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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Duyun [2025]
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Mount Fanjing
4.5
/5
17428 reviews
9.0
From £ 11.54
Based on 81 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +864009976999
Address: Fanjing Shan, Yinjiang, Tongren, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Climb 7660 ft peak & enjoy
A member of the UN-certified World Network of Biosphere Reserves
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Mount Fanjing is a Buddhist holy site and the Bodhimanda of Maitreya Buddha. It has an altitude of over 2,000 meters and its peaks are very distinctive. It is shrouded in clouds and mist, with a fairy-like atmosphere and magnificent scenery, making it well worth a visit!
Why can't the cable car be installed at a higher point? After getting off, it's an hour's climb to reach Mushroom Rock. The scenery is beautiful, but it's not friendly to the elderly or tourists with mobility issues. Climbing to Mushroom Rock is too exhausting; the Golden Summit is only good for viewing.
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Huangguoshu Waterfall
4.6
/5
35934 reviews
8.9
From £ 28.84
Based on 633 reviews
Huangguoshu Waterfalls | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86085133592136
Address: Guihuang Highway (Huangguoshu Scenic Area), Huangguoshu Town, Zhenning Buyi and Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 1 day
Highlights:
Explore Water Curtain Cave location
Feel waterfall power in Water Curtain Cave
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Huangguoshu Scenic Area is worth a visit, with its spectacular waterfalls! In addition, water flows over rocks, trees grow on rocks, and there are ancient banyan trees that are hundreds of years old, with their exposed roots tightly wrapped around huge rocks.
Huangguoshu Waterfall truly lives up to its reputation as a scenic spot and is well worth a visit. Although there are many local vendors selling goods nearby, they are not overbearing, and the vendors seem quite passionate about their work. Overall, it's a great tourist experience with reasonable prices. Huangguoshu Waterfall is actually not just one attraction; it comprises several natural sites. While the main waterfall is the most spectacular, if you have time, exploring the smaller waterfalls and trails is also quite enjoyable. A full afternoon is sufficient for a proper visit (within the scenic area only, excluding transportation).
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Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area
4.7
/5
22518 reviews
8.8
From £ 18.16
Based on 113 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608543516115
Address: Libo, Qiannan, Guizhou, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
223-foot tiered waterfall spectacular
Seven-arch stone bridge spans river
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Whether you see the "Earth's Emerald" at Xiaoqikong Scenic Area in Libo depends on your luck 💚 We were lucky; the weather was perfect, and the original photos showed a beautiful turquoise color. A little editing made the colors even better! Check-in successful ✅ If the weather is bad or it's the rainy season, the photos might look like "human mung bean soup" 😂
But Tangtang and Tiantian didn't seem very interested in the emerald green pools and splashing waterfalls 🙃 What they were most looking forward to was the jungle zipline and stream tracing 💦
We started our hike from the Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge Station 🚏, passing Laya Waterfall, the 68-level cascade waterfall, and the Broken Bridge Waterfall. The entire 1.6-kilometer uphill trail took about 1.5 hours to reach the Shishang Forest Station 🚏. This part of the trail was very tiring for our legs, and there was no turning back ⛔
Fortunately, we managed to buy tickets for the World Heritage Exploration Village along the way 🎫, which gave Tangtang and Tiantian a boost of energy, and they persevered and finished the long "uphill trail" 👣👣
The hotel is indeed excellent, with great service and a pleasant lobby environment. Free parking is also available, and the room amenities are all disposable, which is reassuring. The lobby even offers specially prepared herbal tea, which is very comforting in winter. The facilities are comprehensive, and the rooms are clean, quiet, and equipped with smart technology very well. I highly recommend it.
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Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
4.2
/5
23182 reviews
8.7
From £ 6.95
Based on 180 reviews
70.2 km from downtown
Phone +864001538866
Address: Nangui Village, Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Southeast Guizhou Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Experience Miao gate wine ceremony
Sky-high views & enchanting nightscape
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The hotel environment is fantastic, with stunning views. The night view and the view of the Miao village from the balcony in the early morning are particularly beautiful. Since it was the off-season, the manager even upgraded our room for free. The service was also excellent; a young man picked up our luggage at the North Gate. The room had a smart toilet, bathtub, capsule coffee machine, and the bathtub had disposable liners and mugwort bath packs. Most importantly, the minced meat noodles for breakfast were incredibly delicious!!! Five stars!!!
My second visit to the Miao village was the same as before, but with the rain, it felt even more dramatic. The price of five-color sticky rice had doubled, which is normal! Prices outside have been rising for a few years now.
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Elephant Hill Scenic Area
4.4
/5
23540 reviews
8.5
Based on 1,299 reviews
Downtown/Elephant Trunk Hill/Two Rivers And Four Lakes | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8607732582112
Address: No. 1 Binjiang Road, Xiangshan District, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
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This summer, I took my child all the way from Taiwan to the renowned Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area. As soon as we stepped through the gates, the dreamlike natural scenery immediately captivated us! My child exclaimed, "This is more beautiful than anything I've seen in the media!" Only by experiencing it firsthand can you truly appreciate the boundless charm of this mountain and its surroundings! Strolling along the scenic paths, what impressed us most was the massive and unique Elephant Trunk Hill itself. Although it was the end of summer vacation, there were still a huge number of tourists, demonstrating the area's immense popularity. Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area is definitely worth a visit!
Arriving at Elephant Trunk Hill Scenic Area, the gentle waves of the Li River greet you... the mountains and river together create a magnificent landscape painting, constantly surprising and delighting you. The Li River's waters are as clear as a mirror, reflecting the mountain shadows, adding a touch of delicate poetry to the image of the giant elephant drinking water with its trunk. In the distance, the mountains are verdant, draped with vines, and occasionally a bird flies by, shattering its reflection in the water. Many tourists are captivated by the beautiful scenery before them. Every angle within the scenic area is a beautiful sight, bringing joy and delight!
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Zhijindong Cave
4.7
/5
14697 reviews
8.4
From £ 14.96
Based on 53 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608577812737
Address: Zhijin, Bijie, Guizhou, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Diverse karst landscapes throughout cave
National 5A-level Global Geopark Scenic Area
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I traveled there in late August. Due to the shuttle bus arrangement, I could only descend the Heavenly Ladder at Zhijin Grand Canyon. The queue was quite long, but it was definitely easier and the scenery was quite nice.
While not as famous as attractions like Huangguoshu Waterfall or Xiaoqikong Scenic Area in Bijie, Guizhou, Zhijin Cave's grandeur and unique landscapes are nonetheless extraordinary and not to be underestimated.
The legend of "After seeing Mount Tai, one need not see other mountains; after visiting Zhijin Cave, one need not see other caves" reflects the exceptional nature of Zhijin Cave.
After visiting Zhijin Cave, be sure to take the scenic area shuttle bus to see the Zhijin Grand Canyon. Both attractions are distinct and unique, and a complete visit takes 4-5 hours. Only by visiting both attractions can you truly experience the complete Zhijin Cave scenic area.
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Solitary Beauty Peak Prince City Scenic Area
4.8
/5
22150 reviews
8.3
From £ 10.69
Based on 57 reviews
Downtown/Elephant Trunk Hill/Two Rivers And Four Lakes | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8617777366779
Address: No. 1 Wangcheng Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Hanfu exam simulation experience
Experience century-old mansion craftsmanship
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Professional guides explain the scenic area, allowing you to learn about the history, culture, and customs of the Prince's Palace and Guilin, expanding your knowledge. From Duxiu Peak, you can see a panoramic view of Guilin City.
When I first arrive in a new place, I like to visit places with rich local culture. This time in Guilin, I chose the Jingwang Mansion. The ticket included a guided tour, which was very engaging. I even participated in making rubbings of the character "福" (fortune). This place is blessed with outstanding people and beautiful scenery. I recommend it to anyone who likes history and culture. Although many people don't recommend it, I feel it's much better than those trendy food streets and photo spots. This is the essence of travel.
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Longji Rice Terraces
4.5
/5
6906 reviews
8.2
From £ 8.55
Based on 954 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8607737583188
Address: Pingxiang Village, Heping Township, Longsheng County, Guilin City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Terrace views & cable car
Panoramic terraces view platform
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1. Autumn deepens, the sunlight bathes the world in a warm glow, even worries seem gentler.
2. Autumn has arrived, and the air is filled with the aroma of roasted chestnuts and sweet potatoes, as warm as a familiar embrace.
3. Leaves fall gently in the autumn breeze, like letters from the past, telling tales of autumn's tenderness and tranquility.
1. Autumn is a poem, each fallen leaf a rhyming note, writing the story of time.
2. Autumn is nature's ink painting, its rich colors blending to create a serene and profound poetic atmosphere.
3. I wander through autumn's tapestry, encountering every golden hue, collecting the romance that belongs to autumn.
There are two ways to get to Viewing Platform No. 3: the official cable car (100 yuan per person) and a private shuttle service provided by local villagers (60-80 yuan per person). The scenery of the Longji Rice Terraces is truly beautiful and spectacular. However, the guesthouse was a bit cold and had no hot water, so I didn't dare take a shower.
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Qingyan Ancient Town
4.3
/5
8976 reviews
8.1
From £ 1.61
Based on 228 reviews
Qingyan Ancient Town | 83.3 km from downtown
Phone +864001169666
Address: Qingyan Town, Huaxi District, Guiyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Cobblestone alleys: trendy photo spot
Upside-down stone lion arch from Qing
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I have visited so many ancient towns all over the country, and Qingyan Ancient Town is one of the most distinctive ones. It has scenery surrounded by mountains and rivers, and its towering ancient city walls are very dangerous. It has the charm of a frontier town.
It feels like all ancient towns are the same now, with no distinctive features. The shopping malls are rarely visited, but what makes it different from other ancient towns is that you can climb the city walls, which feels like the Great Wall. Food is very cheap, with sugarcane juice at the entrance only 7 yuan a cup, and the set meal at "South City Old Things" is 38 yuan, which is more than one person can finish!
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Yelang Valley
4.4
/5
2630 reviews
8.1
From £ 2.14
Huaxi College Town | 88.2 km from downtown
Phone +8615519106882
Address: Yelang Valley Karst Ecological Park, Huaxi District, Guiyang City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Explore Yelang culture & ruins
Explore ancient Yelang Tunpu ruins
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This is considered a must-see classic spot in Guiyang. You can easily spend half a day taking photos. It's located in the University Town area, and the 20 RMB entrance fee is quite reasonable. There are also performances during the day, including a Nuo opera, which is a good way to learn about traditional culture.
This man-made kingdom boasts Yelang statues in various poses, mountains and water, numerous restrooms, cafes and teahouses, a market for ugly things, special performances at noon, a character cartoonist, and what appears to be a clay sculpture workshop (though I didn't see any people there on Sunday). The deliberately uneven cobblestone path might deter some elderly people.
It's a great place for fun and photos.
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