4 must-see attractions and 5 total things to do.
Guiyang's beauty is best experienced outdoors. 4 attractions are absolute must-sees among 5 on my curated list — from iconic landmarks to hidden corners most visitors miss.
I recommend at least 2–3 days in Guiyang. You can comfortably cover the 4 must-sees in 2 days, then explore at leisure.
甲秀楼
The iconic Ming Dynasty pavilion on the Nanming River — most beautiful when illuminated at night.
黔灵山公园
A massive forested urban park with wild monkeys, a Buddhist temple, and a summit with panoramic views.
花溪夜市
Guiyang's best night market — dozens of stalls serving the city's famous sour-spicy street food.
贵州省博物馆
Excellent museum showcasing the cultures and costumes of Guizhou's 17+ ethnic minority groups.
黄果树瀑布
China's largest waterfall (77m high, 101m wide) — you can walk behind the cascade through a natural cave.
In Guiyang, the food is an adventure in itself. Here are my picks for what to eat — if you skip these, you haven't really been.
酸汤鱼 · ¥50–90
Guizhou's signature dish — fish cooked in a fermented tomato and chilli broth that's sour, spicy, and addictive.
where Gaili Restaurant or Huaxi Night Market
花溪牛肉粉 · ¥12–20
Guiyang's most famous noodle dish — rice noodles in beef broth with thin-sliced beef and pickled vegetables.
where Huaxi Wang Ji Beef Noodles (the original)
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