Guiyang Attractions
Guiyang, also known as Zhu, lies in the center of Guizhou province and in the middle of a plateau flanked by high mountains. It stretches along the banks of the Nanminghe river, a tributary of the Wujiang. There are rail links with Chongqing and Kunming and air links with Beijing, Shanghai, Canton and other large Chinese cities.
Guiyang's origins lie in the dim and distant past. There is evidence that there was a town here at the time of the Han dynasty (206 BC to AD 220). It served as a military base in the Yuan era (1271-1368). Under the Mings (1368-1644) Xingui, as it was then called, enjoyed a considerable boom; the town walls which still stand date from that period. It has been called Guiyang since 1913. In recent years heavy industry has become established here, as well as chemicals, textiles and consumer-goods.
Guiyang's origins lie in the dim and distant past. There is evidence that there was a town here at the time of the Han dynasty (206 BC to AD 220). It served as a military base in the Yuan era (1271-1368). Under the Mings (1368-1644) Xingui, as it was then called, enjoyed a considerable boom; the town walls which still stand date from that period. It has been called Guiyang since 1913. In recent years heavy industry has become established here, as well as chemicals, textiles and consumer-goods.
Huanggoushu Waterfall
The Huangguoshu Waterfall (Huanggshu Pubu) is over 60m/200ft high and 80m/260ft wide, making it the largest waterfall in China. It lies 150km/93mi southwest of Guiyang, where for more than 2km/1.25mi the Baishui river winds its way over nine steep tiers of rocks and the same number of waterfalls.
Pavilion of the Man of the Letters
This triple-roofed building in the town center stands 20m/66ft high and was built in 1689. The forecourt is adorned with two iron columns, one dating from 1732 and the other from 1797. There are pillars on the inside walls and tablets hanging from the ceiling contain many old inscriptions.
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Qianlingshan Gongyuan Park
Spread out over 300 ha, Qianlingshan Gongyuan Park features a lake, monkeys, and a diverse assortment of flora and fauna.
Underground Gardens
The Underground Gardens (Dixia Gongyuan) in an extensive cave some 23km/14mi south of Guiyang were first discovered in 1965. The path through the 587m/1930ft deep cave leads past a number of stalactites and stalagmites, the surreal effect of which is intensified by an effective system of lights.
Yanwa Cave
Yanwa Cave is located 123 km from Guiyang and features three stories - one is a water cave, the other two are dry. During the spring and summer months, thousands of swifts call the cave home.
Guiyang Surroundings
Huazi Gongyuan Park
Huaxi Gongyuan Park, 17km/10.5mi south of the town, lines the banks of the River of Flowers (Huaxi), which forms the Huaxi Waterfall near Bashang Bridge.
This area is called ''Flower of the Guizhou Plain'' by the local people because of the beautiful scenery. Features of the park include islands, bridges, pavilions and tea-houses.
This area is called ''Flower of the Guizhou Plain'' by the local people because of the beautiful scenery. Features of the park include islands, bridges, pavilions and tea-houses.
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