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Libo County, Qiannan, Guizhou Province, China
World Natural Heritage, National AAAAA Scenic Spot
Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, also known as Seven Small Arches, is located in Libo County, Guizhou Province. It is called the emerald(greengem) in the southwest of China. Xiaoqikong is named after the Xiaoqikong Bridge with seven small arches in the Scenic Area. Xiaoqikong Scenic Area is typical karst landform with beautiful rivers, caves, waterfalls, lakes, stones and forests. At Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, you can enjoy the wonderful natural scenery, get impressive pictures and experience some water activities. Xiaoqikong Scenic Area is also a good place to breathe the fresh air.
Why water in the Xiaoqikong Scenic Area is so green is because its unique geographical environment, mineral composition of the water, algae and plants in the water, weather and sunshine.
Geographical environment and mineral composition of the water: Xiaoqikong Scenic Area is typical karst landform and there is much mineral substance in the water.
Crystal water: The crystal water in Libo strengthens the green of the water.
Algae and plants in the water: Algae and plants in the water may influence the color of the water especially when some algae grow well.
Weather and sunshine: On sunny days, the sunshine can light the bottom of the water and show the green water.
Xiaoqikong Bridge is the symbol of the Xiaoqikong Scenic Area. It is an ancient stone bridge with seven small arches. It was an important road of trading between Qiannan, Guizhou Province to Guangxi Province. The picture of Xiaoqikong Bridge with the crystal water and surrounding forests is popular in the Internet. As iconic landmark of Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, Xiaoqikong Bridge is a famous photography spot. Tourists can walk on the bridge, get close to the crystal water and take photos. Xiaoqikong Bridge and Xiaoqikong Scenic Area often appear in the TV serials and films.
Forest on the Water of Xiaoqikong Scenic Area is known as its trees growing in the stones and water. Forest on the Water is 2 kilometers long. It has a unique ecosystem of trees growing in the stones of the river. But the trees are still lush and green. Forest on the Water is a wonderland in the frog. And it is also a good place for escaping heat in summer.
With a drop of 30 meters, Laya Waterfall is 10 meters wide. The Laya Waterfall is also a good destination for tourists to photograph.
Wolong Pool is also a symbol attraction in Xiaoqikong Scenic Area. It is a beautiful lake with crystal water and a beautiful waterfall. The green lake of Wolong Pool is the best background of many tourists. Tourists can always get impressive photos here. And there is an old man punting a small boat on the Wolong Pool. He is always the leading actor of many tourists’ pictures. And the old man will have some performances on the Wolong Pool. He will stand on the boat and shake it. And the waterfall at the Wolong Pool is also very beautiful, worth your stop.
Rafting on the Wolong Pool
At the Wolong Pool of Xiaoqikong Scenic Area in Libo, you can experience the rafting. The whole trip is about 3.5 kilometers long and the whole journey is about 2 hours. The surface of the Wolong Pool is calm and rafting on the Wolong Pool is relaxing, safe and comfortable. During the rafting, you can see the crystal water of the Wolong Pool and enjoy the lush karst landscapes on the both sides.
Take A Boat on the Yuanyang Lake
Yuanyang Lake is a karst lake composed of two big lakes and 4 small lakes. In summer, you can avoid the heat at the Yuanyang Lake in Xiaoqikong. Take a boat on the Yuanyang Lake, you can breathe the fresh air at the Xiaoqikong Scenic Area and enjoy the landscapes of the karst landform in Libo of Guizhou Province. There are trees in the Yuanyang Lake. While taking a boat on the Yuanyang Lake, you can get close to the trees in the lake.
It is recommended that you enter the Xiaoqikong Scenic Area from West Gate and get out of the scenic area from East Gate. Choosing this route, you do not need to go upstairs for a long time because you will walk for a long time at the Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, and you can save much time and energy. If you enter from East Gate and get out of from West Gate, you may need to go upstairs for a long time.
Xiaoqikong Bridge
The Xiaoqikong Bridge is suitable for taking photos because the ancient stone bridge, the crystal water, the reflection of the bridge and the lush surroundings are beautiful.
Laya Waterfalls
The Laya Waterfalls are also suitable for taking photos. There are many continuous waterfalls at Laya Waterfalls, which are beautiful. And during the sunset, the Laya Waterfalls are more beautiful.
Wolong Pool
The color of the water of the Wolong Pool are really beautiful especially on sunny days. And there will be a old man boating on the Wolong Pool, you can take photos of the old man on the Wolong Pool.
The best time to visit Xiaoqikong Scenic Area in Libo will depend on your preference. Generally speaking, it is recommended that you visit Xiaoqikong Scenic Area from April to October.
In spring, the weather is warm and the plants at Xiaoqikong are lush and green. During this time, you can enjoy the silent atmosphere and picturesque scenery. Summer(June to August) is the peak season of the Xiaoqikong Scenic Area. Xiaoqikong Scenic Area is the ideal place for avoiding the heat in summer. While summer is also the rainy season in Xiaoqikong and the water may be muddy after the heavy rain. It is recommended that you check the weather forecast in advance to get better travel experience. In autumn, the weather is comfortable and the forests are colorful. In autumn, there will be less crowded in Xiaoqikong Scenic Area.
There is direct high-speed train from Guiyang to Libo Station, which takes about an hour. Then you can take the bus to the Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, which takes about 25 minutes.
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