In July, Guiyang is graced with gentle breezes and pleasant weather. As the high school and national college entrance exams conclude and schools release students for their summer breaks, Cool Guiyang has welcomed a surge of visitors from across the country.

Popular hotspots such as Qingyun Market, Jiaxiu Pavilion, and the Guiyang HGY Art Palace in Nanming district are seeing a sustained boom in summer tourism.

Qingyun Market: A trendy hub where creative culture meets cuisine

Qingyun Market has undoubtedly become one of the most beloved landmarks for young people in Guiyang. Blending intangible cultural heritage products, specialty handicrafts, and authentic local delicacies, the market is packed even on weekdays with tourists taking photos, checking in, and hunting for new flavors.

At the Yuzhou Muke woodcut store, traditional printmaking techniques are fused with trendy design, capturing the hearts of younger customers. Most visitors stepping inside are in their twenties, and they show a particular fondness for refrigerator magnets featuring Guizhou-inspired motifs – both distinctive and easy to take home as souvenirs.

As dinnertime approaches, Guizhou's signature sour soup beef becomes a must-try. Before 6 pm, the Guichu Sour Soup Beef restaurant had already turned over 84 tables.

A cultural and creative product shop inside Qingyun Market is filled with delicate local handicrafts that showcase unique Guizhou charm. [Photo/WeChat account of Nanming district]

Jiaxiu Pavilion: Ancient charm meets modern nightlife along the Nanming River

At dusk, this ancient pavilion, first built during the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and spanning the Nanming River, draws large crowds even after visiting hours. The surrounding plazas and riverbanks are filled with strolling tourists, street vendors selling creative souvenirs, photography merchants displaying sample photos to attract customers, and visitors taking selfies – together painting a vivid and lively urban scene.

As 8 pm approaches, the pavilion's lights are switched on, drawing a soft chorus of cheers from the crowd. Against the shimmering night waters and city lights, people follow the riverbank to capture the pavilion's dazzling silhouette using their cameras.

The illuminated Jiaxiu Pavilion stands gracefully over the Nanming River at dusk. [Photo/WeChat account of Nanming district]

Guiyang HGY Art Palace: A dazzling summer night illuminated

As night deepens, the Guiyang HGY Art Palace glows brilliantly under its lights, with crowds gathering around the lake to take photos – some snapping pictures of friends, others hiring professional photographers.

Amid the dazzling lights, countless visitors capture and preserve their summer night memories of this cool city through photographs and check-ins.

As the peak summer travel season kicks into high gear, Guiyang is welcoming more and more visitors with its pleasant temperatures, flavorful cuisine, and unique local character – ready to embrace every new arrival.

Guiyang HGY Art Palace shines brightly at night, drawing crowds of visitors to admire its gorgeous lakeside night view. [Photo/WeChat account of Nanming district]