Guizhou Introduction

a landlocked province south of Chongqing is possibly one of China's most inhospitable areas. 80% of the land here is covered in either mountains or limestone and Guizhou has the highest rainfall in the entire country. As yet, this is a little visited place, unfamiliar to many travelers and tourists. Despite its somewhat derogatory reputation as a place where "there are no three days without rain, no three coins in a pocket and no three kilometers without a mountain", for the more intrepid traveler, this is a fascinating spot. Almost 40% of the population here belong to one of the numerous Minority groups who toil the harsh terrain. The Miao and Dong largely inhabit the land in the east, the Boyei (related to the Thai) in the hot south, and the Yi and Hui live in the hills in the west of the province. The minority groups here are gregarious and welcoming, celebrating numerous festivals throughout the year and dressing in exotic clothing and colours even when working in the fields.