Guiyang travel guide: where to stay, what to do and where to eat in the capital of Guizhou, China.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Maotai liquor
Price: CNY 1,500+ (~$210+) per bottle
Where: Authorised Maotai stores and hotel shops
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Qianwufu Specialty Food Stores, Qianling Park Entrance
Dried meats and tartary buckwheat tea
Where: Guiyang
Hours: Daily about 09:00-21:00
Shanxi Road Underground Market
Snacks and Guizhou specialty foods
Where: Guiyang
Hours: Daily about 10:00-21:00
Zhonghua Zhonglu Night Market
Street snacks and cheap clothing
Where: Guiyang
Hours: Evenings to about 23:00
Shopping districts
Neighbourhoods known for retail.
Dashizi / Zhonghua Road
Best for: Department stores and clothing
Malls & modern shopping
Air-conditioned, international brands, and food courts.
Guanshan Lake Wanda Plaza
Hours: Daily 10:00-22:00
Beijing West Road Wanda Plaza
Hours: Daily 10:00-22:00
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
Bargain at night markets and on silver; fixed prices in malls.
Beware of counterfeit Maotai; buy only from authorised stores.
Customs & restrictions
What you can and can't take home.
Payment: Alipay and WeChat Pay dominate; foreign cards work at larger malls.
Hours: Malls open about 10:00 and close about 22:00.