Anshun Facts

Located about 105km from Guiyang, Anshun is a key connecting between Sichuan Province and Guizhou Province. The history of its trading center could be traced back to the 13th century, linking north and south China with areas as remote as Burma. Anshun is a multi-minorities region which is the home of Mulao Minority, Buyi Minority and Miao Minority. The colorful ethnic culture and customs are the most highlights of this region. It features in natural landscape, including the Huangguoshu Waterfall and Tianxingqiao Scenic Resort. On the way from Guiyang to Anshun, Tianlong Village, one of the ancient Tun-Bao settlements, is a best place to display the history of Guizhou.

Area Code: 0853

 

Zip Code: 561000

 

Area: Anshun covers a total area of 9,264 sq km

 

Geography: Anshun average altitude of 1,102 meters in between ~ 1,694 meters, is a typical plateau type humid subtropical monsoon climate, rainfall, the annual average rainfall 1360 millimeters.

 

Population: Anshun is home to more than 15 of China's 56 ethnic minorities, such as the Miao, the Buyi, the Dong, the Yi, the Gelao, the Tujia, the Hui, the Zhuang, and the Yao. As many as 1000 ethnic festivals are held during the year.

Administrative Division: The east the capital of Guiyang City and Qiannan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, west Liupanshui City, south Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in southwest Guizhou, the north Bijie region, known as "the belly Guizhou, Yunnan's throat, Sichuan and Guangdong's lip teeth "known.