{"id":2667,"date":"2021-07-26T02:55:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-25T18:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/?p=2667"},"modified":"2021-07-26T23:52:07","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T15:52:07","slug":"top-10-guizhou-attractions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tour-beijing.com\/blog\/guizhou-travel\/top-10-guizhou-attractions","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Attractions in Guizhou"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Plan your Guizhou tour<\/a><\/strong>? \u00a0With the total area is 170,000 square kilometers, Guizhou Province,\u00a0known as Qian for short, is situated on the eastern part of Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau in southwest China. Guizhou Province has a subtropical humid climate. \u00a0The capital city of Guizhou Province is Guiyang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The location of Guizhou Province in China<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

More than 15 minority groups settled in Guizhou and most of the amazing scenic areas are located in these settled minority areas. \u00a0In addition to enjoying the scenery, visitors can discover the rich and varied folk cultures of the different minorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Road Map of Guizhou Province<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

No. 1: Huangguoshu Waterfall (\u9ec4\u679c\u6811\u7011\u5e03)<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Huangguoshu Waterfall, which is also known as Yellow Fruit Tree Waterfall, is one of the largest waterfalls in China and Asia, located on the Baihe River in Anshun, GuizhouProvince.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main waterfall is 67 meters high and 83.3 meters wide. The scene changes while you are standing in different places. There is a cave in the rare wall of the waterfall called \u201cWater-Curtain Cave\u201d. In Chinese, we call it \u201cShui Lian Dong\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out my another article How to Visit Huangguoshu Waterfall<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It allows visitors to not only view, but also hear and touch the waterfall. Huangguoshu Waterfall is one of few waterfalls that can be viewed from every side in the world. Huangguoshu Waterfall is a really famous attraction and definitely worth a visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entrance Fee: CNY 180 (including Waterfall, Tianxingqiao Bridge and Doupotang Scenic Areas).
Opening Hours: 08:10-18:00
How to get there: There are long-distance buses from Anshun Train Station, South Station and West Station to Huangguoshu Waterfall every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. 2: Qingyan Ancient Town (\u9752\u5ca9\u53e4\u9547)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Qingyan Ancient Town, which is located at the south suburb of Guiyang (the capital city of Guozhou Province), is one of the four ancient towns of Guizhou. \u00a0It is about 29 kilometers away form the downtown area. Bcause of its long history and strong cultural atmosphere, ingyan Ancient Town is regarded as the most attractive town of China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out my another article How to get to Qingyan Ancient Town<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Qingyan Ancient Town<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Qingyan Ancient Town covers an area of 3 square kilometers. Qingyan Ancient Town has a well-planned architectural style, hundreds of sites of relics, and an influential local culture. As a military garrison during ancient times, Qingyan Ancient Town was built of stone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, there are Buddhists, Nazarenes and Romanists in this town. Qingyan Ancient Town is really a good place for you to learn about Chinese ancient culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entrance Fee: Free
Opening Hours: All day<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. 3:\u00a0Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village \uff08\u897f\u6c5f\u5343\u6237\u82d7\u5be8)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Miao people are everywhere in southwest China, mostly in Guizhou\u00a0Province. \u00a0Xijiang Qianhu (1000 Househoods) Miao Village is the largest Miao village\u00a0in China. \u00a0It is located on the north side of Leigong Hill, about 35 km south of away Kaili city in Guizhou Province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out my another article How to get to Xijiang 1000-Household Miao Village<\/a>`for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It is said that there are over 1,000 families with a total population of around 6,000 people living in the village, hence the name of \u201cQianhu\u201d which literally means \u201cOne Thousand Families\u201d and 99.5% of the local people are Miao nationality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Layer upon layer of wooden-stilted houses are constructed along the slopes of the hill. The pretty Baishui River is winding past the bottom of the mountain. Wind-rain bridges link the banks of the river. It is a mesmerizing Miao village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. 3: <\/strong>FAST Radio Telescope \u5e73\u5858\u5929\u773c<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FAST Radio Telescope (Pingtang) is located in the Dawodang depression, a natural basin, 50km southwest of Pingtang County, 160km south from Guiyang<\/a>, 226 km from Xijiang 1000-Household Miao Village<\/a>, Guizhou Province. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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FAST Radio Telescope <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

It is nicknamed as “\u5929\u773c Tiuanyan” in Chinese , or the Heaven’s Eyes. It is the world’s largest filled-aperture radio telescope and the second-largest single-dish aperture, after the sparsely-filled RATAN-600 in Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mobile phones, digital cameras, smart wristbands, walkies and other electronic devices are not allowed to enter the large radio observation platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. 4 <\/strong>Libo Zhangjiang Scenic Area \u8354\u6ce2\u6a1f\u6c5f\u98ce\u666f\u540d\u80dc\u533a<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Libo Zhangjiang Scenic area is located in Libo County, 270km southeast of Guiyang<\/a>, Guizhou Province, covering an area of 118.8 square kilometers. It is composed of large and small seven-holesscenic areas\uff08Daqikong and Xiaoqikong), Shuichun River and Zhangjiang River. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Xiaoqikong Scenic Area in Libo<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The scenic area is characterized by rich and diverse karst landforms, beautiful and peculiar Zhangjiang River waterscape, flourishing and dense virgin forests, and various rare species of plants and animals. It is the first World Natural Heritage site in Guizhou province, combining the unique natural scenery with the local Buyi, Shui and Yao ethnic characteristics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. 05: The Dragon Palace Cave \uff08\u9f99\u5bab\u6d1e\uff09<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Dragon Palace Cave Scenic Spot (also called Longgong Cave) is 27 kilometers southwest of Anshun city en route to Huangguoshu Waterfall in Guizhou\u00a0Province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dragon Palace Cave is a magnificent underground cave system with lakes, waterfalls and stalactites, covering an area of almost 60 square kilometers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Dragon Palace Cave<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The scenic spot has four main areas, namely, the Rape Lake, the Whirlpool, the Leech Pass and the Dragon Palace itself. It is a comfortable place for people to relax because the radiation frequency in this region is the lowest in China. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entrance Fee: CNY 150
Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00
How to get there: There are shuttle buses from Anshun West Station to the Dragon Palace Cave <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. 06: Chishui Danxia \u8d64\u6c34\u4e39\u971e<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chishui Danxias is located in Chishui City in northern Guizhou\u00a0Province. \u00a0It is well known both at home and abroad for Chishui River War where the Red Army traversed in the road of the famous Long March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chishui is rich in natural resources. Chishui Scenic Spot covers an area of 116 square miles and boasts a wide variety of green forests, waterfalls, rivers and creeks, lakes and plants. Chishui city is also famous for its unique Danxia Landform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chishui Danxia landform has been recognized World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2010.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chishui Danxia landform <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The abundant natural resources and the rich historical and cultural background together with the convenient traffic have made Chishui an ideal tourist attraction for visitors all over the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entrance Fee: CNY 100
Opening Hours: 08:00-18:30 How to get there: you can take a bus to get to the Chishui Scenic Area<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. 07:\u00a0Zhaoxing Dong village \u8087\u5e86\u4f97\u5be8<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Zhaoxing Dong village is one of the largest Dong village in China, with some beautiful Drum Towers , Wind & Rain Bridges and traditional stages. \u00a0Enjoy the traditional singing and dancing performance of Dong people at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Zhaoxing Dong village<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

72 km (48 miles) south of the county town of Liping, the village is seated in a valley surrounded by green mountains. The Zhaoxing River flows through the village. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. 09:\u00a0Mount Fanjing<\/strong> \u68b5\u51c0\u5c71<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mount Fanjing, named after the “Pure Land of Brahma”, is located at the junction of three counties of Yinjiang, Jiangkou and Songtao in Tongren City, 285km northeast of Guiyang<\/a>, Guizhou Province. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also recognized as a World Natural Heritage Sit<\/strong>e by the 42nd World Heritage Congress on July 2, 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mount Fanjing<\/strong> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

The heritage site is 402.75 square kilometers in size. It boasts rare wildlife and native forest ecosystems represented by Rhinopithecus roxellanae brelichi and Davidia involucrate Baill. With a forest coverage rate of 95%, there are more than 2,000 species of plants, 31 of which are under state protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fanjing Mountain is also the site ( Daochanag) for the famous Maitreya Bodhisattva Ashtra in China. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. 10:\u00a0Maling River Grand Canyon Guizhou \u9a6c\u5cad\u6cb3\u5ce1\u8c37<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/strong>: in Xingyi, southwest of Guizhou Province
Uniqueness: <\/strong>the largest waterfall cluster in China<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Maling River Waterfall is composed of over 60 waterfalls along the Maling River Grand Canyon. The canyon is 74.8 km long with an average depth of more than 100 mand a width of 80-200<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gorge around the Malinghe River is a national scenic spot in south western part of Guizhou. It was formed during the Yanshan movement of the earth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maling River Gorge in Guizhou<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

With fantastic views, precipices and waterfalls, the gorge is absolutely fascinating. Boat rides down the river provide great views of the beautiful scenery.15 km-long Maling River Gorge is located 10 km from Xiny. \u00a0It\u00a0has stunning and spectacular scenes with its limestone karst landscape and its more than 100 waterfalls cascading down to its deep valleys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:\u00a0 Hassle-free Escorted Guizhou<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to go the do-it-yourself bus route and prefer the hassle-free guided tours,\u00a0 here are some options for guided tours to Guizhou:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guizhou Tour<\/a>
Guiyang Tour<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further Readings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Top 10 Attractions in Guizhou<\/a>
How to Visit Huangguoshu Waterfall<\/a>
How to Get to Qingyan Ancient Town<\/a>
How to Get to Xijiang 1000-Household Miao Village<\/a>
When is the Best Time to Visit Guizhou?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Any questions,  just drop a line.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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