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Guizhou
- Name in Chinese characters: 贵州
- Name in Pinyin: Gùizhōu
- Status: Province
- Capital: Guiyang
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Location within China
General Overview
Guizhou is a landlocked province tucked away in the south-west of China. Much of it is mountainous and the whole area has been remote since antiquity. Even today, few visitors reach the capital, Guiyang, let alone the hinterlands.
This remoteness has allowed diverse cultures to remain unchanged and Guizhou is renowned for its ethnic minorities and their strong traditions - especially their colourful costumes and spectacular festivals. There are 15 recognised minority groups in Guizhou, including the Miao, Dong, Bouyei and Shui.
Attractions For Visitors
Huangguoshu Waterfall attracts a large number of domestic tourists as it is the largest in China. The Dragon Palace and Zhijin Scenic Spot also attract large numbers - these two sites both being karst landforms with amazing caves.
The area around Kaili is likely to be of interest as this is one of the more accessible ones for visitors interested in visiting minority villages. The hardier travellers may decide to leave from here and head overland to Guilin in Guangxi Province through a very beautiful and interesting region. You must pay in discomfort, but for the right type of person that is nothing compared to the experiences to be had en-route.
Guiyang City is interesting and well worth a stopover before continuing elsewhere. The diverse cultures are represented by shoppers and by restaurants offering a wide range of snacks and main courses. These are well worth sampling and can be a reason for visiting in the first place, especially if you like spicy food.
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4 comments so far (post your own)Hi Beatrix
Access to Guizhou used to be mostly by flight but there are several good train options for those who are looking to put together an unusual and interesting route. For instance, from the north, there is a newish line from Chongqing through Miao and Tujia autonomour counties.
Within Guizhou train travel is less convenient and so access is mostly by road. There are plenty of public buses for those on a budget but these require more patience and at least some language skills.
Posted by China Journeys on Fri 9 Mar, 2012
Access to the province is normally a flight from Guangzhou into Guiyang but how does one reach the many minority groups who appear to be scattered over a large area?
Posted by Beatrix on Fri 9 Mar, 2012
Hi Ewan
Most of the major festivals avoid the summer months. They are generally held during slack times for the farmers. You might be interested in one of these.
The Dragon Boat Festival: 13-15 July, Shidong County
The Double Sixth Festival: 24 July Music/singing Competitions, Zhenfeng County
If you can reschedule to October/November or March/April next year then you'll have many more options.
Posted by China Journeys on Wed 8 Feb, 2012
I want to go and see one of the big festivals there this summer. what would you recommend?
Posted by Ewan on Wed 8 Feb, 2012