Daqikong Scenic Area in Libo County, Qiannan

Daqikong Scenic Area

Daqikong Scenic Area has a total area of 36.2 square kilometers, integrates karst landforms with hydrological landscapes. The scenic area features virgin forests, canyons, subterranean streams, and underground lakes. Landscape in the area is extremely thrilling and mysterious. The main attractions include Daqikong Ancient Bridge, Terror Gorge, Tiansheng Bridge, Yaofeng Cave, Mantle Forest, Dragon Head Hill, Erceng River, and Mantle Palace.

Introduction of Daqikong Scenic Area

Main Attractions

Daqikong Scenic Area is famous for Daqikong Bridge, Dream Pond, Natural Bridge, and Evil Wind Cave. Daqikong Bridge was built in 1877 along an important trade route between Guizhou and Guangxi in ancient China. 550 yards (502 meters) northeast of Daqikong Bridge is the lower reach of Dream Pond where many kinds of fish gather. At one time, local people earned a living by fishing, so the pond is always attached to the hope of harvest by the fishermen and to safety by their families. Nowadays, Dream Pond is an ideal place for anglers.

Natural Bridge and Evil Wind Cave are both works of art created by nature. Natural Bridge is honored as “Oriental Arch of Triumph”. It is originally the top of an underground river. In the Late Quaternary Period (about 12 thousand years ago), as a result of uplift of the Earth's crust and undercutting of underground rivers, the top over the river partially collapsed. The remains finally form today’s Natural Bridge. Similarly, Evil Wind Cave is a Karst cave formed by the corrosion of flowing water. At the entrance of the cave, waterfalls cause vibrating airflow, which formerly was considered as evil sounds by local people--so it is jokingly called Evil Wind Cave.

Nearby Scenic Spots

• Zhang River Scenic Spot
  As one of the four main scenic spots in Libo Zhangjiang Scenic Area, it covers a total area of 15.1 square kilometers. Combines the location advantages and resource characteristics of the scenic spot, the management department plans to build it into a comprehensive tourist area integrating ecological sightseeing, pastoral leisure, adventure sports, and ethnic customs experience.
• Shuichun River Scenic Spot
  Shuichun River Scenic Spot is a 13-kilometer-long canyon in the upper reaches of the Zhang River. It is also the longest canyon in the scenic area. 
• Xiaoqikong Scenic Area
  Xiaoqikong Scenic Area is the most famous one among the four scenic spots in Libo Zhangjiang Scenic Area. It is located in the southern margin of the Guizhou Plateau with a total area of 46.4 square kilometers. 

Tickets Information for Daqikong Scenic Spot

Off season: 45.00 yuan per person;
Peak season: 55.00 yuan per person.
Cruise ticket: 20.00 yuan per person (one way)

How to Get There

• Libo has convenient transportation. The Expressway goes directly to Libozhang to Libo Zhangjiang Scenic Spot.
• River scenic spots, from Guiyang, Duyun, Kaili, Nanning, Liuzhou, Chongqing, Guangzhou and other large and medium-sized cities have a direct bus to Libo.

Main Attractions in Guizhou

• Nine-dragon Cave Scenic Area
• Wumeng Grassland in Panzhou City
• Shiqian Hot Spring in Tongren
• Leigongshan Nature Reserve
• Suoga Long Horn Miao Ethnic Group Scenic Area
• Yushe National Forest Park in Shuicheng County
• Wumeng Mountain National Geopark 
• Maotai Town
• Chishui National Scenic Zone 
• Jiucaiping in Bijie
• Zunyi Meeting Site
• Caohai Lake in Bijie
• Baili Azalea Forest Park in Bijie

Edited by  Lynette Fu/付云锐