Unique Karst landscape in SW China’s Guizhou attracts tourists
2025-07-24 22:07 Xinhua

Tourists enjoy rock-climbing in a giant sinkhole in Kaiyang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, July 22, 2025. Guizhou Province is renowned for its extensive karst landscape, which is distinguished by its numerous giant sinkholes, locally called “tiankeng“ or “heavenly pits.“ The natural sinkholes are increasingly recognized for their unique tourism values. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2025 shows a panoramic view of a giant sinkhole in Kaiyang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Guizhou Province is renowned for its extensive karst landscape, which is distinguished by its numerous giant sinkholes, locally called “tiankeng“ or “heavenly pits.“ The natural sinkholes are increasingly recognized for their unique tourism values. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)

An aerial drone photo taken on July 22, 2025 shows tourists walking across a suspension bridge in a giant sinkhole in Kaiyang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Guizhou Province is renowned for its extensive karst landscape, which is distinguished by its numerous giant sinkholes, locally called “tiankeng“ or “heavenly pits.“ The natural sinkholes are increasingly recognized for their unique tourism values. (Xinhua/Ou Dongqu)