Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province, acquired its name from its special location, the south of Mount Gui. Well-known as the first “Forest City” and China’s best summer resort, it is proud of its green belt, beautiful scenery, sound ecosystems and a pleasant climate.

Guiyang functions as a main traffic hub, industrial base of southwest China, business service center, trade and tourism as well as the very center of politics, economy, culture, education and transportation of Guizhou Province.

Guiyang is a modern plateau city which features "mountains inside the city, as well as a green belt and forest that surround the municipality". It enjoys such honorary titles as “Forest City, Summer Resort”, ranking No.1 in "China’s Top 10 Most Beautiful Cities" "China’s Top 10 Cities with the Most Development Potential";and "China’s Top 10 Most Promising Exhibition Cities" in 2011.