Libo Maolan National Nature Reserve

Besides having dinner at Huangxiaoxi, Guizhou has many hidden treasures, Tucked away in the deep mountains, not very famous, but fascinating and fun to explore. Huang (Huangguoshu), Xiao (Xiaoqikong), Xi (Xijiang), Chi (Chishui), Wan (Wanfenglin), Fan (Fanjing Mountain). 1️⃣ Maolan Nature Reserve 📍Libo County, Qiannan A national nature reserve, it features a typical karst forest landscape and still maintains a very primitive ecosystem, preserving many extremely precious species of flora and fauna. Forests above, stone forests in the middle, and cave forests below, it's beautiful, strange, and thrilling! 2️⃣ Jiabang Rice Terraces 📍Congjiang County, Qiandongnan One of the best rice terraces in China, a World Agricultural Cultural Heritage site, a living 'agricultural culture museum'. The Miao people's rice fields are planted along the mountains, on a large scale, and are super impressive! Nearly 10,000 acres, spread along a 25-kilometer road from Dangniu Village to Jiabang Village, with the essence in Dangniu, Jiaye, and Jiache (jū) villages, spanning 9 kilometers. 3️⃣ Wudong Miao Village 📍Leishan County, Qiandongnan Hidden in the valley of Leigong Mountain, the mother mountain of the Miao people, at an altitude of 1300 meters, surrounded by mountains and shrouded in mist, you can look up to see the main peak of the Miaoling Mountains. Three streams embrace the Miao village, with water wheels, milling houses, wind and rain bridges, and stilted buildings, making it a Miao paradise and one of the 'classic village landscapes of China', and one of the most beautiful Miao villages on Leigong Mountain. 4️⃣ Meitan Tea Sea 📍Meitan County, Zunyi City The world's largest contiguous tea plantation, nearly 60,000 acres, an endless expanse of green, being there is like being in an ocean of tea. From the Sea View Tower, looking down from the top of the tower, the green waves stretch on, refreshing and stunning! Evergreen all year round, suitable for visiting in all seasons. 5️⃣ Dali Dong Village 📍Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan An ancient Dong village built during the Ming Dynasty, the whole village is Dong people, and on ordinary days, villagers still wear ethnic costumes, with women combing their hair in ancient styles. There are also well-preserved traces of Han culture, such as quadrangle courtyards and stone slab ancient paths, which are unique to Dali. On holidays, villagers will dress up and sing Dong grand songs, a heavenly sound! 6️⃣ Rongjiang Village Supermarket 📍Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Rongjiang is the venue for the village supermarket, and this year's competition has started again! 62 village teams have decided on the top 20, and the finals will be held from March to July, with matches also taking place during the May Day period. The Rongjiang morning market is also worth visiting, full of local delicacies, less than a ten-minute drive from the village supermarket football field. 7️⃣ Longji Sky Road 📍Liuzhi Special District, Liupanshui A road carved out of Longji Mountain, winding towards the sky, is one of the top ten classic hiking routes in Guizhou. 15 kilometers long, with the highest altitude over 1800 meters, it is a typical karst landscape featuring sinkholes, caves, canyons, and stone forests. The nearby Zangke River scenic area is one of the few natural paragliding outdoor activity bases in China, and international paragliding competitions are held here every year.

Discovering surprises in the attempt Mr. and I drove from Shanghai to Pu'er in Yunnan, passing through Guizhou three times, only visiting Weng'an. This time, heading back to Pu'er for work, we decided to tour Guizhou first. First experience with a customized group tour Giving a 10 out of 10 for the airport pickup yesterday at noon Signing the contract on time gets a 9 out of 10 Very satisfied with the hotel upgrade and the first day's experience Departed at 7 a.m. this morning because Xiaoqikong was closed for maintenance, so we went to Maolan scenic spot instead. Having seen many of Yunnan's landscapes, I found it quite ordinary and think it could be skipped.

Because it's more primitive here, there's always something unexpected to gain; Because the people here are simple, without calculating intrigues; Because there are few tourists here, no need to squeeze for check-in photos; Because it has the ethnic style, historical figures, and rare herbs I want; Because my world is too impetuous, I want to find a place to be quiet, to experience the return to the original. Dongmeng: This used to be one of the poorest villages in Guizhou, without electricity or internet, and the transportation was backward and blocked. But now it's much better, but the village is still very primitive, there is no convenience store in the village, only the mobile 'goods Chang'an' comes to sell irregularly. In the village, you can only see a few old people working and children playing at the entrance of the village. Yao Mountain: White Pants Yao, Two Pieces Yao, I also saw it for the first time here. This is not a male farming and female weaving, it is a matriarchal society. Women work during the day to weave and dye cloth, and men drink and play with birds during the day. Every man here will keep a bird, it is said that they believe that the bird is their lover in the previous life, so the bird cage is almost inseparable. The Two Pieces Yao is for the convenience of breastfeeding, it has to be said that mothers are really great! With the advent of the Internet era, it has gradually lifted the curtain of the mysterious Yao Mountain, allowing outsiders to come in and insiders to go out... Maolan: Perhaps everyone knows Guizhou's emerald - Libo Xiaoqikong, but few people know the secret of the emerald - Maolan The water here is like jade, the trees here grow wildly, on the road, in the water, around the cave, here you can see squirrels, lizards, precious wild orchids, you can experience the combination of karst landform and tropical rainforest, this is Guizhou's classic hiking holy land. Dongmeng Yao Village

Maolan Nature Reserve, secluded in the mountains, has a quiet and beautiful scenery. The reserve is full of overlapping peaks, dense vegetation, and crisscrossing streams. Because it is a national nature reserve, there has been no large-scale development. The several tour routes recommended by the scenic area each have their own characteristics, with different difficulties. You can explore caves, or you can trek along the stream. Route 1: Trekking along the stream Wuyan Bridge——Qinglongjian——Qinglong Waterfall——Qinglong Pool Trekking down the stream, you can see the most essence of Maolan. The water in Maolan is a clear ice blue that is rarely seen elsewhere. The stream rushes down from the mountain, sometimes splashing into snow, sometimes flowing into the underground river, and finally converging into Qinglong Pool. This route is short in distance, low in difficulty, and suitable for everyone to hike. Route 2: Cave exploration Black Hole——Jiudongtian——Shenxian Cave——Jinshi Cave Except for Jinshi Cave, which has been developed, the other three caves are undeveloped natural caves. You need to hire local villagers as guides (we five people, the cost is 100 yuan, the guide provides headlights). The original cave is pitch black, and there are stalactite wonders formed over billions of years inside. Although it is not as good as Zhijin Cave, it wins in the fun of wildness and adventure. 3. Stream waterfall trekking Huangyang Gully——Latan Waterfall——Crab Gully——Water Forest Latan Waterfall is the key point, but the water volume is small when it does not rain. The overall scenery is not as good as the Jiulongxi route, but the journey is short and suitable for everyone to try. In addition, there are Shishang Forest——Haixi Botanical Garden route, Swallow Cave——Caogu Forest——Wild Orchid Valley——Funnel Forest——Wangpai Mountain Down route, the latter route requires a professional outdoor guide to lead the way, suitable for outdoor enthusiasts with ample time and physical support. Accommodation: There are local people living in the Maolan scenic area, and most of the homestays are run by villagers. The conditions are limited, and the meals are local specialties, which are moderately priced. If you have plenty of time, it is recommended to stay in the mountains for one night, watch the sunrise and sunset, or the misty clouds. Transportation: You can drive into the scenic area and park near Wuyan Bridge. The connection between the attractions relies on the scenic area's battery car, which is very convenient.

Maolan, located in the southernmost part of Guizhou, is a world natural heritage that has not been over-opened. "Adventure with Bell" is filmed here. Open the jungle early in the morning, passing through the virgin forest, drilling into the karst cave, a feeling: wild! The last three pictures are the stalactites we saw with the headlights. In Maolan, I really felt the original.