Guiyang Travel Guide

General Introduction to Guiyang

Guiyang is the capital city of Guizhou Province in south west China. Situated on the east of the Yungui Plateau, Guiyang is located in the central of Guizhou Province. Guiyang has 8,034 square kilometers of area. Because situated in the south center of China, Guiyang has a mild and moist climate and weather.

 

The weather of the year changes not too much. Guiyang is also considered as one of the spring city like Kunming and Chengdu. Like many cities in China, you can see both historical sites and natural scenic spots in and around Guiyang city. Famous historical and cultural sites are including Jiaxiu Tower, Wenchang Pavilion.

 

 

Guiyang Weather and Climate

Guiyang is temperate and humid, and has a subtropical monsoon climate, with fairly mild winters and warm summers. The seasons are not particularly distinct. Unseasonably warm or cold spells are common although temperatures rarely reach extremes. Average highs are 10c in January and 28c in July. Rain falls throughout the year, with occasional flurries in winter. It is also one of China's least sunny cities. In the year of 2000, Guiyang had an average temperature of 13.9℃, lower than normal; the rainfall of 1424.5 mm, higher than normal; the sunshine time of 1124.5 hours, less 161 hours than usual years. The climates in all seasons are as follows: in the winter, dry and warm in early days, as well as cold, excessive rain and freezing snow in middle and later days; in the spring, lower average temperature, normal rainfall, excessive rain; in the summer, lower average temperature, excessive and well-distributed rainfall, no excessive rainstorm; in the autumn, lower average temperature, lower rainfall, usual sunshine time equally with the average value.

Top Ten Attactions in Guiyang

A great number of attractive sights are to be found here, the Hongfeng Lake (Red Maple Lake), Huaxi Park and an abundance of historical relics of the Ming and Qing dynasties, such as the Jiaxiu Tower, Wenchang Pavilion, Yangming Cave and the Qingyan Ancient Town. All of these scenic spots have their own interesting stories.

 

Guiyang Public Transport

Transportation in Guiyang consists of an extensive bus system and many taxis. The relatively recently constructed Longdongbao international airport conducts air traffic. The main southern railway station is being rebuilt in 2008.

 

Top Ten Hotels in Guiyang

Guiyang is the capital of Guizhou province. It is the economical and cultural center of Guizhou province. Tourists can easily find a suitable hotels in Guiyang downtown area and around. Here is a list of recommended hotels in Guiyang City.

 

Famous Food in Guiyang

Qian (Guizhou) Cuisine tastes numb and spicy, which are two indispensable elements in Guiyang food. Numb refers to the condiment made from several spices and the spicy is mainly refined from the red pepper. Another typical Guiyang dish, Suan Tang Yu (Sour Soup Fish) is most delicious. Originating not in Guiyang, but in the Miao region, this dish has become a typical dish in Guiyang. You can have the dish at Kaili Sour Sour Fish Restaurant, No. 55, Shengfu Lu, Guiyang.

 

Top Ten Restaurants in Guiyang

Guiyang is a famous cuisine city providing many reknown snacks and food. There are hundreds of restaurants in Guiyang city. Tourists can easily find a nice restaurants in the street. Here is only a list of the recommendation of top ten:

 

 

Guiyang Nightlife and Top Ten Pubs and Bars

As a capital city of Guizhou province, Guiyang is rich in entertainments and cultural activity. Tourists can easily find a bars or a pubs or just a tea house to relax and enjoy the unique culture of the city. Here is a list of them:

 

 

Guiyang Shopping Items

The main shopping streets in Guiyang are Zhonghua Lu and Yan'an Lu. Department stores are mainly situated on Zhonghua Lu, the busiest commercial street in Guiyang. The Yan'an Lu is where you will find small goods stores and the night market, which are open until the midnight.

 

 

Guiyang Travel Tips

Guiyang is temperate and humid, and has a subtropical monsoon climate, with fairly mild winters and warm summers. The seasons are not particularly distinct. Unseasonably warm or cold spells are common although temperatures rarely reach extremes. Average highs are 10c in January and 28c in July. Rain falls throughout the year, with occasional flurries in winter. It is also one of China's least sunny cities. In the year of 2000, Guiyang had an average temperature of 13.9℃, lower than normal; the rainfall of 1424.5 mm, higher than normal; the sunshine time of 1124.5 hours, less 161 hours than usual years. The climates in all seasons are as follows: in the winter, dry and warm in early days, as well as cold, excessive rain and freezing snow in middle and later days; in the spring, lower average temperature, normal rainfall, excessive rain; in the summer, lower average temperature, excessive and well-distributed rainfall, no excessive rainstorm; in the autumn, lower average temperature, lower rainfall, usual sunshine time equally with the average value.