Grand Guizhou Self-Drive Loop
A comprehensive self-drive loop starting and ending in Guiyang, covering all nine prefectures and cities, including waterfalls, Danxia, Fanjingshan, ethnic villages, and the FAST Telescope.
Covering nearly 3,000 km, this clockwise loop around Guizhou connects the peak forests of the west, the Chishui Danxia of the north, Fanjingshan of the east, and the ethnic villages and Libo of the south. The original itinerary had one very long driving day, which has been split here with an overnight stay in Zhijin. The average daily drive is about 3 hours along many mountain roads, so having two drivers to take turns is recommended. Perfect for travelers with plenty of time who want to see all of Guizhou in one go.
Avoid winter when mountain roads can freeze, and June–August when some sections carry landslide risks.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Tunpu & Longpalace to Huangguoshu
Drive from Guiyang to Tianlong Tunpu (about 1 hour), then to Longpalace (about 40 minutes), covering about 130 km for the day.
住宿：黃果樹鎮
第 2 天 · Huangguoshu to Qinglong
Explore the waterfalls in the morning, and take the highway to Qinglong in the afternoon (about 1.5 hours, covering 70 km).
住宿：晴隆縣城
第 3 天 · 24-Zig Road to Xingyi
Drive from Qinglong via Xingren to the Maling River (about 2.5 hours), then continue to Nahui Village (about 1 hour), covering about 200 km for the day.
住宿：納灰村
第 4 天 · Wanfenglin to Liupanshui
Explore Wanfenglin in the morning, and take the highway to Liupanshui in the afternoon (about 3 hours, covering about 250 km).
住宿：鐘山區市區
第 5 天 · Shuicheng to Zhijin Cave
Drive from Liupanshui to Zhijin Cave (about 2.5 hours), spend about 2.5 hours inside the cave, and reach the county seat by evening.
住宿：織金縣城
第 6 天 · Head North to Maotai Liquor Town
Drive from Zhijin towards Bijie and take the highway to Maotai Town (about 3.5 hours), followed by a walking tour of the town in the afternoon.
住宿：茅台古鎮
第 7 天 · Meijiu River to Chishui
Drive along the Chishui River Valley Road to Tucheng (about 2.5 hours), then continue to Foguangyan and Chishui city center, covering about 160 km.
住宿：赤水市區
第 8 天 · Great Waterfall & Bing'an to Zunyi
赤水（赤水大瀑布（十丈洞）、丙安古鎮） → 遵義·湄潭
Drive from the city center to the Great Waterfall (about 1 hour), then pass Bing'an to join the highway to Zunyi (about 3.5 hours), covering about 300 km for the day.
住宿：紅花崗會址周邊
第 9 天 · Zunyi Conference Site to Fanjingshan
Explore the conference site on foot in the morning, and take the highway to the East Gate of Fanjingshan in the afternoon (about 3 hours, covering 260 km).
住宿：寨沙侗寨
第 10 天 · Climb Fanjingshan and Transfer to Zhenyuan
Enter the mountain early, spend about half a day using the sightseeing bus and cable car, and drive to Zhenyuan in the afternoon (about 2.5 hours, covering 150 km).
Book East Route tickets in advance and aim for the earliest entry; otherwise, the afternoon drive will be tight.
住宿：鎮遠古城
第 11 天 · Zhenyuan Ancient Town to Xijiang
Explore the ancient town and Qinglong Cave in the morning, and drive via Kaili to Xijiang in the afternoon (about 2 hours).
住宿：西江千戶苗寨
第 12 天 · Xijiang to Zhaoxing & Tang'an
Drive south from Xijiang to Zhaoxing (about 3 hours, covering about 250 km), and head up to Tang'an in the afternoon (about half an hour).
住宿：肇興侗寨
第 13 天 · Basha to Libo Ancient Town
肇興·從江·榕江（侗鄉）（岜沙苗寨） → 荔波（荔波古鎮）
Drive from Zhaoxing to Basha (about 1.5 hours), then take the highway to Libo (about 2.5 hours, covering about 180 km).
The roads are prone to landslides during the June–August rainy season; check road conditions before departing.
住宿：荔波縣城
第 14 天 · Xiaoqikong to Astronomical Town
Drive from the county seat to the East Gate (about half an hour), explore for about 5 hours, and drive to Kedu in the afternoon (about 2.5 hours).
住宿：克度鎮天文小鎮
第 15 天 · FAST Telescope & Qingyan to Guiyang
Go up to the observation deck in the morning (about 3 hours), drive back in the afternoon (about 2.5 hours), with a stop at Qingyan Ancient Town on the way.
The FAST Telescope requires real-name reservations in advance; electronic devices including car keys must be stored in lockers.