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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Xuanwei [2025]
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Huangguoshu Waterfall
4.6
/5
35478 reviews
9.0
From AU$ 57.77
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
Saved by 675 users23348 positive reviews
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The tour guide was very thorough. I initially thought it was a tour group bus, but it turned out to be an independent trip. She explained the bus location and number of people in advance, recorded the passengers, and numbered them by family group. She also arranged the optimal itinerary for each scenic spot, noting an hour in advance which spots would cause us to be late and which ones to rush. As a result, our round trips were always on time, offering more freedom than a tour group and more planning than an independent trip. The guide was meticulous and conscientious, a down-to-earth and kind person. I embodied the excellent qualities of the Guizhou people. I didn't expect to receive such a low-cost direct bus ride, yet receive such high-quality tour service. It was incredibly rewarding and I gained a lot of valuable insights from my trip.
There are more people going there during the summer vacation, so it is necessary to buy a ticket if you go with children. The ticket includes the ticket for the Water Curtain Cave. If you don’t enter the Water Curtain Cave, it means you haven’t been to Huangguoshu Waterfall, and the experience will be maximized.
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Stone Forest Scenic Area
4.7
/5
15597 reviews
8.8
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86087167711439
Address: Extension of Shilin Middle Road, Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
See the bizarre karst peaks
Ashima rock: unique & captivating
Saved by 1451 users7789 positive reviews
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The environment is good and the scenery is unique. After following the tour guide, I was really impressed by the wonders of nature. The toilets in the scenic area are clean and equipped with combs, hair dryers, etc. In addition to the natural scenery, the scenic area also arranges many ethnic performances, which is worth a visit.
The lotus flowers were in full bloom; any later would have withered. The Stone Forest is huge. My parents are over 70, so the entrance fee and the sightseeing bus are free. However, the park is so large, and I was worried they might get hungry at noon, so I just visited the Stone Forest and climbed to the pavilion at the top before heading back. As long as they don't have any regrets, that's fine.
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Dianchi Lake
4.7
/5
8625 reviews
8.5
Based on 296 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86087164310175
Address: 1318 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Surrounded by mountains & Daguan Tower
Majestic plateau freshwater lake
Saved by 1048 users4181 positive reviews
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The scenery on the mountain is particularly beautiful, and there are various seasonal flowers. There is an ancient temple on the mountain, and there are kittens, birds, squirrels and other animals everywhere.
Dianchi Lake, the birthplace of the ancient Dian Kingdom, has been a vibrant cultural hub for thousands of years and boasts a rich history. Nestled alongside the Xishan Mountains, Dianchi Lake boasts abundant natural resources and breathtaking scenery. The surrounding Daguan Park (Daguan Tower), Haigeng Park, Xishan Scenic Area (Longmen), and numerous wetland parks offer excellent recreational opportunities. However, the entire Dianchi Lake is surrounded by a circuit, making it difficult to reach the lake's edge for scenic views.
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Dongfengyun Scenic Area
4.5
/5
9249 reviews
8.5
From AU$ 17.12
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608736292698
Address: Hudong Highway, Maile City, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-4 hours
Highlights:
Scenic platform & trail
Enjoy a choir of thousands and terracotta art
Saved by 415 users7986 positive reviews
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Dongfengyun is quite distinctive, with red brick buildings throughout. The visual impact is particularly striking, and the buildings themselves are particularly captivating, resembling wine glasses, barns, and irregular, three-dimensional structures.
Wandering around, stopping at random spots, this scenic spot is truly beautiful. It's no wonder it's been called a dream castle online!
To fully experience the charm of the Dongfengyun Scenic Area in Mile, Yunnan, you must stay at the Dongfengyunli Hotel. The hotel is very friendly to those who love photography, and the photos you take are very beautiful. At night, there is a light show.
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Yunnan Nationalities Village
4.4
/5
14055 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 20.33
Based on 513 reviews
Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86087164311255
Address: 1310 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
12 villages & 26 cultures
Experience lively folk shows & festivals
Saved by 794 users6140 positive reviews
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It's a large scenic area. It is recommended to buy a shuttle bus ticket, which can be used multiple times. There are many ethnic architectural landscapes and many free ethnic performances. It is worth seeing.
The project of climbing the knife mountain is really exciting. I even went to verify whether it is a real knife. The other scenery is okay. It is just that the houses of other ethnic groups in Yunnan are built into a park.
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Zhijindong Cave
4.7
/5
14389 reviews
8.4
From AU$ 29.96
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
Saved by 136 users11237 positive reviews
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It's truly the best cave. The tourist area stretches over 6 kilometers, and even someone like me, who walks briskly and only takes photos of the scenery rather than the people, still takes nearly two hours.
The cave is filled with various wonders, and many areas offer a new view. Outside of holidays, it's not crowded, making for a great experience. Parking lots 2 and 3 are actually more convenient, as they're closer to the visitor center.
We visited at the end of September, and it was very quiet, making the experience quite enjoyable.
From the Grand Canyon exit, we took the elevator, boat, and shuttle to Zhijin Cave. The shuttle and sightseeing bus were very convenient.
It was still quite breathtaking, truly awe-inspiring. It's truly a place worth visiting.
The cave was slippery, and we climbed an hour and a half each way. But I can't imagine being breathless during the summer holidays with so many people, so I'd be wise to consider it carefully during crowded times.
The lighting is a bit difficult to judge, though.
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Qingyan Ancient Town
4.3
/5
8850 reviews
8.2
From AU$ 3.21
Based on 228 reviews
Qingyan Ancient Town | >100 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
Saved by 414 users4781 positive reviews
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It should be the newly built city wall that has enclosed part of the old street. It is nice to walk around the city wall in this weather. You can go to a high hill to see the distant view. It is quite pleasant to walk on the bluestone pavement of the old street, buy some snacks in the shops on both sides of the street, and visit small shops.
It feels better than Chongqing's Ciqikou. While the main streets are lined with shops, most of the buildings are from the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. The few paid shops are relatively well-preserved, and the exhibitions are quite unique.
Climbing the city wall, I discovered that there are still quite a few reinforced concrete houses in the town, but you don't usually see them in town.
The 60 yuan entrance fee is a bit expensive, and the shops inside are highly similar.
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Yunnan Wild Animals Park
4.7
/5
4756 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 21.40
Based on 21 reviews
Kunming Wild Animal Park/The Golden Temple scenic spot | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86087165018888
Address: Yunnan Zoo, Panlong District, Kunming
Recommended sightseeing time: 4-5 hours
Highlights:
Elephant shows & red panda meetups
Feed & interact with red pandas
Saved by 226 users3850 positive reviews
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I really enjoyed coming here with my mom and husband. We were able to see the animals up close while still feeling safe, which was amazing! I was a bit disappointed with the panda area, as it wasn't as engaging as I had hoped, but overall it was still a wonderful experience. I wouldn’t mind coming back again next time. Highly recommended!
I really enjoyed coming here with my mom and husband. We were able to see the animals up close while still feeling safe, which was amazing! I was a bit disappointed with the panda area, as it wasn't as engaging as I had hoped, but overall it was still a wonderful experience. I wouldn’t mind coming back again next time. Highly recommended!
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Yelang Valley
4.4
/5
2449 reviews
8.1
From AU$ 4.28
Huaxi College Town | >100 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
Saved by 393 users1980 positive reviews
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To be honest, the attraction surprised me a lot and exceeded my expectations. The sculptures and design styles inside are unique, full of mysterious primitive tribal atmosphere and strong artistic tension, primitive ruggedness and exaggeration, rich in ethnic elements, and it is very photogenic!
The Yelang Valley Scenic Area in Huaxi is quite nice and has local characteristics. It is a modern reproduction of an ancient story and helps people understand the legend of Yelang. Although Guiyang locals find it boring, it is worth a visit for foreign tourists to Guiyang. It is still very artistic and the various statues are made of stone and are also very exquisite.
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Wanfenglin Scenic Area
4.6
/5
4262 reviews
7.9
From AU$ 14.98
Based on 39 reviews
Wanfenglin National Scenic Spot | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8608593342299
Address: Xingyi, Qianxinan, Guizhou, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Panoramic view of karst peaks
Karst landscapes & Bouyei villages
Saved by 372 users2909 positive reviews
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The scenic area is huge, so it's worth planning your visit. It's also worth buying an electric car, as it's difficult to walk. The panoramic view from the observation deck is beautiful, and the items sold in the area are reasonably priced. The balloons in the rice fields are great for taking photos.
Unique Landforms: Wanfenglin is the world's most typical region for the development of conical karst peak forests. Its landscape is dominated by conical peaks and peak clusters, formed from Triassic rocks. Dotted throughout are various geological relics, including karst caves, funnels, and underground rivers. It is known as the "China Conical Karst Museum."
Diverse Peak Forests: Wanfenglin is divided into East and West Peak Forests. The East Peak Forest is characterized by towering karst peaks, while the West Peak Forest is a plateau karst landscape. The peak forests vary in form, with five major types, including the Array Peak Forest, the Sword Peak Forest, and the Dragon Peak Forest, forming a magnificent and vast karst landscape.
Pleasant Climate: The region boasts a subtropical monsoon humid climate, with an average annual temperature of 16-18°C, with neither severe cold in winter nor extreme heat in summer. The average temperature in July is 21-26°C. It is listed as a national summer resort city and a popular destination for health and leisure tourism in China. Beautiful countryside: The Nahui River winds through it, and the Bagua fields, rice fields and Buyi villages complement each other, forming a picturesque pastoral landscape. The rapeseed flowers are brilliant in spring, and the rice paddies are golden in autumn. The scenery varies with each season.
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