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.
Best souvenirs
Authentic items worth bringing home.
Miao silver jewellery
Handmade silver bracelets, necklaces and headdress pieces from Qiandongnan.
Price: CNY 100-2,000 (approx USD 15-294)
Where: Xijiang village, Kaili, Qingyan
Batik
Wax-resist indigo batik cloth from Buyi and Miao villages.
Price: CNY 50-500 (approx USD 7-74)
Where: Anshun, Qingyan, Kaili
Moutai baijiu
Sauce-aroma baijiu produced in Renhuai, Guizhou; buy only from authorised dealers.
Price: CNY 1,500-3,000+ (approx USD 220-440)
Where: Authorised Moutai stores and airport shops
Guizhou tea
Green teas such as Duyun Maojian and Meitan Cuiya.
Price: CNY 50-500 per 100g (approx USD 7-74)
Where: Tea shops in Guiyang and Duyun
Chili sauces
Local chili crisp and chili pastes.
Price: CNY 10-40 (approx USD 1.5-6)
Where: Supermarkets and market stalls
Traditional markets
Where locals shop and travellers find treasures.
Qingyun Road Night Market
Guiyang's long pedestrian night market with a few hundred stalls selling snacks, crafts and souvenirs.
Where: Guiyang, Yunyan District
Hours: Daily evenings until late
Qingyan Ancient Town Craft Shops
Stone-street shops selling Miao silver, batik cloth and local snack gifts.
Where: Qingyan, Huaxi District
Hours: Daily 9AM-6PM
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Silver Shops
Workshops and shops selling handmade Miao silver headdresses, bracelets and necklaces.
Where: Leishan County
Hours: Daily 9AM-7PM
Huaguoyuan Shopping Mall
Large complex in the Huaguoyuan district with fashion stores, dining and entertainment.
Where: Nanming District, Guiyang
Hours: Daily 10AM-10PM
Bargaining tips
Negotiate like a local.
Start at 40-50% of the asking price in markets.
Stay polite and be ready to walk away.