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Zhong Guo Tian Yan Jing Qu
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Zhong Guo Tian Yan Jing Qu

8.1
4.5/5
6.8k reviews
The Tianyan telescope is located in Pingtang County, Guizhou Province. In addition to the radio telescope, the visitor site also features a museum and a planetarium. A viewing platform provides a 360-degree view over the telescope, which is the size of nearly 30 soccer fields. You can also visit the Astronomical Experience Hall and Tianxiang Cinema to broaden your astronomical knowledge.Pingtang · 45.2 km from downtown
Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope
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Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope

5.3
4.7/5
21 reviews
FAST, or the Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope, in Pingtang, Guizhou Province, is the world's largest single-aperture radio telescope. Located in the Dawodang Depression in Pingtang County, Guizhou Province, its massive size and advanced technology make it a cutting-edge facility for astronomical research. FAST's primary mission is to search for neutral hydrogen, pulsars, and possible signals from extraterrestrial civilizations. Its ultra-high sensitivity and wide observation range enable scientists to delve deeper into the mysteries of the universe, driving major breakthroughs in astronomy. Since its completion, FAST has achieved remarkable results in pulsar discovery and fast radio burst research. Beyond scientific research, FAST also attracts numerous tourists and astronomy enthusiasts. Its spectacular structure and advanced equipment showcase humanity's tremendous achievements in science and technology. Visitors can learn about the basics of radio astronomy and the workings of FAST through viewing platforms and popular science exhibitions.Pingtang · 50.6 km from downtown
Pingtang Tiandong
No. 2 of Best Things to Do in Pingtang

Pingtang Tiandong

5.3
4.9/5
115 reviews
Tiandong is about 20 minutes away from Tianyan, forming a route for observing the sky and exploring the earth. Tiandong provides a deeper understanding of the history of the formation of Guizhou's karst landforms. Cave exploration is different from regular sightseeing tours because we will enter a pristine natural cave. So before we start exploring, we need to complete the necessary pre-trip training at the base camp. In the pre-trip training, we will learn how to wear personal safety equipment, including helmets, headlamps, cave suits, safety belts, etc. And the leader will introduce our coaching team for this trip and Guide the necessary safety knowledge. Therefore, pre-trip training is very important. Taking part in the pre-trip training seriously can make our adventure trip more handy. After completing the pre-trip training, we officially started the adventure journey. Starting from the base camp, it takes about 10-20 minutes to walk to the cave entrance. This section of the road is a warm-up for our adventure itinerary. Everyone can fully activate their bodies through a short hike and prepare for the walk in the cave later. The unique structure of Pingtang Tiandong gives him many adventure experiences. We will use the cave uninterrupted protection system independently developed by Qiaomu Tanyou in the cave, and there will be no risk of getting lost or slipping in the dark and slippery cave. The marine fossils, stone pillars, stalagmites and other various cave sediments in the cave are natural geological classrooms. Qiaomu Tanyou's coaches will bring a vivid geological classroom in a real environment. Of course, there are more experience projects that need to be kept confidential. If you know everything in advance, it will be useless to explore the unknown fun. After completing the journey through the dark cave, we will come to the exit of a Tiandong, a cenote that is like a paradise. Here, Qiaomu Tanyou's coaches prepared a cave Afternoon Tea to replenish energy for everyone, so that you can relax and chat with your companions about the interesting things that just happened in the cave.Pingtang · 59.6 km from downtown
Sky Bridge
No. 1 of Night Attractions in Pingtang

Sky Bridge

5.1
4.9/5
23 reviews
Sky Bridge is built around the Pingtang Grand Bridge, which spans the Caodu River Valley, and is a representative attraction for bridge-tourism integration in Guizhou. As a key project of the Pingtang-Luodian Expressway, the bridge is over 2,000m long. Its three diamond-shaped main towers reach into the clouds, standing 332m tall, equivalent to the height of a 110-story building, and the bridge deck is over 200m above the valley floor. The tower height ranks among the highest for reinforced concrete bridge towers globally. Standing on the observation deck, you can take in panoramic views of the valley, the sea of clouds, and the bridge. The surging sea of clouds and sunrise in the early morning are signature sights here, especially easy to encounter on clear mornings after rain. The site features a bridge science museum and an astronomy science museum, where you can learn about the construction story of this super project and appreciate Pingtang's astronomical significance as the home of the "China Sky Eye."Pingtang · 25.8 km from downtown
FAST · StarCave Exploration

FAST · StarCave Exploration

4.9
4.9/5
29 reviews
FAST · StarCave Exploration is about a 5-min walk from the FAST attraction, forming a sky-earth exploration route. Gain deeper insights into the formation history of Guizhou's karst landscape. Unlike conventional sightseeing tours, FAST · StarCave Exploration takes you into pristine natural caves. Before the adventure begins, we'll complete essential pre-trip training at the base camp. During the training, you'll learn how to wear personal safety equipment, including helmets, headlamps, caving suits, and harnesses. The tour leader will introduce our guide team and explain necessary safety precautions. The pre-trip training is crucial as proper participation will make your adventure smoother. After completing the training, we officially begin the journey. Starting from the base camp, it takes about 10-20 min of hiking to reach the cave entrance. This segment serves as a warm-up for our itinerary, allowing everyone to Fully activate your body to prepare for the upcoming cave exploration. The unique structure of FAST · StarCave exploration offers numerous adventure experiences. Inside the cave, we will use our self-developed continuous cave protection system to eliminate risks of getting lost or slipping in the dark and slippery environment. The marine fossils, stalactites, stalagmites, and various cave deposits in FAST · StarCave exploration serve as a natural geology classroom, where instructors will deliver vivid lessons in this authentic setting. Of course, more experience items remain confidential - knowing everything in advance would spoil the joy of exploring the unknown. After completing the dark cave passage, we will return via zip line from the cave entrance to a sinkhole that resembles a secluded paradise.Pingtang · 43.9 km from downtown
Zhangbu Scenic Area in South Guizhou

Zhangbu Scenic Area in South Guizhou

4.4
4.3/5
55 reviews
Zhangbu Scenic Area in South Guizhou has been newly upgraded, showcasing distinctive karst features. The 2025 upgrade highlights seven wonders including unique mountains and waters, blending 270-million-year-old geological marvels with over 2,000 years of Buyi culture to create an immersive experience. This makes Zhangbu a tourism hub integrating leisure sightseeing, canyon rafting, cave exploration, social media hotspots, and cultural experiences.Pingtang · 34.3 km from downtown
Pingtang Large Radio Telescope Viewing Platform

Pingtang Large Radio Telescope Viewing Platform

4.1
4.3/5
20 reviews
Pingtang Large Radio Telescope Viewing Platform is a viewing area designed around the large radio telescope. The viewing platform is built in a relatively open area, allowing for a panoramic view of the telescope and its surroundings. The facilities here are simple and practical, with walkways and viewing platforms that make it easy for visitors to walk around and take photos. From the viewing platform, you can observe the structure and operation of the radio telescope up close, while also experiencing the openness and tranquility of the surrounding natural environment, facilitating an experience that combines technology and nature. In addition to the telescope itself, the scenery around the Pingtang Large Radio Telescope Viewing Platform is also worth exploring. The area around the viewing platform maintains a well-preserved natural environment, where visitors can stroll along the walkways, admire the plateau landscape and green vegetation, and experience a tranquil outdoor setting. Whether you are a visitor interested in astronomy or someone looking to relax, this place offers a space that combines technological experience with natural scenery, allowing visitors to appreciate the unique charm of the Guizhou plateau while learning about the scientific facility.Pingtang · 50.9 km from downtown
Pingtang International Astronomical Experience Hall

Pingtang International Astronomical Experience Hall

3.9
3.7/5
22 reviews
Pingtang Astronomy Science and Culture ParkPingtang International Astronomical Experience Hall is a venue that integrates science education and sightseeing, located near the FAST radio telescope in the Zhong Guo Tian Yan Jing Qu in Pingtang County. The experience hall features multiple exhibition areas, introducing basic astronomical knowledge and research findings to visitors through interactive exhibits and multimedia displays. The exhibition content here covers themes such as the origin of the universe, galaxy evolution, and planetary exploration, making it suitable for visitors of all ages. The astronomy cinema inside the hall is a highlight, offering an immersive viewing experience that makes the audience feel as if they are in the vast universe. In addition, the experience hall is equipped with astronomical observation equipment, allowing visitors to conduct astronomical observations under the guidance of professionals and witness the magnificence of the starry sky with their own eyes. Pingtang International Astronomical Experience Hall is not far from Pingtang County town, and visitors can choose to travel by self-drive or public transportation. The Pingtang Astronomy Science and Culture Park Pingtang International Astronomical Experience Hall is not only an ideal destination for astronomy enthusiasts but also a great choice for family trips, capable of stimulating people's curiosity and desire to explore the universe.Pingtang · 46 km from downtown
Jiacha Scenic Spot

Jiacha Scenic Spot

3.7
4.3/5
76 reviews
Jiacha Scenic Spot is located in Jiacha Village, Bairu Town, Pingtang County, 47 kilometers away from the county seat, belonging to the lower reaches of Pingzhou River, covering an area of ​​45.1 square kilometers and 20 scenic spots. Since the Jiacha Attraction is only 402 meters above sea level, the low-latitude warm and humid climate has formed the unique subtropical scenery here. Jiacha Attraction integrates mountains, water, waterfalls, caves, bamboos and stones, and is handsome, beautiful, strange, secluded and beautiful, with its own distinctive characteristics. The strange and beautiful waterfalls, the thorny bamboos in belts and forests, the evergreen rattan bamboos and the clear green river water, the golden sand beach, the magical and deep karst caves, the beautiful canyons, the Buyi villages hidden in the lush bamboo forests and the rich folk customs have added charming charm to the mysterious land of Jiacha. Jiacha Waterfall is 40 meters wide and 37 meters high, light and beautiful. Due to the steep and uneven rock layers, the water flows down and crosses, just like a huge white silk that is neat, smooth, crystal clear and glittering spread on the rock wall, or like several endless long silver silks that are shuttled off the loom and fall into the Biyun Lake. "I suspect that the fairy is weaving white silk, and the white silk falls off the axis and hangs down to the sky" is a true portrayal of Jiacha Waterfall.Pingtang · 25.9 km from downtown
China Sky Eye Pingtang Astronomy Town

China Sky Eye Pingtang Astronomy Town

3.7
5.0/5
3 reviews
China Sky Eye Pingtang Astronomy Town is located in Kedu Town, Pingtang County, Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. It is a special tourist destination with the theme of astronomy and popular science. It highlights the theme of astronomy and popular science and integrates scientific research, popular science, tourism, education, training, leisure and other functions. Relying on the "China Sky Eye", the town actively explores the integrated development model of "popular science + research and study", and has built theme venues such as the International Astronomy Experience Hall, Astronomy Time and Space Tower, Nan Rendong Advanced Deeds Hall, and Dome Flying Theater. It carries out astronomy classes, practical experiences, visits and research, dark night stargazing and other experience projects, providing opportunities for immersive experience, interactive exploration, and participatory learning.Pingtang · 45.8 km from downtown

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Private Day Tour from Guiyang to China's Sky Eye Base and Sky Bridge - Explore Pingtang's Twin Wonders
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SQDXTOctober 5, 2026
5.0
A regular ticket is sufficient, as you'll find that there's simply not enough time to visit the paid attractions if you go at midday. Also, you must bring a film camera next to the Fast sign. It must be a battery-free film camera with manual metering. If possible, bring your own film, as film cameras at the attraction aren't cheap—300 yuan for 36 exposures.

Zhong Guo Tian Yan Jing Qu

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虾仁世界October 4, 2026
5.0
Driving here, the experience exceeded my expectations! Taking the dedicated lane allowed me to get up close and experience the awe-inspiring FAST telescope. A professional guide provided explanations throughout, and I was captivated by the many scientific explanations behind it. Seeing this monumental national achievement with my own eyes was deeply moving and definitely worth the trip.

Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope

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Anonymous userAugust 18, 2026
5.0
A guide and a belayer lead 20 people; I personally think the number could be smaller, but otherwise it's a fantastic experience. One question I have is why caving in Guizhou is so expensive—it seems a bit exaggerated.

Pingtang Tiandong

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bruce7cnAugust 14, 2025
5.0
Address: Sky Bridge Scenic Area, Pingtang County, Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture Transportation: Self-driving Experience: After a second visit to the Xiaoqikong (Small Seven-hole Arch) in the morning, I added a visit to the Sky Bridge Scenic Area on my way to the FAST (China's Sky Eye). The 90-kilometer drive from the scenic area takes about two hours. The scenery along the way is equally stunning. Before entering the bridge, there are signs directing you to the scenic area and the service area. The Sky Bridge service area features a hotel, camping area, viewing platform, and a bridge science museum, making it a perfect spot for photo opportunities and study. Half of the top 100 world-class tallest bridges are in Guizhou, and four have won the Gustav Lindsahl Prize, the "Nobel Prize" of the world bridge community. Visiting Guizhou's bridges provides a compelling understanding of why China is known as an "infrastructure maniac." The Pingtang Bridge, also known as the "Sky Bridge," features a bridge science museum on the second floor of the main service area. It explains the history of bridge development in China and offers a wealth of information about bridges. It also features some of the country's most famous bridges. Later in the trip, we also planned to visit the Baling River Bridge and the Beipan River Bridge. We stopped for coffee, took photos, and flew our drones; it was truly relaxing.

Sky Bridge

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Anonymous userJune 28, 2026
5.0
This was a truly unique experience. Before coming, I read many travel guides and was worried about safety, but all my concerns vanished after meeting him. Coach Wang was professional, humorous, and stylish with his gray-white hair. He was about our age, passionate about nature exploration, and had extensive knowledge of the wilderness. He constantly pointed out interesting rocks and landscapes along the way. This hands-on nature lesson was well worth it. It allowed the children to learn the secrets of the deep mountains of Guizhou, witness unique mountain structures firsthand, improve their physical strength and endurance, and broaden their horizons. For me, it was also a novel experience. It was the first time I truly had the opportunity to venture deep into the mountains, as if I were experiencing the geological changes that had taken place over thousands of years.

FAST · StarCave Exploration

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meihaorensheng88868June 28, 2023
4.0
We drove there from the Astronomical Town. We called to inquire before we went. The cave scenic area was closed due to heavy rain. It took less than two hours from entering to leaving. There were only three of us and we didn't see any other tourists.

Zhangbu Scenic Area in South Guizhou

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山在穷游May 23, 2021
5.0
It is very difficult to take a photo here, because our mobile phones and all electronic devices will be stored in the management office below. Of course, there are ways to take photos. The first way is to take a photo with the staff's camera. He will develop the photo and mail it to your home. The second way is to go to the Nan Rendong Memorial Hall to see our big fast.

Pingtang Large Radio Telescope Viewing Platform

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M26***49August 14, 2024
5.0
It's worth going, very shocking, very proud, proud of China

Pingtang International Astronomical Experience Hall

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_yt***60August 26, 2022
5.0
The reason I went to Guizhou this time was because I saw the photos of Jiacha Waterfall and the scenic area. I was really attracted by it. Although it is small and remote, it really did not disappoint me. It is simple, original, and has a quiet charm.

Jiacha Scenic Spot

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M33***54August 2, 2025
5.0
It is well worth a visit. I heard that 46 more sky dishes of 50 meters, 60 meters and 80 meters will be added within 10 kilometers of the Tianyan, covering the entire Western Hemisphere and covering a larger area.

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When choosing a tour, start with how much time you have and the kind of experience you're looking for. Trending options right now include Private Day Tour from Guiyang to China's Sky Eye Base and Sky Bridge - Explore Pingtang's Twin Wonders, Qiannan Small Seven Arches + Big Seven Arches + China Sky Eye 1-day tour with Chinese and English services available, and [Departure from Guiyang] One-day tour to Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area (roaming the emerald of the earth) Mandarin service. Check the real-time availability and itinerary before you book.

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