14 Days Guizhou-Yunnan Cycling Tour from Guiyang to Kunming

Cycling Data: Distance 60.6km, Maximum Elevation 1180m
Itinerary: After breakfast, depart from Guiyang (贵阳) and ride to Huishui (惠水). The whole journey focuses on cycling, with a stop at Qingyan Ancient Town (青岩古镇) for sightseeing in the middle, and arrive in Huishui (惠水) in the evening to check in.
Places Passed: Guiyang Urban Area (贵阳城区), Qingyan Ancient Town (青岩古镇, built in 1378 during the Ming Dynasty, originally a military garrison), Huishui County (惠水县城)
Road Conditions: The overall road conditions are flat. Starting from the urban area of Guiyang (贵阳) and heading south, first drive along a wide four-lane highway to the railway station, then switch to a narrow cement road to pass through the less prosperous area of the urban area, and then drive onto a six-lane highway to leave the city. The first 17 kilometers of the road are clean and well-equipped. After leaving Qingyan Ancient Town (青岩古镇), there are a few debris on the edge of the road, so you need to pay attention to driving safety. The whole journey is mainly asphalt and cement roads, without complex climbs.
Attraction Sightseeing: Qingyan Ancient Town (青岩古镇), which requires a ticket to enter. You can visit the well-preserved stone buildings, temples, and narrow cobblestone streets, view the flower and leaf fossils, ancient silk looms, and bonsai in the temples, and experience the cultural heritage of the ancient town.
Catering Recommendations: Have a characteristic Guiyang (贵阳) buffet breakfast to supplement energy for cycling. For lunch, taste local characteristic food in Qingyan Ancient Town (青岩古镇), recommended 青岩猪蹄 (Qingyan Pork Trotters), 特色豆腐 (Characteristic Tofu), 辣椒鸡 (Spicy Chicken), and various smoked meats. For dinner, choose a local restaurant in Huishui County (惠水县城) to taste the dishes of Qiannan (黔南) flavor.
Accommodation Arrangement: Stay in a hotel in Huishui County (惠水县城), choose an accommodation with complete facilities that can store bicycles for rest and adjustment.

Cycling Data: Distance 36.4km, Maximum Elevation 1180m
Itinerary: After breakfast, depart from Huishui (惠水) and ride to Changshun (长顺). The overall cycling difficulty is low. You can stop briefly in the valleys for sightseeing in the middle, arrive in Changshun (长顺) in the afternoon to check in, and rest and relax.
Places Passed: Huishui County (惠水县城), Multiple Valleys (多个山谷), Changshun County (长顺县城)
Road Conditions: The whole journey is mainly asphalt roads, without steep slopes, overall flat but the environment in some areas is average. The previous valley is mainly an industrial area with busy roads and a little dust. The next valley is a rural style, with large-scale highway construction projects visible in the distance, and the cycling comfort is average.
Catering Recommendations: Buy fruits and local characteristic buns (当地特色buns) by the road in Huishui County (惠水县城) for breakfast. For lunch, eat at a rural restaurant along the way and taste home-cooked dishes. For dinner, choose a suitable restaurant in Changshun County (长顺县城) to experience local flavors.
Accommodation Arrangement: Stay in a hotel in Changshun County (长顺县城). It is recommended to confirm the accommodation price in advance, choose a cost-effective accommodation that can store bicycles, and a corresponding deposit is required.

Cycling Data: Distance 70.8km, Maximum Elevation 1430m
Itinerary: After breakfast, depart from Changshun (长顺) and ride to Ziyun (紫云). In the middle, cross the highway construction area, stop for sightseeing in small villages and Catholic churches, arrive in Ziyun (紫云) in the evening, check in, and taste local characteristic food.
Places Passed: Changshun County (长顺县城), Small Villages (小型乡村), Catholic Church (天主教教堂), Ziyun County (紫云县城)
Road Conditions: Some sections of Changshun County (长顺县城) are only single-lane due to concrete resurfacing. The first 35 kilometers are convenient asphalt roads, and you need to cross about 500 meters of highway construction area in the middle, with muddy and rough roads. The whole journey has slow climbs, passing through many sharp-peaked mountains with dense vegetation and wide vision. The overall road is mainly asphalt, mixed with a few construction sections and muddy paths.
Attraction Sightseeing: Experience the folk customs of small villages, visit the Catholic Church (天主教教堂) to feel the local religious culture. At the mountain pass before arriving in Ziyun (紫云), you can watch the wild mushrooms picked from the forest sold by the road and feel the rural atmosphere.
Catering Recommendations: Have breakfast at the hotel, including noodles, steamed buns, hard-boiled eggs, and porridge. For lunch, eat at a rural restaurant along the way. For dinner, taste river fish hot pot (河鱼火锅) on the "Private Restaurant" Street in Ziyun (紫云) to experience local characteristic catering.
Accommodation Arrangement: Stay in a hotel in Ziyun County (紫云县城). You can choose a car wash service before entering the city to clean the bicycle and luggage for subsequent cycling.

Cycling Data: Distance 109km, Maximum Elevation 1600m
Itinerary: After breakfast, depart from Ziyun (紫云) and ride to Wangmo (望谟). The overall cycling difficulty is high. In the middle, stop at Houchang Village Market (后昌村集市) to feel the local folk customs, rest and supply after climbing to the top of the steep slope, and arrive in Wangmo (望谟) in the evening to check in.
Places Passed: Ziyun County (紫云县城), Houchang Village (后昌村, Houchang), Multiple Mountain Roads (多个山区路段), Wangmo County (望谟县城)
Road Conditions: The first 35 kilometers are newly paved roads, flat and mostly downhill, making cycling easy. When passing through Houchang Village (后昌村), you need to be careful due to the crowded market. The subsequent roads have many steep slopes with a total climb of 2000m, and there are many landslides along the way, making the road somewhat dangerous. The last 30 kilometers include 12 kilometers of off-road sections covered with gravel, boulders, and soil, requiring mountain biking skills. The remaining sections have partial damage, and the overall road conditions are complex.
Attraction Sightseeing: Houchang Village Market (后昌村集市), watch the local villagers' costumes and feel the lively atmosphere of the rural market. Climb to the top of the 1630m steep slope, overlook the panoramic view of the mountain area, and enjoy the natural scenery of the mountains.
Catering Recommendations: Have breakfast in Ziyun County (紫云县城). For lunch, eat noodles at a roadside restaurant to supplement energy. For dinner, order home-cooked dishes such as chicken, cucumber, beans, and eggplant at a restaurant in Wangmo County (望谟县城) to taste local flavors.
Accommodation Arrangement: Stay in a hotel in Wangmo County (望谟县城), choose an accommodation with basic facilities that can store bicycles for rest and physical recovery.

Cycling Data: Distance 59.7km, Maximum Elevation 910m
Itinerary: After breakfast, depart from Wangmo (望谟) and ride to Ceheng (册亨). The whole journey is mainly climbing. In the middle, stop at the reservoir valley for sightseeing, arrive in Ceheng (册亨) in the afternoon, check in, get familiar with the town environment, and experience local characteristic catering for dinner.
Places Passed: Wangmo County (望谟县城), Reservoir (水库), Multiple Villages (多个乡村), Ceheng County (册亨县城)
Road Conditions: The first half is a long climb. After reaching the top, the road extends along the top of the valley with a wide view, overlooking the villages below. Then there is a downhill of about 600m to reach the reservoir valley. The subsequent roads run upstream along the river valley with a few climbs. The road is mainly asphalt, without serious damage, and you need to pay attention to the risk of falling rocks from the mountains.
Attraction Sightseeing: View the reservoir valley (水库山谷), enjoy the beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains and rural style, and feel the beauty of natural ecology. Watch the rural scenery along the way and understand the local agricultural culture.
Catering Recommendations: Choose a local restaurant similar to McDonald's for breakfast, tasting chicken burgers, French fries, and orange juice. For lunch, eat fish hot pot (鱼火锅) at a roadside restaurant in the river valley. For dinner, find a characteristic restaurant in Ceheng County (册亨县城) to experience local food.
Accommodation Arrangement: Stay at "Lui's Express Inn" at the top of the main road in Ceheng County (册亨县城), no need to look around, convenient for rest the next day.

Itinerary: Rest all day to relieve the fatigue of cycling in the previous days. You can sort out the itinerary and rest and relax in the hotel. In the afternoon, you can stroll around the town to feel the local cultural atmosphere. In the evening, go to the bar to relax and taste local characteristic dishes.
Rest Arrangement: Rest and sort out items in the hotel room in the morning. Have lunch at the burger shop next to the hotel. In the afternoon, wander around Ceheng Town (册亨小镇) to understand the local folk customs. In the evening, go to "Backstreet Bar" and ask the owner Tony to book local characteristic food. Enjoy Guizhou (贵州) characteristic dishes and soup to relax and reserve energy for subsequent cycling.
Catering Recommendations: Have breakfast at the hotel. Have a burger for lunch to supplement energy. For dinner, taste Guizhou (贵州) characteristic dishes with local drinks to experience authentic Guizhou flavor.
Accommodation Arrangement: Continue to stay at the original hotel in Ceheng (册亨), no need to change, convenient for storing luggage and bicycles.

Cycling Data: Distance 57.2km, Maximum Elevation 1480m
Itinerary: After breakfast, depart from Ceheng (册亨) and ride to Anlong (安龙). In the middle, stop at Ceyang Village Market (册阳村集市) to watch the local folk customs. Arrive in Anlong (安龙) in the afternoon, check in, take a nap to rest, and go to the night market to taste characteristic food in the evening.
Places Passed: Ceheng County (册亨县城), Ceyang Village (册阳村, Ceyang), Multiple Mountain Villages (多个山区村庄), Anlong County (安龙县城)
Road Conditions: In the morning, ride slowly up into the Guizhou (贵州) mountains. The initial mountain is covered with dense vegetation. As the altitude increases, the terrain becomes barren with more exposed rocks and grass. When passing through Ceyang Village (册阳村), there are stalls selling young pigs on the road, so you need to pay attention to passing. After the altitude rises to 1300m, the road passes through flat and open valleys with many small villages along the way. The road is mainly asphalt, flat and easy to ride. In the afternoon, there are mostly flat roads and downhill roads with good road conditions and no complex sections, so the cycling difficulty is low.
Attraction Sightseeing: Ceyang Village Sunday Market (册阳村周日集市), feel the atmosphere of the local rural market. Watch women drying indigo-dyed cloth (靛蓝染色布匹) along the way to understand the local traditional handicrafts. Anlong Night Market (安龙夜市), feel the local night atmosphere.
Catering Recommendations: Have soya milk with doughnuts (豆浆配甜甜圈) at a street café for breakfast. For lunch, eat noodles at a roadside restaurant. For dinner, eat at a glass hotplate stall in Anlong Night Market (安龙夜市), order a variety of meats and vegetables, cook with chili and soy sauce, and taste local characteristic snacks.
Accommodation Arrangement: Stay in a hotel in Anlong County (安龙县城), choose an accommodation near the night market that can store bicycles for easy travel at night.

Cycling Data: Distance 72.6km, Maximum Elevation 1420m
Itinerary: After breakfast, depart from Anlong (安龙) and ride to Xingyi (兴义). In the middle, rest and eat in Zhengtun Town (郑屯镇), then go to Maling Gorge Scenic Area (马岭河峡谷) for sightseeing. In the evening, ride into Xingyi Urban Area (兴义市区), check in, and enjoy the urban night view.
Places Passed: Anlong County (安龙县城), Zhengtun Town (郑屯镇, Zhengtun), Dingxiao Village (丁肖村, Dingxiao), Maling Gorge (马岭河峡谷, Maling Gorge), Xingyi Urban Area (兴义市区)
Road Conditions: The overall road conditions are easy, mainly flat roads and downhill roads, without large slope climbs. You need to drive on the G324 main road, which is busy with traffic and noisy, with a large number of cars, motorcycles, and heavy trucks. Some sections on the west side of Anlong County (安龙县城) are being widened, with exposed bedrock on the road. After passing through Dingxiao Village (丁肖村), turn to the road leading to Maling Gorge (马岭河峡谷), which winds down along the gorge, with an asphalt road. The roads in Xingyi Urban Area (兴义市区) are wide, and some areas have one-way traffic sections, so you need to pay attention to traffic signs.
Attraction Sightseeing: Maling Gorge (马岭河峡谷), pay 80 yuan for tickets and 30 yuan for the glass elevator to enter the scenic area. Walk on the path at the bottom of the gorge, enjoy the waterfall scenery, and feel the natural scenery of the gorge. Xingyi Urban Night View (兴义市区夜景), watch the city lights and feel the vitality of the city.
Catering Recommendations: Have breakfast in Anlong County (安龙县城). For lunch, eat pork dumplings (猪肉饺子) in Zhengtun Town (郑屯镇). For dinner, choose a characteristic restaurant in Xingyi Urban Area (兴义市区) to taste the dishes of Qianxinan (黔西南) flavor.
Accommodation Arrangement: Stay in a hotel in Xingyi Urban Area (兴义市区), choose a conveniently located accommodation that can store bicycles for easy departure the next day.

Cycling Data: Distance 82.5km, Maximum Elevation 1550m
Itinerary: After breakfast, depart from Xingyi (兴义) and ride to Luoping (罗平) in Yunnan. In the middle, cross the Guizhou-Yunnan border (贵州-云南边境), rest in the villages along the way, arrive in Luoping (罗平) in the afternoon, check in, rest, and feel the regional characteristics of Yunnan (云南).
Places Passed: Xingyi Urban Area (兴义市区), G324 Main Road (G324主干道), Guizhou-Yunnan Border (贵州-云南边境), Luoping County (罗平县城)
Road Conditions: Ride out of the city from the back streets of Xingyi Urban Area (兴义市区). The section of the G324 main road out of the city is a concrete road with a rough surface, and the cycling comfort is average. The first 5 kilometers have a lot of traffic, and then the number of heavy trucks decreases, and the road becomes quiet. After riding 10 kilometers, you will encounter road construction, and you need to drive along an unpaved temporary road for about 1 kilometer, with a little mud on the road. Then there is a long winding downhill to enter the river valley, with newly built unopened highways and railways along the way. Then turn to a two-lane highway. Although there is a sign prohibiting bicycles, there is no alternative route, so you can continue driving. After crossing the border, the road is still a two-lane highway, and the traffic gradually increases in the later period, mainly asphalt roads, with overall flat road conditions.
Attraction Sightseeing: Check in at the Guizhou-Yunnan Border (贵州-云南边境) to feel the differences in regional styles between the two provinces. Watch the rural scenery of Yunnan (云南) along the way and understand the local folk culture.
Catering Recommendations: Have doughnuts for breakfast to supplement energy. For lunch, taste roast beef (烤牛肉) at a lively restaurant along the way, with broth and raw vegetables. For dinner, choose a local restaurant in Luoping County (罗平县城) to experience Yunnan (云南) flavor dishes.
Accommodation Arrangement: Stay in a brand-new hotel in Luoping County (罗平县城) with good accommodation conditions that can store bicycles to ensure the safety of the equipment.

Cycling Data: Distance 48km, Maximum Elevation 1920m
Itinerary: After breakfast, depart from Luoping (罗平) and ride to Shizong (师宗). The whole journey is along a two-lane highway. You can stop briefly for sightseeing in the middle, arrive in Shizong (师宗) in the afternoon, check in, get familiar with the county environment, and experience local characteristic catering for dinner.
Places Passed: Luoping County (罗平县城), Two-lane Highway (双车道公路), Shizong County (师宗县城)
Road Conditions: The whole journey is along a two-lane highway, which bypasses all villages, with a single landscape along the way. The road has a slow climb with a maximum elevation of 1965m. The road is mainly asphalt, flat and undamaged. Due to the increase in altitude, the cycling difficulty increases slightly, with no complex sections.
Catering Recommendations: Have breakfast at the hotel. For lunch, eat at a restaurant along the way. For dinner, choose a local restaurant in Shizong County (师宗县城) to experience the local eating habit of placing a pot of hot soup in the middle of the table to keep warm and taste home-cooked dishes.
Accommodation Arrangement: Stay in a hotel in Shizong County (师宗县城), choose an accommodation with complete facilities that can store bicycles, and pay attention to keeping warm.

Cycling Data: Distance 67.5km, Maximum Elevation 2290m
Itinerary: After breakfast, depart from Shizong (师宗) and ride to Luliang (陆良). In the middle, pass through pine forests and Zhaokua Town (昭夸镇), stop for sightseeing in the villages along the way, arrive in Luliang (陆良) in the afternoon, check in, and stroll around the county to feel the local cultural atmosphere.
Places Passed: Shizong County (师宗县城), Old G324 Road (G324旧路), Pine Forest (松林), Zhaokua Town (昭夸镇, Zhaokua), Near G78 Expressway (G78高速附近), Luliang County (陆良县城)
Road Conditions: In the morning, ride along the old G324 road to avoid tunnels. The road passes through pine forests and is relatively flat. Then merge into the two-lane highway, with red soil farmland along the way, and the road gradually climbs to 2100m. Pass through remote villages where villagers mostly use oxcarts for travel, and some drive in the opposite direction on the emergency lane, so you need to pay attention to avoiding them. After arriving in Zhaokua Town (昭夸镇), turn to the old G324 road, which is rough and poorly maintained, with a large number of heavy trucks, and some sections are extremely rough, making the cycling difficulty high. The latter half is mostly downhill, with the road mainly asphalt mixed with rough sections, and the overall road conditions are complex.
Attraction Sightseeing: Pine Forest Scenery (松林景观), feel the natural atmosphere in the forest. Red Soil Farmland View (红土农田观景), enjoy the unique scenery of Yunnan (云南) red soil landform intertwined with farmland. Along the road into Luliang County (陆良县城), watch stonemasons carving tombstones (雕刻墓碑) to understand the local traditional handicrafts.
Catering Recommendations: Have breakfast at the café opposite the hotel, eating noodles and hot milk. For lunch, eat at a restaurant along the way. For dinner, you can join the hotel staff's dinner for only 10 yuan per person to taste local characteristic dishes.
Accommodation Arrangement: Stay at the large Tong Le Hotel (同乐酒店) on the outskirts of Luliang (陆良), the best hotel in the area with high-quality service and bicycle storage, providing a good accommodation experience.

Cycling Data: Distance 131.1km, Maximum Elevation 2140m
Itinerary: After breakfast, depart from Luliang (陆良) and ride to Shilin (石林). View the scenery outside the Shilin Scenic Area (石林风景区), then continue riding to Kunming (昆明). Arrive in Kunming (昆明) in the evening, check in, go to a restaurant for dinner, and rest to prepare for the urban cycling the next day.
Places Passed: Luliang County (陆良县城), G324 Two-lane Highway (G324双车道公路), Shilin County (石林县城), Outside Shilin Scenic Area (石林风景区外围), G324 Highway (G324公路), River Valley (河谷), Canyon (峡谷), Kunming Urban Area (昆明市区)
Road Conditions: Depart from Luliang (陆良) and drive along the G324 two-lane highway. The road has some potholes. Since most vehicles take the G78 expressway, the road is relatively quiet. There are many stonemasons carving lion statues along the way. When approaching Shilin (石林), the road is a flat asphalt road without complex climbs. On the way from Shilin (石林) to Kunming (昆明), there is a slow climb followed by a long downhill. The downhill section has oil stains, so you need to ride carefully. After entering the river valley, ride upstream along the river valley, pass through a narrow canyon with railways on both sides, and the road gradually climbs. After reaching the top of the canyon, enter the plateau area with a few short slopes, then gradually downhill. When approaching Kunming (昆明), the traffic increases and becomes chaotic, with road construction sections which are unpaved rough uphill roads, making it difficult to pass. After passing through the construction sections, there is a dedicated bicycle lane, so you need to pay attention to avoiding vehicles and pedestrians. The urban roads are flat, and the overall road conditions are relatively flat except for the construction sections.
Attraction Sightseeing: Outside Shilin Scenic Area (石林风景区外围), watch the unique karst rock landscape and feel the style of Shilin without buying tickets. Plateau Scenery (高原景观), enjoy the unique scenery of eucalyptus, prickly pears, white-walled villages and flocks of goats intertwined, and feel the characteristics of Yunnan (云南) plateau.
Catering Recommendations: Have breakfast at the hotel, only noodles, watermelon, and hard-boiled eggs. For lunch, eat at a town along the way to supplement energy. For dinner, go to the "Dianwei Fanzhuang" (滇味饭庄) recommended by LP (not sure if it is the recommended restaurant). The restaurant has a clean environment and exquisite and delicious dishes, tasting the characteristics of Yunnan (滇菜) cuisine.
Accommodation Arrangement: Stay at Kunming "Spring City Star Hotel" (昆明春城之星酒店), with clean and new rooms at a price of 190 yuan, which can store bicycles and is conveniently located for urban cycling the next day.

Itinerary: After breakfast, start the urban cycling tour in Kunming (昆明), with a total distance of about 25 kilometers, focusing on leisure cycling. Visit the main scenic spots in the urban area. After lunch, return to the accommodation to sort out luggage, return the cycling equipment (if rented), go to the station/airport, and end this bicycle tour.
Attractions Along the Way: Dianchi Lake (滇池), Haigeng Park (海埂公园), Yunnan Ethnic Village (云南民族村), Cuihu Park (翠湖公园), Kunming Old Street (昆明老街). Ride between the scenic spots in the urban area to feel the unique charm of Kunming (昆明), the "Spring City". You can enjoy the lake and mountain scenery and urban cultural landscape along the way, with complete supporting facilities and convenient cycling.
Road Conditions: The urban roads in Kunming (昆明) are wide and flat, mostly asphalt roads. There are dedicated bicycle lanes near some scenic spots with good traffic order. The road to Dianchi Lake (滇池) and Haigeng Park (海埂公园) has beautiful scenery along the way, flat and suitable for leisure cycling, without complex sections.
Catering Recommendations: Have Yunnan (云南) characteristic breakfast near the hotel, recommended 过桥米线 (Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles). For lunch, choose a characteristic restaurant near Kunming Old Street (昆明老街) to taste Yunnan (滇味) snacks and home-cooked dishes, and feel the food culture of Kunming (昆明).
End of the Trip: After lunch, return to the accommodation to sort out personal luggage and cycling equipment, return the rented cycling equipment, go to the station or airport, and leave Kunming (昆明). This Guiyang-Kunming (贵阳-昆明) bicycle tour is successfully completed.