Located in Southwest China, Guizhou is a treasure trove of natural wonders, pastoral scenery, and ancient towns and streets that will take you through time and space. Do you like to experience the loudness of a waterfall or the serenity of a bridge? Do you want to discover the secrets of caves or experience the diversity of ethnic minority cultures? Here top 6 things to in Guizhou while planning a once-in-a-lifetime Guizhou tour.
Huangguoshu Waterfall
Huangguoshu Waterfall, also known as Baishuihe Waterfall in ancient times, is located in the upper reaches of the Baishuihe River. Huangguoshu Waterfall is 101 meters wide and 78 meters high. It is the largest waterfall in Asia and the third largest waterfall in the world.
Huangguoshu scenic area is mainly divided into three parts, namely the waterfall, the Star Bridge and the steep slope pond. Among them, the waterfall is the core scenic spots of Huangguoshu Scenic area, including Huangguoshu Waterfall, bonsai garden, water curtain cave, rhino beach and horseshoe Beach.
Address: Huangguoshu Town, Zhenning County, Anshun City, Guizhou Province
Fanjing Mountain
Fanjing Mountain, 2,572 meters above sea level, is the highest peak of China’s Wuling Mountains, known as the “Wuling peach land” reputation. Wuling Mountain Range is a mountain that runs through Guizhou, Hunan, Hubei and Chongqing. It is the dividing line between Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and Xiangxi Hills.
Fanjing Mountain, named after the “Pure Land of Brahma”, has been a famous Buddhist mountain since ancient times. In addition to its rich Buddhist history, Fanjing Mountain is home to geological beauties like as towering peaks, thousands of gullies, and ravines. As a result, it is renowned as “the king of all famous mountains in the world” due to its incredible natural craftsmanship.
Address: Heiwanhe, Jiangkou County, Tongren City, Guizhou Province
Xijiang Thousand-household Miao Village
The thousand-household Miao village in Xijiang, consisting of more than ten natural villages built on the mountain, is inhabited by thousands of Miao families, surrounded by mountains, and the Baishui River runs through the village. It is the largest Miao inhabited area in the world, known as “the first Miao village in China”.
One of the most famous destinations in Guizhou, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village features Xijiang Miao Museum, Drum Zizao head, Living Road head, wine workshop, wax dyeing workshop, silver jewelry workshop, Qianhu night view, Kagge Ancient Road, etc., which is like an open-air Miao museum.
Address: Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province
Small Seven Holes Scenic Area
Located in the mountains, it is a long and narrow valley, surrounded by forests, springs, streams, waterfalls and lakes. There are many things to see in the Small Seven Holes Scenic Area, mainly the small seven holes ancient Bridge, Gulaili, Tonggu Bridge, Hanbi Lake, Laya Waterfall, 68 grade waterfall, wild duck pool, turtle Back Mountain, a dragon play nine pearls, wild pig forest, Feiyun Cave, water forest, Tianzhong Cave, Yuanyang Lake, Wolong Lake, Wolong River ecological Corridor, etc.
Address: 206 Provincial Road, Libo County, Qiannan Prefecture, Guizhou Province