1-Day Qingyan, Tianhetan and Yelang Valley Private Tour
Overview
Explore three different sides of Guiyang’s southern surroundings in one private vehicle day: Qingyan’s stone streets, Tianhetan’s karst scenery and the outdoor sculptures of Yelang Valley. The day begins and ends in Guiyang. It is a vehicle-and-driver service for your own party, with attraction tickets purchased separately.
Choose this day for variety near Guiyang. With three visits, there is less time for each individual stop. Ask for fewer stops if you prefer longer walks in Qingyan, or compare the dedicated Huangguoshu waterfall day for one main nature visit.
Your day at a glance
| Stop | What draws visitors | How to choose the pace |
|---|---|---|
| Qingyan Ancient Town | Stone lanes, tiled roofs and old-town architecture | Allow time to walk rather than treating it as a drive-through stop |
| Tianhetan | Water, rock and cave scenery | Choose the admission or activity package that matches your interests |
| Yelang Valley | Outdoor sculpture forms in a green setting | Explore on foot and keep time for the return journey |
Three stops with different interests
Qingyan is the historical stop, with stone construction and lanes that reward walking. Tianhetan shifts the emphasis to natural scenery. Yelang Valley brings a more contemporary, sculptural setting into the day. Together they give variety without a hotel change, although visiting all three leaves less time in each place.
The order and time at each stop can be agreed with the driver. If your group prefers a longer old-town walk or has limited walking stamina, ask to concentrate on fewer stops. A reduced route changes the day’s emphasis; it should be agreed before the vehicle schedule is fixed. Boat, cave, zipline and other activity packages are not automatically included with the vehicle.
What the vehicle service includes
The base service provides a private vehicle, a driver and the agreed Guiyang pickup and drop-off. You do not share the vehicle with unrelated travellers. Admission tickets are bought separately. Meals, paid attractions and personal spending are also separate. This is not an included English-guided tour; request a separately arranged guide if you need interpretation inside the attractions.
Send the pickup address and describe suitcases, a pushchair or other bulky items when requesting the vehicle. An airport or railway transfer is not an automatic addition to a sightseeing day: specify it if needed. No hotel night is part of this programme.
Walking, weather and food
Stone surfaces and outdoor paths can be slippery in wet weather. Wear comfortable shoes and carry rain protection. Explain step-free access needs before booking rather than assuming all lanes and activity entrances have the same access. Stop choices can be discussed around the group’s interests and the day’s conditions.
Meals are your own choice and expense. Tell us about allergies, vegetarian preferences or halal requirements when planning; a local food stop is not a certification of dietary suitability. Ask permission before taking close photographs of residents or entering private spaces.
Plan this Guiyang day
Send your date, pickup address, party size, preferred stops and language needs through Plan My Trip. Your proposal will state the vehicle arrangement, pickup boundary and any separately requested tickets or guide. Price on request.
Explore the destination and travel themes
Start with Guiyang as your gateway to Guizhou for arrival, pickup and onward route choices. Compare China city and sightseeing tours, or explore food, craft and culture journeys if village settings and local traditions are your priority.
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Daily Itinerary
Depart from the agreed Guiyang pickup point and visit Qingyan Ancient Town, Tianhetan and Yelang Valley in the order arranged for your day. Walk through Qingyan’s stone lanes, choose the Tianhetan admission package you want and explore Yelang Valley’s outdoor sculpture setting. Agree on meeting points with the driver at each stop. Return to Guiyang after the visits. Attraction tickets, meals and optional activities are paid separately.
What's Included & Excluded
Vehicle and driver
Private vehicle, driver and agreed Guiyang pickup and drop-off.
Admission and activities
Attraction tickets, boats, cave or zipline activities and other optional experiences.
Other services
Meals, accommodation, personal spending and a separate sightseeing guide.
