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Guiyang
is the capital of
Guizhou province, located at an elevation of 3,000
feet in the very center of the southwest
province. It is dominated by mist-shrouded hills surrounding the
Wujiang Valley. The climate is mild throughout the year,
much like that in Kunming, the capital of neighboring Yunnan
province.
The
most interesting scenic spot in the
city is the Southern Cave, or Underground Park as the locals
call it. About half a mile in length, the cave contains
spectacular stalactites and stalagmites.
A
three-hour journey west from Guiyang is the Huangguoshu waterfall, one
of the biggest falls in China,
316 feet high and 346 feet wide. Water pours down a cliff into the Xiniu
Pool. Sunlight is diffracted through the drops of water, producing
glorious rainbows. There is a natural cave behind the waterfall, 131
feet above Xiniu Pool. Standing inside and watching the water pouring
down is an unforgettable sight. Around the Huangguoshu
are 18 smaller falls and 30 karst caves.
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