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Anshun Huangguoshu Airport

Anshun (Xixiu), China

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Anshun Huangguoshu Airport

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Gateway to Guizhou's stunning Huangguoshu Waterfall region.

Opened
2005
Location
Anshun, China
Anshun Huangguoshu Airport (IATA: AVA, ICAO: ZUAS) is a civil airport serving Anshun city in Guizhou Province, southwestern China. It is named after the nearby Huangguoshu Waterfall, one of China's most famous natural landmarks, and serves as an important access point for tourists visiting the region. The airport handles domestic routes connecting Anshun to major Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu. It plays a significant role in supporting tourism development in Guizhou Province, a region known for its karst landscapes, waterfalls, and ethnic minority cultures. Located in Xixiu District of Anshun, the airport has undergone expansions in recent years to accommodate growing passenger demand driven by increased domestic tourism to Guizhou's scenic attractions.
Terminals
The airport operates a single passenger terminal handling domestic flights.
Getting to & from
Ground transport between the airport and Anshun city center is available via shuttle buses and taxis.
Airlines here
Major carriers serving the airport include China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Guizhou Airlines, offering domestic connections.
Notable facts
  • ›Named after the nearby Huangguoshu Waterfall, the largest waterfall in China.
  • ›Primarily serves domestic routes within China.
  • ›Supports significant tourist traffic to Guizhou's karst landscape attractions.
  • ›Located in Xixiu District, approximately 10 kilometers from Anshun city center.
  • ›Guizhou Province has seen rapid aviation growth due to tourism promotion.
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Gateway to Guizhou's legendary waterfalls and karst wilderness

Anshun Huangguoshu Airport serves Anshun city in Guizhou Province, named after the iconic Huangguoshu Waterfall, one of China's largest and most celebrated natural wonders. The airport acts as a regional hub connecting visitors to the scenic karst landscapes, ethnic minority cultures, and natural attractions of central Guizhou. It plays a key role in opening up this historically underserved region of southwest China to domestic tourism.

Terminals
  • Terminal 1 — The single passenger terminal handling all domestic arrivals and departures with basic amenities and a compact, manageable layout.
Ground Transport
  • Taxi services available at the designated rank outside the terminal
  • Ride-hailing apps (DiDi) accessible for pre-booked transfers
  • Private shuttle buses to Anshun city centre and tourist sites
  • Car rental desks available inside the terminal building
Nearby Hotels
  • Huangguoshu Holiday Hotel
  • Anshun Jinjiang Inn
  • Vienna Hotel Anshun
  • GreenTree Inn Anshun
Dining

Food options inside the airport are limited to a small selection of local snacks, noodles, and packaged goods at the terminal café and convenience counter. Anshun city itself offers rich Guizhou cuisine including spicy sour fish soup, silk tofu, and local lamb dishes at restaurants near the commercial centre. Visitors are advised to eat well before departure, as in-terminal dining choices are modest.

Traveller Tips
  • Book taxis or DiDi in advance as the taxi queue can be short and wait times unpredictable.
  • Huangguoshu Waterfall is best visited in summer (June–September) when water levels are at their peak.
  • Carry some cash as smaller local vendors and rural sites may not accept mobile payments from foreign visitors.
  • Allow extra buffer time for flights as the airport is small but security queues can build quickly during holiday periods.

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Encyclopaedia

Anshun Huangguoshu Airport is a dual-use military and public airport serving the city of Anshun in Guizhou Province, China. It was built in 1965 as a military airport and opened to civil flights in 2002.

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