Tucked away on Jiyun Street in Huize’s ancient city, the Guizhou Guild Hall stands as a physical record of the region's booming Qing Dynasty copper trade. Known historically as the Chuqian Guild Hall, the complex greets visitors with a traditional stone archway, sweeping flying eaves, and deep red pillars set against dark tiled roofs.

Construction began during the Yongzheng reign to serve merchants drawn to the local mining industry. After a pause due to land disputes, merchants from Guizhou and Hubei pooled their resources to complete the structure in 1812. The architecture follows a classic longitudinal layout, leading visitors through a gatehouse to a grand central plaza. Above the main theatrical stage hangs a wooden plaque bearing the characters 'Worthy of a Man'. This inscription honors Nan Jiyun, a loyal Tang Dynasty general who died during the An Lushan Rebellion. The guild hall originally housed the Black God Temple dedicated to him, providing a spiritual anchor for traveling merchants.

Flanking the central courtyard are two-story viewing galleries. These wooden structures are partitioned into smaller rooms where merchants once watched theatrical performances while dining and drinking tea. The building's purpose shifted dramatically in the twentieth century. During the Second Sino-Japanese War, it housed the Mining and Metallurgy Department of the National Southwestern Associated University. Between 1944 and 1949, the grounds became the Chuqian Middle School, which operated simultaneously as a clandestine command center for the local Communist underground.

The guild hall now operates as a public cultural space and teahouse. Visitors can sit in the historic viewing pavilions, listen to traditional music, and observe local artisans practicing incense crafting and tea ceremonies. The site merges its centuries-old architectural heritage with the daily life of the modern community.