Youshan River Scenic Area in Dafang County. Photo by Luo Dafu

Camping has evolved from a niche hobby to a "hard to find tent", and during holidays, "half of my social circle is camping". Camping is desirable not only because it allows people to live in the scenery.

The Cuisu Ba International Camping Base is such a place. The Youshan River Scenic Area, which it relies on, is 198 kilometers away from Guiyang City, with 7 major tourist areas including Xianyutun, Nantianmen, Liangchahe, Grand Canyon, Xiangshui River, Ancient Silver Apricot Forest, and Yuchong River. There are dozens of bay streams and ravines in the area, as well as rare plants such as ginkgo, yew, and paulownia, and rare animals such as macaques and red bellied pheasants.

Youshan River Scenic Area in Dafang County.

Here, the peaks and forests are like sword rain, and the high cliffs enter the clouds. The first mountain in the scenic area, Xianyu Peak, is surrounded by water on three sides, like a huge screen, rising from the abyss of ten thousand feet straight into the blue clouds. Since ancient times, there have been many famous mountain monks, and a Guanyin Temple from the Qianlong period stands quietly on the top of Xianyu Peak. The Mazong Ridge in the middle of the Youshan River has undulating gullies and lush forests.

Cuisu Ba International Camping Base.

Here, there is the most dynamic gameplay. The upper reaches of the Youshan River are the Xiangshui River tourist area, where the Diaoshuiyan Waterfall and Xiangshui River Waterfall are white and misty, making them great places for hiking and playing in the water. The Grand Canyon Tourist Area integrates canyon sightseeing, high-altitude sightseeing, summer vacation, leisure and entertainment, and science popularization and scientific research.

Cuisu Ba International Camping Base.

The Cuisu Ba International Camping Base is located at the highest altitude in the Youshan River Scenic Area. There are high-end customized fixed RVs and 360 ° starry sky bubble houses in the base. Here, camping is no longer just about sleeping in a tent overnight, but an intimate encounter with nature. Hiking during the day to explore and gazing up at the stars at night is truly surprising.

-Travel Guide-

Recommended Nearby Attractions:

Jiudongtian Scenic Area in Bijie City and Shexiang Ancient Town in Dafang County

Recommended local cuisine and scenery:

Hand shredded tofu, cauldron, dried tofu hotpot, gastrodia elata, lacquer ware, wrinkled pepper

Surrounding ethnic villages:

Sanyuan Yi, Miao, Bai Ethnic Township, Xinglong Township Lingjiao Village, Beizuo Village, Walnut Township Mabaizhai