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Guizhou,
located in the mountainous region of southwest China, is a treasure trove
for travelers seeking outdoor adventures, immersive and nature-rich
experiences, innovative explorations, and a deep dive into rich ethnic
cultures.
Guizhou's rugged,
pristine landscape offers an unparalleled canvas for adventurers, inviting them
to embrace activities like rock climbing, mountaineering, hiking, camping,
rafting, jungle trekking, and low-altitude skydiving. This extraordinary
topography has also bestowed upon Guizhou the honor of being home to
nearly half of the world's top 100 high-altitude bridges, earning it the
illustrious title of "the museum of world bridges." Building on the
high-altitude bridges nestled within these majestic mountains, Guizhou has
developed a wide range of extreme outdoor activities, including bungee jumping,
high-altitude swings, and aerial walks. These open up new realms of
exhilarating experiences for adventure enthusiasts.
With
its quintessential karst landforms, Guizhou is also hailed as the
"World's Karst Cave Museum." The province's mountains are dotted with
a myriad of unique and extraordinary karst caves, transforming Guizhou into
a paradise for spelunkers.
The
abundance of activities is also one of Guizhou's most compelling
attractions. Leveraging rich ecological and natural resources in the
province, Guizhou hosts a variety of exciting sports events,
including the G-Run Mountain Match, "Colorful Guizhou" cycling
league, "Water Charm Guizhou" aquatic sports series, "Passion
Guizhou" motorsport series, and "Soaring Guizhou" paragliding
competitions. These events offer outdoor sports enthusiasts a wealth of new and
exhilarating experiences.
The
province boasts 10 nationally recognized historical and cultural cities and
towns, 757 traditional Chinese villages, and 312 characteristic ethnic
villages. The region's rich and intriguing local customs and rural culinary
specialties immerse foreign visitors in the charm of Chinese folk life within
just a few days.
Certainly, Guizhou also
boasts several renowned scenic areas that are celebrated throughout China.
These include the Huangguoshu Waterfall scenic area in Anshun City, the
Xiaoqikong scenic area in Libo County in southern Guizhou Province, the
One-Thousand-Household Miao Village of Xijiang scenic area in Qiandongnan Miao
and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, the Chishui Danxia Tourist Area in Zunyi City,
the Wanfenglin scenic area in Qianxinan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture,
and the Mount Fanjing scenic area in Tongren City. These destinations offer a
rare opportunity to experience stunning landscapes with diverse
geomorphological and geological features, making them exceptional places to
visit.
Interestingly,
while the U.S. has the NBA, Guizhou has its own version known as
"Village Basketball Association (VBA)." In this province located in
the southwestern corner of China, basketball games are a traditional activity
in villages large and small. Each year, events such as the "Village Super
League" and "Village Basketball Association" are
enthusiastically organized among local farmers. Watching these matches and
exploring the historical origins of the "Village Super League" and
"VBA" to uncover their connection to globally popular basketball
leagues is a fascinating experience.
Known
for its natural resources and cultural charm, Guizhou also holds a
world record with the world's largest radio telescope, the Five-hundred-meter
Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope (FAST), located in the Qiannan Buyi and Miao
Autonomous Prefecture. Additionally, the International Mountain Tourism Alliance,
a nonprofit organization, holds its annual conference in Guizhou, where
collaborators from around the globe discuss the sustainable development and
innovation of mountain tourism resources. The conference fosters an open and
collaborative approach to addressing mountain resource protection, innovative
utilization, and development strategies.
In Washington,
the delegation from Guizhou extends a heartfelt invitation to people
in America: discover the vibrant Guizhou — welcome to China's world-class
tourist destination!
Image Credit: © People's Daily Online WEST USA
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