Guizhou is a mountainous province in southwest China, known for the Huangguoshu Waterfall, karst landscapes, and the most diverse ethnic minority culture in the country, including Miao and Dong villages. Its capital Guiyang is a cool, green city and the transport hub for the province.
Local currency: Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY, ¥); 1 USD is approximately 6.8 CNY.
Daily budget by traveller style
Typical per-person daily spend in Guizhou.
- Mid-range
- ¥650/day ($96)
- Luxury
- ¥1,800+/day ($265+)
Cost breakdown
Typical price ranges across major spending categories.
Accommodation
- Hostel
- ¥50-90 ($7-13)
- Budget
- ¥130-250 ($19-37)
- Midrange
- ¥300-600 ($44-88)
- Luxury
- ¥800-2,000 ($118-294)
Food
- Street
- ¥8-25 ($1-4)
- Local
- ¥25-60 ($4-9)
- Midrange
- ¥80-180 ($12-26)
- Fine
- ¥300-800 ($44-118)
Transport
- Bus
- ¥2 ($0.30)
- Taxi
- ¥10-45 ($1.50-6.60)
- Airport
- ¥10-20 ($1.50-3) by airport shuttle or metro Line 2 to Longdongbao
- Daytrip
- ¥40-150 ($6-22) by intercity coach or high-speed rail
Activities
- Museum
- Free (passport required)
- Sites
- ¥5-160 ($1-24)
- Tour
- ¥250-500 ($37-74) per person, group day tour
- Excursion
- ¥400-900 ($59-132) with private driver
Trip budgets by length
What a typical trip to Guizhou costs end-to-end.
Weekend escape
A short city break covering essentials and a few highlights.
One-week tour
Comfortable pace including major attractions and day trips.
Two-week explorer
In-depth exploration covering multiple regions.
Money-saving tips
Practical ways to stretch your budget further.
Travel in shoulder season — fewer crowds and significantly lower accommodation rates.
Use public transport instead of taxis where possible. Day passes often pay for themselves after 3 trips.
Eat where locals eat — markets and neighbourhood eateries offer better food at a fraction of tourist-strip prices.
Book accommodation with kitchen access for longer stays so you can self-cater some meals.