安顺 · Ānshùn

ANSHUN

The base for Huangguoshu, China's largest waterfall, plus karst caves and the ethnic Buyei villages of the Guiyang hinterland.

RegionWest-Central · Guizhou
Population~2.5M
Best TimeMay–Oct
LanguageMandarin Chinese
CurrencyRMB ¥ · USD 1 ≈ ¥6.7
Official website https://www.anshun.gov.cn/ ↗

Overview

Anshun sits amid Guizhou's karst, best known for Huangguoshu Waterfall — a 78m curtain you can walk behind via a cave path.

Beyond the falls, the region hides the Dragon Palace caves and old Buyei villages.

First-timer's checklist: Huangguoshu falls · the water-curtain cave · Dragon Palace caves · a Buyei village

Top Attractions

Here are the highlights worth your time in Anshun.

1Huangguoshu Waterfall

黄果树瀑布

China's biggest waterfall; walk the cave behind the sheet of water.

¥160 through-pass

2Dragon Palace

龙宫

A cave system of underground rivers and stalactites.

¥120

3Tianlong Tunpu

天龙屯堡

A Ming-era fortress village of distinct tunpu culture.

¥35

Food & Drink

Anshun has its own kitchen — here are the dishes to try.

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Anshun Rice Rolls

安顺裹卷 · Ānshùn guǒjuàn

Rice rolls with savoury fillings.

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Buyei Cuisine

布依菜 · Bùyī cài

River fish and sour veg.

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Fried Tofu Balls

豆腐圆子 · Dòufu yuánzi

Crisp fried tofu balls.

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Local Tea

贵州茶 · Guìzhōu chá

Highland green tea.

🍽️ Where to eat

  • Guoji juan (rice rolls) is the street favourite.
  • Spicy, sour and cheap — classic Guizhou.

Culture & Nightlife

Cultural experiences

Where to go at night

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Anshun Centre

Small-city strolls.

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Night Snacks

Tofu balls and beer.

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Falls Light Show

Huangguoshu lit after dark (seasonal).

Getting There & Around

By Rail

Anshun West on the high-speed line; ~40min from Guiyang.

By Air

Guiyang (KWE) is the gateway.

To Falls

Buses and DiDi (~40min).

Local

Scenic shuttles.

Where to Stay

Where you stay shapes the trip. Three good bases:

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Anshun Town

Base for falls trips.

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Near Huangguoshu

Resort hotels by the park.

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Tunpu Stay

Fortress-village rooms.

🏨 Hotel tips

  • Anshun town is the cheap, central base.
  • Staying by the falls saves morning queues.

Who Visits Anshun?

Waterfall chasers and travellers breaking the Guiyang–Kunming route.

Before you go: check the visa rules, set up Alipay / WeChat Pay, and read our transport tips.

Practical Tips

🎯 Top tips for Anshun

  • Go early or late to dodge tour buses.
  • May–Oct has the fullest water flow.
  • Easy day trip from Guiyang.