Explore the Perfect Fusion of Karst Peak Forests and Pastoral Poetry
1. Overview of the Scenic Area
• Location: Wanfenglin is located in the southeast of Xingyi City, Qianxinan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, covering an area of more than 2,000 square kilometers. It is a 5A-level scenic spot and was selected as a "Global Geopark" in 2024.
• Featured Landscapes: Dominated by cone-shaped peak forests and peak clusters formed from Triassic strata rocks, combined with karst caves, sinkholes, underground rivers, and other geological relics. It is acclaimed as one of "China’s Five Most Beautiful Peak Forests."
• Core Attractions: Bagua Fields, Wanfo Temple, Nahui Village, Fuzi Fields, Liuliu Dashun Peak, etc., with distinct scenery in each season (rapeseed flowers from March to May, golden rice fields from September to November).
2. Transportation Guide
• Airplane: Direct flights to Xingyi Wanfenglin Airport from Guiyang, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and other cities. Taxi to the scenic area takes about 30 minutes (cost 50-60 RMB).
• High-speed Rail: Arrive at Panzhou Station or Puan Station, then take a bus for 1 hour to Xingyi city center, followed by a 30-minute taxi ride to the scenic area.
• Self-driving: About 4.5 hours from Guiyang. Navigate to "Wanfenglin Scenic Area West Entrance." Parking fee is 5 RMB per visit.
• Bus: Take bus routes 19 or 301 from Xingyi city directly to Xuxiake Square in the scenic area.
3. Tickets and Opening Hours
• Tickets: Peak season (March to November) 70 RMB/person, off-season (December to February) 60 RMB/person, sightseeing bus 50 RMB/person.
• Free Admission Policy: Free tickets for seniors over 60, students, military personnel, teachers, medical workers, etc., with valid ID.
• Opening Hours: Peak season 8:00-18:00, off-season 8:30-17:30.
4. Must-Do Routes and Experiences
1. Hiking Routes
• Climbing Route: Wanfenglin Southwest Entrance → Jiang Taiping → Hejiawan → Qishuwan → Taipingsi → General’s Bridge, offering panoramic views of villages and terraced fields.
• Easy Route: Guizhou Chun Scenic Area → Sunshine Bonsai Garden → Twin Trees → Bagua Fields → Middle/Lower Nahui Village, a light hike through secret villages, suitable for families.
2. Special Experiences
• Buyei Night View of Peak Forest: 19:30 Iron Flower performance, like a meteor shower in the Milky Way.
• Nahui Village Market: Lamb noodles paired with freshly ground coffee, Buyei handicrafts and snacks.
• Tie-dye/Wax-dye: Experience intangible cultural heritage crafts at Nahui Village workshops, perfect for Hanfu photoshoots.
5. Food Recommendations
• Must-Try Dishes:
• Egg Fried Rice: Near General’s Bridge, crispy sausage and spicy chopped chili for an appetizing flavor, about 15 RMB per person.
• Buyei Eight Big Bowls: Pork trotters stewed with golden beans, braised pork with tofu fruit, etc., available at "Fengwei Restaurant" in the Nostalgia Market.
• Sour Bamboo Shoot Beef Hotpot: Buyei-style sour soup base paired with tender yellow cattle beef.
• Xingyi Lamb Noodles: Lamb bone broth simmered for 8 hours, fresh, spicy, and flavorful. Recommended: "Zhou Hongya Lamb Noodles."
• Chicken Soup Rice Dumplings: Savory filling with chicken broth base, overturning the traditional sweet taste.
• Snack Recommendations: Brush Head (intangible cultural heritage food), Cold Cut Noodles (summer must-eat), Gangzi Noodles (crispy and fragrant).
6. Itinerary Planning
• One-day Tour:
• Morning: Take sightseeing bus along the Peak Viewing Road, hike the ridge trail, check in at Bagua Fields.
• Noon: Egg fried rice at General’s Bridge, Buyei sour bamboo shoot beef.
• Afternoon: Cycling in Nahui Village, experience tie-dye, visit Nostalgia Market.
• Evening: Take the small train to watch the sunset, stay at a peak forest guesthouse.
• Two-day Tour:
• Day 1: Core Wanfenglin Scenic Area, Wanfo Temple, rice field fishing/small train ride, stay at Rongsu Inn.
• Day 2: Maling River Canyon rafting, Wanfeng Lake boat trip, buy specialty products like Job’s tears and Puan black tea before returning.
7. Notes
• Sun and Mosquito Protection: Lightweight sports shoes, sun-protective clothing and hats, mosquito repellent essential.
• Environmental Tips: Do not trample farmland, carry out your trash.
• Discounts: Free admission for those born in the Year of the Dragon and residents of Jiangsu/Hubei provinces (inquire at the scenic area).
• Avoid Pitfalls: Snack prices in the scenic area are inflated; souvenirs are cheaper at the city’s Intangible Cultural Heritage Park.
• Free bottled water is available at every parking spot within the core scenic area.
8. Nearby Attractions and Activities
• Maling River Canyon: The Earth’s most beautiful scar, with waterfalls and caves intertwined, suitable for rafting in summer.
• Wanfeng Lake: Scenic lake and mountains, ideal for camping, bonfires, and stargazing.
The beauty of Wanfenglin is the collision of majestic karst and pastoral poetry.
Whether it’s the silhouette of the peak forest in the morning mist or the rolling waves of rice fields at sunset, there is always a way here to let you leave the noise behind and return to nature.
📍 Address: Wanfenglin Street, Xingyi City, Qianxinan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province
✨ With this guide in hand, just go!
🌿 Looking forward to you encountering the most beautiful scenery in Wanfenglin!