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Anshun安顺
Base in Anshun 2 nights for Huangguoshu Falls and Longgong Caves; the city itself is a half-day, the karst around it is the trip.
Anshun is a small city in western Guizhou whose draw is the karst scenery around it: Huangguoshu Falls, the Longgong cave system and old stone villages of the Bouyei and Ming-descended Tunpu communities. The city is a transport and sleep base, not a sight in itself. Two nights covers the falls and one cave; three lets you add a village and slow down.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Jun–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, damp, some village services closed)
- Airport
- AVA
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Anshun110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Anshun, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyAnshun is a low-crime city and the main risks are practical: wet, slippery paths at the falls and in caves, summer crowds…
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAVA Anshun Huangguoshu Airport (Small; most travellers fly into Guiyang Longdongbao (KWE) and continue by high-speed rail or bus.).
- Getting aroundCity buses cost ¥1 (≈ under US$1) and cover the centre; taxis flag from about ¥6 (≈ under US$1).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea in a café¥15–35 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealNoodle or rice bowl¥15–35 (≈ US$3–5)
- Beerdraught / can at a shop¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi flagfall¥6 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideCity bus ride¥1 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketHuangguoshu entryPark shuttle extra, about ¥50.¥180 (≈ US$30) (check)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personCN¥60 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomCN¥600 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · Mid CN¥600 (≈ US$85) · High CN¥1,200 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AVA Anshun Huangguoshu Airport (Small; most travellers fly into Guiyang Longdongbao (KWE) and continue by high-speed rail or bus.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Jun–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (18 rain days), driest Nov (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Anshun: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
13 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
15 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
17 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
18 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
17 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
16 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
13 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
13 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City buses cost ¥1 and cover the centre; taxis flag from about ¥6. The east bus station is 10 km out (bus 16 or ¥25–30 taxi). For the falls and caves, use the frequent scenic buses from the east station or hire a car with a driver for the day.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Huangguoshu Falls
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Scenic bus from Anshun East Bus Station, about 1 h
Go at opening; the park shuttle inside is a separate ticket.
Longgong Caves
goDoor to door: About 1.25 h
Bus from Anshun, about 40 min, then boat tour
Guided boat in Chinese only; expect queues in summer.
Shitouzhai (Stone Village)
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Huangguoshu-bound bus, ask to be dropped at the fork, then walk about 2 km (1.2 mi)Huangguoshu-bound bus, ask to be dropped at the fork, then walk about 1.2 mi (2 km)
Bouyei stone village and batik; pairs well with the falls.
Tunbu Village (Tianlong)
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Minibus from near the railway station, about 30 min
Ground opera performance around 11:00; hire a guide at the gate.Ground opera performance around 11:00 AM; hire a guide at the gate.
Zhijin Cave
overnightDoor to door: About 3.5 h
Bus from the north bus station to Zhijin town, then local transport
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep in Zhijin.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown / Zhonghua Donglu
Main shopping and eating streets; walkable to the old station and bus links.
Near Anshun West railway station
Convenient for high-speed arrivals and early departures; quieter at night.
Huangguoshu area
Sleep by the falls to start at opening; fewer services and higher prices.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥250–450 (≈ US$35–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥450–900 (≈ US$65–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥900 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 2 nights × CN¥300 | CN¥600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × CN¥600 | CN¥2,400 |
| Huangguoshu entry + park shuttle2 × CN¥230 · check | CN¥460 |
| Longgong Caves entry2 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥240 |
| Car with driver, full day1 × CN¥500 · check | CN¥500 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CN¥100 | CN¥200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥440 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥1,210 per person per day, bed included | CN¥4,840≈ US$700 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and rail excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea in a café | ¥15–35 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Noodle or rice bowl | ¥15–35 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer: draught / can at a shop | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) / ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| City bus ride | ¥1 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi flagfall | ¥6 (≈ under US$1) |
| Huangguoshu entryPark shuttle extra, about ¥50. | ¥180 (≈ US$30) (check) |
| Longgong Caves entry | ¥120 (≈ US$17) (check) |
| Tunbu Village entry | ¥30 (≈ US$5) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Scenic-area tickets and internal shuttle buses are priced separately; budget for both.
- Longgong cave tours are guided in Chinese only and can be very crowded in summer.
- Some village guesthouses and restaurants close outside roughly April–September.
- Book high-speed rail seats ahead in summer and around national holidays.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
Most embassies are in Beijing; several countries have consulates-general in Chengdu or Chongqing. Check your own country's list before you travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Anshun → Huangguoshu, scenic bus: about ¥20–24 (≈ US$3–4), 1 h (check)
- Anshun → Guiyang, bus: about ¥35 (≈ US$5), 1.5 h (check)
- Anshun West → Guiyang North, high-speed rail: about ¥40–60 (≈ US$6–9), 30–40 min (check)
- Taxi across downtown: ¥6–15 (≈ US$1–3)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián)
- 我要去这里 — I want to go here (wǒ yào qù zhè lǐ)
- 可以用手机支付吗？ — Can I pay by phone? (kě yǐ yòng shǒu jī zhī fù ma)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Anshun. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, damp, some village services closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for AVA and the Guiyang KWE rail link: last departures, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: downtown Zhonghua Donglu, the west station, the east bus station, Huangguoshu village.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Huangguoshu, Longgong, Shitouzhai, Tunbu, Zhijin) and eat pages with last orders.
- Rain and flood fixtures so falls and cave days can go green or be swapped.