Three Days of Culinary Adventures in Guiyang: A Taste Journey from Intestine Noodles to Silk Baby

🌿 Guiyang 3 Days 2 Nights In-depth Travel Guide: A Perfect Blend of Nature, Food, and Ethnic Culture 📅 Best Season: Summer (to escape heat) or Spring/Fall (April-May, September-October) 🚗 Transportation Tips: Guiyang subway + taxi (attractions are concentrated downtown), car rental/high-speed rail for suburban trips 🗓️ Day 1: Guiyang Classic Must-visits 📍 Morning: Qianling Park • Activities: CNY 5 entrance fee to see wild monkeys, pray at Hongfu Temple, boat ride on Qianling Lake • Tips: Arrive before 8am to avoid crowds, don't carry plastic bags (monkeys will grab them) 📍 Noon: Old Kaili Sour Fish Soup (Provincial Government Road Branch) • Must-order: Sour fish soup (with Jiangtuan or Yellow Spicy Fish) + tofu balls + rice wine 📍 Afternoon: Jiaxiu Tower + Cuiwei Garden • Guiyang landmark, most beautiful at dusk when lights begin to shine • "Baozhen" Restaurant nearby offers viewing spots overlooking Jiaxiu Tower 📍 Evening: Qingyun Market • Night snack recommendations: Danjia Crispy Duck, Liuyishou Grilled Fish, Lei's Tofu Balls 🗓️ Day 2: Day Trip to Suburban Hidden Gems (Choose one) [Option A: Natural Wonder Route] • Morning: Huangguoshu Waterfall (1.5h drive) ◦ Highlights: Main Waterfall (Water Curtain Cave), Doupo Pond (Journey to the West filming location) • Afternoon: Lower Tianxing Bridge (Silver Chain Waterfall) • Dinner: Return to Guiyang for "Silian Red Soup Silk Baby" [Option B: Ethnic Culture Route] • Full day: Xijiang Thousand Miao Households (3h drive) ◦ Activities: Wear Miao costume for photos, view city lights from observation deck, try sour soup beef ◦ Stay overnight in mountainside guesthouse (recommend "Seven Letters · Preface") 🗓️ Day 3: Artistic and Unique Experiences 📍 Morning: Huaxi Yelang Valley (CNY 20 entrance fee) • Stone kingdom created by artist Song Peilun, magical photo opportunities 📍 Noon: Qingyan Ancient Town • Must-eat: Jinbixuan Braised Pork Feet + Rice Porridge with Rice Cakes + Rose Iced Bean Jelly • Activities: Climb city walls, take artistic photos in back streets 📍 Afternoon: Last Stop Before Departure • For coffee lovers: Try Guizhou bean hand-drip coffee at "Plain Feather Coffee" • Souvenirs: Danjia Crispy Duck, Goji Berry Jelly, Bobo Candy 🍜 Food Hit and Miss List ✅ Must-eat List: • Breakfast: Intestine Noodles (Nanmenkou), Beef Rice Noodles (Huaxi Feiwan) • Snacks: Silk Baby, Love Tofu, Potato Cake • Drinks: Goji Berry Juice, Qucha Mountain (local milk tea) ❌ Warning Tips: • "Miao Long Table Feast" in scenic spots is mostly performative with low value for money • Must mention in advance if you can't eat Fish Mint! 💡 Practical Tips 1. Accommodation suggestion: Stay near Fountain/Dashizi area for subway convenience 2. Weather preparation: Carry umbrella, bring light jacket even in summer 3. Dialect tip: Learn to say "hashu" (rules) to sound more local "Guiyang's summer is the spiciness in sour soup, the laziness in mountain breeze." 🌶️