Huangguoshu Waterfall Highlights 1 Day Tour

Itinerary Quick Look

Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests and schedule.

07:00 Depart from Hotel

Early in the morning, you will set off from your hotel in the city center. Along the way, your guide will provide a vivid introduction to the city of Guizhou, ushering you into a day filled with fascinating, immersive experiences.

07:30-09:30 Arrive at Huangguoshu Waterfall Visitor Center

Depart from your hotel at 7:30 am and arrive at the Huangguoshu Waterfall Visitor Center about two hours later. Upon arrival, go to the overseas visitor service window to exchange or purchase tickets using your passport. You may also use the restroom and refill your drinking water.

10:00-11:00 Doupotang Waterfall

First, head to Doupotang Waterfall, a filming location of the 1986 TV series Journey to the West. Located 1 km upstream from the main Huangguoshu Waterfall, Doupotang is the widest waterfall in the Huangguoshu group. Its broad, gentle surface is ideal for capturing reflections – blue sky, white clouds, distant mountains, and the waterfall all mirrored in the water, creating a striking layered image. The soft morning light makes it a perfect time for photos.

11:00-13:00 Tianxingqiao Scenic Area – Lower Section

Tianxingqiao is the longest walking route in Huangguoshu and offers the richest scenery, including highlights such as Tianxing Cave, Maoshui Pond, Water Stone Forest, and the Silver Chain Waterfall. Inside Tianxing Cave, you will see various stalactites, stalagmites, and stone flowers. Four giant stone pillars, over 20 meters high, stand tall and majestic – a truly spectacular sight.

13:00-14:00 Lunch

After exiting Tianxingqiao, have lunch at the Tianxingqiao service area or take the sightseeing bus to the Grand Waterfall service area. Recommended dishes: sour fish soup and Bouyei homestyle dishes.

14:00-15:00 Visit Huangguoshu Grand Waterfall

After lunch, head to the Huangguoshu Grand Waterfall, historically known as the "Baishui River Waterfall." It is 77.8 meters high and 101 meters wide, making it the largest waterfall in Asia and often called the "No. 1 Waterfall of China." Between 2:00 and 4:00 pm, the chance of seeing a rainbow in the mist is at its highest due to the ideal sunlight angle, which also provides perfect lighting for photos.

15:30-18:00 Return Trip

Take the sightseeing bus from the Grand Waterfall exit back to the visitor center. Then pick up your car or take a vehicle to return to Guiyang, arriving in the city around 8:00 pm.