Top 10 Famous Tourist Attractions Must-visit in Guizhou

Guizhou boasts a wealth of natural landscapes and historical sites. Famous attractions include Huangguoshu Waterfall, Mount Fanjing, Jiaxiu Pavilion, and Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. Each of these sites has its own unique charm, offering a blend of stunning natural scenery and rich cultural history, making them all worth a visit.

Top 1: Huangguoshu Waterfall

Huangguoshu Waterfall, Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall, located in Anshun City, Guizhou Province, is the centerpiece of the Huangguoshu Scenic Area, listed in the Guinness World Natural Heritage records. The main waterfall stands 77.8 meters high and 101 meters wide, which is one of the largest waterfalls in China. During the rainy season, the waterfall's flow increases dramatically, creating a spectacular curtain of water and mist that leaves visitors in awe.

In addition to the main waterfall, the surrounding area features numerous other waterfalls, such as the Feiliu(Flying Waterfall) Waterfall and Jiulong(Nine Dragons) Waterfall, collectively forming the world's largest waterfall cluster landscape.

Huangguoshu Waterfall is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Guizhou, praised by tourists for its powerful and magnificent waterfall. Therefore Huangguoshu Waterfall has become one of the most significant tourism brands for Guizhou Province.

• Address: Zhenning County, Anshun City, Guizhou Province
• Open Hours: 07:00 AM - 06:30 PM
• Tour Length: 3-4 hours

Top 2: Mount Fanjing

Mount Fanjing

Mount Fanjing, hailed as the No.1 mountain in Guizhou and a precious heritage of humanity, is often referred to as the "Green Oasis of the Earth" and a "Gene Pool of Flora and Fauna". Famed for its unparalleled biodiversity and unique ecological evolution, Mount Fanjing is recognized worldwide. With a history spanning over 2,000 years, it is also a mountain of great cultural significance.

Reaching the summit of Mount Fanjing, you can marvel at the mist-shrouded peaks and the breathtaking craftsmanship of nature. Along the way, the ancient temples and stone carvings stand as witnesses to the rich cultural and historical legacy, adding a profound human touch to your journey.

• Address: Heiwan River, Jiangkou County, Tongren City, Guizhou Province
• Open Hours: 08:00 AM - 07:00 PM
• Tour Length: 1-2 days

Top 3: Jiaxiu Pavilion(Jiaxiu Tower)

Jiaxiu Pavilion

Located at Cuiwei Alley, Nanming District, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, Jiaxiu Pavilion stands on a large rock in the Nanming River. The tower has been renovated and restored multiple times throughout history.

Jiaxiu Pavilion is a three-storey structure, rising approximately 20 meters from the ground to the top. The Nanming River flows past the front of the tower, forming Hanbi Pool. The tower is connected to both banks by the stone-arched bridge "Fuyu Bridge", which features a small pavilion named "Hanbi Pavilion" with the structure of red beams, green tiles, and a three-tiered, four-cornered pointed roof, giving that Jiaxiu Pavilion is a testament to Guiyang's history and a landmark in its cultural development.

• Address: No.135 Cuiwei Lane, Nanming District, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province
• Open Hours: 07:00 AM - 04:30 PM
• Tour Length: 1-2 hours

Top 4: Xingyi Wanfenglin Scenic Spot

Located in the southeastern part of Xingyi City, Guizhou Province, Wanfenglin Scenic Spot is known for its grand and magnificent karst peak forest, which is the largest and most typical karst peak forest in China, featuring uniquely shaped peaks and an overall elegant appearance.

Wanfenglin impresses visitors with its vast and majestic scenery and unique geological formations. The diverse shapes of the peaks create a sense of awe and grandeur. Based on the shapes of the peaks, Wanfenglin is divided into five distinct types and each type has its own unique characteristics, standing out on its own while complementing the others. Here, majestic and beautiful mountains blend seamlessly with emerald green fields, winding rivers, and rustic villages, creating a rare and stunning pastoral landscape of peak forests.

• Address: Wanfenglin Street, Xingyi City, Guizhou Province
• Open Hours: 08:00 AM - 05:30 PM
• Tour Length: 2-5 hours

Top 5: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village

Qianhu Miao Village

Located in Nangui Village, Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Guizhou Province, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is 36 kilometers from Leishan County, composed of more than ten natural hamlets built along the mountains. Surrounded by towering peaks, the village features terraced fields that stretch along the slopes, with the Baishui River flowing through, dividing the village into two parts.

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is renowned for its distinctive wooden stilted buildings, built along the mountainside. Over a thousand stilted buildings rise and fall with the terrain, creating a stunning layered landscape. Major attractions include the Xijiang Miao Museum, Wind and Rain Bridge, and the idyllic sightseeing area, etc. Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village serves as an open-air museum, showcasing the epic history of Miao development and offering a grand stage for observing and studying traditional Miao culture.

• Address: Nangui Village, Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Guizhou Province
• Open Hours: 00:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Tour Length: 3-4 hours

Top 6: Biasha Miao Village

Biasha Gunner Tribe

Biasha Miao Village is acclaimed as a "living fossil" of Miao culture and an "ecological museum", as well as the last gunmen tribe in China. The residents' architecture, clothing, and headgear are distinctly different from those in surrounding villages, showcasing unique characteristics. The Biasha people still maintain ancient production and living methods from one to two thousand years ago, and their attire retains a strong, primitive style.

• Address: Biasha village, Bingmei Town, Congjiang County, Guizhou Province
• Open Hours: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
• Tour Length: 3-5 hours

Top 7: Zhaoxing Dong Village

Zhaoxing Dong Village

Covering an area of 180,000 square meters, Zhaoxing Dong Village is one of the largest Dong villages in China, earning the title "The Best Dong Village". Surrounded by mountains, the village is nestled in a mountain-basin, with two small streams merging into a river that flows through the village. The houses in Zhaoxing are stilted wooden structures made entirely of cedarwood, featuring practical and rustic designs with gabbled roof covered in small green tiles.

Zhaoxing is home to the largest cluster of drum towers in the country, a unique feature among Dong villages, giving it the nickname "The Land of Drum Towers".

• Address: Zhaoxing village, Zhaoxing Town, Liping County , Guizhou Province
• Open Hours: 00:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• Tour Length: 1-2 days

Top 8: Qingyan Ancient Town

Qingyan Ancient Town

With 29 kilometers from the center of Guiyang, Qingyan Ancient Town is named for its blue-colored rocks, and was a significant military stronghold during the Ming and Qing dynasties. The town covers an area of 3 square kilometers, with a planned scenic area totaling about 5.8 square kilometers. The streets and alleys are paved with stone, and the residences feature stone walls and courtyards. The town's layout follows the Ming and Qing style, with well-preserved structures reflecting the architectural style of those periods.

Nestled by mountains and water, Qingyan Ancient Town boasts picturesque scenery. Scaling the city ramparts leads to the top of a nearby hill, offering a panoramic view of the town. The road from the South Gate to the outside of the town is flanked by two large lotus ponds, creating a mesmerizing scene with the mountain reflections at sunset.

• Address: South Huaxi District, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province
• Open Hours: 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
• Tour Length: 2-24 hours

Top 9: Tianlong(Sky Dragon) Tunpu Ancient Town

Tianlong Tunpu

Located in the western part of Pingba District, Tianlong Tunpu Ancient Town is nestled deep within the karst mountains, flanked by the Tiantai Mountain and Longyan Mountain ranges, and 72 kilometers from Guiyang. This town occupies a strategic location on the historic Shunyuan Ancient Post Road, a crucial posthouse during the Yuan Dynasty for westward travel to Yunnan.

Tunpu culture is unique, distinct from other Han cultures as well as the indigenous minority cultures. It represents a relatively isolated legacy of Ming Dynasty culture. The people of Tunpu retain the linguistic, clothing, architectural, and religious styles from 600 years ago, earning the town the nickname "A Living Fossil of Six Centuries of Ming Dynasty History".

• Address: Pingba District, Anshun City, western Guizhou Province
• Open Hours: 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
• Tour Length: 3-4 hours

Top 10: Libo Xiaoqikong(Seven Arches) Scenic Spot

Xiaoqikong Bridge

Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Spot is a stunning karst landscape, be honoured as the "Emerald on the Earth's Belt". This area features clear rivers, verdant forests, and unique limestone formations, allowing visitors to experience the magical charm of nature.

Xiaoqikong Scenic Spot is named after the Xiaoqikong Bridge, a small yet exquisite seven-arch stone bridge, which spans the Xiangshui River. Built in 1835, Qing Dynesty, the bridge is 25 meters long, 1.8 meters wide, and 4 meters high, once as a vital link between Libo and Guangxi. The bridge is constructed of ashlar and is now covered with vines and ferns, giving it a quaint and ancient appearance. Every spot in Xiaoqikong is like a painting, immersing visitors in the embrace of nature.

• Address: Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province
• Open Hours: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM
• Tour Length: 3-5 hours

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