Libo Zhangjiang Scenic Spot is located in Libo county, southern Guizhou, covering an area of about 273 square kilometers. Dubbed a "green gem", this national scenic area features wild karst forests interwoven with beautiful waterscapes and striking valleys and mountains. The area, together with Maolan National Nature Reserve -- an amazingly beautiful karst forest rarely seen in subtropical zones along the same latitude -- was named a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site in 2007 for its fine karst scenery.

The scenic area mainly consists of Xiaoqikong (Small Seven-Hole Bridge) Scenic Zone, Daqikong (Large Seven-Hole Bridge) Scenic Zone, Shuichun River Scenic Area and Zhangjiang River Scenic Area. The former two, dubbed "Little Jiuzhaigou", feature a wide array of waterfalls, streams, lakes, forests and caves.

Of all the attractions, the 12-kilometer-long Xiaoqikong Scenic Zone stands out as the most popular, highly reputed as a miniature garden. Visitors can marvel at the spectacular sights of the ancient stone bridge where the attraction got its name. Other attractions include Laya Waterfall, Guibei Mountain, Yuanyang Lake and the water forest. The water forest provides great views of bizarre plants growing in water.

Also, don't forget to experience the original ethnic cultures of the Shui, Bouyi, Miao and Yao people.

Tips

Best time to go: April to August

Admission: 110 yuan ($17.97)/person for Xiaoqikong Scenic Zone, 55 yuan/person for Daqikong Scenic Zone, and 30 yuan//person for Shuichun River Scenic Area

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

How to get there: Take the tourism train from Guiyang city to Mawei town, Dushan county. Get off at Mawei Station, and transfer onto the bus to Xiaoqikong Scenic Zone. You can also take the bus from Guiyang to Libo county at Guiyang Long-Distance Bus Station near Guiyang Railway Station, and then transfer onto the bus to Xiaoqikong Scenic Zone at Libo Bus Station.