安顺
Anshun
Anshun connects large waterfalls with karst caves, Ming Dynasty military settlement heritage, urban old streets, and diverse Buyi and Miao communities. Huangguoshu are just part of a scattered landscape. The urban area can be used as a base to group attractions in directions and differentiate between living traditions and tourist-oriented performances.
At a glance
- Stay
- 2–4 days
- Best seasons
- Summer, Autumn
- Airports
- AVA
- Region
- Southwest China
Last updated: 9/29/2026
First visit
Arrive and settle in Anshun
Start with arrival and where to stay, then choose your sights. Recheck transport and accommodation details before booking.
Arriving+
Flights use AVA. Confirm the arrival airport before planning your transfer.
Where to stay+
Choose a central neighbourhood near a metro interchange for a first visit, then trade convenience for character on a return trip.
Why go+
Karst landscapes and major waterfalls make Anshun a practical base west of Guiyang.
Where next?
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Practical travel guides
Places to explore in Anshun
Huangguoshu Waterfall
黄果树瀑布
Huangguoshu Waterfall is located on the Baishui River near Anshun, Guizhou. According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, it is 77.8 meters high and 101 meters wide. There is a water curtain cave behind the waterfall. Different trails allow you to view waterfalls and karst mountains from multiple angles; some areas may be temporarily closed during heavy rainfall, so please check the scenic spot announcements before setting off.
Huangguoshu Waterfall System
黄果树瀑布群
Huangguoshu is a waterfall system formed by rivers and karst, rather than a single frontal viewing point. The Great Falls, Tianxing Bridge and Doupo Pond respectively present different relationships between water flow, limestone, caves and vegetation; water mist, queues, water levels and one-way flow lines will all affect the experience.
Dragon Palace Karst Caves
龙宫风景区
Dragon Palace combines water caves, underground river sections, sinkholes and surface villages. Boating provides easy access to the geological landscape, but also brings strict passenger capacity, water level and emergency restrictions; different cave sections may operate independently and cannot be assumed to be open at the same time.
Tianlong Tunpu
天龙屯堡
Tianlong is a community related to the history of military settlements in the Ming Dynasty in central Guizhou. The stone houses, costumes, rituals and local operas show the co-evolution of immigrant traditions and the plateau environment over hundreds of years; this is still a living space, not a stage set.
Getu River Karst Landscape
格凸河景区
The Getu River passes through remote karst landforms, with huge cave entrances, cliffs, underground passages and Miao villages connected to each other. Boating and walking can bring out the scale, but water levels and falling rocks can quickly change access; local climbing traditions need context rather than being treated as guaranteed spectacles.
Anshun Museum and Old-City Lanes
安顺市博物馆与古城街巷
The museum establishes a time frame for Anshun's archeology, commerce, military settlements, and multi-ethnic culture. The adjacent streets, the surroundings of the Confucian Temple, and the market place history back into the living urban fabric, preventing the city from being viewed as just a transit point to distant waterfalls.
Local snacks
What to eat in Anshun
These cards describe dishes, not restaurants.
The local flavor is distinctive, and the salty, sweet and cooking methods vary from store to store.
Anshun Rice-skin Rolls
安顺裹卷
Thin rice wrappers are filled with shredded vegetables, herbs and fermented bean curd or chili sauce to create a refreshing cold dish.
Ask about specific ingredients, allergens, and shared equipment, and choose products that are hygienically stored, freshly prepared, and served in small portions.
The local flavor is distinctive, and the salty, sweet and cooking methods vary from store to store.
Anshun Flaky Steamed Bun
安顺破酥包
The oiled, layered dough is filled with salty or sweet fillings and steamed to form a thin, crispy layer.
Ask about specific ingredients, allergens, and shared equipment, and choose products that are hygienically stored, freshly prepared, and served in small portions.
The local flavor is distinctive, and the salty, sweet and cooking methods vary from store to store.
Anshun Fried Tofu Balls
安顺豆腐圆子
The seasoned tofu is fried until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, then cut open and added with chili dipping sauce.
Ask about specific ingredients, allergens, and shared equipment, and choose products that are hygienically stored, freshly prepared, and served in small portions.
The local flavor is distinctive, and the salty, sweet and cooking methods vary from store to store.
Anshun Fruit Ice Slush
安顺冰浆
Beat crushed ice with fruit, sugar and optional glutinous rice or seed ingredients to create a thick dessert.
Ask about specific ingredients, allergens, and shared equipment, and choose products that are hygienically stored, freshly prepared, and served in small portions.