Our reporter Zhang Hankun
This year in Guizhou, there have been constant new and joyful events.
There is a bridge that has created a new height - the Huajiang Canyon Bridge, which is the world's first in both horizontal and vertical directions, can be regarded as a pioneering achievement in bridge tourism integration, refreshing the new height of world bridge construction and marking a new milestone in the high-quality development of tourism in Guizhou.
There is a road that has reached a critical node - the Panzhou Xingyi high-speed railway, which connects the Shanghai Kunming high-speed railway. It was opened on November 28th, and Guizhou has entered a new starting point for the development of "city to city high-speed railway".
There is a village that has won worldwide acclaim - Huanggang Village in Liping County, Qiandongnan Prefecture has been selected as the "Best Tourist Village" by the United Nations World Tourism Organization, once again showcasing the unique charm of Guizhou's rural areas to the world.
There is a city that won the "Beautiful City" championship with a high score of 96.39 in China's first "Urban Comprehensive Development Index Report (2025)" released by the China Institute of Standardization.
A group of people have moved into their second hometown - guests from provinces and cities such as Sichuan, Chongqing, Hunan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai - becoming "climate immigrants" in Guizhou with cool summers and warm winters. They live in neighboring areas such as Guiyang, Zunyi, Anshun, and Liupanshui, forming unique "Chuanyu Village," "Jiangsu Village," and "Zhejiang Village," and living happily ever after. These vivid scenes confirm the increasingly perfect transportation, unique resources, and rising popularity of Guizhou, and also outline the development trajectory of accelerating the upgrade from "enjoying Guizhou" to "living comfortably in Guizhou".
As a way of life that integrates living, tourism, leisure, vacation, and recuperation, travel is reinterpreting people's pursuit of a better life. Currently, Guizhou is relying on its unique scenery of mountains and waters, livable climate conditions throughout the year, rich and diverse cultural customs, continuous innovation in technological applications, and increasingly improved health and wellness environment. Focusing on the three elements of resources, customer sources, and services, Guizhou is vigorously developing the tourism industry and accelerating the construction of a first-class tourism destination in the country.
Guizhou Huangguoshu
Shuangju in Guizhou has a pleasant climate throughout the four seasons. The core of living is "livability". Guizhou has no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer, and can enjoy the refreshing four seasons in the beautiful mountains and clear waters. Spring in the sea of flowers, as beautiful as a painting. Guizhou has crisscrossing mountains, rich microclimates, numerous flowers, and a long flowering period. From the Bijie Hundred Mile Rhododendron Scenic Area, known as the "Earth's Color Belt," which is the largest native rhododendron forest in China, to the Gui'an Ten Thousand Acre Cherry Blossom Garden, known as the "most beautiful cherry blossom garden on the blue planet," the flower shadows sway everywhere, the faint fragrance floats, and the spring is full of vitality. Summer in the mountain city, accompanied by a gentle breeze. Guizhou, with an average altitude of 1100 meters, is located at a "health preserving altitude". Due to its unique karst topography and the meteorological conditions of "cloud Guizhou quasi-static front", the average temperature in summer is only 23 ℃, with rainy nights and sunny days, and refreshing breezes. When many cities are experiencing heatwaves, Guizhou has become a natural 'big air conditioner'. Liupanshui, known as the "Cool Capital of China" at 19 ℃, Anshun, known as the "City of 21 ℃," and Guiyang, known as the "Refreshing Guiyang," all exude a sense of comfort from the inside out. Autumn in the countryside, time is leisurely. In autumn in Guizhou, there is a splendid scenery of "layers of forests dyed with thousands of beautiful mountains". The maple leaves and ginkgo trees in Wumeng Mountain complement each other, and the rice waves in the fields of Wanfeng Forest turn golden. Walking among them, it feels like walking through a picturesque countryside. Living in Qingchuan in winter, the sun shines brightly. Due to factors such as latitude, altitude, and terrain, the winter climate in Guizhou is relatively mild, and the southern "sunny areas" such as Xingyi, Libo, Luodian, and Qinglong are warm and pleasant, suitable for migratory birds to live in. In Guizhou, regardless of the four seasons, one can always feel the tranquility of time when time was slow.
Shuang lives in Guizhou, and Shuang nurtures people in the natural mountains and rivers. The average number of days with excellent air quality in the 9 central cities of Guizhou exceeds 99%, with high levels of negative oxygen ions, making them a true "natural oxygen bar". The mountains and waters complement each other, and both movement and stillness are suitable, allowing you to enjoy the refreshing environment in the long mountains and rivers. Living and recuperating, strengthening the body in an outdoor paradise. Outdoor sports can be carried out for more than 330 days a year, including "Guima", "Liuma", "Wanma", "Zunma" and other oxygen rich marathons. Places such as Guiyang Monkey Ear Tiankeng, Qingzhen Sheepskin Cave, Libo Cool Play Forest, Anshun Getu River, Shibing Shanmu River, etc. provide outdoor enthusiasts with a variety of options that combine beauty and fitness, such as rock climbing, rafting, hiking, etc. Living and recuperating, adjusting oneself in the treasure trove of medicine. Yelang has no idle grass, and Guizhou has many spiritual medicines. Guizhou, with 6352 types of traditional Chinese medicinal resources, is one of the four major medicinal producing areas in China. Miao Dong medicine therapy is magical, awakening the body and mind from Jiang Yao bath, and nourishing the meridians with Fenggang forest tea moxibustion, injecting healthy vitality into the life of living abroad.
Shuang lives in Guizhou and is intoxicated by the colorful culture. The natural pattern of green mountains and clear waters has nurtured and protected the diversity of Guizhou culture, forming a beautiful and shared "cultural island" where you can enjoy the spiritual pleasure of the scenery in front of the mountains and waters.
Qiandongnan Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
Living in Guizhou, the rich cultural heritage cleanses the body and mind. The red culture stirs up the power of progress, the Yangming culture cultivates a broad mind, the national culture embodies diversity and unity, and the Tunpu culture inherits the patriotism of the country. Bathing in it, every culture has a nourishing power that nourishes life.
Living in Guizhou, joyful festivals bring joy to both body and mind. The 18 indigenous ethnic groups in the province live in harmony and coexistence, with over 1400 ethnic festivals held throughout the year. Ethnic festivals such as the Lusheng Festival and the Jumping Flower Festival, as well as ethnic songs and dances such as the Miao Flying Song and the Bai Outing Song, are constantly emerging. Village Supermarket BA” Combining football, basketball with ethnic culture, lively and joyful, "village evening", "village T” Waiting for a series of good performances, everywhere is full of joy and endless fun.
Living in Guizhou, pure and authentic to settle the body and mind. Here, traditional Chinese villages and ethnic minority characteristic villages are scattered everywhere, providing a peaceful respite from exhaustion. Qiandongnan Prefecture has been listed by UNESCO as one of the top ten tourist destinations in the world for "returning to simplicity and nature", and is known as the "home for human tired souls". In Guizhou, you don't have to chase after the itinerary, you can have that long lost innocence by staying here.
Qianxi Huawuji Homestay
Shuangju in Guizhou, Shuang is moving in the innovative scene. The excellent ecological environment is the foundation of poetic travel and provides superior conditions for the development of Guizhou's digital economy. Empowered by technology, making life more "smart and interesting", you can enjoy the coolness of technology in the mountains and waters. New and trendy lifestyle, deeply understanding the magic of "adding wings like a tiger". The plays "Red Ribbon" and "Great Turning Point" are the "twin stars" of the Long March culture exhibition, which adhere to the principle of upholding integrity and innovation, and are empowered by technology. They can take you through time and space, and appreciate the magnificent years. Projects such as "Night Tour of Huangguoshu" and "Night Tour of Zhenyuan" reshape the modern meaning of tourism with technology. New trendy lifestyle, play with the cool of 'interstellar travel'. The 'Chinese Eye of Heaven' lies still in the mountains, casting human gaze towards the depths of the universe over 13 billion light-years away. With the help of mixed reality, virtual reality and other technologies in the science museum, you can step into the vast universe and freely travel among the nebulae. New and trendy lifestyle, enjoy the magnificent scenery of the "Ten Thousand Bridges Flying Frame". Thanks to technological innovation in different periods, Guizhou has built over 30000 bridges amidst the towering mountains, with nearly half of the world's top 100 high bridges located here. These world-class bridge construction projects, each one is a beautiful scenery that crosses the natural barrier. In Guizhou, slowly experience the combination of tradition and modernity, and savor the coexistence of technology and art.
Shuangju in Guizhou, where the unique cuisine is tempting. The mountains and waters of Guizhou are not only landscapes, but also natural gardens for ecological ingredients. Seasonal delicacies take turns to appear, with sour, spicy, and fresh flavors that awaken the taste buds. You can enjoy the freshness of the food while the mountains and waters call. Food is of paramount importance, eat safely. Guizhou has been approved as one of the six national standardized production bases for green food raw materials, with 154 geographical indication agricultural products, 558 green food certifications, and 1596 organic products. The region produces high-quality green food and provides daily access to nutritious and healthy ecological delicacies. Food is paramount, and it is nourishing to eat. The ancient saying of food and medicine sharing the same origin has been passed down here for thousands of years. Tianma, Lingzhi, and Eucommia ulmoides, known as the "Three Treasures of Guizhou," have excellent nourishing effects C The king of prickly pears is beneficial to health, ear root is not only a food ingredient but also a good medicine for clearing heat and detoxifying. Dendrobium officinale nourishes the stomach and protects the liver, while Job's tears are a good remedy for dealing with "long summer dampness and fatigue, autumn coolness attacking the spleen". Food is paramount, eat deliciously. Guiyang, a city that never sleeps, Zunyi, a historic city, and every county with neon lights, from Laoganma to fish in sour soup, from Guizhou "provincial soup" plain melon beans to Changwang noodles, from spicy chicken to egg Fried Rice, "thousands of mountains and hundreds of flavors" have their own flavors, each mouthful is authentic, and each meal is full of fireworks and happiness. Food is paramount, eating comfortably. Guizhou is the world's largest maotai Baijiu industry cluster and recognized as an important production area of high-quality green tea in the world. A cup of good wine, mellow and fragrant, is derived from the unique gift of Chishui River, and a cup of fragrant tea, fresh and fragrant, is nourished by the clouds on the mountains. In Guizhou, all kinds of special delicacies that draw on the essence of nature make living a pleasant and healthy life.
Tightly focus on resource efficient products to make travel more comfortable. Based on the ecological and cultural advantages, guide and promote enterprises such as Guilv Group to utilize urban and rural real estate resources, vigorously develop tourism real estate with themes of summer escape, health preservation, forests, hot springs, etc., with affordable prices and high cost-effectiveness. Integrate cultural, medical and other public service resources to provide high-quality services for travelers, especially middle-aged and elderly friends. Tightly focus on optimizing transportation for customer sources and making travel more convenient. As a transportation hub in Southwest China, Guizhou's integrated transportation system of aviation, high-speed rail, and highways is becoming increasingly perfect. Rural to village, and group to group connectivity make access more convenient, while "branch to branch flights" and "small cars and groups" make fast travel and slow travel a reality. Tightly focus on service excellence management to make travel more warm. Concentrate efforts to build a one-stop service platform for "One Code Tour Guizhou" and promote state-owned enterprises A The "one ticket multi day use system" for tourist attractions. Strictly crack down on all kinds of illegal business activities, improve and perfect the service guarantee system, and ensure that every aspect of travel is reassuring, worry free, and comfortable.
Shiqian Hot Spring
The 'Winter Overture' of Guizhou Tourism, with 'Sinking in the Water' Coming First
This summer, Guizhou has become a popular summer resort with an average temperature of 23 ℃, sparking a wave of "summer heat". In winter, Guizhou is truly a "hot spring" destination, as it is one of the provinces in China with the highest concentration of hot spring resources. As of now, 303 hot spring tourism resources have been identified in Guizhou, and among the 88 counties (cities, districts) in the province, 77 counties and cities have hot spring resources. Guizhou has a diverse range of hot springs, covering various qualities and mineral contents, with extremely high medical and health value; Guizhou has a long history of hot springs, and Shiqian Hot Spring, known as the "number one hot spring in the world", has been developed and utilized since the Ming Dynasty; Guizhou hot springs have beautiful environments, mostly located in scenic spots with beautiful scenery such as mountains, forests, and canyons. Leisure vacation, health tourism, there is always a place that suits you.
Liupanshui Ski Resort
This winter, let's embark on a romantic journey of ice and snow in Guizhou
Guizhou ski resorts include Guizhou Gaopo Yunding Ski Resort, Meihua Mountain Ski Resort, Wumeng Ski Resort, Panzhou Yunhai Leyuan Ski Resort, Qiyuan Valley Ice and Snow Town Indoor Ski Resort, Yushe Snow Mountain Ski Resort, Liupanshui Meihua Mountain International Ski Resort, Guiyang Yunding Ski Resort, Shuicheng Yushe Snow Mountain Ski Resort, Tongzi Dalou Mountain Ski Resort, etc.
On December 7th, during the heavy snow season, the 2025-2026 Guizhou Liupanshui Ski Season officially began at the Liupanshui Meihua Mountain International Ski Resort. This skiing season will add more activities, richer formats, better services, and better facilities to tourists' romantic journey of ice and snow in the south.
Although winter tourism in Guizhou is not as rich in ice, snow, and sunshine resources as in Northeast China and Hainan, Guizhou has ice, snow, hot springs, and sunshine, which complement each other's resources. Tourists can experience different winter atmospheres in one province. Visiting Guizhou in winter, you can gallop at ski resorts, soak in hot springs, bask in the sunshine, and experience different folk customs.
At present, Guizhou not only presents a poetic picture of "leisurely autumn scenery", but also surges with golden opportunities for the great development of the tourism industry. This land, which can nourish the body and mind, and also achieve career success, is waiting for your arrival with the utmost sincerity!
