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### 🌿 **【Complete Guide to Xingyi, Guizhou】Mountain & Water Paradise·Buyi Culture·Local Delicacies** **——The ink-wash landscapes of Wanfenglin, the geological wonder of Malinghe Gorge, the stilt houses of the Buyi people**—unlock the hidden beauty of Southwest Guizhou! --- ### 📌 **【Must-Visit Attractions】** **1️⃣ Wanfenglin | China's Most Beautiful Karst Peaks** - **Bagua Terraced Fields Viewing Platform**: Aerial shots at dawn resemble a natural Taiji diagram. - **Nahui Buyi Village**: 🏡 Stay in Buyi homestays and try hand-dyed fabrics. 🚲 Cycling route: General Peak → Wanfo Temple (seasonal rapeseed flower fields/rice paddies along the way). - **Hidden Experiences**: - Ride a mini-train through the fields (only available during March rapeseed flower season). - Taste the local "Wanfenglin Egg Fried Rice," made with native corn and free-range eggs. **2️⃣ Malinghe Gorge | The Earth's Most Beautiful Scar** - **Waterfall Hiking**: 🌊 Pearl Waterfall and Ten-Thousand-Horses Galloping Waterfall are breathtaking (even more spectacular in the rainy season). 🌉 Capture the "Slit of Sky" view from the gorge suspension bridge. - **Rafting Adventure**: 🚣 Summer-only (May–October), a 13km journey alternating between thrills and calm. **3️⃣ Wanfeng Lake | The Plateau's Thousand-Island Lake** - **Jilongbao Resort**: 🏰 A European-style castle on the lake—drone shots make it look like "Hogwarts' Guizhou Branch." - **Angler's Paradise**: 🎣 Rent a boat to fish for tilapia; Buyi fishermen onshore can cook your catch. **4️⃣ Nanlong Buyi Ancient Village | A 600-Year-Old Living Fossil** - **Primitive Stilt Houses**: 🪵 The entire village has 180 wooden houses built without nails; elderly women still weave in traditional attire. - **Ancient Banyan Tree Altar**: 🌳 Surrounded by eight thousand-year-old banyans; liveliest during the Buyi Song Festival on the 6th day of the 6th lunar month. **5️⃣ Yubulu Tiankeng | Filming Location for "Where Are We Going, Dad?"** - **Tiankeng Dwellings**: 🏞️ Hike down to see the surreal coexistence of caves, underground rivers, and farmland. - **Artistic Farmland**: 🎨 Stone-house cafés and rammed-earth photography bases transformed by artists. --- ### 🍜 **【Food Guide】** - **Must-Try Specialties**: 🍚 Xingyi Lamb Rice Noodles (Liu Ji/Nie Family are the most famous). 🥘 Buyi Five-Colored Sticky Rice (naturally dyed with plants). 🐟 Sour Bamboo Shoot Fish (wild-caught from Wanfeng Lake + locally fermented bamboo shoots). - **Snack Gems**: 🌮 Hezi Ba (fried rice-flour pockets stuffed with meat). 🍡 Jianfen (cold rice noodle rolls, with fish mint as the soul ingredient). --- ### 🚗 **【Itinerary Suggestions】** **2-Day Highlights**: Day 1: Wanfenglin (Bagua Terraced Fields + Nahui Village) → Malinghe Gorge. Day 2: Wanfeng Lake Cruise → Nanlong Ancient Village. **4-Day In-Depth Trip**: Day 3: Yubulu Tiankeng → Yuhuangding Sea of Clouds (depart before dawn). Day 4: Lubuge Gorge Hike/Nidang Stone Forest Exploration. --- ### ⚠️ **【Pitfall Avoidance Tips】** - **Transport**: - No direct buses between attractions; recommended to hire a car (~¥300/day) or rent an e-bike. - Check water levels before Malinghe rafting (may close after heavy rain). - **Photography**: - Drone use in Wanfenglin requires prior approval (designated flight zones). - Yuhuangding Sea of Clouds is more likely in winter. - **Cultural Etiquette**: - Don’t step on the fire pit in Buyi houses. - Avoid touching the ox-horn cup during "block-the-door" drinking rituals. --- ### 📸 **【Photography Tips】** - **Outfit Ideas**: 👗 Wanfenglin: White maxi dress + straw hat (rustic vibe). 🧣 Buyi Village: Tie-dye fabrics + silver jewelry (ethnic flair). - **Golden Hours**: 🌅 Sunrise: Bagua Terraced Fields in Wanfenglin. 🌇 Sunset: Silhouette shots of Jilongbao Castle at Wanfeng Lake. --- ### 💡 **【Pre-Trip Notes】** - **Best Seasons**: - March (rapeseed flowers), August (peak waterfall season), November (golden rice fields). - **Accommodation Picks**: - Wanfenglin homestays (e.g., "Fengxi Banshan"). - Downtown Xingyi near Jushan Square (convenient transport). - **Off-the-Beaten-Path Alternatives**: - If Malinghe is crowded, try **Qingshuihe Gorge** (more pristine and less touristy). --- ✨ **"Countless peaks exist under heaven, but only here do they form a forest."** 👇 **Q&A Corner**: "Wondering how to get from Xingyi to Huangguoshu? Take the high-speed rail to Anshun West Station—just 1.5 hours by car!" Bookmark🌟 this guide and embark on your Southwest Guizhou adventure!
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