Travel Information
Below is some important information you should know before you tour to Guizhou.
Get into Guizhou and Away
Flight to Guizhou
Situated 11 km east of capital city of Guiyang, Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport has the direct flights to and from major cities. There are 110 air routes connecting Guizhou and other 60 China domestic cities and 7 countries or regions.
International destinations include Hongkong, Taipei, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Phuket, Cheju, Koh Samui, and Kaohsiung. For internal airlines, Kunming is served by all Chinese airlines and has daily flights to most cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Kunming, Guilin, Xi’an.
Train to Guizhou
Guiyang is the main transportation center in the province of Guizhou. The four main railways connect Guiyang to Chengdu, Liuzhou, Chongqing, Zhuzhou and Kunming. Other railways also connect China’s major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hangzhou. The trains passes some main tourists destinations in Guizhou, such as Kaili. The mileage of the railways in Guizhou is 1,498 kilometers in total.
Travel Guizhou by Road
Road transportation is very convenient in Guiyang as both expressways and national highways link every corner of the city. By the end of 2007, Guizhou’s highway has 123,247 kilometers in total, including 924 kilometers highway and 3,702 kilometers second-class road.
Best Time to Travel Guizhou
As Guizhou has a subtropical humid climate, there is few seasonal changes during all year round. The winter is not cold while the summer is not too hot. The average temperature in all the year is 15℃around with plenty of rainfall. Tourists can visit Guizhou province at any time of a year while the summer and autumn are thought to be the best travel seasons for weather. Or you can consider to visit Guizhou is during the ethnic minority group’s major festivals. The biggest festivities are held during Spring.
Things to Bring for Guizhou Tour
The personal items listed below are general main stuffs recommended to keep with you when you are travelling to Yunnan:
- ‘Layered’ clothing for flexibility or Strong and quick-drying outdoor clothing
- T-shirts or long and short sleeved shirts/sweaters
- Comfortable walking shoes, Sandals
- Long loose fitting pants
- Sun hat, sunglasses, suntan lotion, lipsticks, umbrella/rainwear, day pack etc.
- Mosquito repellent
- The hotel facility is lower rate in the remote areas, it is suggested you to bring an inner sheet or a light sleeping bag incase any use.
The above list is the regular things to pack, we will provide a list of appropriate travel stuffs depending on your travel types, itineraries and travel areas.
Transportation for Guizhou Tour
The vehicles we provide for our clients are available for varied group size. Generally, a car is provided for a group of 2 persons, a business van for a group of 5 persons, a medium bus for a group of over 10 persons. We provide a larger vehicle with more seats than the number of people on the tour, to make sure you are comfortable and have space for all your baggage. The road condition in Guizhou is generally good, but in a few time the jeep may be offered for the areas involve tough road driving and off road excursions.
Hotels, Guest Houses and Lodges in Guizhou
The capital city of Guiyang has hotels ranging from budget to luxury. In other lesser cities such as Kaili have average hotels with 2 or 4 star categories. In smaller towns, the hotels are more basic without star rated hotels. Further in remote towns, the accommodation is rudimentary or the guest house with dorm bed and outhouse toilet. Sometimes you have to spend night in local family for an experience or limited conditions.
Food & Cuisine
There is a wide variety of foods available in Guizhou Province, with the local taste being for spicy dishes. The food can be very tasty.
Featured Commodities
The brand of Guizhou is Maotai Liquor, the China’s national liquor and one of the world’s three best distilled liquors along with whisky in UK and brandy in France. The province is also known for its batik fabrics, silver decorations of the ethnic groups, bacon and Chinese medicine.
Money & Exchange
Foreign currencies cannot be used directly in Guizhou, but you can exchange your money at the Bank of China in capital city of Guiyang. Most major hotels in larger cities will accept major credit cards. But if you are travelling for lessor-visited, smaller or lessor-visited areas, remember to bring sufficient cash incase there is no bank to withdraw money and the credit cards may not be accepted.
Tipping
Guides and Drivers are generally expected and pleased to receive a tip if you are satisfied with their services and hard works, though it is not compulsory.