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Local Information

Guiyang is the capital city of Guizhou. Guiyang embraces picturesque mountains, rivers and lakes, secludes valleys and karst caves, such as Huaxi, Red Maple Lake and Nanjiang Canyon, each showing its unique posture. The beautiful mountain and lake scenery conjures up a fantastic romantic atmosphere. The urban area of Guiyang is not big, so it is easy to get around and to explore.

Overview

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    Ethnic Minorities

    Guiyang is home to more than 30 ethnic minorities, including the Miao, consequently there are many colorful and joyous ethnic festivals throughout the year.

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    Huangguoshu Waterfall

    A visit to Huangguoshu Waterfalls is a must for all visitors to Guiyang. It has become a holiday resort where you can forget the outside world and enjoy fabulous scenery and sights, including limestone caves and stone forests.

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    Jiaxiu Pavilion

    Sitting on a boulder, in the center of the city, on the city famous river - Nanming River, Jiaxu Pavillion was first established in the Ming dynasty in 1598, and is the landmark of Guiyang City; hundreds of years of history endow this beautiful building with fabulous charm.

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    Qianling Park

    Built in 1957, Qinling Park is the center of Guiyang city. It is famous for tranquil water, ancient temples and mysterious trees. The name was derived from the Qianling Mountain that lies in the park, which is the most famous mountain in southern Guizhou.

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    Hongfu Temple

    Hongfu Temple is located in Qianling Park, about 15 km away from downtown Guiyang. With a history of 300 years, this temple is the most famous Buddhist site in Guizhou province.

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    Guizhou Provincial Museum

    The Guizhou Provincial Museum, located at Guiyang City, is a provincial-level comprehensive museum of China. The Museum, covering a space of 19,300 square meters, was prepared in 1953 and opened to the public in 1958.

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    Tunpu Village

    The Tianlong Tunpu Village is a highly recommended visit on your way back from the Huangguoshu Waterfall. Tianlong Tunpu is 72 kilometers west of Guiyang, is the best-preserved Tunpu in Guizhou. Since the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368), it had been used as an important military fortress, guarding a major gateway to the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan. This is where the first emperor of the Ming dynasty stationed troops for both defense and land reclamation.

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