[2025 Guiyang Stay] Travel Guide for Echarm Hotel (Guiyang Erqi Road Hongtongcheng) (Updated Jun)

📍 Core Strategy: Early Entry + Reverse Route 🚅 Transportation (from Guiyang) → Express Version 07:00 Take high-speed train from Guiyang North Station → Arrive at Anshun West Station at 07:30 (¥46) 08:00 Transfer to scenic area shuttle → Arrive at waterfall entrance at 08:30 → Budget Version Take a bus from Guiyang Old Bus Station → Huangguoshu Ticket Center (¥60/2h | First bus at 7:20) → Self-Drive Version Drive directly to hotels near the scenic area entrance, 🆓 parking Can split the trip over 2 days! Tickets valid for 10 days, shuttle tickets valid for 3 days! Stay at Yitel (with underground parking) when returning to Guiyang the next day. --- 📜 Off-Peak Route (Tested: 30% Fewer Crowds) ⏰ 8:30-16:30 Complete the entire route 🔹 First Stop: Grand Waterfall (8:30-10:00) ✔️ Head straight to Water Curtain Cave! Rainbows frequently appear in morning mist 🌈 ✔️ Only buy downhill escalator ticket (saves energy + easier climb) ✔️ For full views, go to Waterfall Viewing Platform❗️ Avoid frontal crowds 🔹 Second Stop: Doupotang (10:30-11:30) ✔️ Walk along the opposite riverbank trail | Exclusive photo spot from "Journey to the West" filming location ✔️ Capture side-lit "Bridal Veil" waterfall | Best light after 10 AM 🔹 Third Stop: Tianxing Bridge (12:00-16:00) ✔️ Shout "Go to the second half!" at the entrance to take shortcut to Silver Chain Waterfall ✔️ Highlights: Bridge-on-Bridge → Maoshui Pool → Star Gorge Flying Waterfall ✔️ Take ¥10 cable car downhill | Saves 20 minutes --- 🏨 Accommodation ▷ After walking 30,000 steps, return to Guiyang and stay at a downtown chain hotel. We stayed at Yitel Hongtongcheng Branch. → 🆓 Laundry: Wash and dry sweaty clothes in 1 hour → Convenient transport: 5min to train station, 15min to high-speed rail station, stress-free for catching first shuttle → Nordic-style bedding: Soundproof windows block highway noise for clean, cozy sleep 💤 --- 🍜 Energy Replenishment Guide 🔥 Must-eat outside scenic area: ・"Si Wa Wa" (local wraps): Many vendors right outside the scenic area! Freshly made, similar to Vietnamese spring rolls ・"Loquats": ¥10 for 3 jin fresh-picked! Don’t pay more 💡 Avoid scams: Some sell greasy grapes using jaboticaba photos! Don’t fall for it… Don’t ask how I know 😭 --- 💡 Pro Tips: 1️⃣ Tickets: → Book 1 day in advance on "One Code for Guizhou"! On-site queues take 1+ hour → Must buy ticket + shuttle pass (scenic area spans 20km) → Free tickets for special groups: Teachers, military, medical staff, etc. 2️⃣ Gear: → Non-slip sandals (can wade at Silver Chain Waterfall) → Light raincoat (Water Curtain Cave spray is stronger than a shower) 3️⃣ Off-peak: Enter at 8 AM > Afternoon entry! Tour groups arrive at 10 AM

| Qingyun Market here we go! Arrived in Guiyang close to midnight and checked into Yishang Hotel 🤞 Chose this place after seeing its great value online - conveniently close to subway, Qingyun Market, Jiaxiu Tower, and No.27 Snack Street The room was comfortable with complete amenities, plus buffet breakfast included Next morning visited Qianling Mountain Park to photograph cute macaques + wild monkeys + pandas 🐼 Had lunch near Qingyun Market, spent afternoon exploring All the cultural creative stores and eateries were quite nice

Four nights in Guiyang hotels My impression of Guiyang hotels is getting better and better 🏠 YISHION Hotel (Guiyang Railway Station Shachong Road Subway Station Branch) 🅿️ Free parking lot Recommendation Index:🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 ✨The room is clean and tidy, with complete facilities. The toilet and shower are separate, which is very convenient. The receptionists are polite and friendly. There are markets and food streets nearby, and the transportation is very convenient. City walk around Xihu Road + Minsheng Road + Qingyun Market, you can find everything you need to eat, drink, and buy! I tried sour soup beef, Guoba Ciba, went to the tea mountain for tea, and bought a non-heritage silver bracelet. It was great!! Every shop is unique~ At night, Jiaxiu Tower with moon lights and Qingyun Market have a different vibe, super lively! And crowded! ✨This hotel has many room types. The standard large room is very good, with a 1.8*2m large bed! Desk, chair, everything is available! There are also real-view windows to enjoy the scenery, and the facilities are complete! There are also tea bags thoughtfully prepared by the staff on the table🍵 The breakfast buffet on the 1F restaurant offers a wide variety and a comfortable dining environment, with smiling waiters! There is also a self-service laundry room on the 6F! There is also a coffee ☕️ machine in the 1F lobby, and tea can be refilled indefinitely! Coffee lovers are very suitable to choose this hotel!!!

Guiyang! Yishang! 100➕💰It’s so comfortable to live in! Friends who come to Guiyang can 👀 this hotel Close to subway✅Close to scenic spots✅Beautiful environment✅Good service✅ Take the high-speed train 🚄 to Guiyang North in the morning and check in 👉 The location of the hotel is very good. It is close to the high-speed rail station and the snack street. It is also convenient to go to various scenic spots. When you look up from the room, you can see the beautiful night view of Guiyang! ❤️The lady at the front desk is super enthusiastic. She actively answers questions and responds to needs in a timely manner, which is a complete plus! The room is spacious, clean and large. There is also a large wardrobe for storing clothes. Afternoon: Jiaxiu Tower ➡️ Qingyun Market ➡️ Qianling Mountain Park Jiaxiu Tower: As a landmark building in Guiyang, it has witnessed the historical and cultural development of Guiyang. It can be visited in half an hour. It is open from 9:00 to 18:00 from Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Monday. It is recommended to make an appointment in advance✅ Qianling Mountain Park: Free to see pandas 🏠: Yishang Hotel 📍: Guiyang North Branch

Guiyang Travel blindly booked a hotel Right next to the subway station, very close to ✈️ Stop by and visit Qingyun Market and Jiaxiu Tower~ The night view is also shocking, taking photos 📷 is beyond the scope of the film The hotel lady is considerate and enthusiastic and also provides maps. There are also drinks available in the lobby~ The room is separated from wet and dry areas, and the bedding is very comfortable. There is also a rich breakfast🍳The price/performance ratio is also good👍🏻 🏠Yishang Hotel (Guiyang Sha Chong Road Metro Station Branch)

First stop in Guiyang, Qingyun Market Citywalk Really good for taking photos, lots of cute little shops We stayed at the Echarm Hotel nearby Near Shachong Road subway station, very convenient Close to Jiaxiu Tower and Qingyun Market The hotel is very spacious, clean and comfortable The space is also very large, the check-in experience is very good -

My friend and I deliberately chose a hotel near the train station! I compared several places before coming here, and finally chose this one after a lot of twists and turns. - The hotel is a mid-range business hotel and it feels very cost-effective to stay here. There are 110 rooms in total. The rooms are very exquisite and clean. Before leaving, I found that the hotel had its own laundry room, which was super convenient and the transportation was also very convenient. There is also a guide to traveling in Guiyang at the front desk. It is very close to Qingyun Market, Jiaxiu Tower, MixC... and you can eat, drink and have fun here. At night, I ate and drank near Qingyun Market 🍺, and it took less than 15 minutes to get back to the hotel by taxi. - 🏡: Yishang Hotel (Guiyang Railway Station Shachong Road Subway Station Branch)

| High Cost-Performance Budget Hotels in the City. This budget hotel has an excellent location! Just a few steps forward to the BRT station and a few steps backward to the metro station, there are also bus stops 🚌 nearby. High cost-performance, next to the metro, close to Qingyun Market, Jiaxiu Tower, and 27 Road Snack Street, super convenient transportation, suitable for business trips and family travel! . 🏨 Yishang Hotel is an independent building, 🈶 110 rooms, the rooms are exquisite and comfortable, with top-notch hygiene, and fully equipped facilities! 📷 Not far from Jiaxiu Tower and Qingyun Market! . There is also complimentary milk 🥛 upon check-in, and breakfast is provided in the morning. The rooms have separate wet and dry areas, disposable toiletries, slippers, etc. A reliable accommodation in Guiyang, enjoy your trip to Guiyang to the fullest! 🌈 📍 Address: Guiyang Yishang Hotel (Shachong Road Metro Station Branch)

Guiyang Travel! Three Days and Two Nights Lazy Guide! DAY1: Guiyang Railway Station Check-in: Yishang Hotel (right next to it! Very close!) Rest for a while and then go to Qingyun Market for a city walk in the evening, have a good stroll! Took many photos Coming to Guiyang without visiting Qingyun Market is a waste Very characteristic street! Ate a lot of Guiyang snacks DAY2: Sleep in and go to Qianling Mountain Zoo Get close to the monkeys! (ps: be careful not to get scratched) There are various rare animals here Observe their living habits up close You can take the cable car from the south gate or hike up the trail all the way up the mountain, In the evening, go see the White House and Twin Towers, very spectacular DAY3: Jiaxiu Tower - Vientiane City city walk Check-in at Guiyang landmarks, stroll and eat nearby, then return This time stayed at: Yishang Hotel The hotel is very comfortable to stay in~ The environment is also very good, clean and hygienic, very cost-effective The location is very good, right near the railway station, only 1km from the market, very convenient to go anywhere~

After getting off the high-speed rail, we went directly to the hotel we booked online 🏨——Yishang Hotel (Railway Station Branch) . The location of the hotel is pretty good. It is convenient for bus and subway. It only costs more than 20 yuan to take a taxi. . The room was clean and tidy. Coffee and ice jelly were prepared for us when we arrived. They also thoughtfully prepared children's slippers and toothbrushes for the baby🪥, and also provided a buffet breakfast service! . After the break, we headed straight to the first stop: Jiaxiu Tower 🏯 (A landmark building in Guiyang, worth a visit), no tickets are required, you can take bus No. 36 from the hotel directly, or take a taxi for 14-17💰. It is so beautiful to check in at night, feel the breeze by the river, appreciate the beauty of the thousand-year-old town, and take pictures wherever you go! 📍Yishang Hotel (next to Shachong Road Subway Station, Guiyang Railway Station)