Begin in Guiyang, exploring the 400-year-old Jiaxiu Pavilion spanning the Nanming River, then wander Qingyan Ancient Town's Ming-era stone lanes and savor local snacks like "Siwawa" (rice-flour wraps).
Witness the power of Huangguoshu Waterfall (101m wide) - walk behind its curtain into the "Water-Limestone Cave" for a thunderous perspective.
Immerse in Miao culture at Kaili's ethnic villages; watch artisans craft intricate silver headdresses (weighing up to 10kg!) and join a lusheng (bamboo flute) dance.
Ascend Fanjing Mountain (UNESCO World Heritage), where twin Buddhist temples perch atop the "Mushroom Stone" peak (2,336m), often above sea of clouds.