Chine. Province du Guizhou. Marche dans les environs de Congjiang. Miao Noir. // China. Guizhou province. Market around Congjiang. Black Miao ethnic group.

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Guizhou

Despite being a popular destination with domestic travelers, Guizhou (贵州, Guìzhōu) remains largely unknown to travelers outside China – and what a travesty of justice. The province has two of the country's largest and most spectacular natural features – a waterfall and a cave – while outside the capital, Guiyang, it's pretty much green hills and valleys, flowing rivers and limestone formations to the horizon.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Shiping Mountain Scenic Area

    Shiping Mountain Scenic Area

    Guizhou

    A strenuous 30-minute climb up this mountain above town takes you through quiet forest to the remains of the Miaojiang Great Wall and the Four Officials…

  • Zhusheng Bridge

    Zhusheng Bridge

    Guizhou

    The most photographed sight in town, Zhenyuan’s old bridge is a gorgeous and robust span of arches topped with a three-storey pavilion, leading visitors…

  • Qingyan City Walls

    Qingyan City Walls

    Guizhou

    Built right on the cliffs that surround the town, the city walls were a key part of ancient Qingyan's defences. Nowadays a walk on the, at times,…

  • Huangguoshu Falls

    Huangguoshu Falls

    Guizhou

    Hugely popular among domestic travellers for good reason, the 77.8m-tall, 81m-wide dàpùbù (大瀑布, great waterfall) is China's largest waterfall and…

  • Zhijin Cave

    Zhijin Cave

    Guizhou

    This monstrously long (10km) cave is the biggest in the country – a visit will satisfy everyone from hardcore spelunkers to wide-eyed tourists with a…

  • Qīnglóng Dòng

    Qīnglóng Dòng

    Guizhou

    Across the river from the old town, the epic vertical warren of temples, grottoes, corridors and caves of Qīnglóng Dòng rises up against Zhonghe Mountain …

  • Sifangjing Xiang

    Sifangjing Xiang

    Guizhou

    Four old and well-preserved alleys lead north away from the river: Sifangjing Xiang, Fuxing Xiang, Renshou Xiang and Chongzikou Xiang. Wander along…

  • Yunshan

    Yunshan

    Guizhou

    One of eight Ming-era fortified villages in the area, Yunshan is a gem. Protected by a wall and a main gate, and overlooked by the Yunjiu Mountain (云鹫山,…

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