Anshun is famous for its natural attractions, among them including the Long Gong Dragon Caves which is said to be among the longest underground cave of its kind. Going through 20 hills which is about 15 kilometres long, it is said to be among the golden tourist magnet in the province of Guizhou. Found near the Qiannan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture to the east; Liupanshui to the west; Qianxinan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture to the south; Bijie to the north; Anshun is a prefecture-level city that borders the provincial capital, Guiyang. About 2.3 million people are living in an area of 9,629 square kilometres, making the population density roughly around 250 people for each square kilometre. Uniquely known for the intersection of the cultures of Tempu and Yelang, these days Anshun is more widely known for its booming aerospace industry, with most aircraft and airspace companies having their offices located here in town.

Airports in Anshun

Anshun Huangguoshu Airport

Anshun Huangguoshu Airport is the airport that is currently serving the city of Anshun as well as other nearby areas found within Guizhou Province. Located in Xixiu District which is about 8.4 kilometres away from the Anshun city centre, the airport was constructed first since 1965 for military use. It is only until 2002 that Anshun Huangguoshu Airport opens doors to civilian flights, but it has never let go of its military function. With a 2,800 meters long runway, it caters to airlines such as 9 Air, China United Airlines, Loong Airlines, Shandong Airlines and Spring Airlines for a variety of destinations to and from Beijing, Haikou, Hangzhou, Lijiang, Nanjing, Qingdao, Shanghai, Xi’an and Xishuangbanna among others within China. There are several connecting flights to and from Singapore via airlines such as Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Shandong Airlines and Spring Airlines via cities such as Changsha, Guangzhou, Nanjing and Shanghai with prices ranging around 200 or 300 SGD and more.

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When is the Best Time to Fly to Anshun?

The off-peak season to visit Anshun is in June and sometimes stretches to August which is during the summer season. If you are a bargain hunter, this could be a great time to get reasonable offers at lower prices. It is excellent news if you plan your trip well, you can save your money because the price for hotels and flights during the peak season will be much higher and cost you a lot of money. Nonetheless, if you want to come over when there is a crowd, the peak season in Anshun is during January, March and September which is during the months of winter, spring and fall. Indeed, the best period to visit Anshun is around the mid-spring to early summertime that offers suitable weather that is just nice to go out.

Anshun, just like other cities in the Guizhou Province as well as China, in general, has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate, characterized by short, mild winters that tend to be dry at first before gradually wettening, and long, hot, humid summers. Spring is considered the dampest season in general, except the potential occurrence of typhoons in late summer and early autumn. While both summer and autumn are sunny, the only autumn is sunny and dry enough compared to other seasons. The average temperature is usually ranging around 4.5 degree Celsius during winter in January to 22.0 degree Celsius during the summer in July. The annual precipitation is about 1,293 mm with two-third of the rain usually happening from May to August.

There are a few festivals you can look forward to enjoy in Anshun throughout the year, just like the locals. There is the Tiaohua Flower Dance Festival which is held near the Miao villages in the first lunar month, which is majorly celebrated by singing and dancing. Then there is the Sìyueba' Ox King' Festival held on the 8^th of the fourth lunar month, in which tributes are made around this time to worship the ox king. Other festivities include Bouyi festival, Eating New Rice Festival, Guizhou Batik Festival and more.

What are the Top 3 Things to Do in Anshun?

Huangguoshu Waterfall – Being part of the Huangguoshu Waterfall National Park, this waterfall is 45 kilometres southwest of the city. With a height of 77.8 meters and 101 meters wide, this waterfall is one of the largest that you can find in China. Nearby, there is a Water-Curtain Cave or Shuiliandong which is believed to be the habitat of Sun Wukong.

Tianxingqiao Scenic Area – Located not far off the Huangguoshu Waterfall, only about 5 to 6 kilometres away further downstream, the Tianxingqiao Scenic Area comprises of Tianxing Cave, Tianxing' Potted Landscape' and Stone Forest. It offers some of the magnificent views you can get from the area, which is certainly worth exploring.

Hongfeng Lake – Found 63 kilometres away from Anshun and 32 kilometres from Guiyang, Hongfeng Lake is an artificial lake that covers about 57.2 square kilometres, making it the largest of its kind on the Guizhou Plateau. It makes up part of the Hongfeng Lake Scenic Area and is known for the surrounding red maple trees and minority ethnic villages.