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.
Guiyang's nightlife is built around the Qingyun Road night market, bar streets such as Taiping Road and riverside lights along the Nanming River.
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
Qingyun Road Night Market
A pedestrian night market with a few hundred stalls.
Best for: street food, souvenirs, people-watching
Taiping Road
Bars beside old-brand snack shops.
Best for: casual drinks
Nanming River and Jiaxiu Tower
Evening lights around the Ming-dynasty Jiaxiu Tower.
Best for: evening walks
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
Taiping Road live-music bars
Cluster of live-music bars on Taiping Road with late-night sets and DJ nights.
Hours: 20:00-02:00
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Qingyun Road is busiest 8 PM-midnight.
Ride-hailing apps are the easiest late-night transport.