Guiyang is the capital of Guizhou, a province in southwest China. With its 4.5 million inhabitants, it is rather a small town. The vast majority of the population (about 3 million people) live in the outskirts of the city. Guiyang has a long tradition and its origins date around the 7th century AD. The name of the town has changed several times in history and with it its size. Guiyang achieved its greatest development in the late 1990s. If you are going to Guiyang, you will appreciate this article, which is packed with information about local traffic and places of interest.
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Places of interest
- If you are looking for a piece of nature near the city or are accustomed to your morning run, do not miss to visit Huaxi Park. Enjoy the greenery, the river, but also local art and architecture.
- Qingyan Historic Center is a great place if you just feel like exploring local culture. In addition to the ancient buildings, there are also many shops, restaurants and cafes.
- Hongfu Temple is a beautiful historic site surrounded by nature. It is located on a hill, accessible by bus or on foot. If you are lucky, you will also see monkeys in the wild.
Basic information about the metro in Guiyang
Guiyang Metro is one of the newer subway systems. Its construction began in 2013 and was first introduced to people in December, 2017. At the moment the construction is line 2 and in the planning process there are also lines 3 and 4. All should be finished by 2020. Line No. 1 has a total of 10 stations and a total length of 12.8 km. By the year 2018 it should be expanded by another 15 stations. The route connects Xiamaixi Station and North Railway Station and the journey from one terminal to the next takes about 26 minutes.
Ticket price
The fare depends on the mileage. For the first 4 km you will pay 2 yuan, for another 4 km 3 yuan, for another 4 km 4 yuan, for another 8 km 5 yuan and for the last 8 km 6 yuan. For every additional 8 kilometers you pay 1 extra yuan.
In addition to classic tickets, you can also get a Smart Card, which will give you a 10% discount on fare. You can purchase a card and classic tickets at any metro station.
Children under 130 cm can use the metro free of charge.
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The list of all metro stations in Guiyang
There is now only one metro line (green) which is consists of 10 stations. It begins in Xiamaixi, Laowantang, Yueshanhu Park, West Lincheng Road, Guanshanhu Park, International Eco-Conference Center, Yangguan, Xinzhai, Bailuhu and the last one is North Railway Station.
Time tables
Xiamaixi leaves the first subway at 6:40 and the last at 21:20. North Railway Station leaves the first subway at 7 and the last from 21:30. Frequency of rides depends on the specific day, time and capacity of the metro.
Bus transportation
Bus service is also quite good here. In many cases, buses are connected to the subway so you can easily get around the city. You will use the same card as the metro. Timetable information can be found on site.
Taxi
There is also a taxi in the city. You can call him only on the street or in the places where the taxi is usually standing. For us Europeans, it is a relatively inexpensive way of transport, and taxis are on every corner. However, it is important to arrange the price in advance, otherwise, you are at risk that your local taxi drivers will get you more money than you would like.
However, we recommend that you use the UBER application, where you have the first free coupon for free!
Book your accommodation in Guiyang!
Would you like to stay stylishly and comfortably? The best way to get to know the local culture and find new friends is through Airbnb. Every time we travel to a new country, we use this way of accommodation. We can recommend him with a quiet heart. We have secured more for you a discount 35$ for the first stay â it worth to try
Conclusion
Whatever you decide to visit Guiyang, we wish you a lot of exciting experiences from this place. We hope that our article has helped you and that you now have a better idea not only of the city itself, but mainly of how to navigate it.
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