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Anshun

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Anshun is a prefecture-level city of Guizhou province, near the location of Huangguoshu Waterfall, the tallest in China. Within the borders of its prefecture there are attractions such as The Long Gong Dragon Caves and The Getu River. Anshun has a long history dating back to the Western Han dynasty around 200 B.C.. There are two special kinds of culture which existed in Chinese history: Tempu; and Yelang. The Tianlong Tunbao town is close to Anshun city. Tunbao is a town with a long history which includes eight small areas. Each one is connected with each other since it was a main war place from the period of Ming Dynasty. The culture of Tunbao is unique and traditional. First, the traditional clothes are special which are designed respectively from head to foot. Second, ‘Nuo’ is a kind of drama which is originated in Tunbao. The performers wear masks and hold the stage property for performing. The plots of drama are all from the legends of history. Third, local stone architectures are representative for long history of Tunbao.



Huangguoshu Waterfall that can be viewed from all angles, even from inside the waterfall. It is the biggest waterfall in Asia. Getu River is situated in a mountainous karst area. Along the river one can find Miao villages and karst caves. It is possible to walk 2000 steps up to the Chuangshang cave where one can get a view of the whole area. Longgong Cave situated above sea level and one has to walk 200 meters upwards to reach it. From there one can sail into the cave and experience the stala



Best Time To Visit


The best time to visit October to March.

How To Reach


By Air

Anshun does have its own airport, although flights and destinations are limited from Anshun Huangguoshu Airport.

Shopping


Anshun has been developed into an important market and commercial centre. Its local products are diversified, including batik products which are addressed respectfully as the first dye in Asia; kitchen knife, scissors and leather knife, Buyi Carpet and the green tea. The region produces a lot of batik. Some of the batik on sale in Dali and most of it in Yangshuo are from Guizhou. There also various other handicrafts.


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