Quý Dương
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| Best time to visit | May to October; July-August for the cool summer climate |
|---|---|
| Daily budget | $30 (backpacker) / $85 (mid-range) / $230+ (luxury) |
| Language | Mandarin; Guizhou dialects (often mutually intelligible) |
| Currency | CNY (¥) — Alipay/WeChat Pay universal |
| Time zone | China Standard Time (UTC+8) |
| Last updated | 2026-06-14 |
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Top attractions
Huangguoshu Waterfall (黄果树瀑布)
One of Asia's largest waterfalls, 77.8 m tall and 101 m wide, on the Baishui River. UNESCO-recognized as part of the South China Karst World Heritage site. The scenic area includes 18 waterfalls in a 450 km² zone. 130 km from Guiyang, 1.5 hours by HSR. ¥160 entry + ¥50 sightseeing bus.
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Qingyan Ancient Town (青岩古镇)
640-year-old Ming-era walled town 30 km south of Guiyang, with stone streets, fortified gates, and well-preserved temple complexes. Famous for its 玫瑰糖 (rose sugar candy) and 状元蹄 (zhuangyuan ti, "top scholar's trotters"). ¥10 entry.
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Jiaxiu Pavilion (甲秀楼)
A 400-year-old Ming-era riverside pavilion on the Nanming River, the symbol of Guiyang. Free. Beautiful at night when lit up. Walking distance from the city center.
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Kaili and the Miao Villages (西江千户苗寨)
Xijiang Miao Village, the world's largest Miao settlement with 1,200+ stilted wooden houses, is 200 km from Guiyang. The Long Skirt Miao, Short Skirt Miao, and Black Miao subgroups all have villages within an hour of Kaili. ¥90 entry to Xijiang.
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Xiaoqikong Scenic Area (小七孔)
A 7-arch Qing-era stone bridge over emerald water, surrounded by 68-level waterfalls and ancient trees. Part of the South China Karst World Heritage site. 250 km from Guiyang, near Libo. ¥110 entry + ¥40 bus.
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Qianling Mountain Park (黔灵山公园)
A 4,300-hectare urban park in central Guiyang with macaque monkeys, the 1,600-year-old Hongfu Temple, a zoo, and hiking trails to the summit. ¥5 entry. Half-day activity.
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Tianhe Pool / Yelang Valley (天河潭 / 花溪夜郎谷)
Tianhe Pool is a karst cave and waterfall scenic area 25 km from Guiyang. Yelang Valley, by the same artist (Song Peilun), is a striking sculpture garden inspired by ancient Yelang culture. ¥60 / ¥20.
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Guizhou Provincial Museum (贵州省博物馆)
Free provincial museum in Guiyang with strong Miao, Dong, and Buyi ethnic minority exhibits, a karst geology hall, and the famous "Miao Silver" collection. Allow 2-3 hours.
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STAY
Where to stay in Quý Dương
Pick a base that matches the trip you want — imperial-central for sightseeing, hutong belt for character, Chaoyang for nightlife, or Qianmen for budget.
Nanming (南明)
Old city core with Jiaxiu Pavilion, Nanming River, the best restaurants, and nightlife
#nanmingYunyan (云岩)
Central business district with Qianling Mountain Park, universities, and a strong local food scene
#yunyanGuanshanhu (观山湖)
Modern new downtown with the provincial museum, convention centre, and data-centre cluster
#guanshanhuHuaxi (花溪)
Southern university district with Tianhe Pool, wine country B&Bs, and the famous Huaxi beef noodles
#huaxi
ITINERARIES
Sample itineraries from Quý Dương
Three ready-made routes, from a 1-day imperial sprint to a 5-day deep dive. Copy the day-by-day plan and adapt to your own pace.
- 1 DAY
Guiyang City Highlights
A one-day sweep of central Guiyang: Jiaxiu Pavilion, Qianling Mountain, Qingyan Ancient Town, and the night market.
- Transit travellers
- Business stopovers
- First-time Guizhou visitors
- Day 01
Morning
Jiaxiu Pavilion (甲秀楼) — 30 min photo stop at the Ming pavilion. Then Qianling Mountain Park (黔灵山公园, ¥5) — 2-3 hours: hike to Hongfu Temple, watch macaques (do not feed them).
Afternoon
Taxi to Qingyan Ancient Town (30 min, ¥150 round trip) — walk the stone streets, visit Ming fortified gates and temples, try rose sugar candy (玫瑰糖) and zhuangyuan trotters (状元蹄). Lunch at a town restaurant.
Evening
Return to the city. Dinner at Qingyun Road Night Market (青云路夜市) for siwawa (丝娃娃), changwang mian (肠旺面), and grilled fish. Walk the Nanming River at night.
- 2 DAYS
Guiyang + Huangguoshu Waterfall
Add a full day at Huangguoshu Waterfall — the main reason most travellers come to Guizhou.
- Waterfall enthusiasts
- Nature photographers
- Weekend breaks
- Day 01
Morning
Jiaxiu Pavilion, Qianling Mountain Park (2-3 hours).
Afternoon
Guizhou Provincial Museum (2 hours, free). Lunch: sour soup fish at Laokaili (老凯俚酸汤鱼).
Evening
Qingyun Road Night Market for siwawa and grilled fish. Walk the Nanming River at sunset.
- Day 02
Morning
7:30 AM HSR from Guiyang North to Anshun West (30 min, ¥50). Taxi to Huangguoshu scenic area (30 min, ¥80). Entry ¥160 + ¥50 sightseeing bus.
Afternoon
Spend 4-5 hours: main Huangguoshu fall, the Water-Curtain Cave behind the falls (水帘洞), Doupotang Waterfall. Lunch at the on-site restaurant.
Evening
Return to Guiyang by 6 PM. Final dinner: try changwang mian and cili juice. If you have energy, visit the Jiaxiu Pavilion lit up at night.
- 3 DAYS
Guiyang + Huangguoshu + Kaili Miao Villages
The classic Guizhou trio: city, waterfall, and an overnight in the world's largest Miao village.
- Cultural travellers
- Photographers
- First-time Guizhou explorers
- Day 01
Morning
Jiaxiu Pavilion, Qianling Mountain Park, Guizhou Provincial Museum.
Afternoon
Lunch at Laokaili (sour soup fish). Taxi to Qingyan Ancient Town (2-3 hours).
Evening
Qingyun Road Night Market. Pack an overnight bag for Day 3.
- Day 02
Morning
7:30 AM HSR to Anshun West. Full day at Huangguoshu Waterfall — main falls, Water-Curtain Cave, Doupotang. Lunch at the scenic area.
Afternoon
Continue exploring the waterfall complex. The best light for photos is mid-afternoon.
Evening
Return to Guiyang by 6 PM. Light dinner, early night.
- Day 03
Morning
7:30 AM HSR from Guiyang North to Kaili South (35 min, ¥75). Hire car (¥400-500). Visit Langde Shangzhai Miao village (朗德上寨, ¥50) — more authentic than Xijiang.
Afternoon
Continue to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village (西江千户苗寨, ¥90). Walk the wooden longhouse slopes, visit the Miao museum. Late lunch: sour soup fish and sticky rice in the village.
Evening
6 PM Miao song-and-dance performance. Long-table banquet (长桌宴) with rice wine toasts. Stay overnight in a stilted-wood B&B (¥300-800) — the 1,200 houses lit up at night is one of China's most striking views. Return to Guiyang the next morning.
BUDGET
What a Quý Dương trip costs
Per-person, per-day costs across three spending tiers. Excludes international flights and visa fees.
| Line item | Backpacker | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hostel bed (per night) | $8 | $25 | $70 |
| Mid-range hotel / 5-star (per night) | $25 | $60 | $150 |
| Local meal — noodles, siwawa (per person) | $2 | $5 | $15 |
| Fancy dinner — sour soup fish banquet (per person) | $12 | $20 | $60 |
| Metro / bus ride | $0.5 | $1 | $5 |
| DiDi across town | $3 | $5 | $10 |
| Qianling Mountain Park (¥5) | $1 | $1 | $1 |
| Qingyan Ancient Town (¥10) | $2 | $2 | $2 |
| Huangguoshu day trip (HSR + entry + bus) | $50 | $65 | $150 |
| Xijiang Miao Village (entry + B&B + meals) | $50 | $90 | $180 |
| Daily total (excluding accommodation) | $25 | $50 | $130 |
| Total per day | $178.5 | $324 | $773 |
$ USD per person per day, before international flights and visas. Last verified: Q3 2026.
STAY SAFE
Emergency contacts in Quý Dương
Save these three numbers before you board the plane. China uses different hotlines than most countries — there's no 911.
- POLICE
110
- AMBULANCE
120
- FIRE
119
- TOURIST HOTLINE
12301
- ENGLISH-SPEAKING ER
Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital (贵州省人民医院) — 83 Zhongshan East Road, Nanming District, +86 851 8592 2114
Problems travelers hit in Quý Dương
- Why is my Alipay not working?You linked a foreign Visa or Mastercard to Alipay but every transaction is rejected at the merchant.
- My China visa was denied — what now?Your L visa application was refused at the Chinese consulate and your trip is in 2–4 weeks.
- My passport was lost or stolen in China — what do I do?Your passport is gone (theft or loss) and you're in mainland China without travel documents.
- Why can't I book on 12306 with my foreign card?You tried to book a high-speed rail ticket on 12306.cn and your foreign Visa/Mastercard is rejected at checkout.
- Why is my VPN not working in China?You arrived in China, opened your VPN, and it will not connect at all or connects but no traffic loads.
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