24 Hours in Guiyang: Stay in a Smart Hotel, Savor Sour Soup Beef, and Stroll Through Yueshan Lake Park

📍 Morning·The Right Way to Start a Smart Stay Awakened by the morning light in the smart room of Haoyu Metropolis Hotel, just say "Xiaodu Xiaodu, open the curtains," and the electric shades slowly rise, revealing the urban skyline of Guanshanhu District✨. In this newly opened light luxury space in 2023, the zero-pressure mattress cradles you like a cloud, while the warmth of the smart toilet seat dispels the morning chill—detail-oriented travelers will love the negative-ion hair dryer and full-sized herbal toiletries, along with the hygienic disposable combs tailored for guests. The front desk provides a printed guide to nearby dining spots, with Gui Kitchen's Yueshanhu branch (highlighted in red) ready to kick off today's Guizhou-flavored adventure. 🍲 Noon·A Flavor Explosion at Gui Kitchen Sour Soup Beef A 10-minute taxi ride takes you to Gui Kitchen in the D Block of Zhongtie Yueshanhu, where the fermented aroma of sour soup in the Miao silver-adorned dining hall is already mouthwatering. Freshly sliced brisket glistens on the display board, the master's knife work yielding thin, translucent cuts. Order the classic red sour soup pot—when the litsea oil sizzles in, the fruity tang of fermented tomatoes and chili fragrance bursts forth. One sip of this 3-5-day traditionally fermented broth, and you'll understand why locals say, "Three days without sour feels like a lifetime." Must-order tips: - Brisket: Cooks in 8 seconds when the edges curl; dip in the secret sauce of chili paste and fermented tofu for a balance of tangy and sweet tenderness. - Qingyan tofu: Fried crispy outside and tender inside, dipped in chili powder for a cheese-like chew. - Freebies at the condiment bar: Pickled radish cuts through the richness, while the crisp peaches are startlingly sweet. 🌿 Evening·Golden Serenity at Yueshanhu Park After the feast, amble next door to Yueshanhu Park. In May, the Coreopsis basalis blooms like a golden carpet, the sunset turning petals honey-hued—wearing a light-colored dress here feels like stepping into a Monet painting. The 3.5-km rainbow lakeside path winds past glowing particles that twinkle like stars at dusk, with occasional cyclists startling waterbirds over the rainbow pontoon. Sitting on the wooden dock, watching city lights flicker on across the lake, the lingering tang of sour soup still on your tongue as the breeze carries grassy notes—Guiyang’s magic lies in how seamlessly it shifts between urban buzz and natural tranquility. 📝 Pro Tips (Plus Hidden Gems) - Transport: A taxi from Haoyu Metropolis Hotel to Gui Kitchen costs ~¥12; Yueshanhu Park is a 5-minute walk from the restaurant. - Hotel perk: New guests get complimentary local sour plum drink; the front desk offers printed area guides. - Gui Kitchen hack: Pour litsea oil over sour soup rice for a god-tier carb fix. - Best photo spots: Mid-pontoon for "sunset + metasequoia," or the reeds for backlit silhouettes. #GuiyangFoodGuide #SourSoupBeefPerfection #UrbanOasisStay #HaoyuMetropolisHotel