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Honest, up-to-date guides written by our Guizhou-based team — the visa rules, the must-see sights and the food you'll remember.
VisaChina's 240-Hour Visa-Free Transit
Who qualifies, how it works at Guiyang airport, and how to pay once you're here.
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SightsHuangguoshu Waterfall
Quick facts, best time to visit, and how to see it without the crowds.
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CultureThe Miao Long-Table Feast
What it is, what's on the table, and how to survive the rice-wine toasts.
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SeasonGuizhou: China's Cool Summer Escape
Why Guizhou stays cool in summer, and the best places to spend your days.
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NatureLibo Xiaoqikong
The 68-step cascade, the water forest and pools so green they look edited.
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NatureMount Fanjingshan
The Red Clouds Golden Summit, the Mushroom Stone, and honest weather advice.
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CultureXijiang Miao Village
Stilt houses on two hillsides, night lights, silver and batik workshops.
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Five drum towers, wind-rain bridges and the UNESCO-listed Dong choral tradition.
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PracticalHow to Pay in China
Set up Alipay and WeChat Pay with a foreign card, and where cash still works.
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