Editor's Note
As many parts of China swelter in heat and humidity, mountainous Guizhou province offers visitors sweet relief with average temperatures of 23 C in July and August.
With layers of mountains and deep valleys spreading across it, Guizhou boasts of mild weather throughout the year, with winter temperatures dipping only four degrees and summers rarely exceeding 30C.
The provincial capital Guiyang was awarded the Best Summer Resort City for the third consecutive year on July 8 this year at the third China Summer Resort Tourism Summit. The cities of Liupanshui, Anshun and Bijie are also renowned cool cities in the country.
Why Guizhou is Best Summer Resort in China
Southwestern China's Guizhou province is an ideal place for tourists to visit in summer for its vibrant tourism industry.
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Guizhou invites tourists to beat the heat
Mountainous Guizhou province has adopted new measures to get more tourists to spend a cool summer there, as many parts of the country swelter in heat and humidity.
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Guiyang set to become major tourist draw
Contracts to develop a total of nine tourism projects worth 6 billion yuan ($893 million) in Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou province, were announced at a tourism promotion conference in Beijing on Aug 4.
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Guiyang awarded Best Summer Resort City
Guiyang picked up the award for the Best Summer Resort City for the third consecutive year on July 8.
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Charms of the county
Stunning natural scenery, fascinating ethnic culture, patriotic red tourism and its convenient transport links are attracting a growing number of visitors to Libo county
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Waterfalls, caves, cool temperatures: Anshun an ideal summer vacation spot
Known for its waterfall, gorge and stone buildings, Anshun, a city in Guizhou province, is an ideal place for tourists to visit in summer.
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Huangguoshu Waterfall
Huangguoshu Waterfall is Guizhou's most spectacular attraction. Located in Zhenning county, Anshun city.
Old Town of Qingyan, Huaxi
The Old Town of Qingyan, built in Ming dynasty (AD 1378), is one of the best-known ancient cities in Guizhou.
Jiaxiu Tower
The Jiaxiu Tower, quite similar to the giant'ao' (sea turtle), is on the Nanming River, in Guiyang. This traditional Chinese-style structure was built in 1597 during the Ming Dynasty.
Discounts
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Discount on scenic spots
Tourists from 10 hottest provincial-level regions in China can enjoy discounts on tickets to Guizhou’s top scenic spots.
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Discount for self-driving tours
Cars with license plates registered in the 10 hottest areas in China can enjoy a 50-percent discount on tolls.
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Discount on airline tickets
There are also deep discounts on airline tickets between Guizhou and the 10 hottest areas in China.
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