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Libo County荔波
Give Libo two nights: one full day for Xiaoqikong from the west gate at opening, and a half-day for Daqikong or the canyon before you leave.
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heavy rain and peak crowds), Chinese New Year and the first week of October
- Airport
- LLB
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Libo is a karst county in southern Guizhou, about 1.5 hours by high-speed rail from Guiyang and 1.5–2 hours from Guilin. The draw is Xiaoqikong, a UNESCO-listed gorge of green water, waterfalls and a Qing stone bridge, plus the quieter Daqikong valley. Sights sit outside the county town, so most travellers sleep in Libo Ancient Town or near the scenic gates rather than in the centre.
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Libo County, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyLow street crime; the real risks are wet, slippery karst trails, flash rain in summer and long unlit stretches between the town and the scenic gates…
- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLLB Libo Zhangjiang Airport (Regional feeder airport about 12 km from the county town…LLB Libo Zhangjiang Airport (Regional feeder airport about 7.5 mi from the county town…
- Getting aroundThe No.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealNoodle or rice-noodle breakfast¥8–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer in a night-market stall¥8–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 kmTaxi, about 3 miTaxi, Libo Ancient Town to Xiaoqikong¥60–100 (≈ US$9–14) (check)
- Metro or bus rideScenic-area shuttle bus, one day¥40 (≈ US$6)
- Budget bedGuesthouse or hostel bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥800 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥250 (≈ US$35) · Mid CN¥450 (≈ US$65) · High CN¥900 (≈ US$130)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LLB Libo Zhangjiang Airport (Regional feeder airport about 12 km from the county town; airport bus from the Mengtueli service centre at Libo Ancient Town, ¥20 and 30 min)LLB Libo Zhangjiang Airport (Regional feeder airport about 7.5 mi from the county town; airport bus from the Mengtueli service centre at Libo Ancient Town, ¥20 and 30 min)
Weather and climate
Libo County: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
11°C52°F
4°C39°F
12 rd
Feb
13°C55°F
6°C43°F
12 rd
Mar
18°C64°F
10°C50°F
15 rd
Apr
23°C73°F
14°C57°F
16 rd
May
26°C79°F
18°C64°F
17 rd
Jun
28°C82°F
21°C70°F
17 rd
Jul
30°C86°F
22°C72°F
16 rd
Aug
30°C86°F
22°C72°F
15 rd
Sep
28°C82°F
19°C66°F
12 rd
Oct
23°C73°F
15°C59°F
12 rd
Nov
18°C64°F
10°C50°F
10 rd
Dec
13°C55°F
6°C43°F
10 rd
High / low °C°F · rd = rain days
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The No. 11 bus links the bus station, Libo Ancient Town and the Xiaoqikong tourist distribution centre, every 15 min from 07:00 for ¥7. Scenic areas run their own shuttle buses inside the gates and charge separately. Taxis and ride-hailing cover short hops; agree the fare or use the meter before you set off.
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Xiaoqikong scenic area
goDoor to door: 40–60 min from Libo Ancient Town
No. 11 bus or taxi to the west gate; shuttle buses inside
Enter at the west gate and walk downhill; the ancient bridge comes last.
Daqikong scenic area and Tianzhong Cave
goDoor to door: About 1 h from Libo Ancient Town
Shuttle or taxi to the Daqikong gate, then the in-park shuttle
Half a day; the cave and the turquoise lake are the highlights.
Shuichun River canyon
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi or tour shuttle to the canyon trailhead
Riverside trail with rafting; skip after heavy rain.
Yaoshan and Shuiyao ethnic villages
cautionDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
Local bus or taxi, often combined with a scenic-area transfer
Village visits work best with a local guide or a driver who waits.
Door to door: About 1.5 h station to station, plus transfers
High-speed rail from Libo station
A city break, not a day trip; see the Guiyang guide.
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Libo Ancient Town
Restored riverside town with the densest cluster of guesthouses, night-market food and the No. 11 bus; best for a first visit without a car.
Xiaoqikong east gate area
Walk or short shuttle to the gate; the trade-off is fewer eating options and higher peak-season rates.
County town (Yuping / Zhangjiang East Road)
Local hotels, banks and the bus station; cheapest beds, but 30–40 min from the scenic gates.
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥200–350 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥350–600 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 2 nights × CN¥350 | CN¥700 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × CN¥450 | CN¥1,800 |
| Xiaoqikong entry plus shuttle bus, one day2 × CN¥150 | CN¥300 |
| Daqikong entry plus shuttle bus, one day2 × CN¥140 | CN¥280 |
| No. 11 bus, one ride2 × CN¥7 | CN¥14 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CN¥100 | CN¥200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥329 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥906 per person per day, bed included | CN¥3,623≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in yuan; long-distance rail and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Noodle or rice-noodle breakfast | ¥8–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Sour-fish hotpot, per person | ¥60–90 (≈ US$9–13) |
| Two-person set meal at a town restaurant | ¥70–120 (≈ US$10–17) |
| Beer in a night-market stall | ¥8–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Scenic-area shuttle bus, one day | ¥40 (≈ US$6) |
| Taxi, Libo Ancient Town to Xiaoqikong | ¥60–100 (≈ US$9–14) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Scenic-area entry is a dated ticket plus a separate shuttle-bus fee; buy in advance on peak days and keep the QR code.
- Summer downpours can close trails or turn the water brown; check the local forecast the night before.
- The county town and the scenic gates are 30–40 min apart — do not book a bed in the centre if you plan a 07:00 start.The county town and the scenic gates are 30–40 min apart — do not book a bed in the centre if you plan a 7:00 AM start.
- Card and mobile payment work in hotels and larger restaurants; carry some cash for village stalls and small buses.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
Pocket card
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Libo County荔波
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
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请带我去这个地址Please take me to this address
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
No embassies in Libo; your embassy is in Beijing, with consulates-general in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Chongqing. US citizens can use the American Citizen Services unit at the Chengdu consulate (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- No. 11 bus, one ride: ¥7 (≈ under US$1), every 15 min from 07:00¥7 (≈ under US$1), every 15 min from 7:00 AM
- Airport bus, Libo Ancient Town to LLB: ¥20 (≈ US$3), 30 min
- Taxi, Libo Ancient Town to Xiaoqikong: ¥60–100 (≈ US$9–14) (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duō shao qián)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ)
- 我不吃辣椒 — I do not eat chilli (wǒ bù chī là jiāo)
Screenshot your booking address in Chinese and keep the scenic-area QR code offline.
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Libo County. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heavy rain and peak crowds), Chinese New Year and the first week of October · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport and rail-station-to-bed contracts for LLB and Libo station: last bus times, taxi fallback, late-arrival beds.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Libo Ancient Town, Xiaoqikong west gate, Xiaoqikong east gate, county town.
- Place pages with verified opening hours and ticket cutoffs for Xiaoqikong, Daqikong, Tianzhong Cave and the canyon trail.
- Eat pages with last orders for the ancient-town night market and the Yao Kitchen area.