[2025 Leishan Attraction] Travel Guide for Leigong Mountain (Updated Mar)

🌿Explore Southeast Guizhou | 🌸Leigong Mountain 🎒What to Pack: Hiking shoes, water bottle, raincoat, sunscreen, camera 📝Itinerary: 1️⃣ Day 1: Arrive in Kaili, check in to the hotel, and rest 2️⃣ Day 2: Visit the Kaili City Museum in the morning to learn about local history and culture 3️⃣ Day 3: Depart for Leigong Mountain National Forest Park in the morning and begin your hiking trip 4️⃣ Day 4: Visit attractions within the park, such as: Leigong Mountain Peak, Qianhu Miao Village, Lover's Lake, etc. 5️⃣ Day 5: End the hike and return to Kaili, check in to the hotel 6️⃣ Day 6: Leave Southeast Guizhou and end the pleasant journey 🌟Highlights: 1️⃣ Leigong Mountain Peak: Climb to the top of the mountain, overlook the mountains, and experience the magnificence of nature 2️⃣ Qianhu Miao Village: Visit the birthplace of Guizhou Miao culture and admire the Miao architectural style 3️⃣ Lover's Lake: Beautiful scenery, perfect for taking photos 📷Photography Tips: 1️⃣ Leigong Mountain Peak: Capture the beauty of sunrise and sunset, showcasing the magical charm of nature 2️⃣ Qianhu Miao Village: Document the simple Miao life and showcase the local culture 3️⃣ Lover's Lake: Take photos of the natural scenery and cultural landscape with the lake as the background 📢Friendly Reminders: 1️⃣ Check the weather forecast in advance to ensure comfort during the hike 2️⃣ Pay attention to safety, follow the park regulations, and protect the environment 3️⃣ Bring rain gear in case of rain affecting the trip 4️⃣ Pay attention to food hygiene and taste local specialties 5️⃣ Maintain a happy mood and enjoy a wonderful time with your friends 🎉Conclusion: This trip to Leigong Mountain allowed us to experience the beautiful scenery and rich ethnic culture of Southeast Guizhou. Looking forward to the next trip, and continuing to explore more unknown scenery!🌟

🍁Leigong Mountain is located in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. Its main peak is 2,178.8 meters above sea level, making it the highest peak in the Miaoling Mountains. The natural scenery is primitive and magnificent.🌈 🍁Gaoyan Grand Canyon is located at the source of the Bala River on the south side of Leigong Mountain. It starts from Nanxiao in Gaoyan Village, Leishan County, Guizhou Province, and ends at the Jiaola Waterfall in Jiaola Village. It is about 10 kilometers long and 1 kilometer wide, with a minimum altitude of 1,100 meters and a maximum altitude of 1,500 meters. It is an excellent choice for hiking and adventure. 🍁Best time to visit: Spring and autumn are the best hiking seasons, with pleasant weather and colorful scenery. 🍁Recommended route: Jiaosan Tea Plantation Yunwu Mountain Resort Plaza (starting point) - Shuixi Miao Village - Jijiu Reservoir - Nanxiao Natural Village in Gaoyan Village - Right side of Gaoyan Grand Canyon - Grand Canyon Waterfall Group - Jiaola Village (end point). 🍁Highlights along the way: 1. Natural scenery The natural scenery of Leigong Mountain Gaoyan Grand Canyon is fascinating. In the canyon, the mountains are undulating, the trees are lush, and the streams are crystal clear. Along the way, you can enjoy natural landscapes such as strange peaks and rocks, waterfalls, and karst caves. 2. Miao culture The hiking route passes through Shuixi Miao Village and Nanxiao Natural Village in Gaoyan Village, where you can experience the rich Miao culture, including clothing, singing and dancing, and architecture. 3. Ecological resources The Grand Canyon is rich in ecological resources, with many rare animals and plants. During the hike, you may encounter some wild animals, such as monkeys and birds, which will make you feel the gift of nature. 🍁Notes: 1. Pay attention to safety, plan your time reasonably, and avoid walking at night. 2. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes, and bring a windbreaker in autumn. 3. Bring enough water, chocolate, energy bars, etc., to replenish your energy. 4. Protect the environment and take your trash with you.

In addition to the popular attractions we mentioned earlier, such as Xiasi Ancient Town and Shiqiao Village, there are many other must-see attractions and delicacies around Kaili. Below is a detailed self-driving travel guide centered around Kaili. I. Recommended Travel Routes 1. Kaili City Tour Start from Kaili City in the morning and head to Kaili Ethnic Museum to learn about local customs. Then, go to Wanbo Noodle House for a local breakfast. Next, visit Shiqiao Village, which is home to a traditional papermaking base and the Dayanjiao Traditional Papermaking Site. After lunch, head to Qingjiang Miao Village, Kawu Village, and Xiasi Ancient Town to experience the cultural charm of the Miao and Dong ethnic groups. Enjoy a local dinner at a local restaurant. 2. Leigong Mountain and Surrounding Attractions On the second day, head to Leigong Mountain and enjoy the magnificent natural scenery along the way. At the foot of the mountain, visit the Yanggou Thousand-Mu Terraced Fields to admire the spectacular terraces. Then, visit Wudong Miao Village, Quebird Village, and Getou Village to experience local customs. Enjoy a delicious farmhouse dinner at a local farm. 3. Miao Embroidery Market and Food Exploration On the third day, visit the Miao Embroidery Market in Kaili to admire local Miao embroidery crafts. Then, head to Laoweng Tucaigarden Bird Mountain to taste local delicacies. Enjoy a special lunch at Zhongbo Hot Pot Restaurant in Kaili. In the afternoon, stroll around Ximen Street and Silver City to buy local souvenirs. II. Kaili Food Guide Kaili offers a wide variety of delicious and unique foods. Here are some recommended Kaili delicacies: 1. Wanbo Noodles: Delicate texture with unique sauces, delicious. 2. Yingxin Sour Soup Noodles: Sour and spicy, a Kaili specialty snack. 3. Lu's Cold Noodles and Aunt Wang's Glutinous Rice: Refreshing and cooling, a must-have summer food. 4. Qiaogang Fish Sauce Sour Soup: Fish sauce with sour soup, fresh and delicious. 5. Leishan Grilled Ribs: Unique grilling technique, ribs are tender and juicy. 6. Yidianxiang Hot Pot: Crispy and delicious, one of Kaili's specialty snacks. III. Travel Tips 1. Kaili's attractions are scattered, so self-driving or car rental is recommended. 2. Kaili's weather is changeable, so prepare appropriate clothing according to the weather forecast. 3. When buying souvenirs, remember to bargain, and you can also haggle based on the silver price per gram. 4. Respect local customs, do not take photos or disturb residents. 5. Pay attention to safety, obey traffic rules, and do not drive under the influence or when tired. This is our super detailed travel guide to Kaili. We hope it helps you have a pleasant and meaningful trip to Kaili! During your visit, you can enjoy magnificent natural scenery, unique ethnic culture, and delicious food. Whether you are self-driving or on a group tour, Kaili is a place worth visiting!

Compared to Que Niao Village, I prefer Ge Tou. Continue from Que Niao Village to the depths of Leigong Mountain At the foot of the mountain is Ge Tou Miao Village Ge Tou Miao Village is located in Ge Tou Village, Fangxiang Township, Leishan County. The Miao name for "Ge Tou" is "Gan Diu" - meaning a village built of fir. Ge Tou Miao Village is located in the depths of Leigong Mountain, at an altitude of 1,015 meters, and the entire village is surrounded by forests. The slopes on all sides are covered with dense fir trees. According to statistics, there are more than 10,000 fir trees in Ge Tou Village, of which more than 3,500 are 300-500 years old, and more than 200 are over 1,000 years old. Therefore, Ge Tou Miao Village is known as the "Hometown of Fir" Because it is located in the depths of Leigong Mountain, the mountain road traffic is not very convenient Even after some development, the environment is very good and beautiful But many tourists find it difficult to get there except by self-driving So the whole village is in a very quiet state

🍃 Tired of the crowded commercial tourist spots? Join me on a journey to find peace and nature, exploring those treasures that haven't been overdeveloped. 🏞️ P1 Qianhu Miao Village - Immerse yourself in the unique charm of Miao culture, stroll along the ancient stone paths, and feel the weight of history and the simplicity of the ethnic group. 🏡 P2 Langde - A small village far from the hustle and bustle, where you can find inner peace in tranquility and experience true rural life. 🌄 P3P4 Wudong - The sunrise and sunset in Wudong are nature's gentlest gifts. Here, you can empty your mind and isolate yourself from the world. 🌿 P5P6 Leigong Mountain - The fresh air and lush forests of Leigong Mountain are a dream escape for urban dwellers. Here, let your soul truly rest and relax. 🌈 Traveling is not just about checking in and taking photos, but about finding your own peace and relaxation. Join me in escaping the commercial hustle and bustle and exploring those truly worthwhile places. 📌 Remember to bring your curiosity and a heart willing to explore, and join me in discovering the hidden secrets in the mountains and waters of Guizhou!

| Que Niao Miao Village - The Forgotten Planet Village. If you've never been to Qiandongnan, or to the ancient Miao Village, then take a trip to "Que Niao Village" to satisfy all your imaginations about the appearance of Miao Village and the traditional life of Miao people. "Que Niao", in Miao language, means "the source of green", located in Fangxiang Township, Leishan County, Southeast Guizhou. This village has a history of four to five hundred years of building villages. Because it is located in the Leigong Mountain National Nature Reserve, there is almost no development and construction here. The place with the strongest commercial atmosphere is the village's grocery store. Compared with popular destinations like Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, almost no one will put Que Niao Village on their travel list, and even locals need to search repeatedly in their minds to remember its location. However, this little-known village has long been included in "Lonely Planet". Standing at the high point at the entrance of the village, looking around, a stream runs through the village, hundreds of stilted buildings are built along the mountain, golden terraces surround the whole village, and the protective forest planted by the ancestors protects the safety of the whole village. Here, villagers still live a farming life of sunrise and sunset. In the season of spring sowing and autumn harvesting, they still carry farming tools and crops on their shoulders and hands. They greet everyone with a smile, and their lives are plain and satisfied. Although they don't speak the same language, they always warmly invite "outsiders" to their homes for meals. Here, everyday life is sleeping, dazing, taking pictures, fishing, picking tea, making tea, cutting rice, picking chestnuts, picking wild fruits... Life is leisurely, and the whole person becomes lazy and soft. 🚍How to get there: 1️⃣Train/High-speed rail: From the departure place to Kaili or Kaili South Station; 2️⃣Bus: Take a bus from Kaili to Leishan County, and then transfer to a bus to Fangxiang Township (Que Niao Down) (one bus each in the morning and afternoon), it is recommended to confirm the departure time with Leishan County Passenger Station in advance. PS. Self-driving cars can navigate directly to "Que Niao Village". 🏨Accommodation recommendation: Homestay: "Stay One Night" Price: 190 yuan/person (including three meals, seasonal ingredients, super delicious) PS. This homestay is run by the young couple "Xiao Niu" who returned to their hometown. The first floor has a kitchen, activity room (also living room and dining room), living room, the second floor is the guest room, you can see the mountain view from the window, and the small balcony can also enjoy the sunrise and sunset. In the traditional stilted building, there is also a negative first floor, which has been transformed into a public toilet, shower room, and handicraft experience area. They also organize experiential study activities on farming culture and traditional dyeing and embroidery. Last words: Because of work reasons, it is difficult for us to travel off-peak during long holidays, but if we can find a treasure-like niche travel destination and carry out "reverse travel", it is also a kind of luck. The popular destinations are crowded with people, and the experience is self-evident. The meaning of travel is not to check in, take pictures, and post circles to prove that you have been there, but to simply enjoy the travel itself and the whole process.