Location 

Anshun, located in the middle of Guizhou Province and the eastern part of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, is one of nine top scenic destinations of China and the tourism center of west Guizhou province. Once an important centre for tea trading, Anshun remains the commercial hub of western Guizhou.

Attractions 

Anshun, the center of South China Karst topography, features abundant rivers, waterfalls, gorges, caves, stone forests, lakes and underground rivers. There are in total over 100 waterfalls and 1,200 caves in the vicinity. Famous attractions include Huangguoshu Waterfall (one of the largest waterfalls in Asia) and Dragon Palace (or Longgong Cave - a marvelous karst wonder). As an ethnic minority group area, Anshun has kept intact its unique folklore. Stone Village (Shitou Zhai) is a Buyi ethnic village where all the constructions in the village are made of stone - stone houses, stone walls, flagstone roofs, flagstone roads, stone bridges and stone banks. It is said to be the birthplace of wax painting. The rich traditional festivals and customs of the Buyi people are a feast for tourists’ eyes.

Located in Guizhou Province, Anshun is a pleasant town set within a karst limestone region. From the town, it is a relatively easy journey to the province's main attractions, Huangguuoshu Falls, China's largest waterfall, and the Longgong Caves. Historically, Anshun was an important centre for the tea and opium trade, and is still the most important town in the western park of Guizhou Province. Today it is renowned for its production of kitchen knives, batik and a fearsomely strong Anjiu brand of liquor. It is also a significant base for construction of aeroplanes and cars. Attractions in the town itself include Donglin Si, a Buddhist temple dating back to around 1405AD, and the huge Sunday Market, where you can buy pretty much anything!

Huangguoshu Falls 81m wide and 74m tall, these waterfalls are the largest in all of China, and therefore a noteworthy tourist attraction in the Anshun area. ?Most spectacular after rain, the falls can be heard from miles around, and the mist that rises up from the falls carries all the way up to the village of the same name. Originally explored for its hydroelectric potential, the region is gradually being made more and more accessible to visitors, and there are around 18 falls, four underground rivers and around 100 caves in total in the region, which covers a staggering 450sqkm. Buses run daily from Anshun to the falls at 10am (more frequent in the summer). ?If you want to see the falls in their true glory, don't visit during March and April (the end of the dry season) as the flow can dry to as little as ?a trickle.

Longgong Caves 15 miles south of Anshun is the series of caves call Longgong. Just a small proportion of the total cave complex is currently open and visitors take a boat trip through the cave.

Zhijin Cave Even if you are not a cave fan, you cannot fail to be impressed by Zhijin Cave, which at 6 miles long and 150m high is the biggest in China, and one of the biggest in the world. Guided tours are compulsory.