Guiyang and Huanguoshu Falls Tour Packages

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(Free-Press-Release.com) July 5, 2010 -- Guiyang City, capital of Guizhou Province is located in the southwest of China, on the eastern side of the Yungui Plateau. It is said that in ancient times, Guiyang was surrounded by dense bamboo groves and was famous for producing a musical instrument known as a Zhu. Hence the city is known also as Zhu.

Guiyang is one of China's Spring Cities like Kunming . The climate is often mild and moist, neither extremely hot nor very cold. Spring, summer and autumn are the best seasons for visiting Guiyang.

A great number of attractive sights are to be found here, the Hongfeng Lake (Red Maple Lake), Huaxi Park and an abundance of historical relics of the Ming and Qing dynasties, such as the Jiaxiu Tower, Wenchang Pavilion, Yangming Cave and the Qingyan Ancient Town. All of these scenic spots have their own interesting stories.

Guiyang is home to more than 30 minority ethnic groups including Miao, Buyi, Dong and Hui, etc. Consequently the city abounds with unique folk culture and traditions that give rise to many colorful ethnic minority activities.

Minority festivals and souvenirs are popular with tourists. Items such as festival costumes, masks and embroideries can be purchased in the shopping street, Beijing Lu, Zhonghua Lu and Yan'an Lu. Local products such as the Maotai Wine (Moutai) are widely available in the large supermarkets.

The local food is spicy but should you prefer western cuisine or that of other parts of China you will find the star-rated hotels and quality restaurants will satisfy your needs.

The life pace of Guiyang people is rather laid back compared to that of other cities. Guiyang people have a habit of going to bed late and getting up late. So it is common to see local people strolling, chatting, and playing the chess in the street. You will find that life here is altogether quite easy going!

Huangguoshu Falls

Perhaps no scenic spot in Guizhou Province is better known than Huangguoshu Waterfall on Baishui River 15 km to the southwest of Zhenning County and 137 km from Guiyang. When the Baishui River flows to Huangguoshu, the fractured riverbed forces it to fall in the form of an 81-metre-wide water curtain into the Xiniu Pool 74 metres down below, causing an unceasing din and shooting a shower of water droplets up to a height 0f 90 metres. A pavilion built on the opposite bank provides a panoramic vista of the spectacle, billed as the largest waterfall in China. The waterfall happens to form the curtain for a cave hidden behind it.