Gaopo Miao Township
高坡苗族乡
The highest Miao township in Huaxi District, with Yunding Grassland, highland terraced fields, and cliff burial customs. Cool in summer and ideal for escaping the heat and camping.
Gaopo Miao Township lies in the southeast of Huaxi District, at an average elevation of about 1,500 meters. Often called the 'roof ridge' of Guiyang, it is home to the open, rolling Yunding Grassland, a great place to watch the sea of clouds, catch the sunset, and camp. Around Raorao Village are highland terraced fields, and Jiading Village preserves the distinctive Miao 'cave burial' custom. Miao festivals such as the April Eighth Festival and the Cave-Leaping Festival are rich with local traditions. Grassland areas are free or low-cost, and summer temperatures here are several degrees lower than in the city. Getting there: a drive from the city takes about 1 to 1.5 hours on winding mountain roads. Use caution in rain and fog, as public transport is limited.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Qingyan Ancient Town
- Longli Oil Painting Grassland
- Yelang Valley
- Huaxi Park
- Shilihetan National Urban Wetland Park
- Guiyang Confucius Academy
- Zhenshan Buyi Village
- Tianhe Pool Scenic Area