Guiyang Travel, Nationalities, Dining, Transportation

Last Update : 3/8/2007 11:34:14 PM: Altogether 38 nationalities reside in Guiyang, of which the Han, the Buyi, and the Miao are the majority. They make the traditional festivals and meetings a must-see for visitors. On January 1^st of the lunar calendar, the Buyi people will get together at Huaxi Dazhai, Guiyang City. People wearing masks perform the local Dixi Opera that includes dancing, singing, story telling and martial arts. Ancient myths, old stories and legends are the most welcomed programs. March 3^rd of the lunar calendar is another date for a traditional festival of the Buyi people. In the past, people threw corn and sang songs to pray for a great harvest. Now it has become a festival and singing contest. Miao, Buyi, Dong, Zhuang, Shui, Han, Gelao and many other nationalities will gather at the city center of Guiyang on April 8^thof the lunar calendar. It is said that a brave young man of Miao nationality died valiantly during battle when the Miao people fought against invaders. Because of him, people come to play Lusheng and Xiaodi (two local musical instruments), sing songs and dance in the Miao style to commemorate his memory every year. June 6^th of the lunar calendar is an important day for the Buyi people to praise the God of the Kitchen and the God of the Hill. During this festival the Buyi people, wearing their finery, assemble at the bank of the Huaxi River and perform dances and songs to celebrate this traditional festival. And the horse racing, dragon boat racing, bullfighting, and many other activities and traditional holidays in Guiyang City will surely impress every visitor.
Last Update : 4/1/2008 11:35:37 PM: Dining in Guiyang will never be a problem. No matter when one needs to eat, anyone can find tasty food in every corner of the city. The night market is open 24 hours offering hundreds of kinds of snacks. Only one thing people have to notice is that Guiyang people prefer their food hot and peppery. Asking the waiter for ingredients before ordering is a wise choice. Bars, nightclubs, and discos can be found in Shaanxi Lu. Tourists may also enjoy local teahouses, bowling, and traditional performances in Guiyang City. Batik, embroidery, Miao silver, oxhorn and wooden products, herbal medicine and masks are local traditional crafts sold as souvenirs.
Last Update : 3/8/2007 11:35:11 PM: Transportation

Four railway lines converge in Guiyang City making it easy to access by rail, and the long-distance coaches inside Guizhou Province can transfer passengers smoothly. People can also take flights that connect Guiyang with other major Chinese cities. The most popular public transportation in Guiyang is the bus, as they are cheap, safe and convenient.