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Qianxi'nan Prefecture

A Landscape Scroll, the Golden Land of Ink Wash Painting

City Overview

Qianxi'nan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture is located at the junction of Yunnan, Guangxi, and Guizhou provinces, in the transition zone between the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and the Guangxi Hills, along the upper reaches of the Pearl River. As a commercial distribution center and strategic transportation hub for the three neighboring provinces, it has long been known as the "Southwestern Barrier" and the "Key to Yunnan and Guizhou". Here you can discover classic karst landforms, the magnificent peaks of Wanfenglin, and clusters of waterfalls in the Maling River Canyon, which has earned it the title of "Earth's Most Beautiful Scar". As a major settlement of the Buyi and Miao ethnic groups, the prefecture boasts rich and colorful folk traditions, including the "Bayin Sitting Singing" and the Miao Flower Dance Festival. The Beipan River Grand Canyon is a majestic and precipitous landscape, while the Twenty-Four Turns Anti-Japanese War Highway bears witness to history. With its pleasant, spring-like climate year-round, it perfectly blends magnificent landscapes, ethnic traditions, and historical culture, making it an ideal destination for eco-tourism and cultural experiences.

Transport

Tourists from other provinces

Tourists from other provinces can fly to Xingyi Wanfenglin Airport, then transfer to a coach to downtown Xingyi, with a travel time of about 30 minutes.

Tourists within the province

Tourists within the province can take a high-speed train to Xingyi South Station, about a 2-hour journey from Guiyang. Driving from Guiyang to Xingyi, the capital of Qianxi'nan Prefecture, the journey takes about 4 hours.

Exploring Qianxi

Sightseeing
Culinary Delights
Shopping

Wanfenglin Egg Fried Rice

The dish features well-separated rice grains that are golden, crispy, and aromatic. It perfectly fuses the aroma of eggs, the natural sweetness of corn, and the tangy spiciness of pickled chili, creating a flavor combination that is truly one of a kind.

Zhenfeng Glutinous Rice

Greasy yet not cloying, it is soft, glutinous, sweet, and fragrant, with the perfect fusion of glutinous rice and meat flavors, making it the top choice for local breakfast.

Shuabatou

Wrapped in dough with fillings like bamboo shoots and minced meat, it resembles a brush head in shape. Steamed and served with a special dipping sauce, it delivers a distinctive taste experience.

Chicken Glutinous Rice Dumplings

This savory variety breaks the tradition that glutinous rice dumplings must be sweet. Its smooth and glutinous outer skin and delicious filling make it a truly unique culinary delight.

Gangzi Noodles

Made using a traditional craft where dough is repeatedly pressed with a wooden bar, these noodles are exceptionally chewy—a must-try for noodle lovers.

Buyi Five-Color Glutinous Rice

Naturally colored with plant extracts, this dish presents vibrant colors with a fragrant, soft, and glutinous texture. It carries auspicious meanings and is primarily prepared for festive occasions.

Erkui Rice Cake

A glutinous rice delicacy, it can be cut into pieces and stir-fried with vegetables and ham, or sliced for grilling or boiling, offering various ways to enjoy.

Cold Cut Rice Sheets

The wide, thin rice sheets are translucent, served with bean sprouts, crispy beans, and secret sauce. Refreshing, sour, and spicy, they are the perfect summer heat-relief treat.

Recommended Itineraries

Recommended Itineraries

Qianxinan

Wanfenglin

Maling River Canyon

Wanfeng Lake.

Duration

2days

Highlights

Natural scenery

Historical and Cultural Itinerary

Qianxinan

Twenty-Four Turns

Qinglong Ancient City

Amei Qituo Town.

Duration

2days

Highlights

Historical and cultural experience

Ethnic Customs Itinerary

Qianxinan

Liyuba Miao Village

Buyi Ethnic Villages

Nahui Village.

Duration

2days

Highlights

Ethnic customs

Outdoor Adventure Itinerary

Qianxinan

Maling River Rafting

Wanfeng Lake Water Sports

Fangmaping Grassland.

Duration

3days

Highlights

Outdoor adventure

Must-See Attractions

Huajiang Canyon Bridge

Wanfenglin

Twenty-Four Turns Anti-Japanese War Highway in Qinglong

Huajiang Canyon Bridge

A world-class engineering marvel and the world's largest bridge.

Wanfenglin

A world-class karst peak forest landscape and a national 5A-level scenic area.

Twenty-Four Turns Anti-Japanese War Highway in Qinglong

A world-class highway spectacle that bears witness to the Anti-Japanese War, now a National Priority Protected Cultural Relic Site.