Must-visit and affordable cities in Guizhou that will get you likes on social media

📍Stop 1: Zhijin Cave—An underground art palace where it's cool enough to make you want to wear leggings ✨Highlights - Known as the "King of Karst Caves in China," it takes 2 hours to walk through the entire cave, like exploring a giant's 3D-printed model. - The "Overlord Helmet" (shaped like an inverted helmet) and the "Silver Rain Tree" (sparkling stalagmites) are must-sees. When the lights hit them, the scene transforms into something straight out of a Tomb Raider movie. - The cave has a constant temperature of 16℃ (61°F). In the summer🌞, you'll enter and exclaim, "This is a lifesaver!" In the winter... I recommend taking off your coat. Don't ask me how I know. 🚶‍♂️Route suggestions Take the scenic area bus to the cave entrance → Follow the tour guide (free explanation, don't run too fast, or you'll miss the jokes) → There are snack stalls at the exit where you can replenish your energy. 🍜Nearby food and drink - "Ma Ji Fa Ba" in Zhijin County: Sweet glutinous rice cakes that are so soft and sticky they'll stick to your heart (and teeth). - Qiao Liangfen (Buckwheat Noodles): Spicy and sour, it's CNY 5 a bowl. I recommend not kissing your partner after eating it (garlic warning). 🏠Money-saving tips for accommodation - Express hotels in Zhijin County: CNY 100-150/night. I recommend staying around **"Zhijin Hotel"** for easy access to the bus to Huangguoshu in the morning. - A word of caution: Don't stay at the cave entrance unless you want to experience "sleeping with bats." --- 📍Stop 2: Huangguoshu Waterfall—Enjoy a natural spa worth CNY 200** ✨Highlights - The largest waterfall in Asia. When the water volume is high, you can get a free face wash even if you're standing 10 meters away (those who wear contact lenses should be cautious). - Shuiliandong Cave (the filming location of Journey to the West): You can cosplay as the Monkey King when you enter, but be careful that your hair doesn't get wet and turn into seaweed. - Doupotang Waterfall (Huangguoshu's little brother): Wide but not high, it's perfect for taking "I'm the coolest" back view photos. 🚶‍♂️Route suggestions Lazy version: The lower section of Tianxing Bridge → The Great Waterfall → Shuiliandong Cave → Doupotang (the whole journey takes 5-6 hours, with 20,000 steps of walking). Money-saving tips: The scenic area bus is a must-buy at CNY 50. Don't even think about walking, or you'll be so tired you'll question your life choices. 🍗Nearby food and drink - "Huangguoshu Farmhouse": Sour soup fish is a must-order. The soup is so good it'll make your tongue dance, and the fish is so tender it's like kissing a cloud. - Guojuan (Wrapped Rolls): Guizhou's version of "cold spring rolls." They're CNY 3 each at roadside stalls. I recommend buying 5 because you'll want more after eating 3. 🏠Accommodation recommendations for saving money - Guesthouses in Huangguoshu Town: CNY 150-200/night. Choose one close to the scenic area gate (such as "Waterfall Village Inn") to save on taxi fare. - The ultimate tip for the budget traveler: Stay in Anshun city (hotels are CNY 100/night) and take the bus (CNY 22) to the scenic area the next morning, but you'll have to endure the pain of waking up at 6 am. --- 📌General tips for walking 1. Wear non-slip shoes: Zhijin Cave is slippery, and the stone roads of Huangguoshu are rough. Don't wear slippers unless you want to show off your splits. 2. Raincoat tip: The aunties outside Huangguoshu sell them for CNY 5, but you'll find they only cost CNY 2 inside... (resist the urge to curse). 3. Photography tip: The waterfall is backlit in the afternoon, so go in the morning to take photos. Otherwise, your photos will look like they've been splashed with ink.