Top 50 Best Things to Do near Sandu
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  • Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
    󰺂8.7
    67.88
    Leishan64.4 km from Sandu
    Highlights:
    󰋄Observation deck overlooking over 10 mountain villages
    Experience the Miao welcome wine ceremony and song and dance performances
    󱨠Saved by 1040 users󱨠13670 positive reviews
    4.2/5
    Sin_HKSin_HK

    Hong Kong and Macau residents cannot use QR codes for entry; they need to exchange them for physical tickets at the local ticket office. The ticket includes four sightseeing bus rides (at least two will be needed, as the first ride from the entrance gate is from "West Gate" to "Changxiao Station," and the second ride is from "Changxiao" to "Viewing Platform No. 1" or to the last stop, "Wind and Rain Bridge No. 1"). This attraction is definitely worth a visit 🤣; you could easily spend more than two days there.

  • Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area
    󰺂8.8
    135.75
    Libo82.7 km from Sandu
    Highlights:
    223-foot tiered waterfall spectacular
    󱓊Seven-arch stone bridge spans river
    󱨠Saved by 492 users󱨠16733 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    The scenery is stunning! The chartered sightseeing bus, which allows two entries and exits, is fantastic and user-friendly! 👍🏻 I went there two mornings in a row. Monday, August 9th, was even more crowded than Sunday. What a joke! The Xiaoqikong Bridge and Wolong Pond were overcrowded with people snapping photos for social media, which was a distraction for landscape photographers and ruined the experience. It would be great if the scenic area implemented a time-limited photo session. Bali's limited-time photo session is a success, thanks to the sheer number of social media influencers. It's worth considering!

  • ChinaTianyan scenic Area
    󰺂7.8
    PingtangMore than 100 km from Sandu
    Highlights:
    󱓊Giant dish in karst depression
    󰀆500-foot Aperture Spherical Telescope
    󱨠4625 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    M47***46M47***46

    I'd long heard about the impressiveness of China's Sky Eye, and my personal visit certainly didn't disappoint. I especially want to praise the scenic area's guided tours. I was worried I wouldn't understand much on my own, but joining a group tour was surprisingly convenient. We could just get together and go, and it was incredibly cost-effective. Our group's guide, Xiao Qiu, was particularly impressive. Her explanations were professional and engaging. Not only did she clearly explain the construction process and technical principles of the Sky Eye, she also interspersed many anecdotes about the researchers, which was incredibly engaging. She patiently answered any questions we had, even using practical analogies to help us understand complex astronomical concepts.

  • Qingyan Ancient Town
    󰺂8.1
    8.94
    Guiyang.Qingyan Ancient TownMore than 100 km from Sandu
    Highlights:
    󱨜Cobblestone alleys: trendy photo spot
    󱓊Upside-down stone lion arch from Qing
    󱨠Saved by 471 users󱨠4881 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    温暖super温暖super

    [View] Qingyan Ancient Town, this 600-year-old Ming Dynasty military fossil, only half an hour's drive from Guiyang. [Fun] Walking around it, it seems to travel through time and space. There are not only ancient city walls, temple pavilions, but also specialties, such as Zhuangyuan Hoof, rose ice powder, etc. [Cost-effective] But the ancient town is more commercialized, and there are many people congested on holidays.

  • Yelang Valley
    󰺂8.1
    18.1
    Guiyang.Huaxi College TownMore than 100 km from Sandu
    Highlights:
    󱓊Explore Yelang culture & ruins
    󱓊Explore ancient Yelang Tunpu ruins
    󱨠Saved by 441 users󱨠2219 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    An elder devoted his 20 years to build 200+ Stone Statues. Tickets Only 20 Yuan. Explore Huaxi Yelang Valley, a village of stones. It is a wonder how the founder’s devotion to arts.

  • Zhaoxing Dong Village
    󰺂7.7
    70.4
    LipingMore than 100 km from Sandu
    Highlights:
    󱓊Join traditional activities at Drum Tower
    󱓊Dong festivals: Tian Kuang & Lusheng
    󱨠Saved by 930 users󱨠2348 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    礼礼的游玩随记礼礼的游玩随记

    The stockade is not big, you can finish shopping in half a day, in addition to taking pictures, you can also experience non-legacy batik, eat sauerkraut fish, beef noodles, glutinous rice bun barbecue, there is a welcome ceremony at the gate of Dongzhai at 10 am and 4 pm every day, and the evening bonfire party is also worth seeing. There are Dai dances and Dai songs. I went in winter and sent a bowl of delicious and beautiful Dongzhai oil tea, and the special refrigerator sticker is a small and exquisite silver jewelry, so look good

  • Zhenyuan Ancient Town
    󰺂7.1
    ZhenyuanMore than 100 km from Sandu
    Highlights:
    󱓊Night river cruise & cuisine
    󱓊Unique pavilion & historical wall
    󱨠Saved by 225 users󱨠769 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    138***18138***18

    Guizhou Zhenyuan Ancient Town 5 days and 4 nights travel guide (budget: 7000 yuan) itinerary highlights: the ancient streets and lanes of Zhenyuan Ancient Town and the Qinglong Bridge of Diaojiaolou, the characteristic ethnic customs of the ancient city wall (Miao, Yi) Zhenyuan Museum and the Wuyang River scenery near the ancient stage Day 1: Arrive in Guiyang, go to Zhenyuan Budget: About 1,500 yuan (transportation + accommodation + catering) Transportation: Tickets: Depending on the departure place, book economy class in advance for about 300-600 yuan. Guiyang to Zhenyuan: high-speed rail or bus, about 2-3 hours, fare about 80-150 yuan. Accommodation: In or near the inn in Zhenyuan Ancient Town, about 200 yuan/night, the special homestay experience is better. Dining: Guiyang special rice noodles, intestine noodles, about 30-50 yuan/meal. Suggestion: After arriving, you can take a walk near the ancient town, feel the ancient charm, and taste local snacks. Day 2: Explore the ancient town budget: about 1,000 yuan attractions: Qinglong Bridge: iconic attractions in the ancient town, take pictures. Old Town Walls, Old Streets and Lanes: Walk to experience the charm of history. Zhenyuan Museum: Learn about the history of the ancient town (free or low price). Ancient stage: enjoy folk performances (some free or low price). Featured experience: take a boat or dragon boat in the ancient town (depending on the weather and season, about 50-100 yuan). Dining: Taste Miao and Yi specialties, about 50 yuan/meal. Day 3: Surrounding culture and nature exploration budget: about 1,000 yuan Recommended: visit Wuyang River scenery belt, experience riverside walk or boating. Visit the nearby Miao and Yi villages and feel the national customs (some villages may need a tour guide or chartered car, about 300 yuan). If you like to climb the mountain, you can go to the nearby hills or forest areas and enjoy the nature. Transportation: You can charter or carpool, about 200-300 yuan (shared). Dining: In the local specialty restaurant, about 50 yuan/meal. Day 4: Deep experience and leisure budget: about 1,000 yuan Activity: Experience the production of handicrafts in the ancient town or take pictures of ethnic costumes (some experience charges 50-100 yuan). Visit the night market in the ancient town and buy handicrafts or specialty snacks. Recreation: Rest in the teahouse or cafe in the ancient town and feel the slow life. Accommodation: Continue to choose the homestay in the ancient town, about 200 yuan/night. Day 5: Return to Guiyang, return budget: about 1,000 yuan Transportation: Take the high-speed rail or bus to return to Guiyang in the morning, about 2-3 hours, fare 80-150 yuan. Short stay in Guiyang: visit Jiaxiu Building and Qingyan Ancient Town (about 50 yuan for tickets); taste Guiyang specialty snacks. Return: According to your transportation arrangements, go to the airport or train station.

  • Jia Xiu Pavilion
    󰺂7.0
    Guiyang.Downtown AreaMore than 100 km from Sandu
    Highlights:
    󱤎Ancient tower shines brightly at night
    󰋄Ming Dynasty buildings, 400 years old
    󱨠Saved by 266 users󱨠953 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    M52***83M52***83

    Jiaxiu Building is located at No. 8 Cuiwei Lane, Nanming District, Guiyang City. The main building Jiaxiu Building is on the Nanming River. Jiaxiu Building Scenic Area starts from the square archway from north to south, with Shi archway, Hanbi Pavilion and Fuyu Bridge, Jiaxiu Building, and Cuiwei Garden after Jiaxiu Building. Jiaxiu Building (including Cuiwei Garden) is a large group of ancient buildings in Guiyang City. Jiaxiu Building original Tibetan monuments are engraved and linked. Cuiwei Garden is south of Jiaxiu Building. The main buildings in the park include Shanmen, Gongnan Pavilion, Cuiwei Pavilion and Longmen College.

  • Qianling Mountain Park
    󰺂7.0
    Guiyang.Qianling Park AreaMore than 100 km from Sandu
    Highlights:
    󰋄See rare animals like tigers
    󰌌Interact with wild macaques up close
    󱨠Saved by 233 users󱨠1493 positive reviews
    4.6/5
    M22***61M22***61

    The scenery in the south is similar. Anyway, the mountains are full of trees and grass, and they basically don't know it. Those who like monkeys can go and see it, because there are really many, this road has not been seen, and there may be many on both sides of the other road. I heard that there was a panda, there were too many people in the summer vacation, and I didn't squeeze in at the door, so I came out. Foreign tourists have no special tourist goals to go shopping, and sit and rest in the shade when they are hot. If you rush to see a special scenery, it is still... consider it again.

  • Tianhe Pool Scenic Area
    󰺂7.6
    45.16
    Guiyang.Huaxi Park AreaMore than 100 km from Sandu
    Highlights:
    󱓊Nighttime lights & Miao village experience
    Paddle a canoe through 984-foot waterway
    󱨠Saved by 255 users󱨠2333 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    MNgaiMNgai

    Stunning! The views at Tianhe Pool are breathtaking. The caves are spectacular and incredible. For the price, it's an absolute steal. A must-see!景色太美了!天河潭的风光令人叹为观止。溶洞景观壮丽而神奇。就其价格而言,性价比超高。绝对值得一游!

Best things to do in Sandu (2025)

Looking for the ultimate experiences in Sandu? From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Sandu offers an exceptional collection of activities and attractions that cater to every type of traveler.

Whether you’re here for sightseeing, adventure, or cultural exploration, these top-rated activities promise unforgettable memories.

Top-rated things to do in Sandu

If you want to make the most of your trip, these activities deliver the full Sandu experience. Expect popular attractions, unique local experiences, and must-see spots that capture the essence of the city.

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village

• Leishan | 64.4 km from Sandu

• : Observation deck overlooking over 10 mountain villages,Experience the Miao welcome wine ceremony and song and dance performances

Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area

• Libo | 82.7 km from Sandu

• : 223-foot tiered waterfall spectacular,Seven-arch stone bridge spans river

ChinaTianyan scenic Area

• Pingtang | More than 100 km from Sandu

• : Giant dish in karst depression,500-foot Aperture Spherical Telescope

Things to do for unique experiences

These activities provide memorable experiences beyond the ordinary. Enjoy cultural tours, adventure sports, guided excursions, and immersive local experiences designed for all interests.

Things to do near Sandu

If you want to explore attractions just outside Sandu, there are plenty of activities that combine scenic surroundings with convenient access to the city, perfect for day trips or short excursions.

Each of these activities offers a unique escape within 1–3 hours of Sandu, ideal for travelers who want to combine sightseeing with local experiences.

What makes things to do in Sandu special

• Iconic landmarks: Visit must-see sights that define the city.
• Local experiences: Engage in culture, crafts, and unique activities.
• Accessible adventures: Easily reachable attractions for all travelers.
• Diverse options: From relaxing experiences to adventurous outings.

Tips for booking things to do in Sandu

1. Plan ahead for popular attractions to avoid long queues.
2. Book early for guided tours or seasonal events.
3. Compare prices and packages on Trip.com for exclusive deals and bundled experiences.
4. Consider weekday visits for a quieter and more personalized experience.

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What are some Best Things to Do near Sandu?
Some Best Things to Do near Sandu include:Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area, ChinaTianyan scenic Area, Qingyan Ancient Town, Yelang Valley
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Sandu?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do near Sandu include:Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village:4.2, Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area:4.7, ChinaTianyan scenic Area:4.4, Qingyan Ancient Town:4.3, Yelang Valley:4.4
Where are Best Things to Do near Sandu located?
The Best Things to Do near Sandu are mainly located in:Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village:Leishan, Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area:Libo, ChinaTianyan scenic Area:Pingtang, Qingyan Ancient Town:Guiyang, Yelang Valley:Guiyang
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