Guizhou

Basic Overview

Natural Scenic Spots

1.Huangguoshu Waterfall

2.Fanjingshan Mountain

World natural heritage, mysterious Buddhist mountain with strange rock peaks and sea of clouds.

3.Libo Seven Small Arches

Green water, ancient stone bridges and primitive forests, known as “Little Fairyland”.

4.Qiandongnan Terraced Fields

Layered terraced fields with rural villages, perfect for photography in all seasons.

5.Zhijin Cave

One of China’s largest and most beautiful karst caves with fantastic stone formations.。

Ancient History & Cultural Relics

1.Zhenyuan Ancient Town

Ancient town along the river with traditional Chinese water town style and quiet ancient streets.

2.Xijiang Miao Village

The largest Miao settlement in China, with thousands of stilt houses on the hillside.

3.Dong Village in Zhaoxing

Traditional Dong ethnic ancient village with drum towers and wooden corridor bridges.

4.Ancient Post Road of Ming and Qing Dynasties

Well-preserved ancient road relics reflecting southwest frontier traffic history.

5.Ancient Architectural Complex of Anshun

Traditional ancient buildings combining Central Plains and local ethnic styles.

Local Cultural Experiences

1.Dong Grand Chorus in Drum Tower

Sit inside centuries-old Dong drum towers and enjoy UNESCO-listed Dong Grand Chorus, the pure multi-voice a cappella echoing through wooden architectures without any musical instruments.

2.Miao Batik & Rice Cake Pounding at Xijiang Miao Village

Make traditional indigo Miao batik by hand, pound glutinous rice into warm rice cakes with wooden pestles and enjoy authentic Miao family feast.

3.Buyi Five-color Glutinous Rice & Bamboo Raft Ballad

Stay in riverside Buyi villages, cook natural-dyed five-color glutinous rice, ride bamboo rafts on clear rivers and join local folks for impromptu folk antiphonal singing.

4.Gelao Folk Opera & Herbal Wine Making

Watch original Gelao village opera, learn local wild herbal wine brewing skills passed down among mountain clans.

5.Karst Village Fire Pit Home Dinner

Sit around Buyi fire pits, share local eight-dish family feast and listen to elders recount Guizhou karst mountain folk stories.

Local Folk Culture & Intangible Heritage 

1.Miao Ethnic Festival & Costumes

Grand Miao traditional festivals, silver ornaments and colorful embroidered costumes.

2.Dong Songs & Drum Tower Culture

World-famous Dong folk chorus and traditional drum tower community culture.

3.Batik & Embroidery Handicrafts

Traditional Guizhou batik and ethnic embroidery with unique patterns and colors.

4.Village Wine & Folk Etiquette

Local wine culture and warm guest-receiving etiquette of ethnic villages.

5.Miao & Dong Folk Dances

Lively traditional folk dances showing local life and ethnic charm.

Authentic Guizhou Food & Cuisine

1.Guizhou Sour Fish Soup

Signature local dish with sour fermented soup and fresh fish, sour and refreshing.

2.Guizhou Spicy Rice Noodles

Classic street rice noodles with sour-spicy sauce and rich flavor.

3.Preserved Meat & Local Pickled Vegetables

Traditional cured meat and homemade pickles with strong local flavor.

4.Siwawa Vegetable Rolls

5.Glutinous Rice Cake & Local Desserts

Recommended Tour Packages 

1.Huangguoshu & Libo 3-Day Classic Tour

Waterfall scenery, karst forests and ancient bridges.

2.Qiandongnan Ethnic Village 3-Day Tour

Xijiang Miao Village, Zhaoxing Dong Village and terraced field scenery.

3.Fanjingshan Ancient Town 2-Day Tour

Fanjingshan Mountain and Zhenyuan Ancient Town.

4.Guizhou All-Round Private Custom Tour

Tailor-made route combining natural scenery and minority culture.

Useful Travel Tips for International Visitors 

1.Summer Climate:

Guizhou is cool in summer, known as “natural air conditioner”, very suitable for summer vacation.

2.Rainy Days:

More rainfall all year round; bring portable raincoat or umbrella.

3.Mountain Roads:

Many winding mountain roads; choose regular official tour vehicles.

4.Food Taste:

Mostly sour and spicy; you can ask for less spicy or non-spicy in advance.

5.Ethnic Villages:

Do not take photos of local people without permission.

6.Best Travel Time:

April to October is the most comfortable season for traveling.