The interesting city of Guiyang is the capital of Guizhou Province, situated in south western China, and is surrounded by some spectacular natural beauty spots such as caves and waterfalls.
This is a good place to explore for those who love spending time exploring nature but want to be based in the city. Taking a boat trip along the Nanming River is a great way to explore, while those with plenty of energy can go trekking, hiking and rock climbing.
Entertainment options seem limitless here and evening entertainment is much more vibrant than in many other parts of this province. There are plenty of bars to drink in after dark and a few clubs where visitors can dance until dawn. Spoiled by plenty of accommodation, many visitors end up spending several days in Guiyang.
Getting There & Away
Guiyang has its own airport, which has connections to international airports such as Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing (2 hours, 40 minutes). There are also direct flights to Guiyang Airport from countries such as Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia. Guiyang can be reached in 90 minutes by bus from Anshun and 2 hours from Zunyi. There is also a train station in Guiyang with trains arriving from cities such as Chengdu and Zunyi.
Things to Do
Guiyang Attractions
- Qianling Park
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Featuring a zoo, amusement park and tea gardens, this is one of the area’s main attractions.
- Hong Fu Si Temple
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Take a cable car to the temple for spectacular views.
Side trips from Guiyang
- Tianhetan
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Take a short bus ride to this large park which contains a cave, canal and a sparkling waterfall.