Guiyang City and Gui'an New Area launched more than 10 themed sojourn routes on July 6, spanning eight categories including urban and rural experiences, wellness, culture, sports and digital nomad-friendly travel. Visitors are invited to experience the city like locals during their summer stay.

Urban lifestyle route

This route focuses on urban slow living and trendy leisure. It connects popular destinations such as Qingyun Market, AYDC Public Art Center, Xinyin 1950 Discovery, and Minsheng Road's food block, offering an in-depth experience of the city's relaxing daily rhythm – coffee in the morning, tea in the afternoon, and wine by night.

Visitors can browse markets, try local cuisine, enjoy live performances, and take in the city's night views. This route is ideal for travelers who prefer city life.

Minsheng Road attracts many visitors. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Rural and pastoral route

This route highlights pastoral charm and rustic nostalgia. It covers rural destinations including Gaopo township in Huaxi district, Hefeng Bouyei and Miao township in Kaiyang county, Baihua Lake, and Hongfeng Lake.

Visitors can stay in countryside homestays and cliffside luxury retreats, and enjoy activities such as farming and fruit-picking, lakeside strolls, rice-field viewing, and private farm-to-table dining. The experience offers a poetic rural life that is "away from the city but never away from the scenery" – perfect for those yearning for a tranquil pastoral lifestyle.

Wellness and leisure route

This route focuses on nature-based healing and restorative wellness. Relying on the Baimayu selenium-rich springs in Kaiyang county, the Xifeng Nanshan Forest Wellness Base, and the Qingyan Health Town, it offers thermal spring therapy, medicinal cuisine, forest meditation, and health maintenance programs.

Surrounded by lush green mountains, visitors can relax both body and mind. This route is an excellent choice for middle-aged and elderly travelers seeking extended summer stays, as well as wellness enthusiasts.

Scenic area resort route

This route offers immersive resort-style vacation experiences across diverse landscapes. It integrates scenic spots including Qingyan Ancient Town, Tianhetan, Ahahu Wetland Park, and the Wujiang Gorge, with accommodations ranging from scenic inns and resort hotels to themed homestays.

This route is well-suited for sightseeing enthusiasts and travelers planning medium- to long-term stays.

Qingyan Ancient Town is home to different kinds of scenic inns. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Cultural and folk custom route

This route emphasizes cultural study and ethnic cultural experiences. It connects cultural landmarks such as Jiaxiu Pavilion, Yangming Temple, and China Yangming Culture Park, offering insights into the wisdom of Yangming Philosophy.

Visitors can also venture into Pianpo Bouyei township in Wudang district to watch Bouyei songs and dances, and immerse themselves in local authentic ethnic traditions. This route is designed for enthusiasts of culture and intangible cultural heritage.

Sports and adventure route

This route highlights outdoor recreation and active living. Visitors can explore mountain sports destinations such as Hou'er Tiankeng, Nanjiang Grand Canyon, and Taoyuan River, and enjoy activities including high-altitude extreme challenges, cool creek trekking, thrilling river rafting, and cave exploration.

This route is specially crafted for sports lovers, families with children, and young adventurers.

Visitors go river rafting in the Taoyuan River. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Summer escape route

This route focuses on cooling-off amid the summer heat and slow seasonal living. Making full use of Guiyang's pleasant summer climate, with an average temperature of 22.3 C, it connects the city's forest belt, Qianlingshan Park, Guiyang Forest Park, Luchongguan Park, various urban suburban parks, and mountain summer villages.

This route is the top choice for visitors seeking extended summer stays and tranquil retreats.

Digital nomad route

This route focuses on blending efficient remote work with scenic living. Utilizing Gui'an's position as a major big data hub and distinctive locations such as the Xiaolanshan Digital Culture Industry Ecological Village in Guanshanhu district, it offers full high-speed network coverage, co-working spaces, and smart living facilities.

The "work in the wilderness, live in the landscape" model accommodates remote work, long-term stays, and maker exchange – catering to freelancers, young makers, and telecommuters alike.