Gaopo Miao Ethnic Township

　　    Gaopo Miao Ethnic Township is under the jurisdiction of Huaxi District, located 31 kilometers from Huaxi. It features karst limestone landforms, well-preserved ancient ethnic customs, unique alpine landforms, and picturesque natural scenery, all combining to create the distinctive and magical landscape of Gaopo.

　　    The local people of Gaopo Miao Ethnic Township are known for their simplicity and preserve their rich folk traditions: the heartfelt ceremonies for welcoming and seeing off guests, the lively and solemn “Jumping Court” and “Jumping Cave” dances, the graceful “April 8th” singing and dancing festival, the mysterious underground cave fortresses, the ancient cliff coffin burials, the Miao villages hidden within dense bamboo groves, the uniquely styled Miao ethnic costumes, the bustling July Bullfighting Festival with its lively music, the moving drums, and the passionate lusheng flutes — all leave visitors reluctant to leave.

　　    Transportation

　　    You can take a bus from Qingyan to Gaopo. Visiting the cave burials and cliff coffins requires hiking.

　　    Location of the Attraction

　　    Huaxi District, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province