See them before the big crowds arrive
So you've waded through the sea of tourists at the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City; now it's time to take a break from the crowds and find tranquility in the less man-made wonders that China is famous for. Fall in love with nature in the little-known southwestern province of Guizhou. Rich in breathtaking natural landscapes and traditional villages, Guizhou is one of China's must-visit travel destinations.
5. Xiaoqikong Scenic Area
This scenic park in Libo County gets its name from the ancient Xiaoqikong stone bridge, also known as Seven Small Arches, built in 1835. Built on top of a clear river, it’s like a work of art in a paradise of mountains and waterfalls, including the beautiful Laya Waterfall that flows down 68 layers of the lake. Through the dense greenery you will find another natural marvel: karst forests and caves. The landscapes, made of limestone and other rocks, earned the park recognition as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2007.
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