Jiaxiu Pavilion
Gui Yang, Guizhou
A three-storey pavilion balanced on a river boulder, connected to the bank by the stone Fuyu Bridge — Guiyang's single most photographed landmark.
Why visit Jiaxiu Pavilion?
First built on this rock during the Ming dynasty and reconstructed in its current form in 1909 after earlier fires and flood damage, it's survived as the city's defining image precisely because of its unusual mid-river position.
How to experience it
Cross the Fuyu Bridge for the view from the pavilion itself, then walk the riverside path opposite for the best photo angle, especially after dark when it's lit up.
Tip
The surrounding riverside street gets busy with food stalls in the evening — good timing for dinner after visiting.