Jiaxiu Pavilion, perched on a boulder in the Nanming River in the south of Guiyang, was built in the 26th year of Wanli, the Ming dynasty (1598), and has a history of more than 400 years.

Jiaxiu Pavilion includes three parts, Fuyu Bridge, the main building of Jiaxiu Pavilion and Cuiwei Garden. The pavilion is a 20-meter-high building with gradually indenting three-layer and white marble railings.

On May 25, 2006, as an ancient building from the Ming Dynasty, Jiaxiu Pavilion was approved and listed in the 6th National Key Cultural Relic Protection Units by the State Council. The building has experienced six large-scale repairs. The existing building was rebuilt in the first year of Xuantong (1909). Jiaxiu Pavilion still stands after four centuries of wind and rain; it witnessed Guiyang history and also Guiyang's cultural development.

Since the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Jiaxiu Pavilion has gathered with many scholars and poets, and many poems summarize the geographical situation and historical changes of Guiyang city. At present, the building collects many stone engravings, calligraphy works, paintings and woodworks by ancient artists.

Hills surround the pavilion, the closest is Guanfeng Terrace with lush forests, and the furthest is Qianling Mountain. Regardless of the season or time of day, the scenery is enchanting and the style of the mountain city is distinctly impressive.

Ticket: Free except Cuiwei Garden. RMB 2 yuan for evening visits.

Transportation: Take bus No 1 or 2 and get off at the station of the Post & Telecommunications Building and walk the distance of two stations. Take bus No 8 or 11 and get off at the South Gate and walk a one-station distance. Take bus No 15, 46, 52, 62, 305 or 307 and get off directly at the Jiaxiu Pavilion.