Guizhou situated in Southwest China is a gorgeous resort housing 4 UNESCO World Natural Heritages sites including Fanjingshan, Libo County and Yuntai Mountain as part of South China Karst and Chishui as part of China Danxia Landscape and the Asia's No.1 largest waterfall - Huangguoshu Waterfall. Strong recommended by CNN and listed by Lonely Planet as the No.6 of all “Top 10 Regions to Visit in 2020”, the large Guizhou Province super popular for marveling at nature's magic creativity for special Karst spectacles is no longer an unknown place in vast China for visitors, where to appreciate countless emerald hump hills arraying together as a hidden Karst kingdom, fairyland forests with diverse water scenery, incredible iridescence underground Karst palaces, and so forth! Furthermore, being the kingdom for 55 ethnic minority groups including Miao, Dong, Yao, Buyi, Shui, etc., Guizhou is a superb joyous paradise to soak in the authentic life pace, various exotic costumes, artistic songs and dances, traditional intangible cultural skills, peaceful countryside villages, etc. and have a sweet chat with local innocent minority people. Let the diverse Guizhou create a unique song of landscape and ethnic culture for you!
1. Huangguoshu Waterfalls
Huangguoshu Waterfalls is one of the largest waterfalls in China and East Asia, is a renowned natural wonder located on the Baishui River in Anshun of Guizhou Province. It has three parts: Grand Waterfalls, Doupotang Waterfalls and Tianxingqiao scenic spot.
Huangguoshu Grand Waterfalls:
Doupotang Waterfalls:
Tianxingqiao Scenic Spot:
2. Xiaoqikong Scenic Area
The ancient Xiaoqikong Bridge is the iconic building of the scenic area. Built in 1835（ Qing Dynasty), it was originally named Wangu Xing Bridge. With a length of 40 meters, a width of 2.2 meters, and a height of 5.5 meters, it has seven small arches on its bridge body. The bridge is adorned with climbing vines and ferns and surrounded by ancient trees on both banks, having historical significance as a key transportation route from Qiannan to Guangxi in the past.
3.Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
The Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is renowned for its distinctive ethnic culture and captivating scenery. It's the biggest Miao village in the world with 1,200 Miao households. Its main highlights are:
Architectural Marvels
Stilted Houses: The stilted houses are the typical representatives of Miao architecture. Mostly made of wood, they are built along the mountainside in layers. Generally, they are divided into three floors. The ground floor is used for storing production tools and raising livestock. The second floor is the main living area, equipped with a living room, bedroom, kitchen, and a unique "beauty's lounge", where people can rest, do embroidery, and enjoy the scenery. The third floor is for storing grain and sundries. These houses form a beautiful idyllic picture together with the surrounding mountains and waters.
Wind and Rain Bridges: To improve the feng shui of the village and facilitate residents' daily lives, several wind and rain bridges have been built in the Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. These bridges not only have practical functions such as sheltering from wind and rain and providing a place for rest but also carry certain cultural connotations. The bridge bodies are mostly made of wood or cement, with a unique architectural style, matching the overall style of the Miao Village.
4. Zhaoxing Dong village
Zhaoxing Dong Village is a remarkable ethnic minority village in Guizhou Province, China, boasting numerous highlights. It's located on the border of Guizhou and Guangxi. Here are its main highlights:
Architectural Marvels
Drum Towers: The village is famous for its drum towers, which are unique to China and have been listed in the Guinness World Records. There are five drum towers in total, representing benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, and trust respectively. Each drum tower has its own distinct style and characteristics. They are the tallest and most respected buildings in the village, symbols of good fortune and prosperity. Built without using a single nail or rivet, the interiors and exteriors of the drum towers are painted colorfully with scenes from folk tales, legendary heroes, landscapes, animals, and daily activities.
Wind and Rain Bridges: There are also many wind and rain bridges in the village. These are roof-covered bridges across the river, with columns and planks engineered to fit together tightly without nails. They are covered walkways with railings and benches, providing a place for people to sit and enjoy the scenery. On a rainy day, sitting in the bridge pavilion and chatting with friends is a very pleasant experience.
