Weining is a small town in western Guizhou. It is the gateway to Caohai Lake, the main attraction in this part of Guizhou, and lies on the G326 highway. The trip from the Guizhou capital, Guiyang, involves trains and buses.
Weining is a bit of a muddy town and there’s not much to look at. It is populated by ethnic minority peoples and has a large market as its main draw. The older part of town is in the east and is worth a stroll, while in the north is a mosque and Muslim eateries.
Caohai Lake is a popular birdwatching site and is a 15-minute walk to the southwest of Weining. It is a nature reserve for its extensive wetlands and is home to many migratory birds in early spring (March) and in the fall (September/October). The black-necked crane is the highest profile bird here. You can hike around the shallow lake as well as punt on it.
Getting There & Away
Weining is best accessed from Guiyang, 300kms to the east. Buses go direct via the town of Bijie and the G326 highway, or by train to Liupanshui City (farther south) and then bus from there. Guiyang Longdongbao Airport is east of Guiyang and receives flights from Beijing and Shanghai.
Things to Do
Weining Attractions
- Downtown Weining
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The main attraction is caohai lake, yet there is some interest in weining during market days and in its slew of muslim restaurants.
Side trips from Weining
- Caohai Lake
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The main reason for visiting weining is this large, shallow freshwater lake nearby. it is a popular spot for migratory birds and also comes with some good hiking.