Stepping into Studio Ghibli's Wumeng Grassland, breathtakingly beautiful

Who can relate, fam! I've discovered a real-life Studio Ghibli world in Guizhou—Wumeng Grassland! Rolling hills, vast meadows, leisurely grazing cattle and sheep, every corner is as beautiful as a painting. Today I'm sharing this comprehensive guide with everyone 👇 📍Location: Wumeng Grassland Scenic Area, Panzhou City, Liupanshui, Guizhou Province 🎫Ticket: 30 yuan/person (price for reference only, subject to actual pricing) ⏰Opening hours: Open all day (individual attractions within the scenic area have different opening hours, recommended visiting time 08:00 - 18:00) 🚗Transportation: • Self-driving: Highly recommended! Navigate directly to "Wumeng Grassland Visitor Center." About 3.5 hours from Guiyang, with beautiful scenery along the way and opportunities to stop and enjoy the views. Multiple parking lots available in the scenic area, 10 yuan per time for cars. • Public transportation: First go to Guiyang Jinyang Bus Station, then transfer to Panzhou Bus Station, and finally take the direct shuttle to the scenic area (2 buses daily, inquire about departure times in advance); alternatively, go to Panzhou High-speed Railway Station first, then take a taxi to the scenic area, about 1 hour, costing around 150 yuan. 🌈Itinerary: • One-day highlights tour: ◦ 08:00 - 09:30 Arrive at the scenic area, take a sightseeing bus (25 yuan/person, round trip) to the core area. ◦ 09:30 - 12:00 Hike or horseback ride (80 yuan/hour) at Baicao Meadow, wander through the grassland, take photos with windmills and livestock; then visit the Buddha-viewing Platform where, if lucky, you can see the magical Buddha's halo (best between 09:00 - 10:30 on sunny days). ◦ 12:00 - 13:30 Dine at the "Grassland Home" restaurant, try the special Yi-style tuotuo meat and sour vegetable bean soup. ◦ 14:00 - 17:00 Cycle around Changhaizi Lake (bicycle rental 30 yuan/hour), fishing in summer (bring your own gear); then head to Cloud Grassland for grass sliding (50 yuan/time), archery (20 yuan/10 arrows) and other activities. ◦ 17:00 - 18:30 Go to Tianchi Lake to wait for the stunning sunset. • Two-day in-depth tour: ◦ Day 1: Drive into the park in the morning, check into a tent hotel (recommend "Gu Ai Meng Tent Camp," breakfast included); explore the mountain rhododendron sea around the campsite in the afternoon (blooms May-June), participate in milking cows and making tofu (reservation required, 50 yuan/person); enjoy campsite barbecue in the evening and admire the starry sky (2,500m elevation, minimal light pollution, super clear Milky Way in summer). ◦ Day 2: Wake up early to climb Observation Peak for sunrise; visit the Yi Cultural Village in the morning to see the Torch Festival Square, learn Yi writing, and buy Yi embroidery and ox horn combs as souvenirs; purchase local walnuts and honey in Pingdi Township on the way back. 🎡Special activities: • Grassland Kite Festival: Held every April-May, bring your own kite or buy one on-site (starting from 30 yuan). • Yi Torch Festival: On the 24th day of the sixth lunar month, featuring lively bonfire parties and exciting bullfighting competitions, remember to book accommodation in advance. • RV camping: The scenic area has RV campsites with water and electricity supply (150 yuan/night). • Drone photography: Report to the management office before flying, but never fly in military restricted areas. 🏠Accommodation recommendations: • High-end: Gu Ai Meng Tent Camp (1,500-3,000 yuan/night, including shuttle service within the scenic area). • Value for money: Wumeng Yunlin Hotel (400-600 yuan/night, 10-minute walk to Changhaizi). • Homestay: Yi-style Inn (200-400 yuan/night, experience making rice cakes). 🍱Food recommendations: • Must-try: Sour vegetable bean soup, appetizing and refreshing. • Snacks: Roasted potatoes (5 yuan each, with chili powder), buckwheat cakes (3 yuan each). ❗Practical tips: • Clothing: In summer, bring sun protection clothing, long pants (for mosquito protection), and hiking shoes; in winter, prepare down jackets and thermal underwear (temperatures can drop to -5°C at night). • Safety: Weather on the grassland changes quickly, carry raincoats and windbreakers; follow the horseman's instructions when riding, don't stand behind horses. • Environmental protection: Don't litter, the scenic area has classified garbage bins; don't pick wild plants, protect the plateau ecosystem. • Network: Some areas have weak signals, download offline maps in advance. Wumeng Grassland truly fulfilled all my fantasies about grasslands. Save this guide and set off now!