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Guiyang (also known as Zhu) dates back to the Han dynasty (206bc to 220 ad) and is the capital of Guizhou province. It encompasses high terrain with the average altitude about 1000 meters; with many Karst limestone features; located in the mountain area of low altitude, the climate therefore tends towards rainy--pack those umbrellas ! The city is home to Heavy Industry and still has to really benefit from the boom times on the eastern seaboard, but it's not an unattractive place and has it's merits. Places to stay include the Holiday Inn (0851) 677 1888, Guiyang Plaza (682 5888) and Guizhou Park (682 2888), with most bars and restaurants being centered around Fushui Lu, and a few dotted around the Nanming River end of Zhonghua Lu, which also houses a night market.

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Guiyang City Guide

Anshun: Water & Stone
Anshun: Water & Stone
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Just in Case: Guiyang
Just in Case: Guiyang
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