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The best waterfalls in Guiyang

A hand-picked guide to 1 of the most stunning waterfalls in Guiyang. Each entry below has our personal notes, photos, driving directions and the practical detail you need to plan a visit — from parking and hike lengths to swimming rules and the best time of year to go.

#1 · 41 m drop

Yangpidong Waterfall

Guiyang · Guizhou · China

Yangpidong Waterfall — hero

Yangpidong Waterfall (羊皮洞瀑布) is a free, undeveloped waterfall in Qingzhen, about 70 km from Guiyang in China's Guizhou province. It drops roughly 40 metres out of a cave in a limestone cliff. The walk down to it is steep and muddy, and takes 30 to 50 minutes each way.

I went four years ago while I was travelling around Guiyang. A video of the falls had come up online and I wanted to see it for myself. This post covers what the trip was like, how the two routes work, and what I would tell a friend before they went.

Where Yangpidong Waterfall Is

Waterfall canyon
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