Local Sights & Attractions

History, Culture, and Ancient Towns

Guiyang's historical and cultural attractions are primarily centered around ancient towns and historic buildings, making them ideal for travelers interested in cultural heritage.

  • Qingyan Ancient Town: The only national 5A-level tourist attraction in Guiyang, originally built in the Ming Dynasty. It is renowned for its blue-stone architecture and military defense history, featuring numerous historical sites and a wide variety of local delicacies.

  • Jiaxiu Tower: A landmark structure in Guiyang, also built during the Ming Dynasty. Located on the Nanming River, it symbolizes academic excellence and is particularly enchanting when illuminated at night.

  • Wenchang Pavilion: A Ming Dynasty structure, it is the only surviving pavilion among the "Nine Gates and Four Pavilions" of ancient Guiyang, noted for its unique architectural style.

  • China Yangming Cultural Park (4A): Centered around Wang Yangming's "Yangming Cave" site, this park is dedicated to promoting and displaying Yangmingism.

  • Time Guizhou (4A): Located in Qingzhen City, this attraction narrates Guizhou's history and culture through its Shanghai-style architecture.

Natural Scenery and Parks

Guiyang's natural landscapes are characterized by karst landforms, canyons, lakes, and urban parks, offering excellent spots for relaxation and leisure.

  • Qianlingshan Park (4A): Situated in the city center, it is famous for its serene mountains, dense forests, clear lakes, and wild macaques. Known as the "First Mountain in Southern Guizhou," it is currently open to the public for free.

  • Tianhetan Tourist Resort (4A): An integrated scenic area featuring karst caves, waterfalls, canyons, and pools, representing a classic karst landform landscape.

  • Nanjiang Grand Canyon (4A): Located about 40 kilometers from the city, it is renowned for its canyon scenery and rafting experiences.

  • Huaxi National Urban Wetland Park (Including Confucius Academy) (4A): The first national urban wetland park in China primarily featuring plateau karst landforms, known for its beautiful ecological environment.

  • Hongfeng Lake: One of the larger artificial lakes in Guizhou Province, dotted with numerous islands and offering stunning lake and mountain views.

Museums and Cultural Venues

These venues are ideal for gaining insights into Guizhou's geology, history, technology, and culture.

  • Guizhou Provincial Geological Museum (4A): A national first-class museum showcasing nearly 900 million years of Guizhou's sedimentary history and 600 million years of paleontological evolution.

  • Guizhou Provincial Museum: Located in Guanshanhu District, it serves as a window to understand Guizhou's history and ethnic culture.

  • Colorful Guizhou Scenic Eye Cultural and Creative Park (4A): This park displays Guizhou's intangible cultural heritage and serves as a gateway scenic area integrating sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment.