【Zizai Zhaoxing · Ricefield Retreat】— Embrace the Slow Life in Dong Village
Tucked away in the tranquil end of Zhaoxing Dong Village, our retreat is just a 4-minute stroll from the bustling main street, offering the perfect balance of serenity and convenience. Wake up to breathtaking views of terraced rice fields unfolding like a scroll outside your window, complemented by an authentic Dong-style breakfast to start your day refreshed.
A short 4-minute walk takes you to the shuttle station for Tang'an Rice Terraces, making it effortless to explore the picturesque "Dong Village in the Clouds." Our rooms are infused with Dong ethnic aesthetics, featuring warm wooden tones and floor-to-ceiling windows that frame the ever-changing pastoral scenery.
A paradise for photographers, a muse for artists, and a sanctuary for travelers seeking simplicity, our retreat is your "ricefield living room" to reconnect with nature—complete with 24-hour hot water and high-speed Wi-Fi to ensure a comfortable stay.
—— Where rolling hills greet you by the window, and the whispers of rice fields lull you to sleep. The most enchanting stay in Zhaoxing awaits your presence.
"A perfect weekend getaway from the bustling city. Tucked away in the mountainous countryside of Guizhou, Zhaoxing Dong Ethnic Minority Village in only three hour ride via high speed train from Guangzhou. The village is quite developed, offering shuttle service to and from the railway station for 10RMB each way. You can also arrange a private ride for 50RMB into the village. The village entrance fee allows 6 days of access into the village for 80RMB. I chose to stay at the Comfort Zhaoxing Inn next to the canola fields, away from the main attractions for a quieter stay. I can see swallows swooping, bugs chirping, and frogs croaking in the fields. My room has floor to ceiling windows offering great views of the mountains, fields, and rice terraces. Remote villages in the mountains are also visible. The inn is ran by a friendly couple. They offer sumptuous breakfast with generous portions. They picked up and assisted with my luggage at the village shuttle station. The village itself is for pedestrian only. They offer complimentary shuttle services every 15-20 minutes that makes various stops if you don’t feel like walking. It was relaxing to stroll along the river and around the village. Instead of taking a shuttle (20RMB round trip) to the rice terraces of TangAn Village, I took the trail that the locals used for centuries before shuttles were available. The trail was paved, crossing creeks, winding through the mountains and rice fields for 7.5km with an elevation gain of about 1,000 meters. The views were spectacular and the food were amazingly delicious and very affordable. I used Zhaoxing Village as a hub for accessing other remote villages. Shuttle buses offering two departures to Huanggang, Basha ethic villages (about an hour ride). Though if there is not enough passengers, they may cancel the service. My stay was memorable, and I plan to go back when the canola flowers are blooming."