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CNN Travel in May chose Guizhou as “China’s next big travel destination” and listed “9 reasons to visit Guizhou”. Let’s admire this promising destination in Southwest China through some of the best attractions any foreigner travelling to the province should visit.
Shuanghe Cave
Shuanghe Cave, also called Shuanghedong, stretching 238 kilometers long, has claimed the title of the longest cave in Asia. Located near the town of Wenquan in Suiyang County, Guizhou Province, the cave contains numerous waterfalls, at least three underground rivers, a number of rare fossils and many cave-dwelling animal species. In recent year, more and more tourists are attracted to explore the mysterious and unique cave.
Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST)
The Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), nicknamed the Eye of Heaven, is the world’s largest radio telescope. Located in the natural basin of Guizhou’s Dawodang Depression, FAST covers an area equal to 30 soccer fields. Though travelers are not allowed to visit the telescope, an Astronomy Science Tourism Park is planned to be built.
Maotai
Maotai is China’s famous brand of baijiu, a distilled Chinese liquor, made in the town of Maotai in Guizhou. The town features baiju-themed attractions including a museum park explaining the culture and history of the staple liquor.
Huangguoshu Waterfall
With the size of 67 meters' high and 101 meters' wide, Huangguoshu is one of the largest and most beautiful waters in the world. It is situated 45 kilometer southwest of Guizhou’s Anshun county, and is about 150 kilometers northeast of Guiyang the capital city. Huangguoshu Waterfall is much more magnificent in summer when the rainy season comes, and it is the best time to enjoy its beauty.
Beipanjiang Bridge
Sitting over 565 metres above the Beipan River, the Beipanjiang Bridge, is now the highest bridge in the world. Crossing the river on the border between Xuanwei city in Yunnan province and Shuicheng county in Guizhou province, it shortens the travel time between the two cities from more than four hours to about just an hour.
Baili Azalea Forest Park
Covering more than 130 square kilometers, Baili Azalea Forest Park is China’s largest azalea forest. Home to more than 20 species of rhododendron, the forest attracts millions of visitors to Guizhou’s Bijie every spring.
Guian Cherry Garden
Guian Cherry Garden is the largest cherry blossom plantation in China. There are over 700,000 cherry blossom trees spread across the plantation that blossom and brings the whole scenic area alive every March.
South China Karst
South China Karst is one of the world’s most spectacular examples of karst landscapes, which spreads over the provinces of Guizhou, Guangxi, Yunnan and Chongqing. The section of South China Karst in Guizhou’s Libo. Libo Karst is a typical example of cone karst rock formation.
Oriental Science Fiction Valley
Oriental Science Fiction Valley is China’s First VR Theme Park, offering visitors a chance to experience virtual reality in a sci-fi setting. Most of the attractions at the new park require VR goggles to experience, ranging from roller coasters to interactive shooting rides. One of the highlights is a 53-meter robot statue for visitors to bungee jump off of.
