Cities — Guizhou Province

Zunyi

City

Zunyi

Zunyi · 遵义 · Zunyi

B-

Historical city in Guizhou known for the Zunyi Conference site and local cuisine.

Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous

City

Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous

Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous · 黔东南苗族侗族自治州 · Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous

B-

Cultural heartland of Miao and Dong minorities with stunning traditional architecture and vibrant festivals.

Guiyang

City

Guiyang

Guiyang · 贵阳 · Guiyang

B-

Capital of Guizhou province with lush green hills, ethnic minority cultures, and spicy local cuisine. Highlights include Jiaxiu Tower and Qianling Park.

Qiandongnan

City

Qiandongnan

Qiandongnan · 黔东南 · Qiandongnan

B-

Autonomous prefecture with rich Miao and Dong minority cultures. Famous for traditional villages and festivals.

Liupanshui

City

Liupanshui

Liupanshui · 六盘水 · Liupanshui

C+

Industrial city in Guizhou with cool summer climate. Gateway to Wumeng Mountain scenery and Yi minority culture.

Qinglong Miao Wood Market

City

Qinglong Miao Wood Market

Qinglong Miao Wood Market · 青龙苗木集镇 · Qinglong

C

Market town famed for Miao wood carving markets and weekly ethnic bazaars — a feast for craft lovers and street-food hunters.

Wudang

City

Wudang

Wudang · 武当 · Wudang

C

Not to be confused with Wudang Mountains, this Guizhou town has minor local attractions.

Panzhou

City

Panzhou

Panzhou · 盘 · Panzhou

C

County-level city in Guizhou with coal mining industry. Some natural scenery but primarily industrial.

Hebao Karst Watermill Town

City

Hebao Karst Watermill Town

Hebao Karst Watermill Town · 荷包水磨镇 · Hebao

C

Quiet karst town with working watermills and morning markets — perfect for slow travel, local breakfasts and landscape photos.

Huishui

City

Huishui

Huishui · 惠水 · Huishui

C-

Small county town in Guizhou with some ethnic Miao culture. Known for local agricultural products rather than tourism.

Xishui

City

Xishui

Xishui · 习水 · Xishui

C-

Small county in Guizhou with limited tourism beyond basic rural scenery.

Nanming

City

Nanming

Nanming · 南明 · Nanming

C-

Urban district of Guiyang city with commercial centers. Some historical sites but primarily modern cityscape.

Qinglong

City

Qinglong

Qinglong · 青龙 · Qinglong

D+

Small county in mountainous Guizhou with limited tourism infrastructure. Some local natural scenery.

Qianxi

City

Qianxi

Qianxi · 千玺 · Qianxi

D+

Small county in Guizhou with limited tourism. Known for local agriculture rather than tourist attractions.

Honghuagang

City

Honghuagang

Honghuagang · 鸿花岗 · Honghuagang

D+

Small district in Guizhou with limited tourism infrastructure. Primarily a residential and administrative area.

Jinping

City

Jinping

Jinping · 金平 · Jinping

D+

Small county in Guizhou with limited tourism appeal. Primarily known for local agriculture and forestry.

Tianzhu

City

Tianzhu

Tianzhu · 天柱 · Tianzhu

D+

Tianzhu offers scenic karst landscapes and Miao minority villages in Guizhou.

Xifeng

City

Xifeng

Xifeng · 西凤 · Xifeng

D+

Xifeng features some tea plantations and rural Guizhou landscapes.

Wuchuan

City

Wuchuan

Wuchuan · 吴川 · Wuchuan

D

Minor county in Guizhou with some rural scenery but few developed attractions.

Suiyang

City

Suiyang

Suiyang · 睢阳 · Suiyang

D

Small county in Guizhou with rural landscapes and Dong minority culture.