01Nature Escape
Huangguoshu Waterfall
黄果树瀑布
All Ages
Admission
CNY 160 daytime adult ticket; sightseeing bus CNY 50; Grand Escalator CNY 50 round trip or CNY 30 one way.
Typical Visit
Full day for Huangguoshu, Tianxingqiao, and Doupotang
Quick Facts
Ticket
CNY 25 adult ticket; sightseeing bus about CNY 20-30.
Hours
Daytime village visit; allow enough time before late afternoon for the old village and Suoluo Bridge.
Transport
No metro. Reach it by car or taxi from Zhenning County or the Huangguoshu area.
Duration
3-4 hours
Best Time
Spring to autumn for village walking; avoid slippery paths after heavy rain
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
A Buyi village that works well near Huangguoshu
The ticket is CNY 25. The visitor center is some distance from the village entrance, and the sightseeing bus costs about CNY 20-30.
Tip:Gaodang fits better with Huangguoshu or Zhenning than as a standalone trip from Guiyang.
2
Decide whether to take the sightseeing bus by energy
Walking from the visitor center to the village entrance takes about 20 minutes. In hot weather, or with older visitors and children, the bus saves useful energy.
Tip:You still need to walk stone lanes and slopes later, so do not spend all your energy at the start.
3
Keep walking to reach the old village
Near the entrance, you first pass newer dining and guesthouse areas. The real stone village is farther inside.
Tip:If you stop only in the front section, you will miss the stone houses, old wells, fortified remains, and old lanes.
4
End around Suoluo Bridge
The deeper village area and Suoluo Bridge show the better mix of village scenery and surrounding mountains and water.
Tip:Stone paths become slippery after rain, so do not stand on wet edges just for photos.
Highlights
- Gaodang is most distinctive for its stone houses, stone walls, stone roofs, and stone lanes.
- Suoluo Bridge and the surrounding fields are good for seeing village and landscape together.
- Buyi batik, weaving, and village life can add useful cultural context.
- The village has a slower pace and feels quieter than large scenic areas.
- It adds an ethnic-village layer to an Anshun itinerary.
Insider Tips
✦Do not expect a fully developed commercial ancient town; food and shop choices are limited.
✦The visitor center is not right at the old village, so do not force older visitors or children to skip the bus.
✦The core area has uneven ground, and anti-slip shoes matter on rainy days.
✦If you want a more reliable meal, return to Zhenning County for lunch or dinner.
✦Winter and low season are quiet here, which suits travelers who prefer calm places.
More Anshun Attractions
02City Guide
Tianxingqiao Scenic Area
天星桥景区
All Ages
Admission
Included in the Huangguoshu through ticket; sightseeing bus CNY 50 for the wider scenic area.
Typical Visit
2-3 hours for a full route; shorter if focusing on the lower section
03City Guide
Doupotang Waterfall
陡坡塘瀑布
All Ages
Admission
Included in the Huangguoshu through ticket; sightseeing bus CNY 50 for the wider scenic area.
Typical Visit
40-60 minutes
04City Guide
Dragon Palace
龙宫
All Ages
Admission
CNY 150 for entrance ticket, boat, and sightseeing bus package; CNY 170 with uphill sightseeing elevator.
Typical Visit
Half day; longer when boat queues are heavy
05Historic Walk
Tianlong Tunpu
天龙屯堡
All Ages
Admission
CNY 89 for entrance ticket and sightseeing bus package.
Typical Visit
2-4 hours; add 1-1.5 hours if continuing to Tiantai Mountain Wulong Temple
06Historic Walk
Yunfeng Tunpu Scenic Area
云峰屯堡景区
All Ages
Admission
CNY 20 adult ticket.
Typical Visit
1-2 hours for the core village; half day with Benzhai and transport