Guiyang Guizhou, China Travel Guide
Arrive at Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (KWE), take Metro Line 2 to the city center. Visit Qianling Park immediately. Explore the park, watch the monkeys, and visit Hongfu Temple.
Lunch: Try Changwangmian. Afternoon: Explore Jiaxiu Tower. Evening: Dinner with Sour Soup Fish, see illuminated Jiaxiu Tower.
Experience Guiyang's urban best parts and a nearby ancient town.
Arrive and check into your accommodation. Head to Qianling Park for a few hours. In the evening, explore Jiaxiu Tower, enjoy dinner, and see the lit-up tower.
Full day trip to Qingyan Ancient Town by public bus. Spend the day walking its ancient walls, exploring narrow alleys, visiting temples, and trying local snacks.
Morning: Visit Guizhou Provincial Museum. Afternoon: Huaxi Park or souvenir shopping. Depart from Guiyang.
Combine the one-week itinerary with ethnic minority areas around Kaili. Add Zunyi or Libo for exploration.
Follow the 2-3 day Guiyang city itinerary (Qianling Park, Jiaxiu Tower, Guizhou Provincial Museum, Qingyan Ancient Town, Huaxi Park) then extend.
High-speed train to Anshun for Huangguoshu Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge, and Dragon Palace Cave.
Train to Kaili, then bus to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village for cultural immersion.
Return to Guiyang by bus and high-speed train for departure or onward travel.
Tailor your Guiyang itinerary to your specific interests, whether they lean towards history, food, adventure, family activities, or cultural arts.
Start with Jiaxiu Tower and areas around the Nanming River. Explore Guizhou Provincial Museum. Immerse yourself in Qingyan Ancient Town.
Try Sour Soup Fish, Changwangmian, Siwawa, and Huaxi Beef Noodle Soup.
Enjoy light hiking and monkeys in Qianling Park. Explore karst caves and cascades at Tianhetan Scenic Area.
Kids often enjoy Qianling Park's monkeys and cable car. Huaxi Park has open spaces and boating.
Focus on Qingyan Ancient Town's intricate architecture and ancient walls.
Hongfu Temple in Qianling Park provides a serene environment. Take a day trip to Xifeng Hot Springs.
Customize your Guiyang itinerary based on your budget, from backpacking to luxury travel.
Stay in hostels or budget guesthouses. Eat street food and at local eateries for most meals. Rely on Metro and city buses for transport.
Stay in 3-4 star-rated hotels or comfortable guesthouses. Enjoy a mix of local eateries and mid-range restaurants.
Stay in 5-star or premium boutique hotels. Indulge in fine dining. Arrange private drivers.
Travel during the shoulder season (April-May, September-November, avoiding Golden Week holiday period in japans) for better prices on flights and accommodation.
Digital payment apps (WeChat Pay, Alipay) are widespread and recommended for ease of transaction and exchange rates.
While helpful, translation apps may not cover all local dialect variations. Patience is .
Guiyang's climate offers distinct experiences in different seasons. Plan your visit around these seasonal highlights or adjust your strategy for off-season travel.
Guiyang is a 'summer resort' with cooler temperatures, offering an escape from intense heat.
Experience Guiyang with less people and cheaper prices for hotels and flights.
Plan your trip around specific ethnic minority festivals. These festivals feature colorful costumes, traditional music, and dance.
Embrace the misty and often rainy weather as part of Guiyang's charm.
Festival schedule vary each year according to the lunar calendar, requiring prior verification.
Some remote natural sites might have limited access during heavy rain or adverse weather conditions.
