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| Situated in southwest China and attributed to subtropical plateau zone, Guizhou is known as "Qian" for short. Mountains and hills take up 97% of the total area of the province. With unique surroundings, varied topography, pleasant weather and a temperature of 15 Centigrade on an average without sever cold in winter and sweltering hot in summer, it is the most immensely developed area of karst in the world. The province is rich in tourist resources featured in colorful variety, wide distribution and admirable sightseeing, waterfalls, canyons, mountains, rock forests, lakes, hot springs and karst caverns are located everywhere in the province. The main spots of interest include Huangguoshu Waterfall, Dragon Palace, Gold Woven Cavern and Red Maple Lake. |
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Guiyang |
| In 221 B.C. Qinshihuang chose Xianyang as the capital when he established the Qin Dynasty, China's first centralized feudal regime. Later many rulers of the Han and Tang Dynasties chose Xianyang and the North Mountain area as their home after death. Today the area has dozens of imperial tombs from the period. The chief attraction is Xianyang Museum, which houses a remarkable collection of 3000 miniature terracotta soldiers and horses, |
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| discovered in 1965, excavated from a Han dynasty tomb. Each figure is about half a meter high. |
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Kaili |
| Kaili is about 195km east of Guiyuang. It is the gateway to the captivating minority areas of southeastern Guizhou. Kaili and the areas around it are host to a large number of minority festivals - over 130 annually. The main spots of interests are Golden Spring Lake, Minorities Museum and Sunday Market.
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