Escape the Heat Around Guiyang: Your Ultimate Summer Guide

Summer in Guizhou is incredibly pleasant! With an average temperature of 23°C, it's like nature's air-conditioned paradise. Here’s a curated list of hidden gems around Guiyang—bookmark this for your summer adventures!

✨【Jiaxiu Tower・Nighttime Radiance】
Guiyang’s iconic landmark lives up to its reputation! Arrive at dusk to catch the moment the lights turn on—the nine-arch bridge reflections and upturned eaves blend into a picturesque scene at twilight. Wear Hanfu and strike a pose on Fuyu Bridge for instant ancient-style glamour shots. Free admission during morning hours (6:30-8:00 AM), where you can watch locals practicing Tai Chi in Cuiwei Garden, soaking in the authentic local vibe!

✨【Qingyan Ancient Town・Stone Path Explorations】
This 600-year-old Ming-Qing era town is full of surprises! The sunlit flagstone backstreets glow by 10 AM, casting dappled shadows perfect for photography. Stroll along the moss-covered stone paths, where every snapshot feels like a cinematic masterpiece.

🔥【Wujiang Village・Summer Joy Unleashed】
Dubbed "China’s most stunning nightscape" by National Geographic, this 5 sq. km riverside paradise offers 10+ summer-exclusive activities:
✔ Bamboo Drifting: Watch performers glide on single bamboo poles—more thrilling than martial arts movies!
✔ Young Chief’s Silk Ball Toss: Catch the embroidered ball to join an ancient-style wedding reenactment.
✔ Lantern Lighting + Drone Fireworks: As dusk falls, lanterns illuminate the village, followed by 300 drones forming a galaxy in the sky—paired with fireworks, it’s pure magic.
✔ Nighttime Group Dancing: Join the Miao song-inspired bonfire dance circle—where strangers become friends through shared joy!
By day, try batik dyeing or bamboo weaving; by evening, sip tea to opera tunes; at night, hit the food street for grilled tofu… Stay in stilt houses overlooking the Wujiang River, waking to birdsong—utterly rejuvenating!

🏡【Stilt House Hotel Picks】
Highly recommend Wujiang Village’s stilt-house B&Bs! These wooden cabins cling to hillsides, offering mountain-and-river views from your window. Fall asleep to chirping crickets; some rooms even have terraces for private firework viewing. Steps away from the market, it’s flip-flop-friendly for food crawls!

💡Tips:
▫ Pack sun protection—UV rays are strong in summer.
▫ Stay 1-2 nights at Wujiang Village to savor all activities.
▫ Visit Qingyan Ancient Town at dawn for crowd-free backstreet photos.
This summer, retreat to Guiyang’s landscapes and live your days like poetry. 🌿