Guizhou, in southwest China, is a mountainous province of misty peaks, ethnic villages, and fiery cuisine, with Guiyang as its modernizing capital. Known for maotai liquor and the world’s largest single-dish radio telescope (FAST), it blends tradition with tech. The Miao, Dong, and Buyi peoples enrich its tapestry with wooden homes and festivals. Guizhou’s rugged charm and cool climate offer a respite from China’s urban sprawl.