Heart of the City · Integration of Ancient and Modern

Nanming District, Guiyang — the cultural core of the city and the birthplace of Guiyang's history. This 1-day itinerary includes climbing the Ming Dynasty Jiaxiu Tower, strolling through the modern Zhucheng Square, and enjoying the light show on the Nanming River at night, experiencing the perfect integration of urban cultural context and modern vitality.

400 Years

Jiaxiu Tower History

5 KM

Nanming River Bank

Urban Living Room

Zhucheng Square

Ethnic Treasure Trove

Cultural Landmark

Night View of Jiaxiu Tower and Nanming River Scenery in Nanming District

Ancient Ming Dynasty Tower and Modern Urban Lights Intertwine

One-Day Urban Cultural Tour of Nanming District

Ancient Tower Exploration + Square Stroll + Riverside Night Tour, Experience the Charm of Guiyang Metropolis

                    
Tour Duration
1-Day Tour

                    
Main Destinations
Jiaxiu Tower Historical Building Complex, Zhucheng Square Urban Living Room, Nanming River Cultural Corridor, Guizhou Provincial Museum of Ethnic Groups

                    
Suitable For
Urban Explorers, History Enthusiasts, Photographers, Cultural Researchers

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥200-¥400

Urban Cultural Context Exploration

Dialogue Between Ancient and Modern

Itinerary Highlights

Visit Jiaxiu Tower for ancient exploration in the morning, explore the museum in the afternoon, and enjoy a night tour of the Nanming River

Attraction Arrangement

Jiaxiu Tower

First built in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, this ancient tower with three floors, three eaves and a four-cornered pyramidal roof stands on the Aoji Rock of the Nanming River, meaning "Excellence in Imperial Examinations", and is a cultural landmark of Guiyang.

Cuiwei Garden

A classical garden of the Ming and Qing dynasties, including ancient buildings such as Gongnan Pavilion and Longmen Academy, connected with Jiaxiu Tower, known as "Jiangnan Garden Relocated in Guizhou".

Zhucheng Square

The urban living room of Guiyang, featuring golden Lusheng sculptures, ethnic cultural totem poles and musical fountains, is the center of civic activities, known as the "Urban Living Room".

Guizhou Provincial Museum of Ethnic Groups

An ethnic-themed museum collecting cultural relics of 17 indigenous ethnic groups, including Miao silver ornaments, Dong drum tower models, etc., with a building shaped like Guizhou's rock mountains.

Nanming River Cultural Corridor

A riverside landscape trail, including nodes such as Jiaxiu Fuyu and Zhuyun Square. The night light show integrates landscapes and technology, known as the "Night Pearl of Zhucheng".

Practical Information

Travel Tips

Best time for morning photography at Jiaxiu Tower
Pre-book museum tickets in advance
Wear comfortable shoes for night tour

Itinerary Suggestions

Morning: Jiaxiu Tower + Cuiwei Garden
Afternoon: Ethnic Museum + Zhucheng Square
Evening: Nanming River Light Show

Must-Try Foods in Nanming District

Nanmenkou Changwang Noodles

A time-honored brand in Guiyang, featuring red oil soup base with pork large intestine, blood curd and egg noodles. The noodles are chewy and the soup is delicious, known as the "No.1 Noodle in Zhucheng".

Siwawa (Silk Baby)

A special vegetarian roll, with thin pancakes wrapped around more than ten kinds of vegetable shreds and drizzled with sour and spicy dipping sauce. Shaped like a swaddled baby, it reflects the culinary wisdom of Guiyang.

Lei's Tofu Balls

A famous snack from a century-old shop, made by kneading tofu into balls and frying until golden brown. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, served with secret dipping sauce, listed as an intangible cultural heritage.

Travel Tips for Nanming District

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