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Last Update: 10th November 2019

What are the Top 10 Things To Do In Guizhou?

Overall, the tourist facilities in Guizhou Province are underdeveloped due to its remote and isolated location. However, this is now rapidly changing and Guizhou worth visiting for its incredible scenery among hills and mountains. It is not convenient to get to some villages hidden in the mountain by road but this makes it a unique experience! With its combination of natural beauty, and well-preserved traditions of ethnic minorities due to the underdeveloped transportation network, it's worthwhile for visitors to experience Guizhou Province. Let’s see what are the top 10 things to do in Guizhou.

10. Zhenyuan Old Town
9. Chishui Danxia Scenic Area
8. Libo Zhangjiang Scenic Area
7. Anshun Dragon Palace Cave
6. Zhijin Cave
5. Qianlingshan Park
4. Wanfenglin Scenic Area
3. Zhaoxing Dong Ethnic Minority Village
2. Fanjing Mountain
1. Huangguoshu Waterfalls

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10. Zhenyuan Old Town

Zhenyuan Old Town is more than 2,000 old year. It is surrounded by mountains. Wuyang River cut the town into the old town and the new town. Looking from the distance, the entire town is like a Tai Chi diagram.

It is dotted with old buildings, including 33 residential houses, temples, towers, pavilions, guild halls, and the like. Qinglong Cave by the Wuyang River offers a building complex. Some of the buildings are built inlaid the rock, or combined with old trees.

9. Chishui Danxia Scenic Area

The Chishui Danxia Scenic Area, home to large endangered mammals, consists of three major scenic spots: Chishui Waterfall, Foguangyan and Yanziyan. In the area, you could be amazed at the red high Danxia walls, and flying waterfalls down to the valley from the top of the mountain. In addition, you could also see spinulose tree fern.

8. Libo Zhangjiang Scenic Area

Libo Zhangjiang Scenic Area is composed of Xiaoqikong, Daqikong, Shuichun River and Zhangjiang Scenery Belt. It is a combination of caves, forests, lakes, waterfalls, and mountains. In the area, you will find the color of the water there is turquoise. There are two old stone bridges both of which features seven holes.

7. Anshun Dragon Palace Cave

Acclaimed as the largest water and dry caves in the world, Anshun Dragon Palace Cave offers see waterfalls, old trees, bamboo forests, cliffs, natural frescoes, and underground rivers to explore. In addition, more than 1,200 types of natural herbs grow in the cave.

6. Zhijin Cave

Opened to the public in 1985, Zhijin Cave offers more than forty kinds of deposits such as stalagmites, stone pillars, stone flowers, clints and stone curtains, which form a variety of karst landscapes. There are also a few underground rivers in the cave. It takes around 2 – 3 hours to explore the entire opening section in the cave.

5. Qianlingshan Park

Located around 2 kilometers from the heart of Guiyang, Qianlingshan Park is a comprehensive park of natural scenery, old buildings, local tradition and leisure. There is a lake in the park. You could sit on a cruise boat to appreciate the views around. In June, lotus is in blossom in the lake. There are several hills and a Buddhist temple to explore. The park is very popular among locals.

4. Wanfenglin Scenic Area

The Wanfenglin Scenic Area is a spectacular national park located in South-Western Guizhou Province. Famous for its spectacular karst scenery and natural attractions including waterfalls, Wanfenglin Scenic Area is a highly rated attraction within Guizhou.

3. Zhaoxing Dong Minority Village

Zhaoxing Dong Ethnic Minority Village is the largest Dong village. Situated in a basin, the village is surrounded by mountains. There are five drum towers in the village. In the morning, there are a few exciting activities showing the Dong culture and tradition. Night views in the colorful lights at the village are also stunning.

2. Fanjing Mountain

Declared as a World Natural Heritage landmark on July 2, 2018, Fanjing Mountain is a famous cultural mountain with a long history of more than 2,000 years. On the mountain, you could enjoy natural views, find rare and endemic plants, rocks with strange appearances and rare wild animals. In addition, there are several old Buddhist temples to explore.

1. Huangguoshu Waterfalls

Huangguoshu Waterfall is composed of Huangguoshu Waterfall, Tianxingqiao, and Doupotang. You could appreciate the waterfall from the inside of the cave under the waterfall.

Tianxingqiao is a combination of stones, water, caves, and waterfalls. It is typical of karst landform. You could play with water in the area of Tianxingqiao. Walk in the woods and you will feel relaxed in the nature.