[2025 Guiyang Attraction] Travel Guide for Huaxi Gaopo Yunding Huahai (Updated Mar)

1. **Attraction Introduction** Huaxi Gaopo Yunding Flower Sea is located in Gaopo Township, Huaxi District, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province. It is famous for its magnificent alpine meadows and dazzling flower sea. With its high altitude and cool climate, it is an ideal summer resort. 2. **Best Time to Visit** - **May to October**: The flowers are in full bloom during this period, offering the most enchanting scenery. - **July to August**: The summer temperatures are pleasant, making it perfect for escaping the heat. 3. **Transportation** - **By car**: It takes about 1.5 hours to reach Gaopo Township from downtown Guiyang via Huaxi Avenue. - **Public transportation**: Take a bus to Gaopo Township from Guiyang Railway Station or Jinyang Bus Station. The journey takes approximately 2 hours. 4. **Main Attractions** - **Yunding Flower Sea**: Vast flower fields, perfect for taking photos and strolling. - **Gaopo Grassland**: Expansive grasslands, ideal for camping and picnics. - **Shimenkan**: A Miao cultural village where you can experience local customs. - **Hongyan Canyon**: Magnificent natural scenery, perfect for hiking. 5. **Accommodation Recommendations** - **Gaopo Township Homestays**: Offer local accommodations at moderate prices. - **Camping**: Camping areas are available near the grassland and flower sea. You will need to bring your own equipment. 6. **Dining Recommendations** - **Local specialties**: Sour soup fish, Miao-style bacon, *ciba* (glutinous rice cake), etc. - **Bring your own food**: It is recommended to bring some snacks and water, as dining options within the scenic area are limited. 7. **Things to Note** - **Sun and cold protection**: The high-altitude area has strong UV rays and large temperature differences between day and night, so adequate protection is necessary. - **Environmental protection**: Please do not litter and help protect the natural environment. - **Safety**: Pay attention to safety while hiking and avoid going alone. 8. **Itinerary Suggestions** - **One-day tour**: Visit Yunding Flower Sea in the morning and Shimenkan and Hongyan Canyon in the afternoon. - **Two-day tour**: Explore the flower sea and grassland on the first day, and experience Miao culture and hiking on the second day. 9. **Ticket Information** - **Yunding Flower Sea**: Free admission. - **Other attractions**: Some attractions may charge small entrance fees. It is recommended to check in advance.

In the distant east, there is a hidden paradise that will take your breath away: Gaopo Yunding Flower Sea. This is not just a gathering of flowers, but a work of art by nature, a dreamlike space that transcends time and space, where you can always find surprises. ✨ Every flower has its own story, and every leaf tells a tale. When you step into Gaopo Yunding, you will find yourself in a visual feast. These flowers do not grow according to the regular seasonal cycle, but bloom according to their own rhythm, creating a flowing painting. 💫 With the vast blue sky as the background and the rolling mountains as the frame, Gaopo Yunding Flower Sea is the most brilliant stroke. Whether it is sunny or rainy, the scenery here will present a different look, making you feel the changes of nature. 🏞️ Walking in the sea of flowers is like stepping into a never-ending dream. The flowers and green grass form a soft carpet, and the butterflies and birds sing a melodious melody. Every detail reveals the vitality of life and the harmony of nature. This is not only a sea of flowers, but also a harbor for the soul. 📸 For photographers, Gaopo Yunding Flower Sea is an inexhaustible treasure trove. Whether it is a professional camera or a phone lens, you can easily capture stunning images. Every angle and every ray of light is a source of inspiration, sparking endless creativity. 🌟 Gaopo Yunding Flower Sea is not just a scenic spot, but a lifestyle, a concept of living in harmony with nature. Here, people can temporarily put aside the troubles of the world, return to inner peace, get close to nature, and find the purest beauty in life. Whether you are a traveler from afar seeking the unknown, or a city dweller longing to escape the hustle and bustle, Gaopo Yunding Flower Sea will give you a unique experience. Here, every breath is fresh air, every step echoes with nature, and every stay nourishes the soul.

🎏 Gaopo Yunding Mushu Park 🚗 You need to drive there. It takes about 1.5 hours from Guiyang. There are two large parking lots at the entrance, so parking is convenient. 🎫 Tickets are CNY 9.9. It's best to buy a ticket for the sightseeing bus, which costs CNY 10 per person. There is nothing much to do in the park except for the monument valley, so be sure to bring sunscreen! · We arrived around noon. If it weren't for all the aunties checking in, I would have been captivated by the desolate scenery. This was my first time driving myself to a tourist attraction. Although it was a popular check-in spot, I was able to enjoy a different kind of beauty by isolating myself from the outside world with music. I really love being alone.

🍡 The sea of clouds is within reach, just like the cloud town in the movie, suddenly falling into an oil painting, super healing. The purple verbena flower sea is Guiyang's exclusive Provence. Location: Yunding Flower Sea, Gaopo, Huaxi District, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province ⌚️: It is recommended to arrive at the destination around four or five o'clock (check the driving distance in advance and leave some time to prevent traffic jams), mainly because it will be a bit sunny if you go too early recently. The important thing is that you can wait for the sunset and blue hour at Gaopo, which can be seen around seven to eight o'clock, and it is really beautiful! 🚗 Transportation: It is recommended to drive by yourself to enjoy the scenery along the way. 🅿️ Parking: Navigate to Yunding Gaopo Flower Sea and you will see the parking lot, which is in the scenic area, 10 yuan for a day. 🎫 Tickets: Adult ticket 32.88 yuan. (The feature of the scenic spot is the purple flower sea. If you just want to see the blue sky and grassland, there is no need to go to the scenic spot, Gaopo is everywhere~) 🍜 Food: There are small shops in the scenic area, which are slightly more expensive than normal prices. You can also camp and barbecue 🏕, and if the weather is good, the starry sky 🌌 at night is also super beautiful. 🍀 Thoughts: It is very suitable for weekend trips around Guiyang. The scenic area has complete facilities, including a children's playground, music festival stage, paragliding, ski resort, camping site, etc. Pick a good weather and go quickly, you will not regret it.

❤️Recommended reason: Strolling through the flower sea, feeling relaxed and happy Picking up the beauty, leaving behind happiness Feeling the fragrance of flowers, quietly listening to the wind 🌟Highlights: In the morning we will arrive at the cloud top flower sea together, leaving precious memories in this beautiful sea of flowers, fully enjoying the magnificent scenery of the flower sea, and capturing wonderful moments while chatting freely. Enjoy the local cuisine to your heart's content, experience the authentic flavor, let your taste buds indulge in the enjoyment of food, and feel a different kind of beauty. Afternoon: Wander among the sea of flowers, immerse yourself in the ocean of flowers, fully enjoy nature, satisfy your soul, and get close to nature.

🌺 Guiyang, a day trip to Yun Ding Flower Sea, makes me yearn and indulge in the sea of flowers. 🌸【Yun Ding Flower Sea】 1. Strolling through the sea of flowers, feeling carefree and joyful 2. Gathering beauty, leaving behind happiness 3. Feeling the fragrance of flowers, quietly listening to the wind 🌸🚶‍♂️🍽️【Itinerary】 Morning: We will arrive at Yun Ding Flower Sea together, leaving precious memories in this beautiful sea of flowers, fully enjoying the magnificent scenery of the sea of flowers, and capturing wonderful moments while chatting freely. Noon: Relish the local cuisine to your heart's content, experience the authentic flavors, and let your taste buds be immersed in the enjoyment of food, feeling the different kinds of beauty. Afternoon: Wander through the sea of flowers, immerse yourself in the ocean of flowers, fully enjoy the gifts of nature, let your soul find peace and satisfaction, and get up close and personal with nature.🌿🌺 🌼This short trip is beautiful, like a dream. Happiness blooms like a flower, blossoming in the heart.

Gaopo, as the name suggests, is a highland area. Indeed, Gaopo is one of the highest areas in Guiyang, with the Nanming River basin to the north and the Lianjiang River to the south. The Gaopo in the south of Guiyang, due to its relatively remote geographical location, has allowed the traditional culture of the Miao ethnic group here to be preserved to a certain extent. In addition to the grasslands, there are also terraces, waterfalls and other landscapes, making it an excellent base for camping, photography, and barbecuing in Guiyang. Yunding Grassland is located in Gaopo Township, Huaxi District, Guiyang City, covering an area of about 2000 acres, 32 kilometers away from Huaxi; it is a minority ethnic area mainly inhabited by the Miao ethnic group, with an altitude of more than 1612 meters, one of the highest areas in Guiyang City. The average annual temperature is around 15°C; the average temperature of the coldest month is often between -5°C and 0°C, and there will be a unique natural landscape of "snowfield", the average temperature of the hottest month (July) is only between 20°C and 22°C, it is a typical cool summer area, suitable for summer vacation. The grassland is fully equipped with facilities, including a 2-kilometer motorway, 12 Mongolian yurts, a comprehensive performance hall, a restaurant and several supporting rooms, which can accommodate hundreds of tourists at the same time. Yunding Grassland has a unique climate. The north-south mountain range forms an open area with grassland flavor in Yunding, which is relatively detached from the surrounding mountains, forming an independent high-altitude platform Yunding Grassland with a specific style. Being in it, there is the artistic conception of the poet Du Fu's famous verse "I will be on top of the world, and all the mountains are small". Not only that, the scenery along the way is even more beautiful. On the way to the grassland by car, you will pass through a natural forest farm, where you can appreciate the magical effect of the natural respirator. Wherever you stop at a high point, you can also enjoy the thousand-acre terraces. Entertainment projects that have been launched on the grassland: horse riding, archery, off-road vehicles on the grass, ethnic bonfire parties, Go, mahjong, billiards, karaoke, volleyball, football, grass sliding, mountain biking on the grassland, etc.