Maotai Attractions
Maotai is situated about 150km/90mi north of the provincial capital of Guiyang.
From the latter it is possible to proceed by train to Zunyi and from there by bus to Maotai.
A few hundred years ago Maotai was just a small village. In 1741 a harbor was built which became the main shipping center for salt imported from the province of Sichuan. In the ensuing period the port underwent rapid development.
Although today Maotai has become an important trading center for the provinces of Guizhou and Sichuan, it has retained its almost medieval townscape with stone steps, narrow alleyways and houses built in the traditional Chinese style.
From the latter it is possible to proceed by train to Zunyi and from there by bus to Maotai.
A few hundred years ago Maotai was just a small village. In 1741 a harbor was built which became the main shipping center for salt imported from the province of Sichuan. In the ensuing period the port underwent rapid development.
Although today Maotai has become an important trading center for the provinces of Guizhou and Sichuan, it has retained its almost medieval townscape with stone steps, narrow alleyways and houses built in the traditional Chinese style.
