Qingyan Ancient Town

Introducing Qingyan Ancient Town
Qingyan Ancient Town is in the southern part of the city of Guiyang. The town was built in 1378 during the Ming dynasty, and is one of the best-known ancient towns in Guizhou. It covers a 3–square-kilometer area, and still has a Ming and Qing dynasty style, with some architectural characteristics.

Qingyan Ancient Town Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Qingyan Guzhen 青岩古镇
• Best Time to Visit: March to October
• Recommended Visiting Hours: About 3 to 5 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Culture, Architecture
• Opening Hours: 08:30-17:00
• Entrance Fee: ¥60
• Address: Qingyan Town, Huaxi District, Guiyang, Guizhou Province

What to expect at Qingyan Ancient Town

Qingyan Ancient Town has more than 30 temples and clan halls, eight shrines, five garrets, three caves, one palace, and one yard, with lovely carved beams, rafters, and pillars.

Qingyan Ancient Town is a place where eastern and western cultures, Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, Christianity, and Catholicism meet. In addition to the many temples in Qingyan Ancient Town, there is a Christian church and a Roman Catholic church.

Qingyan Fortress was built in 1378, so it has a more than 600-year history and experienced times of refurbishment and expansion. The fortress was originally made of earth, with walls and alleys of stone added over the years.

How to get to Qingyan Ancient Town
• Take bus No. 203, 210 or Guiyang Airport Shuttle Bus Line 5 to Qingyan.
• Take Qingyan bus No. 1 or 2 to Qingyan Bus Station (East Gate).

Additional travel advice on Qingyan Ancient Town
• Please take care of your belongings on the street.