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Zhijin Cave & Huangguoshu · The Hidden Frontier
About This Journey
Over 4 days, you cross through Guizhou's most layered faces—urban, subterranean, and thundering. You'll wander the stone maze of Yelang Valley, where a single artist spent 20 years carving fantasy into rock. You'll descend into Zhijin Cave, where nature spent millions of years sculpting a cathedral underground. You'll drift through nine sky-lit caverns on a boat beneath the earth, and stand before Huangguoshu Falls as mist hits your face like the breath of the mountain.
Why This Journey
Wander the stone maze of Yelang Valley, where one artist spent 20 years carving fantasy into rock
Descend into Zhijin Cave, the King of China's Karst Caves—an underground palace drip-sculpted over millions of years
Drift by boat through nine sky-lit caverns on Jiudongtian's underground river
Stand beneath Huangguoshu, Asia's mightiest waterfall, as the spray hits your face
Walk behind the falls through the Water Curtain Cave, inside the thunder itself
End at Silver Chain Falls in Tianxingqiao, where water pours like liquid silver
Itinerary
In the morning, head to Yelang Valley—built by artist Song Peilun over 20 years, this stone fortress is themed around Nuo culture, with hundreds of stone pillars and statues stacked from rocks, mysterious and deeply artistic. Around midday, return to the city and explore Minsheng Road for local flavors: fried potato with egg, ice jelly, sticky rice, and crispy stuffed buns—Guiyang's best street food hides along this street.
In the afternoon, visit Qianling Mountain Park, the number one mountain in southern Guizhou, where wild macaques climb trees and eye your belongings like trained pickpockets. Take the cable car up, visit Hongfu Temple, and enjoy a panoramic view of Guiyang. Then head to Jiaxiu Tower, a Ming Dynasty pavilion on the Nanming River first built in 1598—when the lights come on around 7:00 PM and reflect in the water, it is Guiyang's most iconic view. When night falls, dive into Qingyun Night Market for hotpot, sour beef soup, and crispy duck; if you still have energy, the Huaguoyuan White House lights up like a golden palace over the lake.
Hotels
Guiyang
Set in the heart of Guiyang on Wenchang North Road, this Republic-era styled hotel offers free cheongsam rentals, smart robot service, a gym, and laundry—steps from Jiaxiu Tower and the city's best dining.
1 night · Day 1
Zhijin Ancient Town
Nestled in the heart of Zhijin Ancient Town with Zen-inspired interiors and spacious quiet rooms—a prime location near the food street, ideal for explorers heading to Zhijin Cave and the Grand Canyon.
1 night · Day 2
Anshun
A 24-story hotel in downtown Anshun with 200+ rooms, multiple dining venues, and a 900-square-meter banquet hall—just off the expressway, close to the snack street, and a convenient base for Huangguoshu Falls.
1 night · Day 3
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What's Included & Excluded
What's Included
- All admission fees and activity expenses, as noted in the itinerary
- 3 nights' accommodation with daily breakfast included
- English-speaking guide for 4 days
- Local transportation throughout the itinerary
- Private chauffeur service to/from airport or railway station at the start and end of your trip
- Travel insurance for 4 days
- 24/7 online travel assistance throughout the trip
What's Excluded
- All admission fees and activity costs not explicitly included in the itinerary
- Any optional, recommended, or self-funded items listed in the itinerary
- All meals, snacks, and beverages other than breakfast
- Gratuities for driver and guide (at guest's discretion)
- Personal expenses, including shopping, souvenirs, and other items of a personal nature
Booking & Payment
How do I book this tour?
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What is the payment schedule?
A. Deposit: To begin reserving your arrangements, we ask for a deposit of 30% of the total trip cost per person. Don't worry, this deposit goes directly toward your trip and will be deducted from your final payment.
B. Full payment: Final payment for your trip is due 30 days before departure. If you book within 30 days of your travel date, full payment will be required at the time of booking. We accept credit card, international bank transfer, WeChat, and Alipay.
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