Guiyang Longdongbao Airport serves the capital of Guizhou province, among China's least developed but most fascinating mountainous regions, about 11 km from the centre.
Guiyang is the starting point for exploring the villages of Miao and Dong ethnic minorities and the karst landscapes of Guizhou.
How to get to Longdongbao Airport
By Car
By Train
By Bus
Average travel time to KWE
Parking near Longdongbao Airport
The airport operates an official parking area directly in front of the terminal.
First 30 minutes free, then 5 CNY from 30 minutes to 1 hour, +2 CNY every 30 minutes thereafter.
How to get to Guiyang from KWE
By Train
By Bus
By Taxi
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Car rental at Longdongbao Airport
Some car rental companies have desks in the arrivals area, useful for exploring the Huangguoshu waterfalls and ethnic villages of Guizhou.
Most visitors, however, rely on organized tours, taxis, or Didi.
Hotels near Longdongbao Airport
Nanming, minutes from the terminals
3.3 km from the terminal, about 5-10 minutes by car or with the hotel shuttle.
Best for: Anyone who wants to stay near the airport without giving up an international standard.
- A recently opened property, among the closest to the terminals with an international brand
- Handy for anyone arriving late or leaving at dawn without wanting to go into the city
- A residential area with no evening life of its own
- Guiyang's old town still needs 15-20 minutes by car or metro
Nanming and downtown Guiyang
15-20 minutes by car from the airport depending on the hotel; several hotels in the area also offer a free shuttle.
Best for: Anyone who wants downtown, between the Nanming River and the shopping districts, 15-20 minutes from the airport.
- Within walking distance of Jiaxiu Pavilion, Zhucheng Square and the main shopping centres
- A wide choice of international chain hotels, rare for a city of this size
- Rush-hour traffic can lengthen the transfer from the airport
- A central area, so prices are higher than the city average
Recommended hotels
- Kempinski Hotel Guiyang A 53-storey skyscraper in the heart of the Yunyan business district, a 10-minute walk from Wenchang Pavilion; a score of 9.4/10 from over 3,600 reviews. View availability
- Sheraton Guiyang Hotel On the Nanming River, 15 minutes from the airport and 5 from the main railway station; Jiaxiu Pavilion is a 5-minute walk away. View availability
- Novotel Guiyang Downtown 13 minutes from the airport with a free shuttle; a score of 9.3/10 from over 5,300 reviews, though some mention average value for money. View availability
Airport services
Shopping & Duty Free
Lounges & relaxation
Connectivity & Wi-Fi
Families & Children
Terminal guide
The terminal is adequately sized for growing regional traffic. From check-in to gate you generally walk 15 minutes.
Customs and security may require extra time: for international flights, it is better to arrive 3 hours in advance.
Map of Longdongbao Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. What to see near Guiyang?
The Huangguoshu Waterfalls, among the largest in China, reachable in about 2 hours by car, and the villages of the Miao and Dong ethnic minorities.
Q. Is Guiyang's climate pleasant?
Yes, thanks to its altitude the climate is mild all year round, among the most pleasant of Chinese cities.
Q. Why is Guiyang called China's 'big data valley'?
The cool, stable climate and low energy costs have encouraged big tech companies to set up huge data centers there, making Guiyang a national hub for big data processing.
Q. What to buy at Guiyang's duty free?
Moutai baijiu, one of China's most famous and prized spirits, produced right there in Guizhou.
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