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China's Summer Capital, an ecological city where mountains, water, forests, and urban areas harmoniously blend

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About Guiyang

Learn about this ecological city known as "China's Summer Capital"

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Guiyang Introduction

Guiyang is the capital of Guizhou Province, located in southwestern China. It gets its name from being situated south of Gui Mountain. With its pleasant climate and average summer temperature of just 23.2°C, Guiyang is known as "China's Summer Capital".

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Guiyang Geographic Location

Geographic Location

Guiyang is situated in the eastern part of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, serving as an important transportation and communication hub in southwestern China. Surrounded by mountains with forest coverage exceeding 50%, it is an ecological city where "mountains are in the city, and the city is in the mountains".

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Guiyang Ethnic Culture

Multicultural Diversity

Guiyang is a city where multiple ethnic groups coexist harmoniously, including Han, Miao, and Buyi people, forming a rich and diverse ethnic culture with unique folk customs.

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Classic Attractions

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Qianling Mountain Park

Qianling Mountain Park

Located in downtown Guiyang, this natural oxygen bar integrates mountains, water, forests, caves, and temples. It's a popular spot for locals to relax and exercise, with groups of wild macaques inhabiting the park.

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Qingyan Ancient Town

Qingyan Ancient Town

One of Guizhou's four major ancient towns, built during the Ming Dynasty's Hongwu period. The town preserves numerous ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties, with cobblestone streets crisscrossing throughout, full of historical charm.

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Jiaxiu Tower Night View

Jiaxiu Tower

Guiyang's landmark building, constructed during the Ming Wanli period, meaning "Top Scholar Tower". The tower stands on Wanao Reef in the Nanming River, offering the best vantage point to appreciate Guiyang's cityscape.

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Local Specialties

Taste Guiyang's unique local foods and specialty snacks

Sour Fish Soup

Sour Fish Soup

One of Guizhou's most representative dishes, famous for its sour and spicy flavors. Made with locally prepared sour soup base, fresh river fish, and various vegetables, it has a unique taste.

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Silk Doll

Silk Doll

A Guiyang specialty snack named for its resemblance to a swaddled baby. Thin rice flour pancakes are rolled with shredded radish, fish mint, kelp strips, and other ingredients, then drizzled with sour and spicy sauce.

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Intestine and Blood Noodles

Intestine and Blood Noodles

A traditional Guiyang breakfast made with pork intestines, pork blood curd, and egg noodles, served with chili oil and bean sprouts. It has a delicious flavor and is one of the most beloved breakfasts among Guiyang locals.

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Guiyang Historical Development

Learn about Guiyang's development history and cultural heritage from ancient times to the present

Guiyang History

City Evolution

Guiyang has a long history, dating back to the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period when it was part of the Zangke Kingdom. During the Song Dynasty, it was called "Guizhou". In the Ming Yongle period, the Guizhou Provincial Administration Commission was established, making Guiyang the political center of Guizhou. During the Qing Dynasty, Guiyang became the capital of Guizhou Province. It was officially designated as a city in 1941.

The name "Guiyang" first appeared in the Ming Dynasty's "Guizhou Tujing Xinzhi": "The prefecture is located south of Gui Mountain, hence the name". Ancient Guiyang was abundant in bamboo, famous for making the musical instrument "Zhu", hence its abbreviation "Zhu".

Guiyang Historical Timeline

Tang
Tang Dynasty
Establishment of Juzhou

During the Tang Dynasty, Juzhou was established in the area now known as Guiyang, marking the beginning of Guiyang's urban development. At that time, the Guiyang area belonged to Qianzhong Dao, serving as an important passage connecting the Central Plains with southwestern China.

Song
Song Dynasty
Name "Guizhou"

During the Song Dynasty, it was called "Guizhou", and Guiyang began to become an important administrative center in southwestern China. During this period, Guiyang's connection with the Central Plains became closer, and cultural integration deepened.

Ming
Ming Dynasty
Establishment of Guizhou Province

In the 11th year of Ming Yongle (1413), the Guizhou Provincial Administration Commission was established, making Guiyang the political center of Guizhou. Guiyang's city walls were also extensively expanded during this period.

Qing
Qing Dynasty
Capital of Guizhou Province

During the Qing Dynasty, Guiyang officially became the capital of Guizhou Province. The city scale further expanded, commerce flourished, and it became an important commodity distribution center and cultural hub in southwestern China.

Rep
Republic of China Period
Official City Designation

In 1941, Guiyang was officially designated as a city. During this period, Guiyang became a rear area during the War of Resistance against Japan, with many government agencies, enterprises, and schools relocating here, promoting urban development.

Mod
Modern Era
Ecological City Construction

After the reform and opening up, Guiyang's economy developed rapidly while focusing on ecological protection. It has successively received titles such as "National Forest City" and "China's Summer Capital", becoming a modern city suitable for living and working.

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Classic Attractions

Explore Guiyang's most famous natural landscapes and cultural sites

Qianling Mountain Park Detailed

Qianling Mountain Park

Qianling Mountain Park is located in the northwest corner of Guiyang City, named after Qianling Mountain, known as the "First Mountain in Southern Guizhou". The park covers 426 hectares and is one of the few large comprehensive urban parks in China.

The park features overlapping peaks, ancient trees reaching the sky, with forest coverage exceeding 98%. It has over 1,500 plant species, more than 1,000 precious medicinal herbs, over 50 common bird species, and is inhabited by groups of macaques and various wild animals.

Main attractions: Qilin Cave, Qianling Lake, Hongfu Temple, Jiujing Path, Zoo, etc.

Qingyan Ancient Town Detailed

Qingyan Ancient Town

Qingyan Ancient Town is located in the southern suburbs of Guiyang, built in the 10th year of Ming Hongwu (1378). Originally a military fortress, it has a history of over 600 years. The town features exquisitely designed Ming and Qing ancient buildings with intricate craftsmanship, temples, and pavilions with painted beams and carved columns, flying eaves and overlapping roofs.

Qingyan Ancient Town was also one of the relocation sites for Zhejiang University during the War of Resistance against Japan, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. It was rated as a National 5A-level Tourist Attraction in 2017.

Featured attractions: Dingguang Gate, Back Street, Zhao Zhuangyuan Mansion, Wanshou Palace, Ciyun Temple, etc.

Jiaxiu Tower Detailed

Jiaxiu Tower

Jiaxiu Tower was built in the 26th year of Ming Wanli (1598), located on Wanao Reef in the Nanming River of Guiyang, serving as the city's landmark building. The tower's name means "Top Scholar Tower", witnessing Guiyang's cultural history.

Jiaxiu Tower is a three-story, three-eave, four-corner pyramidal roof pavilion, a unique structure in the history of Chinese ancient architecture. The tower is about 20 meters high, with green tiles and red pillars, flying eaves and upturned corners, creating a spectacular sight.

Surrounding attractions: Fuyu Bridge, Cuiwei Garden, Hanbi Pavilion, etc.

Huaxi Park

Huaxi Park

Huaxi Park is located in the southern suburbs of Guiyang, known as the "Plateau Pearl". The park integrates real mountains and water, pastoral scenery, and ethnic customs, making it a famous scenic area in Guizhou Province.

Marshal Chen Yi once wrote a poem praising Huaxi: "Real mountains and real water are everywhere, but Huaxi's layout is more natural. Ten-mile river beach is as clear as a mirror, with several flower gardens and farmland."

Main attractions: Lin Mountain, Turtle Mountain, Snake Mountain, Bashang Bridge, Baibu Bridge, Golden Avenue, etc.

Tianhe Tan

Tianhe Tan

Tianhe Tan is located in Huaxi District, Guiyang, combining the majesty of Huangguoshu Waterfall, the wonder of Dragon Palace, and the elegance of Huaxi. It integrates waterfalls, clear springs, deep pools, strange stones, mysterious caves, and natural stone bridges into a harmonious whole.

The scenic area features a 210-meter-wide calcified beach waterfall, currently the widest calcified beach waterfall in China. The caves are divided into water caves and dry caves, with boat tours available in the water caves and walking tours in the dry caves.

Featured experiences: High-altitude zip line, sightseeing cars, Miao ethnic customs performances, etc.

Hongfeng Lake

Hongfeng Lake

Hongfeng Lake is located in the western suburbs of Guiyang, one of the largest artificial lakes on the Guizhou Plateau, with a lake area of 57.2 square kilometers, equivalent to 10 West Lakes in Hangzhou. Named "Hongfeng Lake" because of the many sweetgum trees around the lake, with maple leaves turning red like fire in late autumn, creating a scene of red leaves and blue waves.

Hongfeng Lake consists of four parts: North Lake, South Lake, Middle Lake, and Back Lake. There are islands in the lake, caves in the islands, and lakes in the caves, with lakes and caves connected, forming a peculiar landscape where "mountains don't turn but water does".

Main attractions: Dong Village, Miao Village, Buyi Stone Slab Village, General Bay, etc.

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Guiyang Local Specialties

Taste Guiyang's unique local foods and specialty snacks

Sour Fish Soup Detailed

Sour Fish Soup

Sour Fish Soup is a unique Miao ethnic cuisine in Guizhou, with a delicious sour taste and strong spicy flavor that stimulates the appetite. The sour soup is made from naturally fermented rice soup or tomato broth, seasoned with mountain pepper, fermented chili, and other spices, creating a moderately sour and spicy base.

Sour Fish Soup is typically made with fresh paddy field carp or river fish, served with tofu, bean sprouts, and vegetables. The preferred way to eat it is to first drink the soup, then eat the fish, and finally mix rice with the sour soup - a favorite method among Guizhou people.

Recommended tasting places: Old Kaili Sour Fish Soup, Lianghuanzhai Sour Fish Soup

Silk Doll Detailed

Silk Doll

Silk Doll is a unique Guiyang snack, named for its resemblance to a swaddled baby. Thin pancakes made from rice flour, as thin as cicada wings and only palm-sized, are rolled with shredded radish, fish mint, kelp strips, fried soybeans, crispy pork, and other ingredients.

When eating, pour in the sour and spicy sauce, then stuff the whole thing into your mouth. The crispy, tender, sour, spicy, and fragrant flavors instantly explode in your mouth, leaving an unforgettable aftertaste.

Recommended tasting places: Aunt Yang's Silk Doll, Sixiangji Silk Doll

Intestine and Blood Noodles Detailed

Intestine and Blood Noodles

Intestine and Blood Noodles is an extremely famous local snack in Guiyang, with a history of over 100 years. "Intestine" refers to pork intestines, "Blood" is pork blood curd, combined with noodles - the three complement each other perfectly.

Strictly speaking, Intestine and Blood Noodles should use handmade egg noodles, with bright red soup, tender blood curd, soft intestines, sweet bean sprouts, oily but not greasy, spicy but not overwhelming, full of rich aroma with a long aftertaste.

Recommended tasting places: South Gate Intestine and Blood Noodles, Jiang's Intestine and Blood Noodles

Tofu Balls

Tofu Balls

Tofu Balls are a Guiyang specialty snack, created during the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty. Sour soup tofu is kneaded into balls and fried in oil until the shell is golden and crispy, while the inside remains tender as before.

When eating, tear open a small hole in the ball and fill it with specially prepared seasonings like fish mint, sour radish, and chili. The outside is crispy, the inside is tender, spicy and refreshing - a favorite snack among Guiyang people.

Recommended tasting places: Lei's Tofu Balls

Love Tofu

Love Tofu

Love Tofu is a famous Guiyang snack. Tofu is cut into rectangular pieces and grilled on an oiled iron net. When the shell turns brown and the tofu expands like a pocket, use a bamboo slice to cut an opening and fill it with chili, soy sauce, fish mint, and other seasonings.

Eat it while hot - salty, spicy, smooth, and full of aroma. Loved by young people for its unique flavor and romantic name.

Recommended tasting places: Various night markets, snack streets

Qingyan Braised Pork Knuckle

Qingyan Braised Pork Knuckle

Qingyan Braised Pork Knuckle, also known as "Zhuangyuan Ti" (Top Scholar's Hoof), is the signature dish of Qingyan Ancient Town. Legend has it that during the Qing Dynasty, Zhao Yijiong from Qingyan studied day and night to become a top scholar. His mother, worried about his nutrition, often braised pork knuckles to supplement his diet. Later, Zhao Yijiong indeed became the top scholar, hence the name "Zhuangyuan Ti".

Qingyan Braised Pork Knuckle uses high-quality pork knuckles, braised with more than ten precious Chinese herbs over slow fire. It's fatty but not greasy, glutinous and moist, with endless deliciousness.

Recommended tasting places: Various restaurants in Qingyan Ancient Town

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