Guiyang has actively promoted the construction of a "zero-waste city" in recent years, advancing waste reduction at the source, recycling, and safe disposal across the five key sectors of industry, agriculture, construction, daily life, and culture.
The 2026 China's Top 100 Cities Index, independently compiled by urban research institution GYBrand, has been released, with Guiyang securing a place among the nation's second-tier cities.
As spring approaches, Guiyang City and Gui'an New Area have transformed into an ocean of flowers, with each blossom telling a story of the season.
Guiyang prioritized air pollution control during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–25), achieving a historic leap in air quality.
A 40-minute drive from Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, takes you into a sea of lush pines, where 99 percent forest coverage ensures that every breath is filled with the refreshing scent of pine needles.