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Things to Do in Guiyang in 2025 - Top Attractions, Local Food, Hotels & Travel Tips (Updated April 2025) | Trip.com

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Guiyang Brief Guide

Guiyang is a famous city for escaping the summer heat, as it is a city of forests. The city's mountains and water combine to make up a magnificent landscape. The climate here is also very suitable for living. Summers are cool but winters are not too cold. If you want to travel and play in the downtown area, you can visit the landmark local Jiaxiu Building or Zhucheng Plaza. You can also climb up the mountain at Qianling Mountain Park and pray for good fortune at Hongfu Temple. Many tourists and travelers go to the Huaxi District in the outer suburbs. Principal cinematography on the classic Chinese movie "The Missing Gun" took place at Qingyan Ancient Town and Huaxi National Wetlands Park. Guiyang's cuisine is also not to be missed. Food from Guizhou is characteristically known for being sour and spicy. The abundant variety of snacks and many bustling night markets have a distinctly unique charm.

Guiyang Must-try Local Experiences

1. Explore the Splendors of Guiyang's Natural Wonders Discover Guiyang's iconic landmarks like Huangguoshu Waterfall, Qingyan Ancient Town, and Qianling Mountain Park. Enjoy scenic hikes, ancient temples, and panoramic views. 2. See macaques at Qianling Mountain Park Stroll through Qianling Mountain Park, enjoy the natural scenery, observe the wild macaques, and experience the feeding interaction. You can also enjoy the beauty of nature by hiking, visiting Hongfu Temple, and boating on the lake. 3. Sample Local Cuisine Guiyang is famous for its spicy and flavorful dishes like sour fish soup, spicy chicken, and "Tofu in love". Explore street food markets for culinary delights. 4. Discover Unique Treasures at Local Markets Explore Guiyang's vibrant markets like Huaxi Night Market for unique souvenirs and local products. 5. Capture the Beauty of Jiaxiu Tower at Night Jiaxiu Tower is beautifully illuminated at night, perfect for stunning nighttime photography with reflections on the Nanming River.

Guiyang Must-see Attractions

Guiyang is a city rich in cultural and natural attractions, offering experiences that blend ancient architecture, traditions, and scenic landscapes, from the historical Ming and Qing architectural styles of Qingyan Ancient Town to the dramatic karst formations and cultural performances of Tianhetan.

Guiyang Food Guide

The cuisine in Guiyang is celebrated for its authentic flavors and distinct seasoning. Dishes like the flavorful Changwang noodles, tender Huaxi beef noodles, appetizing sour soup fish, and crispy golden tofu balls provide a deeply satisfying taste experience.

Guiyang Transportation

Guiyang's transportation network is well-developed, with Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport and Guiyang East Railway Station being two of the major transportation hubs. Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (IATA: KWE) is located 21.4 km southeast of the city center and serves as a key hub for air travel in the region. The airport has undergone expansions to accommodate increasing passenger and cargo traffic, with the recent addition of Terminal 3. To reach the city from the airport, travelers can use the Guiyang Metro or take a taxi. Guiyang East Railway Station, situated 15 km northeast of downtown Guiyang, is a major railway hub that serves high-speed trains on several key routes, including the Shanghai-Kunming and Guangzhou-Guiyang high-speed railways. The station is equipped with modern facilities and offers a variety of services to passengers. To get to the city from Guiyang East Railway Station, the most convenient options are taxis or buses, as there is currently no metro service directly to the station.

Guiyang Where to Stay

From bustling city centers to serene scenic spots, the city caters to a variety of experiences and budgets.

Guiyang Best Time To Visit

The best time to visit Guiyang is during the summer months from June to September. This period offers warm and pleasant weather, with temperatures rarely exceeding 30°C, ideal for appreciating the grand waterfalls and exploring the city's natural beauty. Additionally, spring, particularly March and April, is a great time to experience traditional Miao festivals and enjoy the blooming countryside. Autumn also presents a colorful palette in the landscape, making it another recommended season for visiting Guiyang.

Guiyang Useful Guide

Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province, is home to a diverse population that includes various ethnic minority groups, which contributes to the multilingual landscape of the city. Mandarin Chinese is the official language, widely spoken and understood, with local dialects and minority languages also present. For travelers, language barriers can be mitigated through English-speaking tour guides provided to visitors, and staff in star-rated hotels often speak English. Translation apps and interpretation services can further ease communication challenges. When encountering language difficulties, using maps, gestures, and facial expressions can be effective communication strategies.

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Qingyan Ancient Town

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Qingyan Ancient Town gives people a feeling of time back, the simple streets and long-historical buildings make people seem to travel back to the Ming and Qing Dynasties. In terms of scenery, the ancient town is built on the mountain, surrounded by greenery, quiet and beautiful; Interesting, street snacks and traditional crafts exhibitions are very local and attractive; cost-effective, compared to other popular attractions, the ticket price is moderate, and the price of shopping, dining and other prices are also more close to the people, suitable for leisure and play.

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Ye Lang Gu The Story of Stone

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Going to Yelang, the artistic atmosphere, I feel full, the photos are very filmed, the whole environment inside is a bit mysterious, the feeling of the artist is different, the tickets are not expensive, and it is not too far to take a taxi after coming from the subway in Guiyang City.

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Tianhe Pool Scenic Area

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Tianhetan is a very beautiful natural scenic spot near Guiyang, known for its strange karst landscape and clear waters. The water source here comes from underground rivers, the water is cool and transparent, surrounded by virgin forests, the scenery is very quiet and charming. The most attractive is the underground cave of Tianhetan, which has different forms of stalactites and unique styles. Tourists can take a boat tour and enjoy the water scenery. Overall, Tianhetan not only has beautiful natural landscape, but also an ideal summer resort, suitable for tourists who like nature and adventure.

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The Jia Xiu Pavilion Heritage Landscape Area

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Jiaxiu Building is actually very small, just two floors, but famous, there are many people to visit, I went at night, Jiaxiu Building is not open at night, I don't know if it can be opened during the day. The night view of Jiaxiu Building is good, and there is a snack street nearby, which is very convenient for eating.

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Qianling Mountain Park

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Qiilingshan Park and the zoo together, no tickets are required, scan the code to enter the park. Many people in the park are exercising, and the monkeys are around when they walk to the mountain. Feed the monkeys, don't put the remaining food back in your pocket or plastic bag. The monkeys will grab it when they see it. There are still a lot of animals in the zoo, including giant pandas, lions, black bears, crocodiles, lizards, etc. There is a white bird cherry, peacocks, swans, lizards and other birds. Fortunately, I saw three peacocks open the screen. Such a good park is free, no wonder there are many people.

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Guiyang Happy World

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The following is a review of Guiyang Happy World: Rides are plentiful • Exciting projects are exciting: There are many exciting projects such as the suspended roller coaster, four-ring roller coaster, pendulum, and challenger journey. The suspended roller coaster is one of only three roller coasters in China. The unique suspension design allows tourists to fly in the air; the multi-ring design of the four-ring roller coaster brings the ultimate experience of multiple flips and rapid falls. • Romantic and relaxing: There is a 108-meter-high Ferris wheel, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Jinyang New District; the luxurious double-decker carousel has a magnificent appearance, and the upper and lower double-layer independent control structure is full of fairy tale charm; there are also rotating disco, couple flying chairs and other projects, suitable for couples and families to play. • Anime theme projects are interesting: World of Warcraft, Space Odyssey, Wonderland Shuttle and other anime theme amusement facilities bring tourists into a world full of fantasy and imagination, suitable for children and tourists who like anime. Wonderful park activities • Rich festival activities: Special events will be held during festivals such as the Spring Festival, such as the New Year Fireworks and Lantern Festival, the Ancient Costume Qimeng Float Parade, the Drone Starry Sky Show, the Colorful Auspicious Cloud Fireworks Show, etc., as well as folk performances such as Sichuan Opera Face Changing, Lion Dance, and Martial Arts Competition to Win a Marriage, as well as high-value NPCs interacting with tourists for photos. • Good daily atmosphere: There are also some special activities on a daily basis, such as staff wearing cosplay costumes in the park, adding to the joyful atmosphere. Convenient transportation • Convenient public transportation: There are many bus lines that go directly or stop nearby, such as Baiyun No. 11, No. 29, No. 232, No. 230, No. 233, etc., and you can also take the subway and transfer to the bus to arrive. • Convenient self-driving: Whether it is from Guiyang North Station, Guiyang East Station or Longdongbao International Airport, there are clear driving route instructions, and the park has a parking lot. The supporting facilities are relatively complete • Diverse catering: There are multiple catering spots in the park, providing a variety of food options such as happy barbecue, Chinese food, Western food, fast food, etc., and you can also bring some snacks and drinks with you. • Convenient shopping: There are souvenir shops and toy shops for tourists to buy souvenirs and toys. However, Guiyang Happy World also has some minor shortcomings, such as the relatively high prices of catering in the park, and some popular projects may have longer queues during holidays.

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Guizhou Provincial Museum

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Guizhou Provincial Museum covers an area of 106.29 mu, and the construction area is 4.7 10,000 square meters. It is a comprehensive museum in Guizhou that integrates collection, research, education, display and leisure. The collection includes the Paleolithic human fossils and the Warring States Wuhuge and Gefan, the representative works of Yelang Bronze Culture. A large number of precious cultural relics such as copper-handled iron swords and sword stem internal molds, lacquer ear cups unearthed in the Han tomb in western Guizhou. In 2020, it was awarded as a national-level museum. Its architectural design concept is: "the meteorite is small, the culture is thousands of islands", and the curtain wall design concept is "Colorful Guizhou under the veil". Transportation: Take the bus to Guiyang Police Station (48; 58; 208; 209; 218; 246; Night 8) or International Conference Center (North) (29; 48; 58; 60; 111; 208; 209; 218; 246; 263; 280; 281; 290; 702). Take Metro Line 1 to Exit B of International Ecological Convention Center Station

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Wind of Colorful Guizhou

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The large-scale immersive and experiential folk song and dance "Colorful Guizhou Style" is performed every night at the Guiyang Grand Theater. It mainly displays Guizhou's ethnic folk and intangible cultural heritage, and integrates multi-ethnic customs, song and dance instrumental music, Chinese costumes and silver jewelry, folk stunts and other performances. The program has undergone 18 years of performance polishing, and is presented by 600 actors from 18 ethnic groups. It has accumulated more than 5,000 performances, attracting more than 10 million audiences worldwide, becoming the business card of Guizhou's cultural tourism, and a must-check-in project for visiting Guizhou. Guizhou Style condenses the customs of Guizhou's 600 years of ethnic culture, and presents us with the diverse Guizhou ethnic minority cultures and romantic ethnic customs such as the Miao, Buyi, Dong, Yi, and Shui. The repertoire consists of many distinctive and representative programs such as "Water Girl", "Climbing the Knife Mountain", "Dong Ethnic Song", "Wooden Leaves to Express Love", "Silver Dress in the Prosperous Times", "Guizhou Story", "Guizhou Love Song", and "Breaking Through the Wujiang River". 12 gate-blocking wines, 12 girls in Miao costumes, holding bright red umbrellas, set up 12 gate-blocking wines, and offered fine wines with traditional welcoming etiquette to welcome every guest. Bonfire Party, after the performance, another exciting and lively outdoor performance "Bonfire Party" was performed in the theater courtyard. The Yi people's vegetable dance, the Shui people's bullfighting dance, and the Miao songs sung by Miao girls continued to be performed. Tourists and actors held hands and formed a circle, dancing and singing beside the blazing fire. When traveling in Guizhou, you must come to participate in a performance of "Colorful Guizhou Style" to appreciate the different customs of different ethnic groups, quickly understand the charm of Guizhou, and feel the colorful Guizhou.

Guiyang: FAQ

What's the most popular attractions in Guiyang?

Here are the best places to visit in Guiyang, including: Qingyan Ancient Town,Tianhetan,Colorful Guizhou City Polar Ocean World

Things to do near Guiyang for family & child?

You could try Colorful Guizhou City Polar Ocean World,Guiyang Happy World,Guizhou Forest Wildlife Park,Xiangzhi (Fragrant Paper) Ditch Happy Garden,Guiyang Yunding Ski Resort in Guiyang

Any recommended attractions about nature scenery in Guiyang?

I recommended Gaopo Miao Nationality Country, Hongfeng Lake, Qilin Cave, Hou'er Sinkhole Scenic Area, Xiaochehe City Wetland Park.

How to get to Kunming from Guiyang?

By train, there are many trains: Train information (click to view fare and other details) Departure station departure time arrival station arrival time distance (KM) Running time K159 times air conditioning fast (Chongqing-Kunming) Guiyang 00:25 Kunming 12:25 639 12 …

Best selfie spot in Guiyang?

The most suitable place for shooting night scenes is Nanming River and Jiaxiu Tower. In particular, the night view of Jiaxiu Building is beautiful and charming. When the Hua Deng is first released, the high-rise buildings on the banks of the Nanming River and the …

What is the best season to visit Guiyang?

Spring, summer and autumn are the golden seasons of Guiyang tourism. Traveling in March and April can catch up with many traditional festivals of the Miao nationality. Guiyang is known as the "China's summer capital", and you can go to Guiyang to escape the …

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