Eating in Zhenyuan: Morning Noodles, Rice Tofu and a Riverside Dinner
Build a day of food around noodles and fried rice cakes, sour-spicy rice tofu, soft tofu and an evening fish meal by the river.
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Staying by the River in Zhenyuan: Bridges, Hills and Evening Lights
Explore the Wuyang River between Zhusheng Bridge and the newer bridge, then turn into old lanes or climb for a wider view.
A Quiet Weekend in Zhenyuan: River Lanes and a Forest Detour
Walk beside the Wuyang River, explore the old town’s uphill lanes and leave an afternoon for the pools and trees of Tiexi.
From Zhangjiajie to Xijiang: A Route Through Xiangxi and Eastern Guizhou
Link Zhangjiajie with Furong, Fenghuang, Aizhai, Chadong, Zhenyuan and Xijiang, ending in Guiyang. A flexible route through mountain scenery and riverside towns.
A Rainy Stay in Xijiang: Hillside Lanes Beyond the Main Street
Two unhurried days in Xijiang can be spent on village lanes, river walks and the changing light over the timber houses.
A First Visit to Xijiang: Bridges, a Shared Meal and the Hillside View
Spend time beside Xijiang’s river, learn the meanings behind its covered bridges and watch the village lights from above.
Qiandongnan: Miao and Dong Country in Guizhou
A practical guide to Qiandongnan's Miao villages, Dong drum towers, terraced valleys, river towns and sour-soup cooking, with notes on pacing and checking local details.
Libo: A Practical Guide to Xiaoqikong, Daqikong and Duyun
How to see Libo's karst scenery, including the Seven Small Arches, the boats on Yuanyang Lake, Daqikong's gorge, Duyun's film locations and where to eat beef rice noodles.
Duyun and Dushan: A Food-Led Guide to Qiannan
A practical guide to eating and walking in Duyun and Dushan, southern Guizhou: a compact old quarter, a Qin-Han film set, and the fermented three sours of Dushan.
Xiaoqikong in Libo: A Practical Guide to Water, Forest and Stone
How to plan a day at Xiaoqikong Scenic Area in Libo, Guizhou: reaching the west gate, walking the water-and-forest route, and preparing for fast-changing mountain weather.
Where to Stay for Huangguoshu: City, Scenic Area, or a Nearby Village
Choosing a base for Huangguoshu: Anshun's food streets, hotels by the scenic-area gate, and design-led guesthouses in the villages and on the cliffs above the Baling River.
Huangguoshu Waterfall: A Practical Guide to the Scenic Area's Routes
How to plan a visit to Huangguoshu's three zones: the Great Waterfall, Doupotang and Tianxingqiao, with notes on tickets, shuttles and seasonal water.