溪畔咖啡、水上运动、河畔民宿，花溪十里河滩的文旅“新三样”溪畔咖啡、水上运动、河畔民宿，花溪十里河滩的文旅“新三样”
At present, the weather is hot in various places, but Guiyang alone has a cool corner. The cool breeze passes through the forest, gently brushing the ten mile riverbank of Huaxi. Large areas of Gesang flowers bloom brilliantly, and among the trees, a batch of new cultural and tourism formats quietly grow. They are either leisure and relaxing homestays, sitting and daydreaming cafes, or fun and interesting water sports... They rejuvenate the already beautiful riverbank scenery of Huaxi, allowing a large number of tourists to have a deeper and more immersive new experience on the riverbank of Huaxi.
In the past, the Ten Mile Beach was mostly a "one-day tour" of horse riding and sightseeing, but now it is quietly changing.
Coffee by the Stream: A New Scene from "Passing by" to "Sitting Down"
Whenever he has time, Liu Guiquan, who lives in Guiyang Economic Development Zone, is accustomed to taking the rail transit to Tianman Coffee by the Huaxi River in Shilihetan Wetland Park, ordering a drink, and sitting there for an entire afternoon.
On August 7th, Liu Guiquan, who was sitting quietly in a riverside caf é drinking, said that he loves tranquility and likes to stroll around when he has nothing to do after retirement. Tianman Coffee is his latest discovery of a good place to "find tranquility amidst chaos". Blowing the gentle breeze by the river and watching the gurgling water, Liu Guiquan felt particularly relaxed.
Tianman Coffee will open at the end of 2025. The owner has multiple coffee shops in Guiyang and chose to open a new store on the Shili River beach in Huaxi precisely because of the natural environment and convenient transportation here.
This shop wants to create premium coffee and places more emphasis on the experience and repeat purchase rate, "said Xu Ni, the manager of Tianman Coffee. Since its opening, the shop's business has been very good, selling an average of over 100 cups per day and doubling on weekends.
Pushing open the door of the coffee shop, the scenery was different: some people were happily checking in with their coffee cups, some were sitting by the river in the quiet to pass the afternoon, and some came to explore the shop with their suitcases. No matter what kind of customers they are, they feel very comfortable when they come, and usually stay for two or three hours. Customers who buy and leave are actually a minority, "Xu Ni said.
In order to retain customers, coffee shops have launched categories such as "one bean, three drinks" and coffee specialties, using different flavors to make customers reluctant to leave. This is the first time I've tasted latte, American style, and special flavors made with the same coffee beans. Each cup has a different surprise, "said tourist Wu Di, who just finished tasting" One Bean, Three Drinks ".
From "passing by" to "sitting down", the time for a cup of coffee is enough to turn passersby into regulars and bring scenery into life. This change has made Shilihetan no longer just a transit station, but a leisure tourism destination worth visiting specifically.
Water sports: a new demand from "watching water" to "playing with water"
The Huaxi River, which is crystal clear all year round, is a "water view living room" that Guiyang people never tire of. In the past two years, water sports have gradually emerged, reflecting the new demand of tourists from "watching water" to "playing with water". Recently, on this pure blue wave, colorful "new residents" have arrived: colorful paddleboards glide lightly, kayaks ride on the waves, colorful boat shadows cut through the water, and laughter echoes on the river surface.
Wear a life jacket and pay attention to safety after entering the water. "As we enter the peak summer season, Ao Derong, the manager of the Ten Mile River Beach Water Sports Center, must be on site every day and carefully remind every tourist. In Ao Derong's opinion, water sports are very popular nowadays, and tourists are no longer satisfied with watching the water and blowing the wind by the river, but crave to truly participate and gain a richer experience. During the summer vacation, the Water Sports Center receives one to two hundred visitors per day, mainly young people and families with children, "said Ao Derong.
On August 9th, Zhang Yu, a citizen who loves water sports, took his ten year old son to experience paddleboarding. Paddleboard is very fun, playing in the water here is safe, and the stream is also clear. "Zhang Yu guided his son to quickly master the paddleboard skills, and the two of them walked side by side, one in front and one behind. After playing for more than an hour, they were still unsatisfied.
Just like this father and son, many tourists have left positive reviews on social media after experiencing it, with "come back next time" being the most frequently mentioned sentence in the comments.
Although water sports are easy to learn, safety cannot be taken lightly. Before each tourist goes into the water, the coach will provide professional guidance and training, and at the same time, conduct a full safety inspection. On the shore, lifeguard Sun Duanqi's skin was tanned, but his eyes were particularly bright. Always keep an eye on it and don't get distracted. It is this focus that has built a safety line for water sports.
From the past "watching the water" to today's "playing in the water", Shilihetan is embracing every visitor with a brand new attitude. Behind the paddleboard cutting through the blue waves, there is a shift in philosophy - people are no longer satisfied with standing on the shore and watching the scenery, but hope to personally jump into this landscape painting and become a part of it.
Riverside Homestay: A New Life from "Day Trip" to "Continuous Stay"
Breaking away from the old appearance of single sightseeing, Shilihe Beach is stepping out of the traditional mode of "one-day sightseeing" and unlocking new immersive and deep travel gameplay based on high-quality ecological resources.
Looking up is green, going out is scenery. On August 12th, Qiao Yang, a summer resort tourist from Hebei, checked into the Three Mu Seven Fen Creek Homestay and pushed open the window to see lush greenery. He originally only planned to stay for two days, but immediately decided to extend his stay for another week after experiencing one night.
The San Mu Qi Fen Xi She Homestay, located on the Ten Li River beach, was originally a nursery. After being converted into a homestay in 2024, it cleverly integrated into the existing mixed forest landscape, making the homestay building seamlessly blend with the surrounding environment. It is precisely this natural interest that is not deliberately carved that attracts many summer tourists to become "repeat customers".
There are a total of 14 rooms and 11 types of rooms in the San Mu Qi Fen Xi She, most of which are equipped with independent courtyards and mostly live by the water. Guests often say that Shilihe Beach is a big park, and this is a small park. Living here is like living in a 'garden within a garden', "said Gao Yan, the person in charge of homestay accommodation
Thanks to excellent natural conditions and attentive butler service, the occupancy rate of homestays has exceeded 90% since the beginning of summer. Many of them are returning guests who stayed last year and have come back to stay this year, "Gao Yan said. After guests check in, they not only visit homestays and the Ten Mile River beach, but also recommend them to visit nearby scenic spots, which makes the travel experience more diverse and rich.
A solitary tree is not spring. Up to now, Huaxi Shilihetan Tourist Resort has a rich supply system of accommodation products, including high-quality accommodation facilities, boutique homestays, urban camping sites, chain hotels, etc., which can meet the different needs of vacation tourists.
At the same time, the gameplay of the Ten Mile Beach is constantly emerging. It is reported that in the past, the Ten Mile Beach had a single gameplay, mainly consisting of strolling, cycling, barbecuing, etc. Everyone would take a walk, take a look, and then head back home. Nowadays, new formats such as water sports, trendy coffee, and Hanfu photography have successively landed, allowing tourists to "enjoy the convenience of the city when entering and the tranquility of the countryside when leaving".
As many tourists have said, souvenirs can be found everywhere, only the experience belongs to oneself. At the Ten Mile Beach, 'slow down, play in, stay' has transformed from a vision to a daily routine. Pushing open the window is like mountains and rivers, walking out the door is like life, the distance is no longer far away, and the scenery is within reach. Perhaps this is the most touching footnote to the development of cultural tourism.
Reporter Li Chunming