Introduction to Guiyang
The capital of Guizhou Province, Guiyang (referred to as “Zhu”) has a total area of 8,034 square kilometers and a population of 4.7218 million, with jurisdiction over six administrative districts, three counties and one county-level city. It has a state-level Economic and Technological Development Zone, a High-tech Industrial Development Zone and a Comprehensive Free Trade Zone.
As a beautiful ecological city on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau in southwest China, Guiyang, interspersed with a wide coverage of forests, lakes and winding rivers, enjoys a mild climate with no extreme weather in the summer or winter as well as abundant mineral resources with much to be exploited.
The climate is typical of a subtropical humid climate in the northern hemisphere, bearing features of both plateau and monsoon climates. The annual average temperature is 15.3℃; the average temperature in July (the hottest month in Guiyang) is around 24℃while in January (the coldest month in Guiyang) it stands at 4.6℃; the annual average relative humidity is 78% which is neither too humid nor too dry.Guiyang City, located between 106 ° 07 ' and 107 ° 17' east longitude, 26 ° 11 ' and 27 ° 22' north latitude, is an optimal place for humans to live as experts claim that the optimal latitude for humans ranges from 20° to 30°. Guiyang has a rugged terrain as the highest altitude is 1,762 meters while the lowest is 506 meters, and the average altitude in the central areas is about 1,100 meters. Situated under the best air pressure, it is one of the regions in the nation or even around the globe that are exposed to the least UV radiation.
Inheriting a picturesque natural landscape with green mountains and clean water, Guiyang is also famous for the exquisite cultural landscape, a rival to its natural beauty, among which the most typical ones are the Qianlingshan Park, Huaxi Park (including Tianhe Pool), Qingyan Ancient Town, Jiaxiu Tower, Hongfeng Lake, Yangming Cave, Xifeng Concentration Camp and Nanjiang Grand Canyon. These eight scenic spots are credited for their contributions to the fostering of renowned features from Guiyang.
There are also other attractions, including the densely forested Urban Forest Park, the Baihua Lake dotted by numerous islands, the Liuguang River standing out by the unique scenery, the Ten-Li Gallery oozing a customary flavor, the Xiangzhigou, Lovers’ Valley, Yudong Canyon and the combination of the Five “Yuns” (Charms), namely, Ali as Emotion “Yun”, Pianpo as Wine “Yun”,Duzhai as Beauty “Yun”, Wanggang as Luck “Yun” and Longjiao as Antiquity “Yun”.
Guiyang, a land-locked city in Southwest China, is now a modern city, though distinguished from others by the unique customs and harmonious coexistence of the 11 minority groups who have lived here since ancient times, such as the Miao, Bouyei and Dong nationalities.
Guiyang—a city with a harmonious fusion of the urban, mountains and forests.
Guiyang— a city with a strong worship of nature and harmony, a down-to-earth spirit, and an aspiration for excellence.
Guiyang— a city which believes inthe unity ofknowing anddoing and seeks to lead other cities in China.
Guiyang continues to write its history in harmony with the nature and to go on with its voyage of civilization. As a summer resort providing coolness and a vigorous city promoting ecological progress and innovation, it is extending its arms to embrace friends and guests from all over the world for residence, travel or business startups.