Guiyang

贵阳|KarstCitywalkGuizhou

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Mar-May and Sep-Nov for city walks and day trips; summer is useful for caves and waterfalls
Climate
Humid subtropical plateau climate with mild winters, warm wet summers, and cooler evenings than many southern Chinese cities

Top Attractions

01Food District

Qingyan Ancient Town

青岩古镇

All Ages

Admission

CNY 10 basic entry ticket. CNY 60 combo ticket covers selected smaller paid sites such as Zhuangyuan Mansion, Zhao Gong Shrine, and Longquan Temple.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours for a light visit; 3-4 hours with walls and small sites

02City Guide

Qianling Mountain Park

黔灵山公园

All Ages

Admission

Free entry with real-name reservation. Paid extras include cableway, boats, and Hongfu Temple entry.

Typical Visit

3-4 hours

03Urban Landmark

Jiaxiu Pavilion

甲秀楼

All Ages

Admission

Free entry.

Typical Visit

45-60 minutes; longer if waiting for night exterior views

04Built Heritage

Cuiwei Garden

翠微园

All Ages

Admission

Free entry.

Typical Visit

45-60 minutes

05City Guide

Tianhetan Resort Area

天河潭旅游度假区

All Ages

Admission

CNY 10 basic entry ticket. Package with water cave, dry cave, and round-trip sightseeing shuttle is listed at CNY 80; online tickets often start from CNY 75. Bamboo rafting and high-altitude gliding cost extra.

Typical Visit

3-4 hours

06City Guide

Huaxi Yelang Valley

花溪夜郎谷

All Ages

Admission

CNY 20 adult ticket. CNY 10 for children, students, and visitors aged 60-69.

Typical Visit

1.5-2.5 hours

07Cultural Stop

Guizhou Provincial Museum

贵州省博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free entry with real-name reservation.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours

08City Guide

Huaxi Park

花溪公园

All Ages

Admission

Free entry.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours; half day with food nearby

09City Guide

Huaxi National City Wetland Park Shili River Beach Area

花溪国家城市湿地公园十里河滩景区

All Ages

Admission

Free entry. Bike rental and sightseeing carts cost extra when operating.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours for a short section; half day for walking or cycling more of the wetland

10Food District

Qingyun Market

青云市集

All Ages

Admission

Free entry. Food, drinks, shopping, and restaurants charge separately.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours

11Built Heritage

Wenchang Pavilion

文昌阁

All Ages

Admission

Free entry.

Typical Visit

45-60 minutes

12Built Heritage

Guiyang Confucian Academy

贵阳孔学堂

All Ages

Admission

Free entry.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours; half day with Shili River Beach

13Historic Walk

China Yangming Cultural Park

中国阳明文化园

All Ages

Admission

CNY 30 adult ticket.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours for core sites; half day with transport

14Cultural Stop

Yangming Temple

阳明祠

All Ages

Admission

Free entry.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours

15City Guide

Nanjiang Grand Canyon

南江大峡谷

All Ages

Admission

CNY 58 sightseeing-only entry. Rafting requires a matching package ticket; choose leisure rafting or passion rafting by group and intensity.

Typical Visit

Half day to full day from Guiyang

16City Guide

Hongfeng Lake Scenic Area

红枫湖景区

All Ages

Admission

Plan around scenic-area tickets and separate boat tickets for the formal scenic-area visit. Open lakeside photo and village routes may follow different local access rules.

Typical Visit

Half day to full day