Southwest China · Guizhou
Liupanshui, located in western Guizhou Province on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, is known as 'China's Cool City' with an average summer temperature of 19°C. A key energy and industrial hub in Southwest China, it boasts abundant coal resources and a steel industry, while transitioning towards eco-tourism and big data. Blending Han, Yi, Miao, and other ethnic cultures, the city offers a relaxed pace of life, ideal for international students seeking nature and tranquility.
Liupanshui has a long history, once part of the ancient Yelang Kingdom, and rose to prominence during the 'Third Front Construction' era as a vital energy and raw material base in Southwest China. Its economy is dominated by coal, electricity, and steel, but in recent years it has actively developed mountain tourism, eco-health, and big data industries, promoting green transformation. In education, it hosts institutions like Liupanshui Normal University, offering majors in teacher training and engineering, with collaborations both domestically and internationally. Culturally, the Yi Torch Festival and Miao Lusheng dance showcase vibrant ethnic traditions; the city's museums and exhibition halls highlight the Third Front history and local culture. The cost of living is low, residents are warm and hospitable, and the city boasts high green coverage with many parks, such as Minghu National Wetland Park and Meihua Mountain Scenic Area. It is a summer resort and paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. International students can experience unique mountain city life, exploring karst landscapes and ethnic villages while studying.
