OverviewThe earliest written records date back to the Shang dynasty (16th-11th century BC) when Guizhou was referred to as Guifan. However, its original area and borders are uncertain.By the time of the Western Zhou dynasty (11th century-771 BC), Guizlhou was known as Zangke and was inhabited by var...

OverviewThere are 49 ethnic minorities living in Guizhou, including the Miao, Zhuang, Tujia, Dong, Yao, Hui and Man. Guizhou offers a unique experience of ethnic folk customs, with more than 1,000 ethnic festivals throughout the year. Kaili is one of the most popular places in Guizhou for minorities...

OverviewGuizhou is in the subtropical zone with a humid monsoon climate. The annual temperature in the province averages 15C (59F). Its seasons tend to merge with neither severe winter nor hot summer. This moderate climate is due to the high mountains and lush vegetation in the area, which wards off...

OverviewAll the major attractions and tourist sites are connected by expressways or highways in Guizhou. Since there are more than 30,000 kilometers of highways in Guizhou, which constitute a highway netwoer with Guiyang and linking up all the other cities and counties within the province, it is con...

OverviewGuizhou 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 o...