I booked a six-day, five-night group tour departing from Guiyang on Ctrip. The itinerary was very well-organized, and the guide was attentive. We didn't shop, but the guide pushed some products, and we didn't complain if we didn't buy anything. The food and accommodation were excellent. The group meal cost 40 yuan per person, and the food was clean and tasty. However, the long table banquet at the Miao village had limited dishes and wasn't very tasty. The entire trip was in a luxurious minibus, and the driver kept it clean and quiet.
Guizhou's beauty left a deep impression, but tourism in Guizhou still needs improvement. For example, the roads in scenic areas are generally narrow and frequently congested, especially in the Duopotang Scenic Area. Furthermore, some of the shuttle buses to the scenic areas are patchwork, ranging from buses to dirty and worn minibuses.
The Xiaoqikong Scenic Area recommends imitating Jiuzhaigou, where the shuttle bus takes visitors directly to the final destination, Wolongtan, allowing visitors to tour from the top down, saving energy and avoiding the traffic on the way up and down.
All in all, Guizhou's beauty is truly captivating and well worth a visit.