Good News! Ctrip has just released its 2026 Summer Travel Insight Report. Bijie ranks 6th on the Top 10 Hidden‑Gem Small Cities for Summer 2026. Zhijindong Cave claims No.1 on the Top 10 Popular Family‑Friendly Scenic Spots for Summer 2026, and also stands high on the list of top summer destinations.
The cool mountain city deep in the Wumeng Mountains is gaining wider recognition. Meanwhile, the “King of Chinese Caves” has won the hearts of countless family travellers. Bijie boasts an impressive and solid summer tourism performance.
This summer, tourists are no longer content with over‑crowded sightseeing. According to Ctrip, travellers are shifting away from crowded coastal resorts towards lesser‑known mountain cities surrounded by forests, gorges and waterfalls. Immersive cool mountain experiences have replaced traditional coastal getaways as the mainstream summer travel trend.
Bijie is exactly such a destination offering pleasant coolness and laid‑back travel——Nestled in the Wumeng Mountains, it enjoys an average summer temperature of around 21°C, featuring mountains, streams, karst caves, meadows and wetlands.
What makes Bijie outstanding is not one single highlight, but its full portfolio of attractions under the tourism brand “Bijie — Land of Caves and Floral Splendour”.
Blossom‑viewing: In early spring, vast azalea stretches for miles, known as the “Earth‑Colour Ribbon”. In summer, golden‑rod flowers bloom in Jinsha, draping the land in a floral veil. In autumn, wild Chinese chive blossoms paint Jiucaiping, Guizhou’s highest peak, in purple. Together with alpine meadows, sea‑of‑cloud views and starry skies, it forms the relaxing “Flower Sea Above the Clouds”.
Cave‑exploring: Apart from Zhijindong Cave, the top family‑friendly site, where geological wonders such as Silver‑Rain Tree, King’s Helmet and Inverted Pipa shape a magnificent underground palace formed over hundreds of millions of years. Jiudongtian in Dafang features a river flowing through nine caves. Boating past skylights, underground rivers and subterranean streams, visitors encounter what is hailed as “an encyclopaedia of Chinese karst landforms”.
Water‑based recreation: The Gallery on the Wujiang River unfolds rolling green hills and meandering blue waters. Caohai Lake, known as the “Pearl of the Plateau”, greets visitors with gliding migratory birds and gentle lake breezes, ideal for slow‑paced wandering.
Cultural discovery: Visit the Mu’erge Ancient Town and Guizhou Xuanwei Mansion in Dafang to learn about the history of Lady Shexiang, who built post roads to connect ethnic regions with central China. Explore Shexiang Ancient Town and Pingyuan Ancient Town to experience intangible cultural heritage including Miao batik and the Gunshanzhu dance. Tour caves and mountains by day, stroll through ancient towns at dusk, and savour hot‑and‑spicy Bijie hot‑grill cuisine at night.
Furthermore, vibrant events such as the Torch Festival celebrations, the “Fingerprint of the Earth” Concert and the Xiangshuitan Music Festival deliver rich cultural‑tourism experiences for visitors.
It transforms ordinary cave‑visiting into an adventurous journey into the Earth’s interior.
As a core tourism icon of Bijie and a world‑class karst wonder, Zhijindong Cave maintains a constant temperature of 16°C year‑round, a natural underground summer retreat. Magnificent stalactites and stalagmites shaped by hundreds of millions of years of geological evolution combine spectacular scenery with popular‑science value.
For families, a trip to Zhijindong Cave is both a cool summer escape and a vivid natural‑geology classroom. Children delve into cave mysteries, acquire knowledge of karst landforms, get close to nature and broaden their horizons. It delivers one‑stop summer‑escape and study‑tour experiences, making it a favoured national family destination this summer.
For families, a trip to Zhijindong Cave is both a cool summer escape and a vivid natural‑geology classroom. Children delve into cave mysteries, acquire knowledge of karst landforms, get close to nature and broaden their horizons. It delivers one‑stop summer‑escape and study‑tour experiences, making it a favoured national family destination this summer.
Summer in Bijie is only a preview. Seasoned travellers know that autumn here is equally remarkable.
After August, Bijie takes on a new look. Ten‑thousand‑mu wild chive flowers bloom across Jiucaiping. Caohai Lake reaches its prime, with broad waters veiled in morning mist. Walking along boardwalks, visitors are refreshed by plateau winds. When migratory birds return in November, black‑necked cranes dance over Caohai, bringing new vitality to the wetland. Forests surrounding Baili Azalea Lake take on rich autumn hues, reflecting in clear waters.
Much beauty awaits your discovery. Do not wait until next summer. Set your navigation for Bijie this autumn, and immerse yourself in its mountains, flower seas and authentic local life!
