Known for their rich cultural heritage, unique traditions, and vibrant community life, the Bouyei ethnic group embodies the cultural mosaic of Guizhou province.

Nestled in the hills of Zhenfeng county in Guizhou province's Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, Yanyu village offers a vibrant glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Bouyei tribe. As part of my journey with the 2024 China Storytellers Partnership tour, I immersed myself in their age-old traditions.

Foreign social media influencers visited the Yanyu village in Zhenfeng county, Southwest China's Guizhou province on Thursday. They were welcomed by the fragrant rice wine and exquisite kangbao, which are pouches filled with rice bran, from the Bouyei people. 

Foreign journalists and content creators participated in the 2024 China Storyteller Partnerships in Guizhou province to explore its beauty and culture from Sept 24 to 28.

Foreign social media influencers visited the Geological Museum of Guizhou on Saturday, experiencing a unique "time-traveling" through the museum.

A group of China-based foreign correspondents and social media influencers paid a visit to the Suntree Tea Plantation in Gaozhai village, Zhuchang town, Guiyang city in Southwest China's Guizhou province on Saturday.

Southwest China's Guizhou is known for its unique Karst landforms and has since developed many outdoor sports based on it, and via ferrata – a climbing route equipped with fixed ladders, cables and bridges – is one of them. Click the video to experience this 600 meter-long intense climbing journey from 165 meters above the ground.

Foreign correspondents and social media influencers visited the construction site of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Southwest China's Guizhou province on Friday, marveling at the project with comments like "incredible" and "spectacular".

The Bouyei people welcomed foreign correspondents and social media influencers in Yanyu village, Zhenfeng county, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture in Southwest China's Guizhou province on Thursday.

Foreign friends and the Bouyei people gathered around a bonfire, igniting the night with their dance in Zhenfeng county, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province, on Thursday. What happens when traditional music collides with contemporary moves? Let's unravel the modern flair of Bouyei dance together!

Global guests gathered on Thursday in Xingyi city, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture, Southwest China's Guizhou province, to unveil International Conference of Mountain Tourism and Outdoor Sports 2024. The theme is "Integration of Culture, Sports and Tourism Presents a High-Quality Life".

A group of foreign correspondents and social media influencers based in China visited the Xingyi Global Geopark Museum in Southwest China's Guizhou province on Wednesday. Designed per international standards, the museum features six halls on the Xingyi region's fauna, marine evolution, biodiversity, Triassic reptile relationships, and the geopark's landscape and culture.

Join China Daily reporter Joe Burns on an exhilarating 13.8-kilometer water ride through the Maling River Canyon. Experience the thrill of rafting in this stunning location in Xingyi city, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture in Southwest China's Guizhou province.

The 2024 China Storyteller Partnerships commenced their Guizhou tour on Tuesday. Foreign journalists and content creators visited Fenglin Bouyei scenic spot in Xingyi city, located in the Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture of Southwest China's Guizhou province. Local girls of the Bouyei ethnic group performed traditional dance.

The scenic spot is a typical cone-shaped karst landform, with solitary peaks, stalagmites, clints and karst caves. Over 600 Bouyei-style residential buildings and supporting facilities were built along the mountain.

The British China Daily specialist, Joe Matthew Burns, and German content creator, Robert Michael Adolf, were utterly enchanted by the distinctive culture of the Bouyei ethnic group, as well as the mesmerizing night light shows. Embark on their adventure as they delve into the stunning architecture and rich ethnic heritage of Xingyi in the Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture in Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Mexican content creator Laura Ugalde was captivated by the mesmerizing dance performances of the Bouyei ethnic group. Join her journey as she explores the enchanting landscapes and ethnic culture of Xingyi, Qianxinan Bouyei and Miao autonomous prefecture in Southwest China's Guizhou province.

Editor's note: Guizhou province in Southwest China is a mountainous area, with 92.5 percent of its land covered by mountains and hills. The province has built nearly 30,000 bridges since the late 1970s. These eye-catching bridges facilitated transportation, bringing greater benefits to local residents.

Beipanjiang Bridge: World's highest bridge

The 2,890-meter-long bridge is located in Bouyei-Miao autonomous county of Guanling and is part of an expressway linking the Liuzhi special district of Liupanshui city and Anlong county of Bouyei-Miao autonomous prefecture of Qianxinan, Guizhou province.