D1 Guiyang City Tour
Arrive in Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province, during the day. Upon arrival, your local tour guide will meet you and begin a relaxed city tour according to your arrival time.
Visit Jiaxiu Pavilion, one of the best-known landmarks in Guiyang. Standing beside the Nanming River, this elegant historic pavilion offers a glimpse into the city’s long history and traditional architecture.
Continue to Qingyan Ancient Town, a well-preserved historic town south of Guiyang. Walk along its old stone-paved streets and explore traditional residences, temples, gateways and local shops. The combination of historic architecture and everyday local life makes Qingyan an excellent introduction to Guizhou’s cultural heritage.
Return to Guiyang in the evening.
Overnight: Guiyang
D2 Guiyang – Huangguoshu Waterfall – Anshun | Approx. 171 km, 2 hours’ drive
In the morning, drive from Guiyang to Huangguoshu Waterfall, one of China’s most spectacular waterfalls and the centerpiece of Huangguoshu Scenic Area.
The powerful waterfall plunges over a broad limestone cliff surrounded by lush mountains and karst landscapes. Walking along the scenic trails, you can appreciate the waterfall from several different viewpoints and, depending on the route and weather conditions, experience the spray and roar of the falling water at close range.
Continue to Tianxingqiao Scenic Area, where limestone formations, streams, waterfalls, forests and natural stone landscapes create a beautiful karst environment. Take a leisurely walk through this scenic area and enjoy the contrast between water, rock and vegetation.
After sightseeing, drive to Anshun and check in to your hotel.
Overnight: Anshun
D3 Anshun – Xingyi: Wanfenglin & Fenglin Buyi Village | Approx. 240 km, 3 hours’ drive
In the morning, drive approximately 3 hours from Anshun to Xingyi, enjoying views of Guizhou’s distinctive karst landscape along the way.
In the afternoon, visit Wanfenglin (Forest of Ten Thousand Peaks), one of the most impressive karst landscapes in southwest China. Thousands of distinctive limestone peaks rise dramatically from the surrounding valleys and farmland, creating a spectacular natural panorama.
Take time to enjoy the views of the peaks, traditional villages and agricultural fields spread across the valley. The combination of karst mountains and rural landscapes provides excellent opportunities for photography.
In the evening, visit Fenglin Buyi Village, where you can experience the traditional culture and architecture of the Bouyei (Buyi) people, one of the ethnic groups of Guizhou. The village takes on a different atmosphere after sunset, when the lights illuminate the buildings and surrounding landscape.
Stay overnight at a local hotel in the Xingyi area.
Overnight: Xingyi
D4 Xingyi – Malinghe Grand Canyon – Zhenfeng | Approx. 128 km, 2 hours’ drive
In the morning, visit Malinghe Grand Canyon, a spectacular karst canyon near Xingyi. The deep gorge is characterized by steep limestone cliffs, waterfalls, streams and lush vegetation.
Follow the scenic trails into the canyon and enjoy the dramatic combination of towering rock walls and flowing water. The numerous waterfalls and natural rock formations make Malinghe an impressive example of Guizhou’s karst landscape.
In the afternoon, drive to Zhenfeng and visit the remarkable Shuangru Peak (Double Breasts Peak), two distinctive limestone peaks rising above the surrounding landscape.
Continue to Zhenfeng Old Town, where you can explore historic streets and traditional buildings associated with the ancient Tea Horse Road. The old town provides an opportunity to learn about the commercial and cultural exchanges that once connected Guizhou with neighboring regions.
Overnight: Zhenfeng
D5 Zhenfeng – Beipanjiang Grand Canyon – Guiyang | Approx. 253 km, 3.5 hours’ drive
In the morning, head to the spectacular Beipanjiang Grand Canyon, another remarkable karst landscape in western Guizhou. The canyon is characterized by dramatic cliffs, deep valleys and winding rivers.
One of the highlights is the Beipanjiang Bridge, which spans the enormous canyon and is renowned for its extraordinary height above the river below. The bridge and surrounding mountains create an impressive panorama and demonstrate the remarkable engineering achievements built across Guizhou’s rugged terrain.
After sightseeing, continue the drive back to Guiyang, taking approximately 2.5 hours depending on traffic and road conditions.
Arrive in Guiyang in the afternoon. Your 5-day Guizhou karst and ethnic culture tour ends here.