Guizhou Travel Guide

Overview
Guizhou is a province of the People's Republic of China located in the southwestern part of the country. Its capital city is Guiyang. Guizhou is a relatively poor and economically undeveloped province, but rich in natural, cultural and environmental resources. Demographically it is one of China's most diverse provinces. Minority groups such as the Miao / Hmong and Yao account for more than 37% of the population.

Guizhou Travel Guide

Guizhou Facts	Guizhou Transportation
Guizhou Climate	Guizhou Festivals & Events
Guizhou History	Guizhou Attractions
Guizhou Travel FAQS	Guizhou Dining

Top Guizhou Tours

3 Days Top Guizhou Private Tour with Huangguoshu Water Fall
	Highlight:Guizhou is a relatively poor and economically undeveloped province, but rich in natural, cultural and environmental resources. Book this 3 Days Top Guizhou private tour, exploring the Mystery of Guiyang and Anchun City with our best tour service.

4 Days Magical Caster Landscape Highlight Tour
	Highlights:Guizhou is a mountainous province, although its higher altitudes are in the west and centre. It lies at the eastern end of the Yungui Plateau. The unique Karst Landscape gives Guizhou a mysterious color. Want to know about Guizhou? Just join this 4 Days Magical Caster Landscape Highlight Tour.

5 Day Guizhou Karst Landscape & Minority Culture Tour
	Highlights:5 Day Guizhou Karst Landscape & Minority Culture Tour will help you explore China minority culture and Karst Landscape by visiting Guiyang, Anshun, and Kaili.

5 Day Guizhou Ethnic Minority Tour
	Highlight: Spend 5 days deep into Guizhou, learn and explore more about the secret of the minority-Miao people, with enthnic minority culture.

5 Days Colorful Guizhou Minority Highlights Tour
	Highlights:Guizhou is a fascinating land for its magnificent landscape and unique folklore culture. Take this 5 days package, travelling to Anshun and Kaili to visit Huangguoshu Waterfall, Tunpu Village, Gejia Miao Village, and Datang Miao Village,etc.

What to see in Guizhou

Jiaxiu Pavillion	Hongfu Temple
Huangguoshu Waterfall	Tianxingqiao Scenic Spot

Frenquetly Asked Questions on Planing Guizhou Tours

1.What is the best time to travel to Guizhou and what is the weather like?
Guizhou is located in a subtropical zone so any time is a good time to visit Guizhou. Winters are not too cold and summers are not too hot. The average temperature is 14 to 18 degrees Celsius. In January, the coldest month, the temperature averages 5 to -18 degrees Celsius. The hottest month, July, the average temperature is 24 to 28 degrees Celsius. The best time to visit Guizhou is during the ethnic minority group’s major festivals. The biggest festivities are held during Spring Festival.

2.What should I take along with while traveling to Guizhou?
It is recommended that you bring comfortable shoes. You will undoubtedly being doing a lot of walking, so comfortable shoes are a must. Sunscreen is recommended, as well as carrying bottled water with you. Since it rains all year, it is recommended that you carry an umbrella with you. If you are photography lover, do not forget your camera, film and plenty of batteries, or you will never forgive yourself.

3.What kind of vehicles are available for getting around in Guizhou?
In Guizhou, there are many options for getting around, such as taxis, busses, minibuses, and of course by your private driver. There are also cars and bikes for rent.

4.What are accommodations like? 
There are many star rated hotels in the major cities of Guiyang and Kaili. Other areas, being underdeveloped only offer simple hotels and guest houses. Although they lack many of the amenities found in star rated hotels, the guesthouses are family run and quite clean.

5.What cuisine options are there in Guizhou?
Are there other options besides only local foods? The cuisine available in Guizhou is quite diverse. Because of the large ethnic minority population in Guizhou, the local food has an almost endless variety, and is far more delicious than anything you can find in a “Chinese” restaurant in the west. We highly suggest you try the foods. We are fairly certain you will love it. The capital of Guiyang has McDonald’s and KFC for those who would like a break from Chinese food.

6.What are the currency and the ATM system in Guizhou like? 
Foreign currencies cannot be used directly in Guizhou, but you can exchange your money at the many Bank of China outlets throughout the province. Most major hotels in Guiyang will accept major credit cards. Your hotels also can change money for you and ATMs are easy to find.

7.Will there be problems with the language barrier?
Visitors to Guizhou do not need to worry about the language barrier. Each visitor will have an English-speaking tour guide, and most of the staff in the star rated hotels can speak English.