Anshun Travel Guide

Situated to the west of Guzhou Province, the city of Anshun is surrounded by a number of interesting tourist attractions, making it popular with visitors.

Anshun is a vibrant city which is simply packed with things to see and do. Lovers of good food will find plenty of restaurants here serving dishes prepared in a range of culinary styles. However, Anshun is best known for its natural beauty and most visitors use the city as a base to explore the nearby natural beauty spots.

Exploring the area around Anshun is easy as there is a special Huangguoshu Tourist Special Line bus that runs between Guiyang and Anshun. The city has a large bus station which is blessed with around 15 bus lines, carrying passengers all over the city and beyond.

Getting There & Away

Anshun Huangguoshu Airport is situated just six kilometers south of Anshun City, with regular buses connecting the airport and city centre (10 minutes). The airport receives flights from a number of cities such as Guangzhou (40 minutes), where there is an international airport. In addition to its bus station, Anshun also has a large train station and it is possible to catch the train to Anshun from cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.

Things to Do

Anshun Attractions

Wenmiao Temple

This large and lovely temple was built at the end of the 14th century during the hongwu period.

Wax Printing Art Museum

Located to the east of anshun, this museum provides an informative insight into the ancient tradition of wax printing.

Side trips from Anshun

Huangguoshu Waterfall

Just a short bus ride from town, this is china’s largest waterfall.

Puding Chuandong Human Fossil Site

Located 26kms north of anshun, this is one of china’s most significant archeological sites.