# Western Guizhou travel guide (贵州西线) Guizhou Province · Southwest, China · 12 places Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/destinations/guizhou/western-guizhou ## Quick itinerary - **Day 1:** Huangguoshu Waterfall → Tianxingqiao (overnight in Huangguoshu) - **Day 2:** Gaodang Village → Longgong (Dragon Palace) → Tianlong Tunpu → Zhijin County (overnight in Zhijin County) - **Day 3:** Zhijin Cave → Malinghe Canyon ## The feel of the place Known as the “Pearl Tour,” the western route is Guizhou's golden itinerary. Huangguoshu Waterfall, the largest waterfall in China, draws huge crowds and has become the province's emblematic attraction. The waterfall cluster at Tianxingqiao nicely complements Huangguoshu's solitary grandeur. Longgong and Zhijin Cave are both limestone caves, yet each has its own distinctive character, and neither should be overlooked. ## Getting there & around ### Getting there and away ### By air Anshun Huangguoshu Airport has direct flights to Beijing, Jinan, Qingdao, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Kunming, Lijiang, Xishuangbanna and Guangzhou. ### By rail Trains between Kunming and Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing and Guangzhou all stop at Anshun. Take a train to Anshun, then transfer to a dedicated tourist shuttle bus to Huangguoshu, a journey of about 40 minutes. The “Huangguoshu” tourist train runs daily between Guiyang and Anshun. Anshun Huochezhan (安顺火车站, Anshun Railway Station) is on Zhonghua South Road, very close to Anshun South Bus Station. ### By road Take a long-distance bus to Anshun from the long-distance bus station opposite Guiyang Railway Station, or take the one-day Huangguoshu–Tianxingqiao–Miao Village tour bus from the Guiyang Tourism Passenger Transport Centre beside Qianling Mountain Park. Anshun South Bus Station, Anshun West Bus Station and the square in front of Anshun Railway Station all have dedicated shuttle buses to Huangguoshu and Longgong. - **Anshun Huangguoshu Airport** — - **Anshun Huochezhan (安顺火车站, Anshun Railway Station)** — (Zhonghua South Road, Xixiu District, Anshun City) - **Anshun Qiche Keyun Dong Zhan (安顺汽车客运东站, Anshun East Bus Station)** — (At the junction of Huangguoshu Avenue and Industrial Avenue) - **Anshun Qiche Keyun Xi Zhan (安顺汽车客运西站, Anshun West Bus Station)** — (Zhonghua South Road, Xixiu District) ## Shopping Anshun Sandao (Three Knives), batik, Nuo opera masks, Buyi rugs and Bobo candy from Zhenning are all well-known specialties of Guizhou. ## Where to stay If you are not in a hurry, consider staying in central Anshun, which offers good value for money. If you do not require high standards, you can also stay at a farmhouse guesthouse near the scenic area; some have rooftop terraces with views. ## Things to see - **Huangguoshu Waterfall** (★★★★★): Admission ¥160 (peak season), ¥150 (off-season); includes the Great Waterfall, Tianxing Bridge and Doupo Pond; excludes sightseeing shuttle fare; Time needed 0.5–1 day — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/huangguoshu-waterfall - **Dragon Palace Scenic Area** (★★★★★): Admission ¥119 (ticket + sightseeing shuttle + boat ticket + upward escalator + insurance); Opening hours 8：30—17：00; Time needed 3–4 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/dragon-palace-scenic-area - **Tianlong Tunpu Scenic Area** (★★★): Admission ¥30 — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/tianlong-tunpu-scenic-area - **Jiuzhou Ancient Town and Flower Fields** (★★★★): Admission Jiuzhou Ancient Town is free to enter. Shanli Jiangnan Scenic Area costs ¥100 and includes the Dielianhua Flower Sea and Xingfu Flower Field.; Opening hours Jiuzhou Ancient Town is open all day. Shanli Jiangnan Scenic Area is open 9:00–18:30 in peak season and 9:00–17:30 in off-season.; Time needed 2–3 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/jiuzhou-ancient-town-and-flower-fields - **Pingba Ten-Thousand-Mu Cherry Blossom Garden** (★★★★): Admission Free; Opening hours February 20 – April 1, 9:00–20:00; Time needed 2–4 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/pingba-ten-thousand-mu-cherry-blossom-garden - **Gaodang Buyi Village** (★★★★): Admission Free; Time needed 0.5–1 day — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/gaodang-buyi-village - **Yunman Lake International Leisure Resort** (★★★): Admission ¥60; Opening hours 9：00—18：00 — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/yunman-lake-international-leisure-resort ## Day trips & beyond - **Zhijin Cave** (★★★★★): Admission ¥140 (includes sightseeing shuttle + scenic area insurance); Combo ticket ¥200 (includes Grand Canyon + sightseeing shuttle + elevator ticket + scenic area insurance); Time needed 3 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/zhijin-cave - **Baili Azalea Scenic Area** (★★★★): Admission ¥130 — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/baili-azalea-scenic-area - **Maling River Canyon Scenic Area** (★★★★): Admission ¥70; Opening hours 8：30—17：30; Time needed 2–3 hours — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/maling-river-canyon-scenic-area - **Wumeng Grassland** (★★★★): Admission ¥15; Opening hours 9：00—17：30; Time needed 0.5–1 day — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/wumeng-grassland - **Getu River Scenic Area** (★★★★): Admission ¥150 (includes entry, sightseeing shuttle, and Spider-Man performance); Opening hours 9:00–18:00 (peak season); 9:00–17:30 (off-season) — https://cnatrip.com/en/places/getu-river-scenic-area --- Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), pp. 478–488. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.