Libo County, Guizhou, China (with Map & Photos)

Libo County is a paradise for nature lovers and those who enjoy the tranquility and calm offered by destinations that are not very visited, but that harbor surprises: lost and forgotten paradises, only open to the most attentive and adventurous travelers. Do you want to know this little paradise? Here we go!

Libo County China
Libo County China

A very special county


Libo County is located in the thousand-year-old country of China. It is a county of Guizhou and has two places that belong to a multi-site karst landscape in southern China, considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site: we are talking, of course, about Xiaoqikong.

Libo County China
Libo County China

Xiaoqikong comprises an area full of scenic landscapes with a beautiful ancient seven-arch bridge, turquoise waters, gorgeous waterfalls, and Dongduo, another spectacular spot where you can relax and take plenty of nature photos that will be the envy of all.

Impressive landscapes


The Libo Scenic Area comprises huge mountains, waterfalls, beautiful animal and plant species, and amazing water sources with never-before-seen color that seems almost artificial. No wonder it is the place where all the tourists go crazy!

Lake Scenic Spot is the appropriate name for Libo's only aquatic forest, with a karst landscape that is unusual for the latitude in which it is located, characterized by the deep canyons of its rivers. The terrain in general tends to sink and the earth has capricious shapes formed by erosion that has occurred over millions of years.

Libo County China
Libo County China

Things to do in Libo


In Libo there is a primitive ethnic group that continues to maintain its traditional culture, which attracts tourists who want to live an unusual experience. Many rites are performed here and ancient and authentic traditions are practiced, mainly of a funeral nature, for example, in a famous cave of the region to which many of the organized excursions of the place go.

Of course, the beautiful nature of the area is also taken advantage of: rafting, hiking and boat trips are the activities that most tourists do. You sign up?

It is advisable to rent small golf carts to tour the place, since the price is very convenient and they are accompanied by a guide who can provide important information about this destination. Of course, it is also very worthwhile to walk among nature and walk at your leisure. It's up to you!

Libo County China
Libo County China

How to get


There is a small airport in Libo, but you can take a bus to Libo from Guiyang. Generally the departures are only on weekends, so make sure of the schedules to avoid inconveniences. To get to the conservation area you must take another bus from Libo to Maolan.

Libo County Map