Qingyan Section of Populated Place
Well-preserved ancient town with Ming-era architecture
An ancient walled town near Guiyang, Qingyan preserves Ming‑era stone streets, temples and traditional wooden houses; tourists stroll narrow lanes, visit historic gates and sample Guizhou snacks in restored teahouses.
Qingyan at a Glance#
How to Get to Qingyan#
Qingyan is near Guiyang. From Guiyang East Railway Station, regional buses and tourist coaches run to Qingyan Ancient Town (roughly 40-60 minutes). Taxis from Guiyang center take about 40 minutes depending on traffic; follow signs to Qingyan or Qingyan Ancient Town Scenic Area.
Tips for Visiting Qingyan#
- Climb the old city walls early in the morning for cooler light and fewer visitors.
- Visit one of the traditional workshops - stone carving and tea houses still operate in the historic quarters.
- Avoid weekends if possible; domestic tourism can swell poblaciones on national holidays.
Best Time to Visit Qingyan#
Spring and autumn offer the best combination of comfortable weather and manageable crowds in the old town.
Weather & Climate near Qingyan#
Qingyan's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1129 mm/year), wettest in June with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 9° | 4° | 18 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.6h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 6° | 22 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.9 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.1h |
| March | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 35 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 101 mm | overcast | 77% | 1.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.7h |
| May | Good | 16° - 24° | 20° | 171 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.3h |
| June | Good | 19° - 26° | 22° | 214 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.7 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.6h |
| July | Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 175 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.5h |
| August | Good | 19° - 28° | 24° | 133 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.9h |
| September | Very Good | 17° - 25° | 21° | 96 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.6 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.2h |
| October | Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 91 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.4h |
| November | Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 51 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 7° | 22 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.4h |