I don't recommend going to Guiyang in January or February

Hey guys 👋, Guiyang in January is a little chilly, but the unique southwestern charm is intoxicating. I just got back from there, and now I'm going to share this super detailed guide with you! 🌆 Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province, is located in the eastern part of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. It is a charming city of mountains and rivers. The climate is pleasant all year round, and it has rich natural resources and ethnic culture. Jiaxiu Tower stands on the banks of the Nanming River, witnessing the vicissitudes of history; the city walls of Qingyan Ancient Town are mottled with the traces of time; the streets and alleys are filled with the aroma of food, and the local delicacies such as sour soup fish and siwawa are mouthwatering. Guiyang in January is not as crowded as during the peak tourist season, so you can enjoy the charm of the city more leisurely. 🚗 Transportation Guide ✈️ By air: After arriving at Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport, there are many bus routes from the airport to various directions in the city, as well as airport buses, which can easily reach major transportation hubs such as train stations and bus stations. You can also take a taxi, which takes about 30–40 minutes to reach the city center, and the price is relatively reasonable. 🚄 By high-speed rail: Guiyang Station and Guiyang North Station have many trains. Guiyang Station is located in the city center, with convenient transportation, including buses, subways, taxis, and other means of transportation; Guiyang North Station is a little far from the city, but there are also subways and buses, so it is also convenient to travel. Most of the buses in the city operate from around 6:00 to 22:00, and some tourist buses will adjust their schedules according to the season and the number of tourists. You can pay by phone, and it is recommended to check the bus app for real-time information before traveling. 🗺 Recommended Itinerary Day1️⃣: Qianling Mountain Park - Jiaxiu Tower - Erqi Road Snack Street Day2️⃣: Qingyan Ancient Town - Huaxi Park 🌟 Must-see Attractions 📍 Qianling Mountain Park: This is a comprehensive park integrating natural scenery, cultural relics, folk customs, and entertainment. The park is full of peaks, ancient trees, and clear springs and strange rocks can be seen everywhere. You can see the naughty and cute macaques, which shuttle and play in the woods, interact with tourists, and bring a lot of joy. Climb to the top of the mountain, and you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Guiyang city and feel the fireworks of the city 📷 📍 Qingyan Ancient Town: One of the four ancient towns in Guizhou, with a history of more than 600 years. The city walls of the ancient town are tall and majestic, and the streets are paved with stone slabs, with ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties on both sides. Walking in the ancient town, you can see exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings, and brick carvings, and feel the weight of history. You can also taste various local snacks, such as Qingyan braised pig's trotters, rice cake porridge, etc., and let your taste buds immerse in the world of food. 📍 Jiaxiu Tower: A landmark building in Guiyang, standing on a huge rock in the Nanming River. The building is magnificent with red beams and green tiles, flying eaves, and corners. Jiaxiu Tower at night is even more beautiful under the light, forming a unique night scene with the surrounding modern buildings. Stroll along the Nanming River and enjoy the bright lights and city scenery on both sides of the river, which is very pleasant. 📌 Practical Tips 1. The ticket price of Qianling Mountain Park is relatively low. After entering the park, pay attention to safety, especially when watching macaques. Do not feed too much food to avoid being scratched by macaques. The park is large, and you can choose to take a sightseeing bus to save energy. 2. Tickets for Qingyan Ancient Town can be booked online in advance. There are many attractions in the ancient town that require separate tickets, which can be selected according to your interests. The roads in the ancient town are a bit rugged, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes. When tasting food, choose a regular store and pay attention to food hygiene. 3. The transportation around Jiaxiu Tower is convenient. Pay attention to safety when playing at night and keep your personal belongings safe. There are many cafes and tea houses around, so you can go in and rest when you are tired of shopping and enjoy the night view. 🍜 Local Food Recommendations 🍲 Sour Soup Fish: This is one of the signature dishes of Guiyang! The sour soup is fermented with tomatoes, chili peppers, rice water, etc., and has a strong flavor, sour and spicy. The fish is tender and cooked in sour soup, absorbing the essence of the soup, and melts in your mouth. When eating, you can drink a bowl of sour soup first to instantly activate your taste buds, and then pair it with a special dipping sauce. The deliciousness of the fish and the sourness and spiciness of the sour soup are perfectly combined, making it irresistible 👍 🥗 Siwawa: This snack is super fun! Use paper-thin dough to wrap various vegetable shreds, such as cucumber shreds, bean sprouts, radish shreds, kelp shreds, etc., and then pour sour and spicy sauce on it. The refreshing taste of vegetables and the sour and spicy taste of the sauce spread in your mouth, with a rich taste and unique flavor, and the portion is very large, which is very suitable as an appetizer for lunch or dinner. 🐷 Qingyan Braised Pig's Trotters: A specialty of Qingyan Ancient Town, the pig's trotters are carefully braised, with a red color and a fragrant skin. The braised flavor is strong, and the meat is tender. When you take a bite, the bones and meat separate. When eating, you can pair it with a special dipping sauce, which has a unique flavor. It is one of the must-eat delicacies in Qingyan Ancient Town. Many tourists will buy a portion and eat it while walking. 🥣 Rice Cake Porridge: Rice cakes made of glutinous rice flour and rice flour are cooked in sweet wine, and then added with lotus root flour, peanuts, sesame, sunflower seeds, and other ingredients. The taste is soft and glutinous, sweet and delicious. It has the rice fragrance of rice cakes, the wine fragrance of sweet wine, and the fragrance of various nuts. The taste is very rich. It is a nutritious snack that can be tasted in the streets and alleys of Guiyang. 🍢 Love Tofu: Cut the tofu into small pieces, put it on a special grill, hollow out the middle, put in herbs, chili, chopped green onion, minced meat, and other seasonings, and then drizzle some sauce. The tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a strong flavor of the seasoning. It is fragrant and spicy. It is said that because it tastes delicate and sweet, like the taste of love, it is called love tofu, which is one of the favorite snacks of Guiyang people. 🏨 Hotel Accommodation 📍 Near Qianling Mountain Park: Empark Grand Hotel Guiyang, located in Guanshanhu District, close to Qianling Mountain Park, with convenient transportation. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, with complete facilities and thoughtful service. There are multiple restaurants in the hotel, offering a variety of delicacies to meet different tastes. 📍 Near Qingyan Ancient Town: Wenfan Zhuangyuan Bieyuan, located in Qingyan Ancient Town, with a quiet environment and a cultural atmosphere. The rooms are elegantly decorated with a classical charm, and some rooms offer views of the ancient town. The hotel offers a rich breakfast and afternoon tea, as well as various cultural experience activities, allowing you to deeply feel the charm of the ancient town. 📍 Near Jiaxiu Tower: Sofitel Guiyang Hunter, located in the bustling city center, with convenient transportation and many shopping malls and restaurants nearby. The rooms are luxuriously decorated with a wide view, offering views of the city or the Nanming River. The hotel's dining is also very distinctive, offering a variety of delicacies, making it a good choice for both business trips and vacations. 💖 Travel Experience In Guiyang in January, I felt like I had entered a southwestern world full of life and ethnic customs. The agility of Qianling Mountain Park, the simplicity of Qingyan Ancient Town, and the elegance of Jiaxiu Tower all made me feel the unique charm of Guiyang. And those delicious delicacies made my taste buds immersed in the unique flavors of Guiyang. Guiyang in January is not as cold as the north, but it has its own tranquility and warmth, allowing me to find inner peace and tranquility here. I am already looking forward to coming to Guiyang again to continue exploring this magical land 💕