Qiannan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture is under the jurisdiction of Guizhou Province. It is located in the south central part of Guizhou Province, connected to Qiandongnan in the east, adjacent to Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous region in the south, Anshun City and Qianxinan prefecture in the west, Guiyang City, the capital of Guizhou Province in the north. It is the golden path of Guizhou Province and even the whole southwest China leading to coastal area of South China. Unique geological and geomorphological characteristics, long-term coexistence of multi-ethnic groups and pleasant climate make Qiannan prefecture famous for its fantastic landscape, abundant animal and plant resources, peculiar ethnic customs, as well as historical and cultural monuments. It is a good place for sightseeing and summer resort.
Highlights:
- Tourists Attractions: The representative attractions in Qiannan include Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, Daqikong Scenic Area, Zhangjiang Scenic Area and Libo Maolan Karst Forest.
- Karst Landform: Qiannan Buyi and Miao autonomous prefecture boasts rich tourism resources advantage, Libo Maolan national nature reserve is the only well-preserved karst forest landform at the same latitude in the world.
- Ethnic Culture: There are 43 ethnic groups including Han, Bouyei, Miao, Shui, Maonan, Yao, Zhuang, Dong and Gelao inhabited in Qiannan Buyi and Miao autonomous prefecture. Among these minorities, Buyi and Miao are the main minorities. In the Miao region, people can experience the scenery and customs of the most attractive ethnic group. In addition, the prefecture is home to 90% of China's Shui minority population. Sandu county is the only Shui minority autonomous county in China.
- Ethnic Festivals: Main ethnic festivals include "San Yue San", "Liu Yue Liu" and "Gengjian Festival(更建节)" of Bouyei; "Si Yue Ba", "First Harvest of the Year" and Miao's New Year of Miao; Duan Festival, Mao Festival and Jingxia Festival(敬霞节) of Shui; The Torch Festival of Maonan; Panwang Festival of Yao, etc.
- Ethnic Crafts: Well-known ethnic crafts in Qiannan include batik and embroidery of Miao, brocade of Dong, Bamboo weaving and paper cutting, etc.