There are some attractions in Guiyang that I would recommend you to visit, as they are relatively famous for their autumn colors. Whether you go to see ginkgo trees, red leaves, or go skiing and birdwatching, it will be a great experience. So, are you interested in knowing which attractions are worth visiting?
Tuo Le·Admire Ginkgo Trees
As autumn approaches, the most colorful autumn scenery in Guizhou should be hidden in Tuo Le Village!
This time of year is the most beautiful season in Tuo Le.
Generally, the best time to see ginkgo trees is from the end of October to the beginning of November. During this period, ginkgo trees are everywhere, and walking through them is like walking through a yellow palace. It’s very stunning!
Following the autumn wind blowing the fallen leaves, with a little autumn fantasy by the gently flowing stream, everything you see is a golden world. This is Tuo Le’s exclusive color!
Tuo Le Village is a beautiful mountain village surrounded by ancient ginkgo trees. The whole village has more than 1400 ancient ginkgo trees, which is the place with the highest density and best preservation of ancient ginkgo trees in the world.
Best time to visit: End of October – November
Address: Tuo Le Village, Shiqiao Town, Panzhou City, Liupanshui City
Self-driving route: From Guiyang, take the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway, Panxing Expressway, X202, etc.
Public transportation: Take a bus from Guiyang North Station and get off at Panzhou Station. Then transfer to a local bus.
Xiang Huo Yan·Admire Red Leaves
Xiang Huo Yan has nearly 100 acres of red leaves viewing area, in addition, there are 7 scenic spots inside, including Guangming River, Xiang Huo Yan Waterfall Group, Xiang Huo Yan, etc.
Come here to see maple leaves in autumn, and watch the red leaves all over the mountain, painting the beautiful colors of autumn in Guiyang.
There is a big road in the scenic area, after Frost’s Descent, not only will the maple leaves be “dyed” red, but they will also fall down with the wind, covering the winding road. The scenery along the way is simply indescribable…
There is a saying: If you don’t go to Xiang Huo Yan, you won’t be able to experience the beautiful scenery of “Xiangshan Red Leaves Dancing in the Cool Autumn.” This is also the closest red leaves viewing area to Guiyang!
Best time to visit: Late October – November
Address: Xiang Huo Yan Scenic Area, Hefeng Township, Kaiyang County, Guiyang City
Self-driving route: From Guiyang City Center – Guiyang Ring Expressway – Yinbai Expressway – Lanhai Expressway – Provincial Highway 305 – Destination
Hua Xi·Golden Avenue
There is a good place to enjoy autumn in Hua Xi, Guiyang. Every year from the end of October to November, 560 meters of tall French sycamores pile up this place into a picturesque avenue that is accidentally fallen from the mortal world. Now, the 115 French sycamores planted along the Hua Xi River have reached their peak beauty. This is the Golden Avenue located in Hua Xi.
Walk up the Hua Xi River, to Ping Bridge, the scenery begins to become elegant and the river water flows quietly.
Walk a little further, and a long avenue planted with tall French sycamores appears in front of you.
On both sides of the road are thick shade, and by the roadside is the quiet Hua Xi River. Being in it is like being in a painting.
Admire the golden leaves, listen to the wind sweeping leaves, and watch the ripples of the autumn water. This must be the most romantic thing in autumn!
Best time to visit: End of October – November
Address: Next to the downstream section of Hua Xi Reservoir, Hua Xi District, Guiyang City
Self-driving route: From Guiyang City Center, take Renmin Avenue, Hua Xi Avenue, etc.
Public transportation: Bus routes 210, 203, 205, and 204 can reach the destination.
Shi Qien·Soak in Hot Springs
I have seen countless scenery and soaked in hot springs of all sizes, but only the China Shi Qien Fo Ding Mountain Hot Spring Town has a unique and elegant Chinese garden landscape, and a simple and rustic Zen tea atmosphere.
With Wu Xin Tang Yuan and Xun Chuan Tang Yin as the main attractions, it is located in a beautiful ecological environment, creating a unique hot spring therapy method. Bathing in the hot springs, accompanied by the breeze, making friends with the springs, it is worthy of the reputation of hot spring health preservation.
The water is rich in dozens of minerals beneficial to the human body, the chemical type is sodium bicarbonate spring, the pH value is 8.05, and the mineralization degree is 580 mg/L. The indicators of metasilicic acid, fluorine, strontium, lithium, etc. in the hot spring water can reach the standards of drinking natural mineral water, which is a rare type of hot spring water that can be drunk and bathed.
Best time to visit: End of October – December
Address: Zhongba Town, Shi Qien County, Tongren City, Guizhou Province
Self-driving route: From Guiyang, about 186 kilometers, via Gui-Weng Expressway – Weng’an Expressway (transfer to Anjiang Expressway) – Shi Qien Fo Ding Mountain East Down Expressway, turn right past Ping Wang, go straight for 7 kilometers, the whole journey takes about 2.5 hours.
Lei Shan·Experience Miao New Year
Every winter, the Miao people in Lei Shan will celebrate their annual festival – Miao New Year. When you celebrate Miao New Year in Lei Shan, you will definitely be shocked by the grand celebration scene.
The local ethnic culture is strong, the ancestor worship ceremony at the beginning of the Miao New Year is full of mystery, the ethnic costumes on people are stunning, and the dances performed by the villagers are incredibly beautiful…
As a person from Guizhou, friends should definitely experience it if you have the chance. You can not only experience the irresistible enthusiasm of the Miao people, but also witness the amazing skills of Miao men and women.
Best time to visit: End of November
Address: Lei Shan County, Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture
Self-driving route: From Guiyang, take the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway, Lanhai Expressway, Kai-Lei Expressway, S308, etc.
Fan Jing Mountain·Watch Clouds and Snow
Fan Jing Mountain has a different flavor in every season, and the winter scenery here is definitely something to look forward to.
In winter, the rime and sea of clouds present a kind of atmospheric beauty, making people intoxicated.
When it’s cold, climb up Fan Jing Mountain and see the beautiful scenery of clouds and mist swirling around, real and unreal, it’s simply amazing!
Fan Jing Mountain is covered in silver, and the mountains and fields are covered with white snow. This ice-clear world is as cold and beautiful as a fairyland.
Best time to visit: End of December
Address: The junction of Jiangkou, Yinjiang, and Songtao counties in Tongren City
Self-driving route: From Guiyang, take Gui-Weng Expressway, Anjiang Expressway, Hangrui Expressway, X585, etc.
Yu She·Skiing
Yu She Snow Mountain Ski Resort is located in the southeast of Yu She Forest Park, which is the lowest latitude in China and the first high-mountain ski resort in Guizhou.
As a high-mountain ski resort, the undulating terrain here can definitely bring a lot of excitement and challenges for ski enthusiasts. Whether it is the beginner slope, the intermediate slope, or the more exciting advanced slope, both masters and beginners can come here to experience the adrenaline rush!
If winter without snow is incomplete, then winter without skiing is imperfect!
Best time to visit: End of December to the beginning of next year
Address: Yu She Forest Park, Shuicheng County, Liupanshui City
Self-driving route: From Guiyang, take the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway, Xia-Rong Expressway, Hangrui Expressway, etc.
Wei Ning Cao Hai·Birdwatching
Wei Ning Cao Hai is known as the “Pearl of the Plateau” and the “Bird Kingdom.”
It is understood that there are more than 200 species of birds in Cao Hai, which is one of the top ten bird activity areas in the world where humans and birds live together harmoniously.
Every winter, flocks of black-necked cranes, white-shouldered eagles, gray cranes, etc. will spend the winter here.
Some of them are flying in the air, some are resting on the reeds, and some are taking a nap on the branches. After watching, you will feel that the title of “Bird Kingdom” is well-deserved.
PS: Currently, Cao Hai is in a wetland protection period, and can only be viewed from afar.
Best time to visit: End of December
Address: Cao Hai Town, Wei Ning County, Bijie City, Yu She Forest Park, Shuicheng County, Liupanshui City
Self-driving route: From Guiyang, take Gui-Qian Expressway, Bi-Wei Expressway, S102, etc.
Wang Gang Village·Eat Pao Tang Rice
If you want to feel the atmosphere of the New Year, it’s getting closer to the New Year, go to Wang Gang Village to eat Pao Tang, the Pao Tang here is very famous, and you can also experience the hospitality of the Buyi people.
Wang Gang Village’s Pao Tang rice is famous for its “three plates, four dishes, eight big bowls.” High-quality pork is combined with traditional and unique cooking methods to make Pao Tang rice with a unique taste. Therefore, it is known as the “No. 1 Pao Tang Village.”
Every year at the end of the year, the farmhouses and leisure mountain villas in Wang Gang Village are bustling with activity.
If you come here to eat Pao Tang rice in the city, remember to make a reservation in advance!
Best time to visit: End of December to next year
Address: Wang Gang Village, Xinbao Township, Wudang District, Guiyang City
Self-driving route: From Guiyang City Center, the whole journey is about 46 kilometers, via Jinzhu East Road, Hangtian Road, Yunkai Secondary Road, etc., it takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Public transportation: Take the tourist bus to Xiangzhigou Scenic Area from Qianling Park Station and get off at Wang Gang.
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