The Xiaoqikong Scenic Area in Libo is one of Guizhou's most appealing destinations for travelers who love clear rivers, waterfalls, forest trails and limestone landscapes. Its name refers to the celebrated seven-arched stone bridge, a historic landmark set among lush vegetation and flowing water.
The area is known for its striking combination of emerald-colored streams, cascading waterfalls, forest-covered hills and unusual karst formations. Walking routes lead visitors through different landscapes, from peaceful riverside sections to more dramatic waterfalls and dense vegetation.
The historic bridge provides a memorable focal point, but the surrounding natural scenery is equally important. Visitors can spend time photographing the water, exploring designated paths and enjoying the contrast between the green forest and the clear streams.
Xiaoqikong is a rewarding choice for couples, families and nature enthusiasts, although the amount of walking and the route selected should be adjusted to individual fitness and weather conditions. Wet paths can be slippery, particularly after rain.
Many travelers combine Xiaoqikong with the nearby Daqikong Scenic Area or include Libo in a longer Guizhou journey. A carefully planned itinerary allows time to appreciate the landscape rather than rushing through the region.
If you are looking for a scenic escape filled with waterfalls, forest and peaceful mountain views, Xiaoqikong deserves a place on your Guizhou travel list.
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What to See in Xiaoqikong Scenic Area
Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge
It is a small and exquisite seven-hole ancient stone bridge, measuring 25 meters long, 1.8 meters wide, and 4 meters high. Built in 1836, it used to be an important bridge connecting Libo to Guangxi. The bridge is made of granite strips and is covered with vines and ferns. Underneath the bridge lies the enchanting green Hanbi Lake. Ancient trees on both sides of the river stand tall like giant umbrellas.
Laya Waterfall
Laya Falls is just a few hundred meters away from the Little Seven Kong Bridge. "Laya" is the Bouyei language, which means beautiful girl. Raya Falls is 10 meters wide and has a drop of over 30 meters. The splash of water mist and the cool air make visitors linger. If the Huangguoshu Waterfall is compared to a tall and majestic man, then the Raya Waterfall is a beautiful girl.
68-Step Waterfall
The 68-Step Waterfall is a waterfall with an elevation of 380-500 meters and a drop of 120 meters in the 1.6-kilometer-long valley of the Xiangshui River. The shape of this waterfall is along the karst terrain, composed of several waterfalls at one level. The cascading waterfalls, ripples and pour down, or drop jade, push snow and clouds, or like horses, like the galactic lagoon, different forms, and thousands of weather. According to experts, such a large and dense waterfall, falling water, is rare in the country.
Bronze Drum Bridge
The bridge is 126 meters long with a net span of 60 meters, 2.4 meters wide, and 25 meters high. The two ends of the bridge are shaped like bronze drums of the Yao people. The Yao people regard bronze drums as a gift from the gods, the treasure of the village, and the symbol of power. The totem pole set up at the end of the bridge represents the dignity and worship of the Yao people, and the relief pattern on the column body shows the traditional, unique, and ancient national culture of the Yao people, with strong local ethnic characteristics.
Water Forest
The water forest, about 600 meters long, is divided into two sections. The valley is thickly overgrown with trees and shrubs, forming an emerald barrier. The clear water poured down through the thicket of trees in the riverbed. Year after year, day after day, there is no sand in the river bed, and even the rock is polished by the current. However, trees stay rooted in the riverbed and green all year.
Yuanyang Lake
The jade-green waters of the Yuanyang Lake, a marvellous sight within the Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, captivate countless visitors with their captivating hue. Because the lake has two tall trees side by side, the two trees are half in the water, the branches and leaves are held above, the female tree is delicate, and the male tree can be two or three people around, strong and straight. The lake is surrounded by plants of various colors, with green mixed with red and pink flowers.
Wolong Pool
Wolong Pool can be taken by rubber boat along the water slowly down, the banks are the green onion beautiful karst original vegetation and quiet river, sometimes fish jump, like a delicate natural bonsai.
