Huangguoshu Waterfall (黄果树瀑布), praised as the No.1 waterfall in China, is one of the largest waterfalls in China and East Asia. As one of the most magnificent waterfalls in the world, Huangguoshu Waterfall is located in the southwest of Guizhou Province, about 118 km (73 miles) from Guiyang, the capital and transportation hub of Guizhou Province.
Most travellers would like to combine Guiyang tour with Huangguoshu Waterfall and some other nearby attractions as Dragon Palace Cave, Tunpu Village, etc in one trip for 4 to 6 days. With magnificent waterfalls, green forests, grotesque cave, natural bridge and so on, Huangguoshu Waterfall National Park has much to expect.
However, do you know how to get from Guiyang to Huangguoshu Waterfall? How to plan your Guiyang Huangguoshu Waterfall tour? Keep reading to make everything clear!
Guiyang is situated in the center of Guizhou Province while Huangguoshu Waterfall is located in Anshun city, the southwest of Guizhou Province. That means Huangguoshu Waterfall is in the southwest of Guiyang, about 118 km away. The driving distance between Guiyang and Huangguoshu Waterfall is about 128 km by car (About 1 hrs 40 mins). Generally, travellers have 3 ways to get from Guiyang to Huangguoshu Waterfall - by high speed train, direct bus or our private car transfer service.
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1. By High Speed Train - Most Popular & Needs Transfer
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3. By Direct Bus - More Chosen by Independent Travellers
Guiyang to Huangguoshu Waterfall Map
From - to: Guiyang North Railway Station (贵阳北站) - Anshun West Railway Station (安顺西站) / Guanling Railway Station (关岭站)
Duration: About 30~40 mins (To Anshun West Railway Station), About 1 hr (To Guanling Railway Station)
There are high speed trains from Guiyang North Railway Station to Anshun West Railway Station (About 37 daily trains) and Guanling Railway Station (About 4 daily trains). You will take about 30~40 mins to Anshun West Railway Station, and about 1 hr to Guanling Railway Station. You could take the high speed trains to anyone railway station of them. It is more recommended to choose Anshun West Railway Station.
From | To | Frequency | Duration |
Guiyang North Railway Station (贵阳北站) Address: West of the Second Ring Road, Guanshanhu District,Guiyang City, Guizhou Province (贵州省贵阳市观山湖区西二环) |
Anshun West Railway Station (安顺西站) Address: Fuming Road, Yaopu Town, Xixiu District, Anshun City, Guizhou Province (安顺市西秀区幺铺镇富民路) |
07:00~21:15: About 37 daily high speed trains | About 30~40 mins |
Guanling Railway Station (关岭站) Address: Dingyun Road, Guanling Buyei and Miao Autonomous County, Anshun City, Guizhou Province (贵州省安顺市关岭布依族苗族自治县顶云街道) |
07:30~18:30: About 4 daily high speed trains | About 1 hr |
Note: The information above is just for reference and it varies in different situation. For the latest information, please feel free to contact us.
The distance between Anshun West Railway Station and Ticket Center of Huangguoshu Waterfall is about 40 km (About 40 mins by car). After arriving at Anshun West Railway Station, you could walk for about 700 meters to the Anshun West Bus Station, where you could easily find bus to Ticket Center of Huangguoshu Waterfall (The departure time is unfixed). Otherwise, you could also take taxi or licensed private of China Discovery.
The distance between Guanling Railway Station and Ticket Center of Huangguoshu Waterfall is about 26 km (About 30mins by car). After arriving at Guanling Railway Station, you could find bus out of the station to Huangguoshu Waterfall, but there are not so many buses. Otherwise, you could also take taxi.
From - to: Anywhere in Guiyang to Huangguoshu Waterfall
Considering that you may want to have a worry-free travel without concerning about transportation, accommodation, plan, etc, here we strongly recommended you to travel with us - taking part in China Discovery's Guiyang Huangguoshu Waterfall tour. You will no longer need to worry about how to travel from Guiyang to Huangguoshu Waterfall, and our experienced private car driver will pick you up from airport or train stations in Guiyang or any other places to send you to Huangguoshu Waterfall. Along the trip, our local guide and driver would well arrange every step to provide you a comfortable trip from pick you up, escort you among the attractions, to send you off to your next destination. You will also visit some other attractions around Guiyang and Anshun, such as Qingyan Ancient Town, Dragon Palace Cave, Tunpu Village, etc. Learn more about attractions, weather, transportation, etc. in Anshun and Guiyang, please read Anshun Travel Guide | Guiyang Travel Guide >>
Otherwise, you could also customize your own Guiyang Huangguoshu Waterfall Tour concerning your own interests. If you are interested, please feel free to ask our professional travel expert for details.
From - to: Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (贵阳龙洞堡国际机场) - Huangguoshu Waterfall
Duration: About 2 hrs
There are also direct daily buses from Guiyang to Huangguoshu Waterfall, but there is only one daily bus every day. The time needed for a single way is about 2 hrs.
From | To | Frequency | Duration | Ticket Price |
Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (贵阳龙洞堡国际机场) |
Huangguoshu Waterfall (黄果树瀑布) |
Only one daily bus (at 11:30) | About 2 hrs | ¥ 90 |
Note: The information above is just for reference, and it varies according to different situation. You could ask us about the latest information.
In addition, you could take bus from Guiyang to Anshun Tourist Transportation Center (leave every hour), where you could take another bus to Huangguoshu Waterfall. The total time you will need is about 3 ~ 4 hrs. However, it is not recommended to do so, because it will be a little complicated and inconvenient.
Generally, travellers would like to combine Guiyang and Huangguoshu Waterfall to form a 4 ~ 6 days' tour. They would travel in and around Guiyang to explore both the natural beauty and ethnic culture there.
If they have 4 days, then they will visit two attractions in Guiyang city in one day: Jiaxiu Pavillion, the symbol of Guiyang city with a history of more than 400 years, and Qingyan Ancient Town, featuring with both cultural and historical elements. Huangguoshu Waterfall and the nearby Tianxingqiao Scenic Spot can be combined in one day's tour. Then Tunbao Village in Tianlong, Tiantai Mountain, Dragon Palace Cave, etc can be visited in the following days.
Recommended Guiyang-Huangguoshu Waterfalls Tour Package:
>> 3 Days Guiyang City Tour with Huangguoshu Waterfall
Being the No.1 province in China with the largest number of natural relics, Guizhou has lots of natural wonders to offer, like Mount Fanjing, Libo Seven Holes Scenic Area, Jiabang Rice Terraces, etc. Besides that, Guizhou is also the home to ethnic groups, and there are numerous unique Miao Villages and Dong Villages waiting for your steps. How about your preference? Want more travel ideas? Maybe you can check the best Guizhou tours chosen by our customers below for reference!
Recommended Guizhou Tour Package:
>> 6 Days Diverse Guizhou Tour (Guiyang - Fanjingshan - Kaili)
>> 5 Days Guiyang Fanjingshan Tour with Huangguoshu Waterfall
Since Huangguoshu Waterfall is not so close to Guiyang City and there are some recommended tourist attractions to explore nearby, plus there are many must-visit wonders spreading the whole Guizhou Province, it is a good idea to travel with China Discovery and let us take care of everything for you! If you travel with us, our professional guide will accompany you all the way and introduce the stunning Miao and Dong culture for you. And our experienced local driver will help you make transfers in speed and convenient.
The tour can be tailor-made according to your plan, time, group size, budget and every special need. If you are interested, please feel free to contact us to customize your tour!
Top 3 Anshun tours chosen by most customers to explore Anshun in the best way. Check the detailed itinerary, or tailor your own trip now with us.
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