The base for Huangguoshu, China's largest waterfall, plus karst caves and the ethnic Buyei villages of the Guiyang hinterland.
Anshun sits amid Guizhou's karst, best known for Huangguoshu Waterfall — a 78m curtain you can walk behind via a cave path.
Beyond the falls, the region hides the Dragon Palace caves and old Buyei villages.
Here are the highlights worth your time in Anshun.
China's biggest waterfall; walk the cave behind the sheet of water.
¥160 through-passA cave system of underground rivers and stalactites.
¥120A Ming-era fortress village of distinct tunpu culture.
¥35Anshun has its own kitchen — here are the dishes to try.
Rice rolls with savoury fillings.
River fish and sour veg.
Crisp fried tofu balls.
Highland green tea.
Small-city strolls.
Tofu balls and beer.
Huangguoshu lit after dark (seasonal).
Anshun West on the high-speed line; ~40min from Guiyang.
Guiyang (KWE) is the gateway.
Buses and DiDi (~40min).
Scenic shuttles.
Where you stay shapes the trip. Three good bases:
Base for falls trips.
Resort hotels by the park.
Fortress-village rooms.
Waterfall chasers and travellers breaking the Guiyang–Kunming route.
The best windows are May–Oct — comfortable weather and fewer extremes than summer or deep winter.
Plan 3–4 days for the core sights, or 5–6 if you want a relaxed pace with day trips. The high-speed rail network makes adding a nearby city easy.
Anshun West on the high-speed line; ~40min from Guiyang.
Anshun Rice Rolls — Rice rolls with savoury fillings. Don't miss the local night-market and tea-house scene.
Yes. China's cities are generally very safe, with low petty-crime rates and English signage growing in tourist areas. Carry your passport, use official apps (Alipay / WeChat Pay / DiDi) and you'll get around smoothly.
Written by the cncity.cc Editorial Team · Last updated: · Facts checked against official sources (Aug 2026).
