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Qingyan Ancient Town
No. 5 of Night Attractions in Guizhou

Qingyan Ancient Town

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Qingyan Ancient Town is located in Huaxi District, the southern suburb of Guiyang, and is known as one of Guizhou's four ancient towns alongside Zhenyuan, Bing'an, and Longli. Established during the Ming Dynasty as a military stronghold, the town preserves numerous well-maintained ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing periods. The filming of the movie "The Missing Gun" brought Qingyan Ancient Town to wider recognition. The ancient town's architecture follows the natural mountain contours, with its city walls built from massive stones on cliffs. It features four city gates at the east, west, south, and north. The exquisite stone and wood carvings in the town's buildings are a major highlight. The south gate of the ancient town, Dingguang gate, is the most magnificent among the four main gates. Historically, it served as the first gateway guarding the southern entrance to Guiyang. The towering gate tower and city walls built with massive stones, along with the winding flagstone path outside the town and surrounding farmland, create a spectacular landscape. Many promotional photos of Qingyan ancient town are taken here. Entering the ancient town through Dingguang gate, the first sight is the Zhaolilun centenarian memorial archway. Built by imperial decree during Emperor Daoguang's reign in the Qing dynasty, this archway features an unusual design - the stone lions carved on its four pillars are upside down compared to conventional ones, creating a peculiar sight. Walking along the ancient stone-paved post road, you'll find shops on both sides selling local specialties. Unique snacks like braised pig's feet, grilled tofu, and rose candy offer distinctive flavors worth trying when you need a break from exploring. The ancient post road winding from the south gate to the north gate serves as both the central axis and main street of the ancient town. Divided by the ancient cultural square at the town center, the northern section is called North Street while the southern section is named South Street. Intersecting with the main street are East Street to the east and West Street to the west. Following East Street eastward leads to Wenchang Pavilion at No. 143, a brick-and-wood structure built during the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty. This octagonal pavilion with multiple eaves was constructed against the mountain slope and served as a gathering place for scholars to study, socialize, and worship the Wenchang deity - visitors may also pay their respects if interested. Heading west along the main street, you'll reach various distinctive religious buildings in Qingyan Ancient Town, including Yingxiang Temple, Ciyun Temple, Wanshou Palace, and the Catholic Church, all exquisitely crafted and perfect for photography. Between South Street and West Street lies a quiet alley called Back Street. This stone-paved lane is one of the most characteristic features of Qingyan Ancient Town, with its bluish-black flagstones polished smooth by centuries of use, reflecting light like mirrors to create a profound sense of tranquility. The narrow, serene path follows the mountain's contours, flanked by layered slate walls, making it an ideal photography spot. The streets and alleys in Qingyan ancient town are deep and winding, but there are signposts on the main street and at every important intersection. Moreover, most lanes can loop back to the main street, so you don't need to worry about getting lost while exploring the ancient town.

Guiyang · 22.4 km from Huishui
Huaxi GaoPo Cloud Top Flower Sea
No. 4 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Guiyang

Huaxi GaoPo Cloud Top Flower Sea

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Yunding Flower Sea is located in Gaopo Township, Huaxi District, Guiyang City, with an altitude of 1,612 meters. It is a flower sightseeing base and photography base with a large planting area of ​​a single variety of verbena in Guiyang. It is also one of the "Top 50 Rural Tourism Bases in Guiyang", Guiyang's "Flower Viewing Base", and China Youth International Camp. The Attraction covers an area of ​​more than 800 mu, of which the plateau meadow covers an area of ​​300 mu and the flower planting area covers an area of ​​360 mu. The Attraction is equipped with a service hall, parking lot, public toilets, etc. The flower varieties of Yunding Flower Sea are rich, mainly verbena, and more than 200 kinds of flowers such as plover, endless summer hydrangea, Mexican sage, cherry sage, pampas grass, variegated jade cicada and local flowers are planted. In addition, more than 20 varieties of flowers from Southeast Asia, Europe and the United States are introduced, improved, demonstrated, promoted and sold. The Attraction has a wide range of business formats, including special snacks, light meals, tent camping, homestay hotels, sightseeing tracks, Southeast Asian-style thatched huts, artificial beaches, parent-child theme farms, various photo-taking scenes, and various powered and non-powered amusement facilities. Since its opening to the public on August 10, 2020, Yunding Flower Sea has received more than 500,000 tourists of all kinds, and has become a must-visit place for artificial flower sea in Guiyang. In the future, it will further strive to build an industrial base and tourist destination with obvious characteristics of multi-industry integration and international exchange.

Guiyang · 24 km from Huishui

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Guiyang Qingyan ancient town + Yelang valley 1-day tour
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Guiyang Private Day Tour: Qianling Mountain & Jiaxiu Tower & Qingyan Ancient Town
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Guiyang Private Day Tour: Qingyan Ancient Town, Tianhe Pool Scenic Area
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E18***41October 19, 2026
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Not far from Guiyang, this ancient town offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The "Defend Qingyan" activity immerses you in the atmosphere of the revolutionary war. While the main street is teeming with tourists, a stroll into the side alleys allows for a quieter appreciation of the century-old buildings. The pig's trotters in the food street are a specialty and definitely worth trying.

Qingyan Ancient Town

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你瞅啥咋November 12, 2026
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Huaxi Yelang Valley, located in Huaxi District, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, is a stone kingdom created by an elderly artist over 20 years. It combines natural karst landforms with artistic creation, exuding a mysterious and primitive beauty. The scenic area is filled with stone sculptures, pillars, bridges, and even a section of the Great Wall made from stones, pottery, and tiles. These stone statues display a variety of expressions, some fierce, some comical, creating the illusion of a mysterious stone kingdom.

Yelang Valley

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山在穷游October 21, 2024
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To be honest, I haven't been here for many years. This is indeed a relatively primitive scenic spot. Perhaps only locals or people from the surrounding area would come here to take a look. I just happened to follow a local to take a look. Although the entrance is not very obvious, but keep walking inside, until you reach the Swallow Cave, you will find that it is really shocking.

Yanzidong Scenic Resort

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Lianrainy.August 3, 2026
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Guiyang Gaopo Cloud Top Flower Sea | A Stunning Flower Sea in the Clouds! A Top Choice for Summer Retreat and Photography! Located in Gaopo Township, Huaxi District, Guiyang, at an altitude of approximately 1600 meters, the Guiyang Gaopo Cloud Top Flower Sea boasts a cool climate and is a hidden gem for summer retreats around Guiyang. Vast fields of romantic purple verbena flowers, paired with hydrangeas and pheasants, create a vibrant tapestry of colors, perfect for capturing stunning, atmospheric photos.

Huaxi GaoPo Cloud Top Flower Sea

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M59***19November 14, 2026
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Located not far from Guiyang, this place is relatively interesting compared to other attractions. You can enjoy the mountains and rivers, visit karst caves, and it's a pretty good place to pass the time.

Tianhe Pool Scenic Area

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LawWarmerAugust 15, 2026
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The scenic area is quite simple, mainly a water play area and ice sculptures, but it was too cold to go in.

Red Garden

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139***15July 23, 2026
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All the instructors were very responsible. The trails were quite difficult and prone to falls, and the local instructors helped each of us across. Thank you for your hard work! A special thank you to the instructors from the north for taking such good care of us throughout the trip. It was a very enjoyable journey.

Huanglong Cave

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zixunshi99December 15, 2019
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If you want to experience the unique living customs and architectural features of our ethnic minorities, I think this Miao village is worth a visit. The commercial atmosphere is a little bit stronger.

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衔春归玄燕February 1, 2026
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Qingyan Ancient Town, located in Huaxi District, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, was first built in the tenth year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1378). This ancient town is renowned for its exquisite design and craftsmanship, with Ming and Qing dynasty architecture complementing each other, featuring temples, pavilions, painted beams, carved rafters, and flying eaves arranged in a harmonious and picturesque manner. 1️⃣ Bluestone Road: A distinctive stone alleyway runs through the ancient town. The bluestone slabs, polished smooth by centuries of erosion, are gleaming. The street is lined with courtyard walls built of layers of stone slabs. The narrow and quiet street follows the contours of the mountain, making it a perfect spot for photographers. 2️⃣ Overlooking from the City Wall: Qingyan Ancient Town has four city gates: east, west, south, and north. Dingguang Gate and Xuanwu Gate are the most iconic. Climbing the city walls requires ascending stairs near the gates, with the stairs between the west and north gates being the steepest. Standing on the city wall, one can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire ancient town. 3️⃣ Coexistence of Four Religions: Qingyan Ancient Town is a place where multiple religious cultures coexist, with Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Catholicism, and other religions living together harmoniously. It encompasses the beliefs of ethnic minorities, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism, Han Chinese folk beliefs, Catholicism, and Christianity. 4️⃣ Huaxi Heritage Museum: Located within Ciyun Temple, the Huaxi Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum showcases Huaxi District's traditional dances, traditional dramas, folk customs, traditional arts and crafts, folk literature, and traditional music through multimedia presentations, scene reconstructions, and artifact displays.

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