Day Tour to Libo Xiaoqikong UNESCO Karst from Libo

The most photogenic karst forest in southern China. Xiaoqikong — "Small Seven Arches" — is named for an ancient stone bridge of seven arches that crosses the Xiang River near the entrance of the park. From there, a 12-kilometre valley unfolds: turquoise pools fed by limestone springs, white-water cascades dropping over moss-covered rocks, and a wet subtropical forest you walk through on raised plank paths. UNESCO inscribed the South China Karst (which includes Xiaoqikong) on the World Heritage list in 2007. Beyond the headline bridge, you'll find six more old stone arches scattered along the river — hence the name — plus shallow rapids you can wade through in summer.

This private day tour from Libo (gateway town with its own small airport, served by direct flights from major Chinese hubs) takes you through both the lower and upper sections of the park, with time to swim or wade in the famous "68-step waterfall" of staircased pools when the weather is right.

Day 1 itinerary:

• 08:00 — Pickup from your Libo hotel or airport
• 08:30 — Arrive Xiaoqikong scenic area; enter the lower park
• 09:00 — Walk the riverside boardwalk to the original Seven-Arch Stone Bridge and the first turquoise pools
• 10:30 — Continue through the karst forest to the 68-Step Waterfall staircase of pools; wade or swim in summer
• 12:30 — Local Buyi/Shui-minority lunch in a village restaurant near the park
• 14:00 — Upper park: Wolong Pool (Crouching Dragon) and the Cuogu Stream emerald cascades, plus a short bamboo-raft section (seasonal, water-level dependent)
• 16:30 — Depart Xiaoqikong
• 17:30 — Drop-off at your Libo hotel, airport, or onward train station

Who this is for: Nature photographers, families with kids over 5, hikers who prefer easy boardwalks to mountain stairs, anyone routing between Guizhou and Guangxi who wants a UNESCO karst experience without the Guilin crowds.

Logistics: Private air-conditioned vehicle. Licensed English-speaking guide. Entrance ticket and internal park shuttle included. One local lunch included. Easy walking on boardwalks with some stone steps; total walking ~5–8 km depending on pace. Best months: April–October. Bring swimwear and quick-dry footwear in summer.

Local Roads. Global Eyes. We're a Beijing-licensed inbound operator with English-speaking guides covering all of southern Guizhou. Questions before you book? WhatsApp +86 139 1764 3020 or liuwen@nebulatrip.com.

Free cancellation is available on most tours up to 24 hours before the start time. The exact cancellation terms for this tour are shown during booking.