Ultimate Water Play Guide to Libo's Xiaoqikong, a Fairyland on Earth

Floating in a landscape painting! This "Emerald of the Earth" is absolutely breathtaking~ Since childhood, I've heard of "landscapes surpassing all under heaven," but who knew Guizhou hides a karst wonder more stunning than Guilin! Unbelievably blue pools, ancient bridges shrouded in mist, forests brimming with negative oxygen ions... Ready to be healed? 🍃 📍【Location】 No. 33, Zhangjiang East Road, Libo County, Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province (Navigate directly to "Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area" East Gate/West Gate) 🎫【Ticket Guide】 👉 Peak season (Mar-Nov): ¥120 entrance + ¥40 shuttle bus🚌 👉 Off-season (Dec-Feb): ¥100 entrance + ¥40 shuttle bus ⚠ Urgent reminder: Shuttle bus is mandatory! The scenic area is huge—walking will exhaust you. ✅ Free tickets: Children under 6/seniors over 65/military personnel👵👶 📱 Booking: WeChat "Libo Xiaoqikong Official Ticketing" or Trip.com APP ⏰【Best Time】 8:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30) 🌟 Pro tip: Arrive by 7:30 AM! Enjoy the crowd-free fairyland for perfect photos📸 🚗【Transport】 ✈ By air: Guiyang Airport → 1.5h high-speed rail to Libo Station → 20min taxi 🚄 By train: Direct trains from Nanning/Guilin! Head straight to the scenic area 🚘 By car: Navigate to East Gate (for train travelers)/West Gate (for drivers) 🎢【Must-Play Route】 Enter West Gate, exit East Gate—all downhill, easy on the legs👇 1️⃣ Wolong Pond: Turquoise jelly-like water! Capture mirror reflections before 10 AM. ✨ Hidden gem: ¥50 for a 2km rafting ride🚣—wear white dresses for stunning shots. 2️⃣ Mandarin Duck Lake: ¥30 boat ride through water forests🧚‍♂️—light and shadow magic. 3️⃣ Cuigu Waterfall: Barefoot water play💦—families, bring spare clothes! 4️⃣ 68-Step Waterfall: 1.6km hike🚶‍♀️—high chance of rainbows after rain. 5️⃣ Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge: Shoot silhouettes at 4 PM—hanfu transforms into ancient-style masterpieces. 🏨【Stay Recommendations】 💎 Luxury pick: Ruijing Hotel (free tickets + Zhangjiang view rooms) 🏡 Artsy vibe: Luanxi·Yunshe (private herbal baths + starlit terrace) 💰 Budget-friendly: City Comfort Inn (next to county food street) 🍲【Food Must-Tries】 🌶 Sour Fish Soup: Locals swear by "Libo Four Dishes" old-school eatery. 🐟 Tofu Grilled Fish: Crispy fish + juice-soaked tofu—heavenly combo. 🍜 Si Wa Wa: ¥5 Guizhou-style spring rolls—refreshing and light. 🍹 Bayberry Juice: Freshly brewed sweet-sour summer lifesaver. 💡【Pro Tips】 👗 Outfit hack: Bright colors/hanfu for photos! Pack anti-slip sandals. 📸 Photo secrets: Morning mist at ancient bridges🌁, backlight at sunset for Tianqiao. 🦟 Survival kit: Mosquito repellent + sunscreen + foldable umbrella. 🚫 Pitfall alert: No restaurants inside—pack snacks🍫. Every frame here is a Windows wallpaper! Boat into a fairy-tale forest🌳, wade through cool mountain streams💧, snap wuxia-worthy shots on ancient bridges... Grab this foolproof guide and set off to find your emerald paradise! ✨