240 hours in Guiyang: Must-visits

Hongfeng Lake Scenic Area

Address: Beside Hubin Road in Qingzhen, Guiyang

Opening hours: 7 am – 7 pm

Ticket price: 40 yuan/ person

Hongfeng Lake Scenic Area is a 4A-level tourist attraction west of Qingzhen, Guiyang, 32 kilometers from the city center.

Hongfeng Lake has a total water area of over 57 square kilometers and spans Qingzhen county-level city and Pingba district of Anshun city. It is one of Guizhou Plateau's largest artificial lakes and was approved by the State Council as a national scenic spot in 1988.

An aerial view of Hongfeng Lake. [Photo/colorful Guizhou network]

The lake has many islands with maple trees. In autumn, the maple leaves turn fiery red, spectacular against the clear water. Tourists can take scenic boats to enjoy the views of the lake and visit Snake Island and Turtle Island.

Miao, Dong, and Bouyei villages run along the lake's shores. The Miao Diaojiaolou, a traditional residence of the Miao ethnic group, Dong Wind and Rain bridges, and Bouyei stone houses are unique. These villages offer tourists exciting performances and opportunities to appreciate rich ethnic customs.

A Wind and Rain Bridge of the Dong ethnic group. [Photo/gzqz.gov.cn]

Yangchang Huahua Town

Address: No 1, Huahua Avenue, Yangchang town, Wudang district, Guiyang

Opening hours:

Monday to Friday: 9 am – 5 pm;

Weekends and Holidays: 9 am – 6 pm

Ticket price:

30 yuan on weekdays,

38 yuan on weekends and holidays

Purple flower sea in Huahua Town. [Photo/WeChat account of Wudang district]

Located in Yangchang town, Wudang district, Huahua Town is a 4A-level national tourist attraction approximately 40 kilometers from downtown Guiyang. Covering an area of 1,500 mu (100 hectares), it is a comprehensive cultural and leisure tourism destination that combines sightseeing, entertainment, cultural experiences, leisure vacations, and business meetings.

An aerial view of Huahua Town. [Photo/WeChat account of Wudang district]

The town boasts a total cultivation area of over 200 mu and more than 20 flower varieties. The blooming season lasts from March to November, allowing visitors to enjoy a colorful sea of flowers every season.

The town is divided into twelve major functional zones, including a specialty folk dining area, a parent-child leisure park, an agricultural culture park, a boutique flower production base, and a creative agricultural product park. It also offers additional services such as strawberry picking, RV camping, barbecuing, and educational tours.