240 hours in Guiyang: Must-visits

Nanjiang Grand Canyon

Address: Longguang village, Nanjiang township, Kaiyang county, Guiyang city, Guizhou province

Opening hours: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Ticket price: 68 yuan

Tourists can drift down the waters of Nanjiang Grand Canyon during summer. [Photo/Zhongwang news]

Located 39 kilometers from downtown Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, Nanjiang Grand Canyon's intricate terraces, peculiar rocks, and excellent ecology give it a unique beauty.

With an altitude of over 100 meters, it looks like a traditional landscape painting. Boulders that have fallen into the river have been battered by the waves for millennia, giving them a variety of beautiful shapes and features.

Nanjiang Grand Canyon was listed as a national 4A-level scenic area in 2008. The best time to visit is between March and October.

Tianhetan Scenic Area

Address: Gui'an Avenue, Shiban town, Huaxi district, Guiyang city, Guizhou province

Opening hours: 8:30 am – 7 pm (peak season), 9 am – 5 pm (off-season)

Ticket price: 50 yuan

Tianhetan Scenic Area is famous for its karst landforms. [Photo/WeChat account of Huaxi district]

Tianhetan Scenic Area covers nearly 20 square meters and is located 24 kilometers from Guiyang's downtown and 13 km from Huaxi district.

It is renowned for its mountains, waterfalls, lakes, natural bridges, canyons, and rich history.

Yelang Valley

Address: Huaxi district, Guiyang city, Guizhou province

Opening hours: 8:30 am – 7 pm

Ticket price: 20 yuan

Yelang Valley is an open-air art park. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Yelang Valley‌ is a captivating open-air art park that celebrates the enigmatic culture of the ancient Yelang Kingdom, a mysterious tribal civilization from China's past. Created by local artist Song Peilun over two decades, the valley blends primitive art, tribal totems, and eco-friendly sculptures, offering a unique fusion of nature and human creativity.