Guizhou Bijie In-Depth Travel Guide

I. Quick Guide to Bijie's Culture and Geography Location: Hinterland of the Wumeng Mountains in northwestern Guizhou, bordering Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou provinces Ethnic Features: Yi Torch Festival, Miao Flower Dance Festival, Buyi "June 6th" Festival Natural Features: Karst landform museum, average altitude of 1,400 meters, average summer temperature of 22°C Cultural Tags: Hometown of Madame Shexiang, site of the Red Army's "Rooster Crows Thrice" Conference during the Long March II. Must-Visit Attractions 1. Zhijin Cave (World Geopark) Tickets: Peak season CNY 140/person (including sightseeing car) Features: The king of Chinese karst caves, a 6.6 km underground palace, with wonders such as the Overlord Helmet and Silver Rain Tree Suggested Duration: 3-4 hours 2. Baili Azalea (5A Scenic Area) Tickets: CNY 130 (flowering season March-April) Highlights: 125.8 square kilometers of natural flower sea, with 23 varieties such as Rhododendron delavayi and Rhododendron simsii Hidden Gem: Night light show in the Pudi Scenic Area 3. Weining Caohai (Highland Wetland) Boat Tickets: CNY 80/person Best Season: November-March of the following year (black-necked crane overwintering) Ecological Highlights: One of China's three largest highland freshwater lakes, habitat for 220 species of birds 4. Jiudongtian (National Scenic Area) Combo Tickets: CNY 80 (including boat ticket) Features: Alternating dark and light underground rivers, natural bridge groups intertwined with karst caves New Experience: Longjing Gorge Glass Plank Road (additional fee of CNY 50) 5. Azili Xi Grassland Tickets: CNY 30 Experience: Wave road self-driving (CNY 100/car), Jiucaiping Cloud Flower Sea (August-September) III. Classic Route Planning ▍Three-Day In-Depth Tour D1: Guiyang → Zhijin Cave (2h drive) → Zhijin Ancient City (water town night view) D2: Jiudongtian → Mu'oge Ancient City (Shexiang Museum) → Accommodation in Dafang County D3: Baili Azalea → Return journey ▍Five-Day Panoramic Tour D1: Guiyang → Zhijin Cave → Pingyuan Ancient Town D2: Jiudongtian → Youshan River Grand Canyon D3: Baili Azalea → Shexiang Ancient Town (night bonfire party) D4: Weining Caohai → Shimenkan Cultural Site D5: Azili Xi Grassland → Return journey IV. Transportation Guide Major Transportation ✈️ Air: Bijie Feixiong Airport (flights to 20+ cities) 🚄 High-speed Rail: Bijie Station/Qianxi Station (Shanghai-Kunming/Chengdu-Guiyang High-speed Railway) 🚌 Bus: Guiyang Jinyang Bus Station → Bijie (2.5h/CNY 90) Local Transportation Direct Tourist Bus: Bijie East Bus Station → Major scenic spots Chartered Car Reference Price: 5-seater car CNY 500/day (including fuel costs) Special Transportation: Caohai horse-drawn carriage around the lake (CNY 50/person) V. Consumption Budget (4 days and 3 nights) VI. Local Experience Ancient Techniques: Zhijin Sand Pottery making experience (CNY 80/time) Folk Activities: Sanguanzhai Yi Mountain Worship Festival (March of the lunar calendar) Taste Memories: Zhijin Buckwheat Jelly (CNY 8) Weining Ham (CNY 50/0.5 kg) Dafang Hand-Torn Tofu (CNY 15/portion) VII. Practical Tips Altitude Sickness Prevention: Avoid strenuous exercise upon arrival, prepare oral glucose solution Weather Magic: "Four seasons on one mountain" bring a windproof jacket + rain gear Photography Moments: Caohai Sunrise (6:00-7:30) Zhijin Cave Light and Shadow Show (two shows at 10:00/14:00) Cultural Taboos: Yi villages avoid stepping on the fire pit, Miao people need to receive the door-blocking wine with both hands VIII. Secret Realm Recommendation Kele Ruins: Archaeological site of Yelang culture (free) Zongxi River Rafting: 8 km canyon rafting (CNY 160/person) Jinsha Hot Spring: Miao herbal bath + geothermal physiotherapy (CNY 98/person)