Huaxi's hidden tourist route blends off-roading, hiking, and more

In Guiyang's Huaxi district, the "Qingqian High Mountain Sports Corridor" runs from the Mengguan Off-Road Player Base through Qingyan Ancient Town, Qiantao township, and Gaopo township, ending at Raorao village.

Mengguan Off-Road Player Base

As the route's starting point, this is a paradise for off-road enthusiasts.

Visitors can ride mountain off‑road vehicles into dense forests, weave along undulating mountain roads and experience the thrill of jungle cross‑country driving.

Activities: Off-road driving through dense forests

Best for: Players who like excitement and want to team up and have fun

Qingyan Ancient Town

This century-old ancient town is a well-known cultural landmark in Guizhou. Its bluestone streets, alleys, and ancient city walls carry a profound sense of history. Strolling through it feels like stepping back in time.

During your visit, you can rest, take in the ancient town's scenery, taste specialty foods, and soak up the local charm and street life.

Activities: Ancient town strolling, cultural sightseeing, local cuisine

Best for: Families with young and old, tourists who like a slow pace

Qiantao township

Streams and valleys are densely distributed here, and the vegetation is lush. In autumn, you can stroll along the forest streams, listen to the murmuring water, step into clear springs, play in the water, enjoy the cool air in the dense forests, and escape the noise of the city.

Activities: Hiking and stream trekking, valley strolling, water play

Best for: Tourists who like light hiking and getting close to nature

Gaopo township

Gaopo is the essence of the entire route and also the section with the most concentrated mountain sports.

Activity 1: Motorcycle touring and cycling. The winding mountain road coils through the mountains with wide views, making it a popular route for motorcycle touring and cycling. As you ride forward and chase the wind, terraced fields and grasslands stretch along the way.

Jiudaoguai especially tests driving skills and courage, with one turn after another. The higher you go, the more magnificent the view. Looking back at Jiudaoguai, you see it wind like a silver snake around the mountainside, tempting visitors to stop to take the most epic shot of the trip.

Activity 2: Mountain climbing and sightseeing + Yunding Flower Sea. Climbing up, you can reach the Yunding Flower Sea, where flowers and plants spread across the high mountain platform, and the surrounding mountains come into full view. You can snap stunning mountain photos. Blue sky, white clouds, a sea of flowers, and mountains form a natural high-mountain painting.

Best for: Motorcycle touring and mountaineering enthusiasts, photographers

Raorao village

The route ends at Raorao village, a pristine high-mountain village with open terrain.

As dusk falls, you can stop here, quietly wait for the mountain sunset, and soak up the tranquil mountain wilderness atmosphere. You can also camp and rest here, drawing a satisfying close to the day's journey.

Activities: Camping, mountain wilderness sunset viewing, starry night talks

Best for: Tourists who want to slow down and enjoy the tranquility of the mountains and wilderness

Whether you're enjoying a leisurely stroll and local food with family or having fun in the mountains and wilderness with friends, this route offers an unforgettable holiday.

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Beautiful rural environment in Raorao village in Huaxi district. [Photo/WeChat account of Huaxi district]