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Guizhou & Guiyang

(贵州 / 贵阳)

Huangguoshu Waterfalls, Miao ethnic wooden stilt villages, and mountain karst gorges.

Suggested Stay
3-4 Days
Best Season to Visit
Summer (Jun - Aug, natural cool climate)

Top Highlights

Huangguoshu Giant WaterfallXijiang Thousand Households Miao VillageFanjingshan (Red Clouds Golden Summit)Qingyan Ancient Town

Recommended Classic Itinerary

DAY 1Guiyang Food & Ancient Qingyan

Qingyan stone town, explore night street food stalls on Minzhu Road, savor bubbling sour soup fish.

DAY 2Huangguoshu Grand Waterfall

Full day at Asia's largest waterfall complex, walk behind the roaring curtain at Water Curtain Cave.

DAY 3Thousand-Household Miao Stilt Village

Xijiang Miao village hillside illumination at night, witness traditional silver craft and Lusheng dance.

Iconic Regional Dishes to Try

Must-order local specialties for your Dianping search

🥢Sour Soup Fish (Suantang Yu)
🥢Silk Dolls (Siwawa)
🥢Changwang Noodles
🥢Guiyang Beef Rice Noodles

Getting There & Around

Guiyang Longdongbao Airport (KWE); High-speed bullet train hub in southwest China.

Local Insider Tips

  • Fanjingshan requires advance ticket reservation; the vertical pillar temple summit is breathtaking.