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Guiyang Travel Guide

Jiaxiu Tower · Qingyan Ancient Town · Qianling Mountain · Sour Soup Fish

Guiyang is the gateway to tourism in Guizhou and also one of the coolest provincial capitals in China during the summer: Jiaxiu Tower stands in the heart of the Nanming River, the Ming Dynasty city walls and the Zhuangyuan Mansion of Qingyan Ancient Town, the monkey groups on Qianling Mountain, along with sour soup fish and siewa rolls. Two to three days.

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Destination Details

Key facts

Best seasonMay–September (escape the heat), March–April

Suggested stay2–3 days

Key highlightsJiaxiu Tower · Qingyan Ancient Town · Qianling Mountain · Huaxi · Guizhou Provincial Museum

AirportsGuiyang Longdongbao International Airport KWE, directly accessible to the city via Metro Line 2

Getting aroundMetro lines 1–3; Huangguoshu and Libo are accessible by high-speed rail or direct train

The real value of Guiyang is as a "hub and summer retreat": the strongest tourist attractions in Guizhou (Huangguoshu, Libo, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, Fanjing Mountain) all use it as a distribution center, and in summer, the urban area temperature is only around 23℃, making it a famous cool city in the country. The local cuisine is slightly sour and spicy, with sour soup fish and Siwa Wa being two must-try dishes.

Key Highlights

Jiaxiu Tower

A three-story pavilion built on the central rock of the Nanming River during the Ming Dynasty, it is a landmark of Guiyang.

Qingyan Ancient Town

A Ming Dynasty military garrison castle, with well-preserved city walls, stone-paved streets, and the Top Scholar's Mansion. Zhuan Yuan Pig's Trotters and Spicy Chicken Dumplings are local specialties.

Qianling Mountain Park

An urban mountain park, Hongfu Temple and hundreds of wild macaques share the same forest area.

Huaxi Park

The Huaxi River flows through the park, making it the most common place for Guiyang people to take weekend strolls.

Guizhou Provincial Museum

Displays of Miao silverware, Dong drum towers, and Nuo opera masks provide a comprehensive preview before visiting southeastern Guizhou.

Suggested Stay and Routes

Recommended stay: 2–3 days.
Connecting with other destinations in the same area makes a more efficient route. You can refer to the "Extended Routes" and "Province" sections below.

Local Tips

High-speed rail from Guiyang to Huangguoshu takes 30 minutes, to Libo 1 hour, and to Xijiang 1 hour, suitable for a three-day outing.
Guizhou is rainy, so carry a light jacket and rain gear. Temperature differences in the mountains can be significant in the morning and evening.
Tickets to Qingyan Ancient Town include the city wall, and it is recommended to spend half a day strolling slowly.