Things to see and do Guizhou 贵州

You'll probably hear the water growling before you get to the site! With its 71 m height and 80 m wide, the Huangguoshu waterfall is the most impressive in Asia. Take the small trail that takes you to the entrance of the cave behind the water curtain. The trail goes down and takes you to the Rhinoceros basin. According to the season, the show can be radically different. Only one regret too often in China, the prohibitive cost and the mass tourism side.

Falls over the seasons

During the rainy season (May to October). The village of Huangguoshu is filled with a cloud of water vapor. The site is transformed and offers you a spectacular foam show. The place is invaded by Chinese and Western tourists especially the months of July and August.

During the dry season (November to April). At some times water flow can decrease. The site welcomes fewer tourists at that time. Although the show is less impressive, the walk is more pleasant. You will not be allocated by one of the many souvenir merchants…

This site covers 110 km ². The landscapes are sublime. It is one of the largest karst pitons forests. We recommend you take a minibus to visit the site. The most courageous will do it on foot (it takes 4 hours of walking). Xu Xiake, a famous Chinese writer and geographer, describes the forest landscapes at the ten thousand summits in his notes. He was particularly fascinated by the sunset of the sun on limestone peaks.

Situated in the south-west of the city, Caohai's "Herbue sea" is named because of the forest of reeds which covers nearly 70% of its surface. Shallow (about 2 metres), the place is often compared to a swamp. The lake is among the natural jewels in Guizhou province. Bordered by rice fields, it covers about 20 km ² and was classified as a national natural reserve by the Chinese government in 1992. This reserve hosts many bird species that can be observed throughout the year, including the black-collar crane, which is in the process of extinction.