While the whole of China is trapped by scorching heat, Guizhou seems to have magical powers, quietly smoothing out the lines distorted by the heat wave, making summer here not come as expected.
Therefore, someone joked:
“Every midsummer, Guizhou seems to have installed a natural air conditioner for itself, but the outdoor air conditioner blows to other provinces.”
However, only locals who are well aware of Guizhou customs can understand the unfinished meaning of this sentence.
If Guizhou really has such a magical air conditioner in summer, then its cool breeze must be gently blowing to Liupanshui, a paradise on earth.
The only certified “Liangdu” in China
This sentence is not nonsense, but a true portrayal based on facts.
Liupanshui is China’s only certified cool city. The average summer temperature is only 19 degrees, which is like a natural air conditioner, making people feel more comfortable.
At night, there is a breeze, and you even need to put on a coat to keep out the coolness. Therefore, the sales of air conditioners here are not as popular as in other cities.
If there was one color to describe the theme of summer here, it would undoubtedly be vibrant green.
The city has a forest coverage rate of 61.51%, which is green and full of vitality.
Not only that, Liupanshui is also home to the most complete and concentrated karst landform in China and even the world, which is like the miraculous workmanship of nature and is breathtaking.
Stepping into this cool city, you feel like you are in a landscape gallery.
Thousands of hectares of bamboo sea are rippling with blue waves, the grasslands on the clouds are vast, and the cliffs are as ethereal as immortals. Every scene unfolds before your eyes like a scroll, making you forget to leave.
Therefore, if someone says that summer is too hot to travel, he must have missed this picturesque Liupanshui.
Beipanjiang Grand Canyon
“The Great Crack in the Earth”
The Beipan River is like a giant dragon winding through the seven towns in Zhenfeng County. Its long shape has carved a magnificent 94-kilometer long canyon on the earth. It is the Beipan River that is known as “the best canyon in Guizhou”. Panjiang Grand Canyon.
Here, the scenery is magnificent and diverse, with towering peaks and forests, deep caves, rugged rocks, cascading waterfalls, gurgling streams, gorgeous flower beaches, and dense primeval forests. It is like the palette of nature, ingeniously blending various colors together. .
It not only has the beauty and ruggedness of the southern mountain scenery, with green mountains and gurgling water, like a graceful girl; it also has the majesty and magnificence of the northern mountain scenery, with majestic peaks and majestic momentum, like a brave warrior.
As for the canyon, it is undoubtedly a shining pearl in Liupanshui, attracting countless tourists to come and explore.
The completion of the Beipanjiang Bridge has added endless charm to this land.
This bridge is 486 meters high from the bridge deck to the river. It looks like a giant tower reaching into the sky. It is more than 200 stories high and can be called one of the tallest bridges in the world.
Walking on the bridge, the howling wind seems to blow people down, and the bottomless abyss beneath your feet is frightening.
However, when you look up, you will see a bay of clear river water shining like sapphire, flowing slowly in the canyon, and the axe-cut cliff is like a magnificent and huge corridor mural, full of poetry and making people feel Revel in it.
Zangke River
“Long hidden boudoir is rarely known”
The Cangzhou River is surrounded by high mountains and steep cliffs. There is only one iron pass road that looks like a bag mouth, which fully demonstrates the majestic trend of “one man can guard the pass and ten thousand men cannot open it”.
The broad Cangdao River is like a giant dragon, rushing through thousands of mountains and ravines, washing out strange rocks and rocks of different shapes, forming a unique landscape picture.
Although it is not the Three Gorges, it has the charm of Wujiang Gallery, which makes people linger.
Both sides of the Zangdao River are full of greenery. At a glance, it feels like you are in an endless sea of green.
In this greenery, scattered houses are dotted among them. From a distance, they look like an exquisite bead chain, surrounding the mountains, shining and intoxicating.
You can stroll leisurely on the wooden plank road and savor the tranquility and beauty of the mountains and rivers; you can also drive along the Linjiang Highway and experience the different scenery brought by each turn, as if you are opening unknown blind boxes. , full of surprises and fun.
Yushe National Forest Park
“Liangdu Jade”
Yushe National Forest Park, as a shining pearl in Liupanshui, is the only forest park on this land.
In this vast land, there is an area of 300 acres of well-preserved virgin forest, where dense and lush trees grow, forming a vast “forest sea”.
This forest sea is like the emerald in Liangdu, shining with emerald green light, making people intoxicated.
In fact, this scenic spot is composed of three scenic spots: Yushe, Yeyuhai and Qianhu Yi Village.
Each scenic spot has its own unique characteristics and complements each other, forming a beautiful picture together.
In this pristine place, camping has become the first choice for many people.
Set up a tent, sit quietly on the grass, watch the day gradually give way to the setting sun, feel the cool breeze blowing on your cheeks, and feel as if you are in a fairyland on earth, which makes you feel at ease.
Of course, you can also come to Qianhu Yi Village, a large Yi village.
Wandering among the streets and alleys of Yi Village, you can feel the strong cultural atmosphere of the Yi people.
And the commercial street is even more addictive. There are so many kinds of food and unique handicrafts that people can’t help but want to buy them all.
Dadong Bamboo Sea
“Green Ocean”
After a year of precipitation and baptism, Dadong Bamboo Sea is now ushering in the season of spring and flowers blooming. The lush forests and deep bamboos are filled with the atmosphere of grand scenery everywhere.
Being in this sea of bamboo, surrounded by boundless greenery, it feels like you are in a pure and quiet world.
Despite the hustle and bustle of the outside world, the tranquility and pure color here always remain, allowing people to calm their souls.
Although the color tone seems to be single, in this sea of bamboo, the gameplay is by no means monotonous.
You can take the challenge of climbing Goutiao Rock, which is 2,018 meters above sea level. Standing on the top of the rock, overlooking the magnificent scenery of the entire Bamboo Sea, you can feel the magnificence and splendor of nature; you can also take a sightseeing zipline hundreds of meters long and explore the Bamboo Sea. Ride the wind and waves and experience the excitement and pleasure; or, you can come to Zhuhai Town to visit the ancient papermaking skills and feel the inheritance and greatness.
In this sea of bamboo, every experience is a baptism and sublimation of the soul, making people intoxicated and lingering.
Wumeng Prairie
“Guizhou Little Switzerland”
Wumeng Prairie, the “Little Switzerland” hidden deep in Liupanshui, is also known by its elegant nickname “Slope Grassland”.
Looking around, I can see the continuous green mountains and wilderness connecting each other, like a magnificent picture.
On this vast grassland, groups of cattle and sheep gnawed the grass leisurely. Their figures looked particularly peaceful and harmonious in the sunshine.
The wild flowers all over the mountains and plains are like bright stars, decorating the entire grassland gracefully, as if it is a masterpiece of nature.
The white clouds in the distance seem to be gently blown by the wind, rolling like waves, rolling on the mountain tops one after another, which makes people yearn for it.
On this grassland, you can be in a daze as you like and let your thoughts drift with the wind; or you can gallop on a horse without restraint and feel the freedom and passion.
When a gust of wind blows, bringing with it fresh water vapor, you only need to take a deep breath to bathe your entire body in the embrace of nature and be deeply baptized by its scent.
You can also rent a tent or find a bed and breakfast to stay. At night, when you look up, you can see the stars in the sky. They seem to be close at hand and dazzling, making you feel the vastness and mystery of the universe.
Here is a gift from nature and a home for the soul, which makes people intoxicated and unwilling to leave for a long time.
Minghu National Wetland Park
“Liupanshui’s ecological barrier”
Within the Minghu National Wetland Park, whether it is along the waterfront or on the island in the middle of the lake, there are leisurely winding paths, and various plants are vibrantly clustered on both sides, as if they are the palette of nature. .
In the early morning light or the afterglow of the evening, the gentle breeze brings the fresh and pure smell of the soil, which is refreshing and refreshing.
On the lake, from time to time, a few unknown water birds fly over, flying freely in the rippling blue waves, looking for food.
The harmonious blending of man and nature, the close intimacy between animals and ecology, make you feel like you are in a fairyland.
When dusk falls quietly, you must go to the lakeside and wait for the gorgeous sunset.
The ambiguous warm light is like a gentle paintbrush, gradually erasing the details of the scenery. Bridges, mountains, rivers, and branches have all lost their edges and corners in this soft light and shadow, leaving only a few hazy outlines and smooth lines.
This scene is not a painting, but it is better than any picture. It is more vivid and real than any art, making people intoxicated and lingering.
tuolecun
“Quiet ancient village in the mountains”
Tuole, this village hidden deep in the mountains, seems to be isolated from the world and undisturbed by the outside world, so it still maintains its simple and primitive charm.
Stepping into this land, you will see gurgling water under the small bridge, towering ancient trees, and surrounded by mountains, just like an antique picture of an ancient mountain village.
When it comes to Tole, autumn is undoubtedly its most gorgeous time.
Walking along the windswept mountain road, you can see the yellowing ginkgo leaves under your feet. They rustle when you step on them, as if they are the whispers of nature.
Looking up, everything is golden. The gorgeous colors are like sunshine, brightening the slightly dull mood.
No wonder many grandparents in Tuole Village live long lives.
Living in such a fresh and natural environment, surrounded by mountains and rivers every day, and adjacent to ancient trees, must be the secret to longevity.
The unmissable taste of Liupanshui
For those who are not familiar with Liupanshui, the word “Liangdu” is enough to arouse expectations and curiosity in their hearts.
However, when you actually set foot on this land, you will find that that expectation is just the tip of the iceberg, because Liupanshui is a treasure place that brings together food culture.
When talking about Liupanshui’s delicacies, the first thing that comes to mind is the mouth-watering bowl of Shuicheng mutton noodles.
Guizhou people’s love for Suo Noodles is well known, and the streets and alleys of Liupanshui are filled with the mellow aroma of Shuicheng mutton noodles, as if the entire city is wrapped in this aroma.
The mutton noodles made from local sheep are tender and mellow in texture, and the bowl of smooth rice noodles is even more addictive.
If you can tolerate spicy food, add a few spoonfuls of chili peppers that are fragrant to the bone, and it will be even more addictive.
However, for travelers who love barbecue, the six-plate hotpot is another delicacy not to be missed.
Eating laoguo is all about the atmosphere. Sitting around a small table with friends and enjoying a pot of prepared dishes together. The liveliness and joy are the charm of laoguo.
When the mood is high, you can drink a few glasses of wine and chat freely. This is the true meaning of the joy of eating hot pot.
If you love spicy food, Cichong Chicken Hotpot will definitely satisfy your taste buds.
The spicy aroma overflows, refreshing and refreshing in the mouth, making people want to stop.
In the hot summer, a bowl of Langdai jelly is an indispensable refreshing delicacy.
The perfect combination of smooth jelly noodles and sour soup is an appetizer to relieve the heat and leaves people with endless aftertaste.
Before leaving, you might as well bring a local specialty – Panxian ham.
It is salty and delicious, oily but not greasy. Whether it is stir-fried or stewed, it can greatly increase people’s appetite.
In addition to these delicacies, Liupanshui also has the pure and soft Panxian glutinous rice, the rich tofu dumplings, the special sour soup, the heat-clearing and detoxifying Panzhou green tofu, Guizhou’s unique strange rice…
Whether you are a local resident or a foreign tourist, you can find your own taste bud feast here.
Liupanshui, a city surrounded by mountains and forests and obscured by clouds and mist, always gives people an air of independence.
However, when you lift its mysterious veil and experience the life here in depth, you will find that this small town is full of human fireworks.
She is like a scroll, quietly waiting for your arrival in the summer.
When you slowly scroll through this picture, you will find that all the good things will come as expected.
