#Wanfenglin (“Ten-Thousand Peak Forest”) Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)
#1 of Best Things to Do in Xingyi
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Geological Sites
Address:
Xingyi, Qianxinan, Guizhou, China
Opening times:
Opens at 08:00-18:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
0.5-1 day
Phone:
0859-3342299
Guizhou's Treasure Realm is the earliest spring in China, and I wonder who still doesn't know
Wanfenglin is the place where the rapeseed flowers bloom the earliest in the country~
Even in the winter months, there is already the atmosphere of spring with vast fields of rapeseed flowers
Blooming passionately and dazzlingly under the brilliant sunshine
The vast karst topography
Surrounds more than six thousand acres of rice fields
✈️ Airport: Wanfenglin Airport, not far from the scenic area
🚅 High-speed rail: Go to Panzhou Station, then head to Xingyi
🚗 Chartered car or small group tours are more cost-effective
🚶🏻♀️ You can also visit other attractions in Guizhou along the way
Tour sequence
☞ Wanfenglin Square - General Peak - Shang Nahui - Xia Nahui - Wanfu Village - Wanfo Temple
⛰️ Wanfo Temple
This is a natural cave temple integrated with the mountain peaks
There are tens of thousands of Buddha statues inside the temple
Several thousand small Buddha statues are also placed on the walls of the cave
Symbolizing the pilgrimage of ten thousand Buddhas, hoping for visitors from all directions in March
🌾 Bagua fields
The naturally formed Bagua fields
Lie flat in the Nahui village farmland
Among them are three natural sinkholes, bottomless
🏕️ Village tour
Following the paths through the fields, passing through Nahui, Leli, and Yulong, several Bouyei villages
In the farmhouse courtyards, you can taste authentic and genuine delicacies
Walking or riding an electric bike slowly through
Experiencing the comfort brought by the countryside is also quite nice~
ceraceousleona
Xingyi Wanfenglin, the earliest rapeseed flower to bloom in the country
'There are so many peaks in the world, only here are the peaks forested.' The vast karst landscape surrounds more than 6,000 acres of rice fields, dotted with Bouyei tribes with gray tile walls, which can be described as extremely beautiful.
Wanfenglin is the largest and most typical karst peak forest in China. Here you can see the continuous peaks and endless rapeseed fields, which are so beautiful as if you have walked into an oil painting. It is recommended to stay in the homestay next to the rapeseed field, very comfortable. Wanfenglin scenic area is very large, and there are rapeseed fields everywhere in the scenic area.
JENNIFER ROWE
Xingyi Wanfenglin Homestay|Find the relaxation that suits you
|Find the relaxation that suits you. Xingyi Wanfenglin Homestay|Find the relaxation that suits you
To leave at a moment's notice is the most extravagant luxury and the most brilliant freedom in life~~~
This is a memorable quote from this trip, from the hidden reading·Mountain View Holiday Homestay, which is also the recommended homestay. The Mountain is a homestay with a sense of relaxation. It's not as formal as a hotel, but it has its own standards. The housekeeper is very careful and friendly
The parking lot is right at the entrance of the homestay, parking is very convenient, the housekeeper contacted us in advance and sent the location of the homestay, the homestay is easy to find on the roadside, parking is also very convenient
The two villages are very small, and the roads in the Wanfenglin Scenic Area are easy to find. After consulting with the housekeeper, you don't need to open the map when you go out, you can set off aimlessly and easily reach the mountain breeze
Let more people who love nature grow
Life is not only confined to the city and indoors, but also the mountain breeze is gently blowing, enjoy a trip, the soul's course
Slowly believe that nature is the slowest philosopher, the time that stops
In the embrace of the mountain, feel the tranquil life away from the hustle and bustle of the city, sit and watch the mountain about the homestay
As soon as you enter the door, it is Dajin at the front desk to check in Dajin has water
nyrissa_9709
The Ten-Thousand Peak Forest
Wanfenglin (Ten-Thousand Peak Forest) is a must see scenic spot located in beautiful Xingyi, Guizhou.
There are many ways to enjoy this area's beauty.
Shuttle bus- For ¥110 you can take a shuttle bus up the mountain to get a spectacular view of the fields and villages below and the surrounding mountain peaks. After climbing up the mountain, the shuttle will take you through the fields and villages and back to your your starting point.
Bikes & Scooters- Hire a bike or a scooter and cycle along the winding roads that take you through the fields and villages. There are lots of gorgeous little coffee shops, cafes and restaurants to stop at along the way!
You can also walk or drive around the area, however, bikes and scooters are more convenient.
We recommend staying 1-2 days in the Wanfenglin scenic area. There are many lovely boutique hotels with a great view of the mountains.
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Ash & Meds
Forest of Ten Thousand Peaks
Literally translating as Forest of Ten Thousand Peaks, Wanfenglin is one of China’s largest areas of karst landscape, famed for its tower-like fenglin formations. On either side of the valley, the karst hills rise from the horizon like humps on a sleeping dragon’s back.
🌲This area has what many popular areas lost long ago - a palpable sense of being well off the international tourist trail. And the best way is to cycling around instead of taking the suttle bus.
The area is super clean with a sense of calm. make sure to take active wear because there are a lot of outdoor activities to do, and the best way to enjoy the area is by bike. All in all I would definitely recommend this place as it has not yet been discovered by the crowds ☺️
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Jurajiva
Xingyi Wanfenglin: Karst Qiguan
Wanfenglin is located in the southeast of Xingyi City, Guizhou Province. It is a national-level scenic spot, a national AAAA-level scenic spot, the most beautiful five peak forests in China, and the first batch of industrial and agricultural tourism demonstration zones in China.
Wanfenglin belongs to the southwestern karst landform of China. It is called the China Cone Karst Museum and is known as the World Wonders. Wanfenglin consists of East and West Peak Forests with different landscapes. It is the largest and most typical karst peak forest in China. More than 316 years ago, the famous geographer and traveler Xu Xiake came to Wanfenglin. He also issued such a sigh: "There are so many mountains in the world, only the peaks here are forests." Xu Xiake once again came to Xingyi and wrote in his travel notes: "The peak of Cong Li, thousands of miles, is the southwestern odd."
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Here, because of the distance from the hustle and bustle of the city, plus the mountains and the dreamy green, it is quiet and peaceful. Especially when the night falls, the entire scenic spot is shrouded in the starry sky, which makes people feel like they are in a dreamland.
With this magnificent starry sky and the Milky Way, I gradually wake up from my sleep and greet myself. It is also a mountain peak and dreamy light and shadow, as if the fairy tale world is generally romantic and charming.
Adam Yue.
Wanfenglin Scenic Area
The Wanfenglin Scenic Area is located in the southeastern part of Xingyi City, Guizhou Province. It is grand and magnificent, with uniquely shaped peaks and an overall beautiful form. It is the largest and most typical karst peak forest in China.
Over three hundred and sixty years ago, the famous Ming Dynasty traveler Xu Xiake once visited Wanfenglin and exclaimed, "There are so many peaks in the world, but only here do they form a forest." According to the shape of the peak forest, it is divided into five major types: arrayed peak forest, sword peak forest, dragon peak forest, arhat peak forest, and stacked hat peak forest. Each type has its own characteristics, each being independently interesting while also complementing the other types of peak forests, forming a majestic and vast landscape. The Wanfenglin Tourist Scenic Area has successively been awarded titles such as "National Key Scenic Spot" and "China's Five Most Beautiful Peak Forests".
NIXON SMITH
Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Destinations: Avoid the crowds and find the beauty of tranquility
🌊 **Lianjiang——Fujian**
- Transportation: Take the high-speed train directly to Lianjiang Station, or take a bus to Lianjiang County after arriving at Fuzhou Changle Airport by plane.
- Recommended attractions: 🏞 Qiguanding, 🌁 Beijiaobi Geological Park, 🌊 Huangqi Beach, 🏞 Pingliuwei Geological Park.
- Recommended food: 🍜 Fish noodles, fish balls, 🥛 Pot-side paste.
🌲 **Panzhihua——Sichuan**
- Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Panzhihua South Station, or take a bus to Panzhihua after arriving at Dali Fengyi Airport by plane.
- Recommended attractions: 🌄 Jinsha River Viewing Platform, 🌉 Xindukou Bridge, 🏞 Yisha La Village.
- Recommended food: 🍜 Lamb rice noodles, 🥢 Trotters, 🥗 Scallion stuffed sausage.
🏰 **Huizhou——Anhui**
- Transportation: Take the high-speed train to Huangshan North Station, or fly to Huangshan Tunxi Airport.
- Recommended attractions: 🏞 Chengkan, 🌄 Jiuhua Mountain, 🏰 Huizhou Ancient City.
- Recommended food: 🍜 Stinky mandarin fish, 🧀 Hairy tofu, 🍲 Huangshan baked bun.
🌄 **Kaihua——Quzhou**
- Transportation: Take a bus to Kaihua County after transferring in Hangzhou by high-speed train, or take a bus to Kaihua after a train to Shangrao. Take a bus to Kaihua after arriving at Quzhou Airport by plane.
- Recommended attractions: 🏞 Root Palace Buddha Land, 🏞 Qianjiangyuan, 🏖 Xiayu Village, 🏞 Taihui Mountain.
- Recommended food: 🍜 Clearwater fish, 🥞 Steam cake, 🍗 Quzhou duck head.
🏞 **Xingyi——Guizhou**
- Transportation: Take a train to Xingyi Station, or fly to Xingyi Wanfenglin Airport.
- Recommended attractions: 🌄 Wanfenglin, 🏞 Nanlong Buyi Ancient Village, 🏗 Maling River Canyon.
- Recommended food: 🍜 Sour bamboo shoot beef, 🍜 Beef rice noodles, 🥞 Xingyi baba, 🥣 Glutinous rice flour.
🔍 Travel Tips:
1⃣ Carry your ID card, student ID, etc., as some attractions offer discounts for online booking.
2⃣ Carry a jacket with you, as the temperature difference between morning and evening can be significant.
3⃣ Take sun protection measures.
4⃣ Carry some cash and change.
5⃣ Pay attention to safety, do not enter undeveloped scenic areas without permission.
6⃣ Protect the environment, take your trash with you, and do not randomly take away wild animals and plants.
Let's explore the unique charm of these cities together and enjoy a peaceful and beautiful trip! 🎉🎉🎉
Lianjiang·Fuzhou
AMOS SANTIAGO
A Treasure Inn Discovered in Xingyi Wanfenglin
A Treasure Inn Discovered in Xingyi Wanfenglin | Rong Su
This is a treasure guesthouse hidden in the Xingyi Wanfenglin, a world geological park, where every beautiful detail is a testament to the artisanal spirit of its creators. What I particularly admire is Rong Su's design of the indoor windows. All rooms cleverly utilize the misalignment of space, achieving a 'window to scenery' effect. Each window serves as a picture frame, combining with the natural landscape to form a beautiful mountain and water painting that unfolds before your eyes.
In such a beautiful environment, whether it's a fresh morning or a leisurely afternoon, brewing a pot of the local high mountain tea, gazing out the window at the distant peaks and the swirling mists, one can truly relax both body and mind in the tranquility.
DesignDriven
Xingyi Wanfenglin Scenic Area
The Wanfenglin Scenic Area is located in the southeastern part of Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, with a grand and magnificent momentum. The mountain peaks have unique shapes, and the overall form is elegant, making it the largest and most typical karst peak forest in China.
More than three hundred and sixty years ago, Xu Xiake, a famous traveler of the Ming Dynasty, had visited Wanfenglin and exclaimed, 'There are so many mountain peaks in the world, but only here do they form a forest.' According to the shape of the peak forest, it is divided into five types: arrayed peak forest, sword peak forest, dragon peak forest, arhat peak forest, and stacked hat peak forest. Each type has its own characteristics, each standing out on its own while complementing the other types of peak forests, together forming a majestic and vast landscape. The Wanfenglin tourist area has successively won titles such as 'National Key Scenic Spot' and 'China's Five Most Beautiful Peak Forests'.
NIA BRIGGS
Longevity Village
Location: Guizhou
Scenic Area: Wanfenglin Scenic Area
Transportation is convenient, and it is said that basically everyone in the village has lived over a hundred years. The scenery is very good, with several large mountains isolating the village, giving it a sense of seclusion from the world. Visiting here to experience the village's atmosphere is worthwhile.
Wyatt.Morris.73
Fascinated by Wanfenglin, a sanctuary for the soul
🌄 Fascinated by Wanfenglin, a sanctuary for the soul 🌄
🌳 Wanfenglin, located in Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, is one of China's most beautiful karst peak forests. It features spectacular mountains, emerald green rice fields, and ancient Buyi villages, creating a picturesque pastoral painting.
🚗 Convenient transportation, only tens of kilometers away from Xingyi city center, suitable for self-driving tours and chartered trips.
🏞️ There are multiple viewing platforms within the scenic area, where you can enjoy the beauty of Wanfenglin from different perspectives. Among them, the Bagua Fields are one of the most famous attractions, with a charming landscape resembling the Bagua.
🛖 In the Buyi villages, you can experience the rich ethnic culture and taste authentic Buyi cuisine.
🌟 If you love nature, Wanfenglin is definitely a great place to visit. Come and experience the beauty and culture here! 💖
Liam.Bell.68
Wanfenglin
Wanfenglin Scenic Area is located in the southeast of Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, with a grand and vast momentum, peculiar peak shapes, and an overall graceful form. It is the largest and most typical karst peak forest in China. More than three hundred and sixty years ago, Xu Xiake, a famous traveler of the Ming Dynasty, had visited Wanfenglin and exclaimed, 'There are so many peaks in the world, but only here do they form a forest.' It is one of the five most beautiful peak forests in China.
It feels similar to the Jinji Peaks in Luoping, probably because they share the same geological structure.
Visiting Wanfenglin is not tiring at all, as the scenic area's sightseeing cars will take you to various viewing platforms, allowing you to enjoy and take photos.
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Wanfenglin Travel Guide
February's must-visit secret spot for rapeseed flowers❗️ A guaranteed 100% head-turning rate|||🌈 As one of the first places in the country where rapeseed flowers bloom, Guizhou Xingyi's Wanfenglin is about to enter the best viewing period. Karst topography creates a forest of peaks + rapeseed flowers + morning mist, all of which you can enjoy in just three days and two nights♾️
💰Three days and two nights cost within 800 yuan (excluding transportation)
Transportation:
🚄 There is no direct high-speed train from Guangzhou for now, you can take a high-speed train to Baise Station or Panzhou and then transfer to a bus to the scenic area.
🚞 About 22 hours from Guangzhou Station🚉 to Xingyi🚉, with sleeper tickets starting at 268.5 yuan. After arriving, take bus K30 to the scenic spot.
✈️ Wanfenglin Airport in Xingyi, then take bus route 1 or K30 to your destination.
🎫 Wanfenglin's ticket prices vary between peak and off-peak seasons. Off-peak season is from 12.1 to 2.28, with tickets at 60 yuan, sightseeing train at 50 yuan, and the scenic viewing car at 50 yuan; during peak season, the ticket is 70 yuan, with other prices unchanged.
Note that if you're just walking around the valley villages, you don't need a ticket.
🏨 The hotel environment in the scenic area is average, but it's recommended to stay for one night. Who can resist the temptation of seeing rapeseed flowers right outside the window?
🌼 It's suggested to rent a small electric scooter🛵 to travel around. Bargaining is possible when renting, and you can usually get one for around 40 yuan, sometimes even 30 yuan. Make sure to check the battery level🔋.
🛵 The route we took this time was Wanfenglin Square—General Peak—Upper Nahuai—Lower Nahuai—Wanfu Village—Wanfo Temple. There are other routes as well, and with a small electric scooter, you can choose any route you like, which is quite relaxing.
🌞 Be sure to get up early to see the Wanfenglin enveloped in a thin mist, it's a trip worth taking.
🚗 Other:
If you have enough time, you can take a small loop:
Guiyang➡️Yubulu Tiankeng➡️Wanfo Temple➡️Baguatian➡️Wanfenglin➡️Yuhuangding➡️Wanfeng Lake➡️Jilongbao➡️Guiyang
Savoring Sojourns
Are you confused? Guizhou? You actually don't promote such a place
This is the secret realm of Qianxinan, Xingyi Wanfenglin!
It is the peak described by Xu Xiake as 'There are so many mountains in the world, but only here do the peaks form a forest.'
She has two most beautiful seasons: one is the green rice fields in July and August, and the other is the yellow and orange flower fields at this moment. Sitting on the little train through the flower fields, it feels like being in an oil painting~
🛏【Hotel Strategy】
1. Hobbit Hut
This is the only homestay on the Wanfenglin scenic avenue, accommodation includes Wanfenglin scenic area ticket and sightseeing car, and also includes breakfast + dinner
Located halfway up the Nahuai Village, it overlooks the beautiful scenery of the Bagua fields~
2. Fenglin Yueshan
The most cost-effective homestay in Wanfenglin, with many room types to meet the needs of different families, it is a 10-minute drive from the Wanfenglin scenic area ticket office, and the price of 200+ is so tempting~
RiverSongbird42
Wow! China's most beautiful peak forest - Wanfenglin, is simply a paradise on earth!
🏞️The first time I set foot in Wanfenglin, I was deeply attracted by the beautiful scenery here! Located in Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, Wanfenglin is named for its thousands of peaks, which are too numerous to count. Its beauty has long been widely acclaimed. The Ming Dynasty traveler Xu Xiake once praised: 'There are so many peaks in the world, but only here do the peaks form a forest', which truly speaks my heart! 💓
🌄The scale of Wanfenglin is super large, over 200 kilometers long and 30-50 kilometers wide, divided into East Peak Forest and West Peak Forest. Currently, the main area developed for tourism is the West Peak Forest, but the East Peak Forest also has its own unique charm!
🏞️The peak forests here have various forms, including arrayed peak forests, sword peak forests, dragon peak forests, arhat peak forests, and stacked-hat peak forests, which are truly the masterpieces of nature!
🌾And the most beautiful part of Wanfenglin is the perfect combination of peak forests and rural villages. Natural villages such as Nahui Village and Louna Village are scattered under the peak forests, complementing the flat countryside. In spring, the fields are filled with blooming rapeseed flowers; in autumn, the rice fields are golden. Walking or cycling through the fields, breathing the fragrance of the land, and basking in the afterglow of the sunset is truly a pleasure! 😍
🏡Living in the villages under Wanfenglin, you can leisurely see the peak forests every day, feeling like you are wandering in a painting. Especially in Louna Village under the East Peak Forest, the clear Louna River runs through the village, and the Bouyei dwellings are scattered at the foot of the mountain, as if placing one in a beautiful painting. 🎨
🌋In addition, Wanfenglin also has the spectacle of sinkholes! Among them, the Yugulu sinkhole is 600 meters deep and has been acclaimed by geological experts as the foremost sinkhole discovered in China, which is simply breathtaking! 😲
😘If you also want to experience the beauty of Wanfenglin for yourself, come and take a look! Believe me, the scenery here will not disappoint you! 💖
Foodventures
Guizhou?? Big mountains?? Since childhood, I only knew I had to strive to leave the mountains, but now in a foreign land, I often miss them
🌟Highlights:
Picture : Everyone knows that Guizhou has many tunnels, so the high-speed trains and trains in Guizhou emerge from tunnels every three seconds, but the scenery in those three seconds is already enough.
Picture : I forgot which mountain it was, maybe it's just an unnamed mountain, but it really looks like a painting🖼️, with a fairy-like aura.
Picture 📍Location: Xingyi Wanling Peak in Qianxinan
This place is really magnificent, with a multitude of mountains rising up, a small path beneath the mountains, winding and twisting. When the sky is about to brighten, it seems as if there are still clouds and mists between the mountains. If Li Bai saw this, there would probably be another excellent poem added to the Chinese textbooks.
Picture . For world bridges, look to China; for Chinese bridges, look to Guizhou.
The world's first concrete truss bridge, the Jiangjiehe Bridge, opened in 1995, marked the first successful human crossing of the hundreds of meters high Wu River in the 90s. From then on, what was once an insurmountable barrier became a thoroughfare. Cheers to the bridge builders!
Picture : The Maling River Canyon in Xingyi, Guizhou,
is known as 'the most beautiful scar on Earth.' Traveling through the Maling River Canyon, you unlock a different style of canyon waterfalls. As the summer heat approaches, I start to long for the tranquility and coolness of the mountains and waters. The terrain and landscape of Xingyi, Guizhou, are just right for a weekend getaway to Maling River Canyon and a relaxing drive during the May Day holiday.
This post is mainly to share the beautiful scenery I captured in Guizhou. The photos are unedited. If you have beautiful scenery to share, feel free to post it in the comments section. In the next post, I'll share about the Qianhu Miao Village in Guizhou.
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Fenglin Buyi
Guizhou, this underestimated paradise for hermits, is surrounded by the Wumeng Mountains. The stilted buildings on the misty rivers are situated by the water, and the brilliant lights of the human world below illuminate the exclusive romantic mountain retreat of Xingyi.
If you also want to temporarily escape the hustle and bustle of the city, why not come to this utopia and enjoy the comfort here.
Address: Fenglin Buyi Scenic Area, Xingyi, Guizhou
🚗【About Transportation】
Direct flights to Xingyi Wumenglin Airport are available. It is recommended to drive or take a taxi to the scenic area, with an estimated 20 minutes.
🏠【About Accommodation】
There are also homestays inside Fenglin Buyi, but the choices are limited. It is recommended to stay in the Wumenglin Scenic Area or the Jushan District.
🌳【About Sightseeing】
Fenglin Buyi is mostly about visiting ancient villages. During the day, you can try hand-made tie-dyeing/batik, and at night there are night views or song and dance performances, etc.
Suggested two-day travel itinerary for Xingyi:
Day ①: Wumenglin in the morning + Fenglin Buyi in the afternoon and evening
Day ②: Jilong Fort in the morning + Malin River Canyon in the afternoon
【About Food】The scenic area mainly promotes these three
✔️Sour soup fish/sour soup beef, long table banquet (Xingyi people's way of life with sour soup beef, delicious!)
✔️Mutton rice noodles (Xingyi's specialty food, most people's breakfast) Scallion pancakes (the whole street is fragrant, very good!)
zara_8799
The rural flower fields in Guizhou are picturesque and pleasing to the eye
🌟 When spring arrives, the rural houses in northern Guizhou, China, appear particularly habitable amidst the green mountains and waters. Real photography captures the distant mountain ridges and the ocean of rapeseed flowers, which are yellow and cover the fields like a painting. The breeze blows, and large patches of flowers sway vividly. The distant green mountains seem to embrace the sky, outlining a tranquil and magnificent rural spring scroll ❤️
📍Location: Xingyi Wanfenglin Scenic Area, Guizhou
🎫National ticket: 70 yuan
🚗Sightseeing car: 50 yuan
🚄Mini train: 50 yuan
🛺Electric motorcycle: 30-50 yuan
🛵Bicycle rental: 10-15 yuan
💢Wanfenglin Scenic Area is located in the southeastern part of Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, with a grand and magnificent landscape, unique mountain shapes, and overall exquisite form. It is the largest and most typical karst peak forest in China.
💢More than three hundred and sixty years ago, the famous Ming Dynasty traveler Xu Xiake once visited Wanfenglin and exclaimed: 'There are so many mountain peaks in the world, but only here do they form a forest.'
Based on the shape of the peak forest, it is divided into five types: arrayed peak forest, sword peak forest, dragon peak forest, arhat peak forest, and stacked hat peak forest. Each type has its own characteristics, is independently interesting, and complements the other types of peak forests, forming a majestic and vast landscape.
💢Wanfenglin Tourist Scenic Area has successively won titles such as 'National Key Scenic Spot' and 'China's Five Most Beautiful Peak Forests'.
💢The end of February to the beginning of March each year is the season when the rapeseed flowers in Wanfenglin bloom, with the golden sea of flowers dotted with Mantou peak forests and scattered rural houses, sketching out a beautiful pastoral scroll.🌷
I am very fortunate to be in Guizhou and to appreciate such beautiful scenery🏞
Scarlett.Simmons@53
The common people of Xingyi are unaware, only here do the peaks form a forest
⛰️ Xu Xiake once praised it, saying 'There are many mountain peaks in the world, but only here do the peaks form a forest.'
The Wanfenglin of Xingyi still hides countless secrets today.
Some come to see its Bagua fields,
Some come to visit the Wanfo Temple,
Others come to witness the stars surrounding the moon, wishing for longevity and prosperity.
There are 9 scenic spots in Wanfenglin that you can visit by taking the scenic area sightseeing bus or hiring a private car.
'Peaks, dragons, pits, crevices, forests, lakes, springs, caves', the scenery of Wanfenglin is a karst spectacle that you can see differently no matter how many times you visit.
Those who like hiking can take the Guanfeng Trail, which connects the various scenic spots of Wanfenglin, but be very careful not to take shortcuts up the mountain!
Although the golden sea of rapeseed flowers intermingles with the lush green mountains in Wanfenglin, who knows what mysteries lie hidden in the primeval forest behind this pastoral painting? to Guizhou to enjoy the spring mountains flower viewing, a colorful Guizhou discovery trip
KimberlyTurner890&
A person travels to the ancient village of Xingyi in Guizhou
Nanlong Buyi Ancient Village
Transportation Guide: Located in Bajie Town, Xingyi City, Southwest Guizhou, it is a 40-kilometer drive from Xingyi City Center, passing through more than ten kilometers of mountain roads. Self-driving is recommended.
The village has a history of over 600 years, and admission is free.
Attractions Guide: Stilted buildings, ancient banyan trees, and intangible cultural heritage batik.
The stilted buildings are of mortise and tenon wood structure with small green tile roofs, 48 stilted buildings are located under more than 360 ancient banyan trees. The village alleys are all paved with bluestone, and the lanes are interlinked.
There is also an intangible cultural heritage skill of batik in the village, and there is a batik shop at the entrance of the village where you can experience the ancient village art that has been passed down for over 600 years.
Yubulu
Transportation Guide: Located in Qingshuihe Town, Xingyi City, the capital of Qianxinan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Guizhou, it only takes 20 minutes to drive from Xingyi City to Yubulu. There is a free parking lot at the entrance of the village. Admission is free.
Yubulu is situated in a sinkhole surrounded by Guizhou karst mountains, with high walls and fortresses at the entrance of the village, which are easy to defend and hard to attack.
It preserves 126 households of the Chen family's residence.
Attractions Guide: Fortress-style tube buildings, sunflower sea limited to summer, and sinkhole dolines.
Sinkhole dolines. The doline is funnel-shaped, with an opening of 3 meters and a depth of more than 1 meter. The sinkhole underground river is the basis for the villagers' agricultural development.
Food Guide: Local specialties such as peanuts, sunflower seeds, plums, dragon fruit, and other seasonal fruits. There are also farmhouse dishes.
Wanfenglin Ancient Village
Wanfenglin is one of the five most beautiful peak forests in China. It is a karst basin peak forest landform, with villages distributed in the flat basin, surrounded by peaks. It stretches for more than 200 kilometers, covering 8 natural villages
Recommended Route: Wanfenglin Square - Shang Nahui - Zhong Nahui - Xia Nahui - Bagua Fields - Guanfeng Platform - Wanfo Temple
Admission: 80 yuan
Food Guide: Sour bamboo shoot fish, scrambled egg rice, lamb rice noodles, boiled beef skin, sticky rice, fried potatoes, scissor noodles
diplomatical_leona
Having witnessed the Wanfenglin peaks described by Xu Xiake as 'only here do peaks form a forest
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During the Ming Dynasty, the traveler Xu Xiake would call Wanfenglin: 'There are so many peaks in the world, but only here do peaks form a forest.'
I originally thought it was an exaggeration by the ancients, but it was not until I saw so many peaks standing before my eyes that I truly experienced the sincerity of the ancients.
Village after village is wrapped among the mountains, and the spring atmosphere also allows one to take in the full view of the greenery covering the mountains.
Of course, if you are tired from walking, you can also find a place to rest at the foot of the mountain, or find a small shop to order a local sour soup beef, enjoying the local delicacies while savoring the beauty of the area.
CharlotteFraser42
Stories of a Small Town - Xingyi
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Dream City is a great place to eat and shop
Street Heart Garden, where you can find lots of Guizhou specialty snacks, a must-choose for foodies
Wanfenglin Scenic Area, you can choose to take a bus or a taxi there, and here comes the important partyou must rent an electric scooter at the entrance of the scenic area The price is around 20 yuan per day, you must rent one, otherwise, you can't finish visiting in one day by walking. Of course, you can also choose to drive in, but it's not recommended, as there are many pedestrians, it's a bit crowded and not safe⚠️ The food inside is not expensive, you can have lunch there The local folklore is very photogenic, just a bit pricey, so if you have a higher budget, you can choose No admission fee is required for the scenic area🎫
Maling River Canyon, have you ever seen blue water? It's here, I went there in winter❄️, so the water level was not high, you can go during the rainy season. The scenery is beautiful, you can choose to take the elevator or walk into the scenic area, it's recommended to walk, and take the elevator when going up or not at all. A small tip, if you enter from the main gate and walk to the end, there is a parking lot🅿️ about 10km away from the main gate It's a bit off, not easy to get a taxi🚖⚠️ Walking back to the main gate is almost 8km, but it's safer to walk inside the scenic area, so don't leave the scenic area. Of course, you can also try to hail a taxi at the gate, if you get one, then leave. Be sure to wear sports shoes Tickets can be booked on Ctrip, very cost-effective
💰Average Spending:
Playing around all the above places plus a regular hotel🏨, the average cost is around yuan for a happy experience. Xingyi has an airport and a train station, for friends who choose to land in Kunming, it is recommended to take a bus to Xingyi for 180 yuan/person (seven-seater business car). The local consumption in Xingyi is relatively low, fruits and snacks are very cheap, a great travel destination for students
EDISON SHARP
Xingyi, Guizhou, the brilliant pearl of the southwest
Guizhou trip's first stop, I chose Xingyi, the capital of Qianxinan. The climate here is pleasant, making it a year-round health and wellness destination. Although Xingyi is not large and its attractions are not numerous, I spent a wonderful week here and have carefully compiled a cost-effective 3-day and 2-night Xingyi travel guide for your reference.
Day1️⃣: First, we head to the Qianxinan State Museum to deeply understand the history of 'Yelang's arrogance'. The precious cultural relics in the museum are dazzling. Next, we visit the rarely inhabited Tiankeng—Yubulu Tiankeng, which National Geographic has praised as 'the nostalgia in the Tiankeng'. Finally, we arrive at the beautiful Louna Village, which is like a miniature version of the Wanfenglin, to feel the tranquility and beauty.
Day2️⃣: On the second day, we go to the Wanfenglin Scenic Area. Admission is free here, but the sightseeing car costs 85 yuan per person. If you want to move more freely among the rice fields, it is recommended to rent an electric car for only 50 yuan. The rice fields, villages, and mountains complement each other, healing the heart and very suitable for family trips. The commercial facilities in the scenic area are well-developed, so there are no worries about food and drink.
Day3️⃣: On the last day, we visit the Maling River Canyon, Nanlong Buyi Ancient Village, and Yuhuangding. The Maling River ticket is half price at only 35 yuan per person, and the other attractions are free. A reminder, if you drive there and want to climb less and spend less, it is recommended to enter from the Xiaoqingshan entrance. In addition, unless you have difficulty walking, there is no need to take the elevator, as it only requires walking a short flight of stairs. It takes about 1.5 hours from Xiaoqingshan to the Wanma Pentium Waterfall, with most of the route being flat or descending stairs. From Wanma Pentium to the Dachaowo exit, you need to walk up a section of stairs for about 15 minutes, and then walk 800 meters to return to Xiaoqingshan.
Transportation🚘: Xingyi has Wanfenglin Airport, which offers direct flights; there is also a train station, but no high-speed rail yet. You can take a bus from Guiyang, but self-driving is more convenient.
Accommodation🏠: The Lanjun Select Hotel is recommended for its high cost-performance ratio, about 3 kilometers away from both Wanfenglin Airport and the city center, with convenient dining.
Food🍜: Try local specialties such as Anlong Jianfen, Zhou Hongya Lamb Restaurant, Zou Ji Chicken Meatballs, and Wanfenglin Egg Fried Rice and other characteristic snacks.
THEO ROGERS
I'm crazy about the spring beauty in front of me at Xingyi Wanfenglin! (With guide)
🍃: Xingyi Wanfenglin
📍: Xingyi City, Qianxinan Prefecture, Guizhou Province
🌟: Ten thousand peaks, karst topography, Buyi ethnic villages
🎫 About Tickets
Let's take it out and mention it separately to help everyone make better choices
❶ Since it is a Buyi ethnic living area, you can enter and exit Wanfenglin freely
❷ If you only visit the scenery at the foot of the mountains, no ticket is needed
❸ The ticket for Wanfenglin is 110, including a sightseeing car + ticket
❹ The sightseeing car takes about 2 hours in total
❺ The sightseeing car can capture many promotional positions
❻ Wearing ethnic or Han costumes can reduce the ticket price by 60
🌟 Summary:
If you don't want to check in at the promotional spots and prefer to visit homestays, cafes, and Buyi villages, you can freely enjoy Wanfenglin.
For photography enthusiasts and beauty seekers, it is recommended to take the sightseeing car. The view from above is very beautiful, and I personally think it's worth it.
✅ About the Flower Season
▫️ Rapeseed flowers —— The earliest spring in China
▫️ End of December - End of February
Blooming earlier than any other place in the country. During the Spring Festival, large areas of rapeseed flowers in the valleys, accompanied by the white houses of Buyi villages, create a brilliant spring scroll.
▫️ Green rice fields —— The world of Hayao Miyazaki's comics
▫️ April - August
Green and lush rice fields in the valleys, with ten thousand peaks, an altitude of 1300 meters, makes the sky feel especially close to people, and it is also a summer resort.
▫️ Golden rice fields —— The real-life version of Jay Chou's 'Rice Aroma'
▫️ September - October
Ten thousand acres of rice fields turn golden together, running in the autumn fields, the song 'Rice Aroma' unconsciously plays in your mind, even Fang Qi specifically chose this season to shoot videos.
🍲 About Food
If you can eat spicy food, you will be blissfully overwhelmed in Xingyi!!!
An average of 30-40 per person can get you a big table with meat hotpot
Lamb rice noodles, Buyi sour bamboo shoot beef, sour soup fish, street stall hotpot, lamb soup pot, Wanfenglin egg fried rice, Jianfen, wrapped tofu, etc.
🚘 About Transportation
✈️ Major transportation: Xingyi Wanfenglin Airport, Panzhou High-speed Train Station, Xingyi Train Station
▫️ Minor transportation: Taxi from Xingyi city center to Wanfenglin takes 15-20 minutes
🏨 About Accommodation
The Xingyi city area is not big, taxis are not expensive, and you can generally find dining and gourmet food, so it's more convenient to stay in the city area.
You can also stay in homestays in the Wanfenglin scenic area, with prices ranging from 400-1000.
👯♀️ Nearby Attractions
▪️ Maling River Canyon
The inspiration for Han Hong's 'Daylight', known as 'the most beautiful scar on Earth', with dozens of waterfalls hanging in the canyon during the high water period, it is an excellent summer retreat.
▪️ Fenglin Buyi
Built according to the architectural and village characteristics of the Buyi ethnicity, with scattered wooden houses and a beautiful scene of small bridges and flowing water, it is absolutely beautiful when the lights are on at night.
▪️ Wanfeng Lake
A blue lake among ten thousand peaks, with a castle on a lake island — Jilong Fort.
Allie Bartell
Wanfenglin Scenic Area in Guizhou
Wanfenglin Scenic Area is located in the southeast of Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, with a grand and magnificent landscape. The mountain peaks have unique shapes, and the overall form is elegant, making it the largest and most typical karst peak forest in China. More than three hundred and sixty years ago, Xu Xiake, a famous traveler of the Ming Dynasty, had visited Wanfenglin and exclaimed, 'There are so many mountain peaks in the world, but only here do the peaks form a forest.' According to the shape of the peak forest, it is divided into five major types: arrayed peak forest, sword peak forest, dragon peak forest, arhat peak forest, and stacked hat peak forest. Each type has its own characteristics, standing independently interesting, and complementing other types of peak forests, forming a majestic and vast landscape. Wanfenglin Tourist Scenic Area has successively won titles such as 'National Key Scenic Spot' and 'China's Five Most Beautiful Peak Forests.'
HealthyHabits101
Xingyi | Come to Wanfenglin to see the rapeseed flowers
Wanfenglin in Xingyi, Guizhou, is one of the first places in China to welcome the spring, and it is also one of the five most beautiful peak forests in China. The sea of rapeseed flowers here covers about 6,000 acres. Every spring, the golden rapeseed flowers bloom, resembling a golden ocean, bringing a sense of boundless joy and relaxation to visitors.
This place was once visited by Xu Xiake, a geographer from the Ming Dynasty, who left behind beautiful verses praising the beauty and magic of this land: 'There are many peaks in the world, but only here do they form a forest.' Today, it has become one of the famous flower-viewing spots in Guizhou, attracting tens of thousands of tourists every year. Strolling along the forest paths, taking a breath of fresh air, and feeling the gifts of nature is truly refreshing.
The karst peak forest landscape of Wanfenglin is magnificent, with unique peaks and mist winding between them, resembling a natural ink painting. At the foot of the mountains, the villages present a beautiful pastoral scene, with shaded green trees, small bridges over flowing water, and houses, composing a perfect picture scroll.
NomadicallyInclined
The treasure town that spring arrives at first—Xingyi, Guizhou
After a trip to Guizhou, my friends thought I had been to Europe. Xingyi, a treasure town hidden in the mountains of Guizhou⛰️, is where spring arrives earliest. It is also the pastoral paradise mentioned by Fang Qi, and the location of the domestic version of Hogwarts Castle!
🍀Tourist attractions:
1️⃣ Jilong Fortress Tourist Resort
This Gothic architecture on an isolated island in Wanfeng Lake is known as the real-life version of Harry Potter's magic school and the domestic version of Swan Castle. Popular variety shows 'Who's the Murderer' and 'Viva La Romance' have been filmed here
2️⃣ Wanfenglin Scenic Area
Xu Xiake once wrote, 'There are many peaks in the world, but only here do they form a forest.' The magical karst landscape has created thousands of majestic and beautiful peaks. The rapeseed flowers in spring and the rice fields in summer are the true representation of the 'Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains' painting
3️⃣ Fenglin Buyi Ancient Village
It is said to have taken 6 years and a considerable amount of money to build, hidden in the valley, it is an attraction that integrates the Buyi culture, architecture, and landscape, currently free of charge🆓 until April
4️⃣ Maling River Canyon
The inspiration for Han Hong's song 'Daybreak,' it is known as 'the most beautiful scar on Earth.' In the summer high water season, dozens of waterfalls hang in the canyon, making it a cool summer retreat
⁉️How to get there
✈️Airport: Xingyi Wanfenglin Airport (few flights)
🚄High-Speed Rail: Xingyi currently has no high-speed rail station. You can choose to go to Panzhou Station and then take a chartered or shared car, or you can take a regular train to Xingyi Station
🚗Self-driving: About 4h from Guiyang
🍜Food recommendation: Ding Su snacks, had it for two meals in a row! The sour soup beef and dry pot beef are really awesome👍
🏠Accommodation: Xingyi Wuxun·Wanfeng Wild Inn
The guesthouse is located at the core of the Wanfenglin scenic area, with a view from the window! The simple and serene design is integrated into the surrounding landscape and countryside, showing understated elegance!
This time I stayed in the Cornus 180-degree view room. Opening the curtains, you can see the layered peaks and pastoral scenery. The bathtub🛁 in the room is also very comfortable, taking a nice hot bath after a day of touring is really too chill
The guesthouse breakfast is very rich, I especially love the rice noodles, and the afternoon tea☕️ snacks are also very delicate. There is also a cute Labrador 'Xiaoye.' I really envy the owner of the guesthouse, this is simply my Dream life!
ALICIA DELGADO
Explore the wonders of Qiannan on a miraculous journey!
🌟 Explore the wonders of Qiannan on a miraculous journey!
🌳 Huangguoshu Waterfall: A unique natural spectacle, with steep cliffs and water cascading down like a white ribbon from high above, resembling leaping sprites, bringing you endless surprises and emotions!
🌄 Wanjinglin (Forest of Ten Thousand Peaks): As if stepping into a fairyland, countless peaks rise in succession, each rock a masterpiece of nature, a paradise for hikers and photographers!
🚣 Maling River Canyon: The majestic river winds through the valley, with strange peaks and rapid shoals along the way, offering a pleasant water scenery while boating, refreshing to the soul!
🌊 Wanfeng Lake: The lake and mountains are breathtakingly beautiful. The clear water reflects the surrounding peaks, tranquil and peaceful, a great place to relax your mind.
🕳️ Zhijin Cave: An underground wonder, carved by nature. Explore the mysterious world below, with spectacular stalactites and stalagmites, marveling at the natural wonders!
🚗 Transportation: It is recommended to self-drive or charter a car for freedom and to fully enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way.
🏨 Accommodation: It is recommended to book nearby hotels or inns through Ctrip for comfort and convenience, ensuring a pleasant stay during your trip.
🍽️ Dining: Local specialties are worth trying, especially the local snacks and farmhouse dishes, which are delicious and nutritious.
Explore the beauty of nature in Qiannan, let's feel the charm of nature together and create wonderful memories!🌿🏞️🌺