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Liupanshui
Prefecture-level city in Guizhou, People's Republic of China

Liupanshui

Liupanshui is a city in western Guizhou province, People's Republic of China.

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The name Liupanshui combines the first character from the names of each of the city's three constituent counties: Liuzhi, Panzhou, Shuicheng. As a prefecture-level city with an area of 9,926 square kilometres (3,832 sq mi), Liupanshui had a total population of over 2,830,000 in 2006, making it the second largest in the province, though only 251,900 inhabitants were urban residents. The city is known locally as "The Cool City" or "Cool Capital" due to its low average summer temperature.

Get in

Getting to Liupanshui

Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport (六盘水月照机场) serves Liupanshui and the surrounding area. There are flights to selected cities in China. Travelers should check current flight schedules before traveling. The airport is about 15 km from the city centre by road. Liupanshui has several railway stations. High-speed and conventional trains connect the city with other cities in Guizhou and other parts of China.

See

Worth seeing

Danxia Mountain, Liupanshui, Guizhou. A scenic spot associated with the travels of Xu Xiake, a geographer and writer of the Ming Dynasty.

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    Duge Bridge
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    Yushe National Park

    Yushe National Park is a scenic area in Liupanshui known for its mountain landscapes and natural scenery.

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    Meihua Mountain
Do

Things to do

Liupanshui's mountainous landscape provides opportunities for outdoor activities. Visitors can explore the forests and mountain areas around the city, enjoy views of the surrounding valleys and highlands, and visit scenic areas such as Yushe National Park and Meihua Mountain. The mountain areas around Liupanshui are suitable for hiking, sightseeing and other outdoor activities.

Eat

Where to eat

Liupanshui's local food is influenced by the cuisine of Guizhou and the traditions of the Shuicheng area. Local dishes often feature spicy and savory flavors, and visitors can find a variety of noodle dishes, hotpots and grilled foods. Lao guo (烙锅) is a traditional dish associated with Shuicheng.

Text adapted from Wikipedia and Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photograph: Wikimedia Commons (see file page), Wikimedia Commons.