Visiting Guizhou Online
Welcome to Guizhou Province!
Guizhou is located in the Southern region of China and is home to an abundance of culture, tasty cuisines, folk music and nearly 40 million people and over 30 Ethnic Minority groups!
Go Guizhou is an immersive online campaign, showing the national culture, intangible cultural heritage, eco-tourism and mountain tourism of Guizhou, a mountainous province in southwest China. We will offer you an exciting virtual journey to See, Hear, Taste, Study and Discuss Guizhou, including images of Guizhou landmarks, sights, and scenery; traditional Guizhou music and food; history and personal stories about Guizhou.
Visit Guizhou virtually and learn all about the wonderful Province right here, keep scrolling to discover more.
See Guizhou
See Guizhou is visually driven, here we will see the stunning Guizhou virtually and explore landmarks, sights, and scenery.
Did you know 60% of Guizhou's landscape is mountainous? The phenomenal alpine landscapes make for an incredible amount of natural beauty, treat your eyes and find out more.
"Breathtakingly beautiful"
— Fanjingshan Mountain Visitor
Fanjingshan Mountain
Fanjingshan Mountain located in Tongren, Guizhou, is the highest peak of the Wuling Mountains reaching an elevation of 8,430 ft! Fanjingshan is a sacred mountain in Chinese Buddhism, and the sight was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018.
The stunningly beautiful mountain's isolation has ensured a high level of biodiversity. Rare species such as the Guizhou golden monkey, Chinese giant salamander, forest musk deer, and reeve's pheasant are spotted in Fanjingshan.
Guizhou Golden Monkey
"Undeniably stunning and memorable"
—Xijiang Qianhu Village visitor
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
Xijiang Qianhu is a spectacular village in Leishan County, Guizhou. The enchanting culture of the Miao ethnic group is well preserved, as it is the home of the largest group of Miao people in China!
Over 10 delightful villages are connected on the mountain scape. Come for the dazzling scenery, stay to appreciate and understand the Miao people's fascinating culture.
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Taste Guizhou
Taste Guizhou will showcase traditional Guizhou food, expect tantalising videos and recipes, as well as information on all the tasty dishes.
Guizhou cuisine flavours are commonly sour and spicy at the same time. The spice is inspired by the Guizhou land. The steep terrain in Guizhou has always been able to grow chillies, even with the humid climate with lots of rainfall. The cold weather can lead to an increased probability of illness so people in Guizhou like to eat spicy food to keep it at bay. The sour tastes spring from the local traditions of fermenting food.
Zunyi Lamb Meat Noodles are a Guizhou classic. The dish is simmered slowly to perfection with rich meaty flavours and a spicy kick. The lamb is tender and the soup has a zingy taste, making the specialty an ideal meal to enjoy after a day of sightseeing in Guizhou.
Leijia Tofu Yuanzi is a famous snack originating in Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou. The dish has an interesting history, it is said after the emperor's death in 1874, the local people were informed to not eat any meat, so the tofu business began to then thrive. The delicious tofu balls are highly flavoured and will keep you going back for more.
Qianbei Spicy Chicken can be found in almost any local restaurant in Guizhou. The chicken is marinated in an abundance of spices creating a tantalizing aroma. Often enjoyed with hot pot, the delectable meal is a must try.
Siwawa is a delectable snack often served in Guizhou stemming from the 1800s. The thin pancake outside wraps around crunchy vegetables and is dipped into a spicy sauce. This vegetarian bite is easy to make and enjoyed by many.
Hear Guizhou
Hear Guizhou will highlight traditional Guizhou music and the fascinating stories behind them.
Transport to Guizhou and listen to some lovely music.
Banyin Singing
Banyin singing is a form of folk music and singing that has been passed down from generation to generation among the Bouyei people. Guizhou is home to the lovely artform with a history of hundreds of years, Banyin singing is linked to Chinese opera music and Guizhou Province is key to it's development.
Flying Song
The Flying Song, known as "HXak Yeet" is a type of Hmong song. The songs tone is high and clear, so that the sound will vibrate throughout the mountain valleys of Guizhou. This type of song is mostly used for celebrations and is often improvised and sung on the spot! The lyrics are made up of encouraging sentiments of praise and thanks. You may hear this sung during festive events such as the Miao New Year and dragon boating.
Lyrics in English:
Miaoling is a wonderful place
The spring breeze sends the fragrance of a hundred flowers
The bronze drums are beating, and the mountains and rivers are dancing
Very cheerful
Singing the love of the Miao family
Study Guizhou
Study Guizhou will celebrate the history of Guizhou, here you can learn a multitude of interesting facts about Guizhou Province.
Guizhou is home to over 30 ethnic minority cultures, their ancestral traditions can be seen throughout Guizhou's fascinating history.
Minority groups are known for their fantastic and unique handmade clothes. The colours and accessories have deeper meanings and is a beautiful way to show off your heritage. Take a look at these charming photographs of ethnic cultures found in Guizhou.
Discuss Guizhou
Discuss Guizhou will talk about the amazing Guizhou and share stories of people from Guizhou, those who have travelled there, those who have studied its history, and more. We will explore a more personal side to Guizhou.
Have a watch of these short documentaries about our beloved Guizhou below.
