Driving Downtown Guiyang, Not The Poorest Province of China Any More | Guizhou, China

Guiyang is the capital of Guizhou Province in southern central China. It is on the mountainous Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, with an altitude of 1,100 meters. Guiyang is likely to be the first stop of your Guizhou tour, where you can enjoy its pleasant climate, visit some historical buildings, glance at the big data centers, and taste local snacks. You may not stay for very long in the city, but it will leave a deep impression on you. Discover what’s in the city and start your Guizhou tour here. Name: Guiyang Location: the center of Guizhou Province, south central China Urban population: 6.1 million Languages: Mandarin, Southwestern Mandarin, minority languages Excellent Economic Performance An unlikely claim for Guiyang, since it has spent recent decades as the capital of China’s poorest province, is that it has excelled on the economic front. But this is actually true. From 2007 to 2017, Guiyang’s GDP rose from 12 billion dollars to 50 billion dollars. In 2018, economic growth in Guiyang ranked the highest of all Chinese provincial cities. What’s going on? The Milken Institute believes ‘the city has benefited from the central government’s effort to bridge the gap between the coastal and inland regions. In particular, the OBOR (One Belt One Road) initiative helps Guiyang receive more investment, stimulating growth’. Varied Things to Do Guiyang is a transportation hub in Southwest China and the central city of Guizhou Province. Not being particularly famous in the world, many travelers consider it to be just a transfer stop before visiting other attractions. However, Guiyang City is a place worth stopping in to spend some leisure time. Now, let’s find out what you can do in Guiyang. 1. Take a Day Tour in the City Guiyang is a combination of ancient and modern attractions, where you can visit historical buildings in the morning and then the big data centers in the afternoon, or relax in some local parks and gardens. The whole province is undergoing a time of transition. Come here to experience the changes. If you are looking for some changes, you can take a look at the big data center located in Gui’an New District, where many global enterprises, such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft, have set up their big data systems. You can also visit Jiaxiu Pavilion, a British villa built in 1948, and more. Guiyang and its environs are well worth a visit. 2. Taste Local Food and Snacks If you like spicy food, Guiyang is paradise. Walking along the streets, you can find restaurants selling all kinds of spicy and sour food. Would you like to try some popular dishes? Changwang noodles: This is the most famous dish in Guiyang. It contains spicy oil and changwang, which means pork intestines and coagulated pig blood. If you don’t mind the ingredients, you are recommended to have a taste. Siwawa: This is a traditional Guiyang snack, which is easily prepared. Use wrappings made from flour to wrap several kinds of vegetable shreds, dip them into chili sauce, and then eat them. Glutinous rice: By Guiyang’s roadsides, you’ll find restaurants or vendors serving all kinds of glutinous rice with different flavors. Sweet, salty, sour, or spicy — you may choose whichever flavor you like. If you don’t like strong-flavored food, there are also Western restaurants, bakeries, and cafés in the city. 3. Experience the Nightlife After night falls, it is time to see another side to Guiyang. You can enjoy feasts at lively food stalls or in the snack streets, have a drink in a bar, or enjoy a cup of coffee in a quiet café or book store. Another great option is to enjoy the night view. When the lights illuminate the riverside, bridges, and buildings, the whole city becomes a bouquet of brightness. You can enjoy a slow walk along the riverside and streets, or take photos of the scenery with your camera. ---------------------⭐⭐ Other Walk East’s Cool Playlists: Night Walking Tour In China’s Metropolitan Cities: 4K⁶⁰ Traditional Chinese Architectures: China’s Stunning Old Towns: Shanghai City Classic Scenes: 4K⁶⁰ Driving In China: ----------------------⭐⭐ #guiyang #guizhou