Anshun — Travel Guide
Anshun is a prefecture-level city of Guizhou province, near the location of Huangguoshu Waterfall, the tallest in China. Within the borders of its prefecture there are attractions such as The Long Gong Dragon Caves and The Getu River. Anshun has a long history dating back to the Western Han dynasty around 200 B.C.. There are two special kinds of culture which existed in Chinese history: Tempu; and Yelang. The Tianlong Tunbao town is close to Anshun city. Tunbao is a town with a long history which includes eight small areas. Each one is connected with each other since it was a main war place from the period of Ming Dynasty. The culture of Tunbao is unique and traditional. First, the traditional clothes are special which are designed respectively from head to foot. Second, ‘Nuo’ is a kind of drama which is originated in Tunbao. The performers wear masks and hold the stage property for performing. The plots of drama are all from the legends of history. Third, local stone architectures are representative for long history of Tunbao.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
Anshun does have its own airport, although flights and destinations are limited from Anshun Huangguoshu Airport.
Anshun has been developed into an important market and commercial centre. Its local products are diversified, including batik products which are addressed respectfully as the first dye in Asia; kitchen knife, scissors and leather knife, Buyi Carpet and the green tea. The region produces a lot of batik. Some of the batik on sale in Dali and most of it in Yangshuo are from Guizhou. There also various other handicrafts.
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