Encounter Libo Xiaoqikong During the May Day Holiday for a Dreamy Mountain and Water Journey!

- Pre-trip Preparation: Expect crowds during the May Day holiday. Book tickets in advance through Trip.com or the scenic area's official WeChat account. Check the weather and bring appropriate clothing and rain gear. - Transportation Guide: Take the high-speed train from Guiyang North Station to Libo Station (about 1 hour, approximately 100 yuan). From there, you can reach the Xiaoqikong Scenic Area by scenic bus (about 25 yuan), public bus (about 5 yuan), or taxi (about 15-20 yuan, with shared rides available at 10 yuan per person). - Accommodation Recommendations: The Buyi Ethnic Town near the east gate of Xiaoqikong Scenic Area has many homestays close to the scenic area; Oxygen Valley Red Maple Resort Hotel is inside the scenic area, only about 300 meters from the Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge, nestled between mountains and water, but is relatively expensive; Ruijing Hotel is located at the east gate, a 15-minute walk to the Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge; Libo Mountain and Water Resort Hotel is only 1 kilometer from the west gate of Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, surrounded by mountains. - Touring Route: Enter through the west gate and take a sightseeing car to Wolong Pool first to enjoy the azure lake water and man-made waterfall, where you can experience rafting; then go boating at Mandarin Duck Lake (extra fee required) to experience the water maze; next visit Emerald Valley Waterfall, a variety show filming location where you can play in the water; then visit the Water Forest, Stone Forest, Broken Bridge Waterfall, 68-level Cascade Waterfall, and Laya Waterfall in sequence, finally reaching the Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge for photos. - Food Recommendations: Libo beef hot pot, grilled fish with tofu, and yangmei soup. Near the scenic area's commercial street, you can find tofu fish at the Yao Family Restaurant, and in Libo County town, there's Shapozhuang bean and rice hot pot. - Tips: The walking distance within the scenic area is long, so wear comfortable shoes; some sections are steep and slippery, so be careful; wear colorful clothes for better photos; bring your own snacks as there are few retail shops in the scenic area.