Guizhou is a mountainous province in southwest China where terraced rice fields climb limestone peaks and Miao, Dong and Buyei villages keep traditions alive. It is home to the world's largest Miao village and some of Asia's tallest waterfalls.
Why visit Guizhou
Guizhou is a mountainous province in southwest China where terraced rice fields climb limestone peaks and Miao, Dong and Buyei villages keep traditions alive. It is home to the world's largest Miao village and some of Asia's tallest waterfalls.
Top highlights
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village — Wander the wooden stilt houses of the world's largest Miao settlement, lit by thousands of lanterns at night.
Huangguoshu Waterfall — Stand behind Asia's biggest waterfall on a walkway that puts the curtain of water at arm's length.
Limestone karst — Hike among towering peaks and rice terraces in the province that inspired China's mountain-and-water painting.
Dong villages & Grand Song — Hear the UNESCO-listed polyphonic singing of the Dong people in villages like Zhaoxing.
The lantern-lit stilt houses of Xijiang Miao Village.The broad curtain of Huangguoshu Waterfall.Terraced rice fields beneath limestone peaks.Dong villagers performing the Grand Song.
Visit Xijiang in the evening for the lantern spectacle and go mid-week to avoid crowds; bring rain gear as Guizhou is one of China's wettest provinces.
Suggested itinerary
Day 1 — arrive in Kaili, transfer to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village for the night lantern view. Day 2 — explore Miao culture and batik, then drive to Zhaoxing Dong Village. Day 3 — Huangguoshu Waterfall and the karst around Anshun before departing.
