Recommended itinerary (3 days and 2 nights) ✅Day 1: Chengdu → Baili Rhododendron 🌅 Arrive in the afternoon and stay at a B&B near the scenic area (💰150-300 yuan/night) 🌺Walk along Dujuan Lake in the evening and watch the sunset reflected on the sea of ​​flowers~ ✅Day 2: In-depth tour of Baili Dujuan 📍 Pudi Scenic Area: The core area of ​​the colorful azalea, you must check in at the "Azalea King Tree"! 📍 Jinpo Scenic Area: Soma Flower Bridge is great for taking photos📸 🍲 Lunch: Try the Yi ethnic specialty "Tuotuo meat + sour soup potato" 🚗 Depart for Zhijin County in the afternoon and stay overnight at a hotel near Zhijin Cave (💰200 yuan +/night) ✅Day3: Zhijin Cave → Return 🕳️ Zhijin Cave Tour (3-4 hours): ✔️ Overlord Helmet, Silver Rain Tree, Hundred Thousand Mountains...super magical under the lights! 🍜 Lunch: "Buckwheat jelly + hot pot" in Zhijin County 🚄 Return to Chengdu in the afternoon, ending the perfect journey~ 🔅Must-eat delicacies 🔥 Baili Dujuan: ▪️ Fish in sour soup｜Stir-fried bracken with bacon｜Yi baked potatoes 🔥 Zhijin County: ▪️ Zhijin Pancake｜Buckwheat Jelly｜Kung Pao Chicken (Hometown of Ding Baozhen!) 🔅Practical Tips 1️⃣ Ticket booking: ▪️ Baili Dujuan: 💰130 yuan (reservation is required 2 days in advance during peak season!) ▪️Zhijin Cave: 💰140 yuan (including sightseeing bus)｜⚠️The temperature in the cave is low, bring a jacket! 2️⃣ Outfit suggestion: light-colored skirt + sneakers👟 (take photos in the sea of ​​flowers is perfect!) 3️⃣ Guide to avoiding pitfalls: ❌The horse riding fee in the scenic area is chaotic, it is recommended to walk or use a battery car~ 4️⃣ Weather: Guizhou has a lot of rain in spring, so prepare 🌂+ waterproof shoe covers! 🔅 Photo inspiration ▪️ Baili Rhododendron: drone aerial photography of the sea of ​​flowers / wearing ethnic costumes and taking photos with the flowers ▪️ Zhijin Cave: Wide-angle shots of the cave wonders/silhouettes are super atmospheric! 🎨 Color matching recommendation: Use the "Xingtu" "Sakura Pink" filter for azaleas, and the "Green Orange" tone for caves!