Sour Soup Fish is Guizhou's signature dish, with red sour soup, white sour soup, and tomato sour soup each offering their own flavor. Which Guiyang restaurant serves the most authentic sour soup fish?
Why visit
Huangguoshu Waterfall is Asia's largest waterfall, where water plunges from a 70-meter cliff into Rhinoceros Pool, sending mist across the sky. Walking the Water Curtain Cave behind the falls is the only way to say you've truly been there. Set aside a full day to explore.
Experiences not to miss
Huangguoshu Waterfall
Huangguoshu Waterfall is Asia's largest waterfall, where water plunges from a 70-meter cliff into Rhinoceros Pool, sending mist across the sky. Walking the Water Curtain Cave behind the falls is the only way to say you've truly been there. Set aside a full day to explore.
Qingyan Ancient Town
Qingyan is a Ming-dynasty military garrison town, with lofty stone walls and the aroma of braised pig's trotters and rose sugar drifting through its alleys. It is the most complete stone town on the outskirts of Guiyang. Set aside 2–3 hours to wander slowly.
Jiaxiu Pavilion
Jiaxiu Pavilion is a three-tier tower over the Nanming River. At night its lamplight reflects on the water as if floating, making it Guiyang's city symbol. It stands in the river carrying the meaning of "scholarly distinction." Set aside about 1 hour to stroll.
🧭 Local tips
- Enter early and walk the Water Curtain Cave in reverse; a full day is relaxed
- Don't miss the second half of Tianxing Bridge
- The rainy season brings the most spectacular water flow
- Braised pig's trotters are the signature flavor; 2–3 hours is relaxed
- The city wall is climbable for distant views
- Close to the city center and reachable by bus
FAQ
Why is Guiyang called "Cool Guiyang"?
Situated on a plateau, its summers are cool with little heat, and it has many night rains and clear days. May to October is best—a great time to escape the heat and see the waterfalls.
How to spend three to four days in Guiyang?
One day at Huangguoshu, one day at Libo's Xiaoqikong, one day at Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, and the rest at Qingyan Ancient Town and Qianling Mountain. Use it as a loop hub.