[2025 Rongjiang Attraction] Travel Guide for Dali Dongzhai (Updated Apr)

Our stay in a traditional Dong village in the province of Guizhou was an unforgettable experience that gave us a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of this beautiful region. The village was steeped in history and tradition, with stunning examples of local crafts and customs. During our stay, we had the opportunity to learn about the traditional crafts of the Dong people, including embroidery, batik, and paper cutting. We were amazed by the intricate designs and the attention to detail that went into each piece. We also had the chance to experience the local customs and traditions of the Dong people, including their unique architecture and music. We were fascinated by the traditional drum towers and wind and rain bridges, which served as gathering places for the community. But perhaps the most memorable part of our stay was the sense of peace and tranquility that we found in the village. Surrounded by lush greenery and the sounds of nature, we were able to relax and unwind in a way that we had never experienced before. Overall, our few days in the traditional Dong village in Guizhou was a truly magical experience that left us with a deep appreciation for the local culture and traditions. We highly recommend this destination to anyone seeking a peaceful and enlightening getaway.

#Mainland Travel Dali Dong Village, located in southeastern Guizhou, is an original ancient village hidden in the mountains. It is famous for its well-preserved Dong culture and architecture. Here are some practical tips: Transportation Self-driving: Starting from Rongjiang County, drive along Provincial Highway 308 for about 25 kilometers. The mountain road is narrow, so drive carefully. Public transportation: Take the bus to Zaima Town from Rongjiang Bus Station, and then transfer to a local van (about 15 minutes) to the entrance of the village. Must-see attractions Drum Tower Group: The five century-old drum towers in the village have their own characteristics and are famous for their mortise and tenon structures. It is recommended to take pictures in the early morning when the mist makes them look more ancient. Wind and Rain Bridges: The most representative one is the Huilong Bridge built on a stream. The bridge is engraved with patterns of Dong ethnic group legends and is a great place to rest and enjoy the view in the afternoon. Terraced field landscape: There are cascading terraces on the hillside behind the village, which present a water mirror surface and golden rice waves in spring and autumn respectively, making it a top choice for photography enthusiasts. Cultural Experience To participate in the "Dong Nationality Song" performance (usually at the Drum Tower Square in the evening), you can contact the B&B in advance to arrange it. Visit traditional weaving families, try out the wooden loom yourself, and learn about the craft of making Dong cloth. Accommodation suggestions When staying at a Dongjia Diaojiaolou B&B, it is recommended to choose a room with a viewing terrace, which costs about 150-300 yuan per night. Must-try foods: sour soup fish (cooked with local rice fish), bamboo tube rice, pickled meat. The average consumption per person in the small restaurant in the village is about 40 yuan. Precautions Respect customs: take off your shoes when entering residential areas, and do not take photos of the elderly or sacrificial activities without permission. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large in the mountains, so you need to prepare a thin jacket even in summer; wear non-slip shoes for bluestone roads. To protect the environment, please take your garbage back to the centralized disposal area. This village has fewer tourists and is suitable for a slow tour and in-depth experience. It is recommended to stay for 1-2 days to experience the charm of the Dong ethnic group's life where "time stands still". #China Mainland Attractions#Guizhou

✨【Highlights】 ✅ Intangible cultural heritage + natural healing, 0 commercialization, pure original ecology! ✅ Stilt houses + terraced fields + starry sky, every shot you take is a National Geographic blockbuster! ✅ Lie-flat travel, suitable for girlfriends/couples/parents, no special forces! --- 🚗【Itinerary】 Guiyang→Dali Dong Village (1 night) 🏡 Keywords: Intangible cultural heritage blue dyeing + Dong ethnic group song + slow life in ancient village - Transportation: 3 hours by car from Guiyang, or 25 minutes by taxi from Rongjiang Station by high-speed rail - Must experience: 🌿 Forest hiking: Cross the ancient trail and encounter the turquoise water (round trip 2h) 🔵 Intangible cultural heritage blue dyeing: learn the craft from the Dong grandma and DIY your own square scarf! 🎶 Dong ethnic group’s grand song: Sit around the drum tower at night and listen to the sounds of nature penetrating the starry sky! 🏠 Overnight in a stilted house: drink oil tea by the fire pit and listen to the village elders tell ancient legends~ 🛏️Accommodation recommendations 1️⃣ See you at the well｜The Well House in Dali Dong Village There is a 270° viewing point halfway up the mountain, and you can see the panoramic view of the ancient village by just opening the window! 2️⃣ See you in the well｜Rice field homestay 🌾 A healing and beautiful inn on an ancient well, where you can lie down and enjoy the terraced fields and the starry sky! --- Dali Dong Village→Jiayi Miao Village (1 night) 🏡 Keywords: Cloud-top Miao Village + Miao cultural experience + take a deep breath in nature - Transportation: It takes 1.5 hours to drive there, and it is super healing to go through the mountains! - Must experience: 🥾 Mountain hiking: Tour the Miao Village terraces and experience the "earth art" carved over thousands of years~ 👗 Miao ethnic group dress-up: put on embroidered costumes and take a set of ethnic photos! 🧘 Morning Yoga: Wake up your body and mind in the sea of ​​clouds, breathe in oxygen and cleanse your lungs~ 🌌 Starry sky meditation: Lie down and watch the Milky Way at night, and the exclusive Yaoyu SPA in the homestay is super relaxing! 🛏️Accommodation recommendations See you at the well｜The Well House in Jiayi Miao Village ☁️ Surrounded by mountains on three sides, overlooking the valley, the sea of ​​clouds and terraced fields are visible from the window, and the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye at night! --- 📌【Tips】 ✔️ Best season: The terraced fields are lush and green in spring and summer, and the rice is golden and the starry sky is clearer in autumn and winter! ✔️ Outfit suggestion: light-colored/ethnic style skirt, more photogenic! ✔️ Must-bring items: mosquito repellent, camera, power bank --- 💬 Last words: “There are no tourists here, only stilt houses, mountain fog and starry sky… If you want to find a truly "isolated" healing place, Rongjiang will not disappoint you. ” 👉 Click to save and go on your next trip! 💨

Opening the door to Guizhou, I found the paradise-like Dong village I never thought that deep in the mountains of Southeast Guizhou There is also such a paradise where time is "stuck" The unobstructed village is hidden among the dense ancient nanmu and bamboo forests The mountains, rivers, countryside and drum tower buildings that come into view are very surprising This is the Dali Dong Village that existed during the Qianlong period. - 🏷Coordinates📍Dali Dong Village No tickets required, located in Dali Dong Village, Li Dong Village, Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province It is half an hour's drive from Rongjiang High-speed Railway Station, so it is more convenient to drive by yourself. On the way into the village, the road is narrow and steep, so it is recommended to drive slowly The village recently built a parking lot, but it seems that it can't accommodate many cars. - Compared with Zhaoxing, Dali gives people a more down-to-earth feeling Although the village is not big, it is suitable for a leisurely stroll. There are five ancient wind and rain bridges of different styles in the village. And the Drum Tower where villagers relax, hold meetings and discuss important matters Along the cobblestone road you will also see The old lady with gray hair weaves intricately patterned fabrics You will also encounter the traditional rice washing water + tea oil Woman washing black hair Generally speaking, Italy is not noisy. Only the peaceful days of coexistence with nature - 🏠Accommodation suggestions: You can stay in Rongjiang County or a homestay in the village, just choose according to your preferences

Walking into Dali Dong Village is like entering a world isolated from the outside world. The green mountains and clear waters here are refreshing, and every breath in the air is filled with the breath of nature. For people who have lived in the city for a long time, this is a perfect place to relax. In this quiet village, you can feel the simple lifestyle of the Dong people and their awe of nature. Every cabin tells an ancient story and every trail is a romantic adventure.

Dali Dong Village has more than 300 households. The terrain here is remote, and the population is not large. But it has an extraordinary tranquility of a utopia. It retains traditional living habits and architectural styles. The pace of life is very slow, and the villagers are simple and hospitable, but sometimes 😭 the Dong language they speak is hard to understand. Breathing the fresh air of the village, escaping the noisy city life. Calm down, slow down, and feel the beauty of nature! There are not many tourists in the village, so it is not commercialized and is very worth a visit. . 📍Address: Dali Dong Village, Zhaima Town, Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Prefecture . 🎫Ticket: Free . 🚌Transportation Guide: After arriving at Rongjiang Station by high-speed rail, charter a car or take a taxi to the Dong Village. (The fare is about 100+) . 🚘Self-driving: Navigate to Dali Dong Village, but parking is not very convenient. The mountain road is winding, and it is not recommended for inexperienced drivers to drive themselves. . ⏰Opening Hours: All day, 2 to 3 hours for a visit . 🌟Highlights: ✅Check-in at the five flower bridges of the Dong Village, each telling a story of the ages. ✅Walk through the oldest stone-paved ancient road in the Qiandongnan region. ✅See the 200-year-old four-sided wooden buildings. ✅Find the six ancient wells scattered throughout the village, with the most representative being the Mentun Well from the 37th year of Qianlong. ✅See the water granary, built on the water to facilitate grain storage and prevent fires and rats. . 🥣Food: There is not much to eat. After walking around, it seems there is only one farmhouse restaurant and two convenience stores, as well as small fruit stalls by the roadside. (Maybe there are more barbecue snack stalls during holidays, but when I went with my boyfriend, we didn't see any.) . 🏨Accommodation: There are homestays in the village, distributed in low and high areas. The view from the high areas is good, but carrying a suitcase up is very tiring. The village is not big, so you can consider a day trip. . 📌Tips: 1️⃣During peak season holidays, cars cannot enter the village, and you need to take a shuttle bus for 5 yuan per person. 2️⃣Rongjiang's special foods include beef bile hot pot, rolled noodles, taro cake, sashimi, etc. (available in the county town) 3️⃣If you want to go to the morning market, try to go around 7-8 am. It disperses near noon. It is recommended to eat your fill at the morning market first, then slowly tour the Dong Village. 4️⃣There is a viewing platform near the village gate where you can see the panoramic view of the village. You can take pictures first before entering the village. 🍃 🙋I am a travel-loving foodie. More travel and food notes in my journal👉.

Located in Zaima Town, Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, Dali Dong Village is a typical traditional Dong village. To this day, the village's Wind and Rain Bridge, Drum Tower, and quadrangle courtyards are still well preserved. The village is built along the mountain terrain, with streams babbling through it, and the green-tiled wooden buildings are arranged in an orderly fashion.

Dali Dong Village Scenic Area in Rongjiang County Dali Dong Village🛖 Located in the mountains⛰️ Retains a relatively original atmosphere It's a place far away from the hustle and bustle A pure land that has not been fully developed🫧 few tourists Life is slow and leisurely🚶 The indigenous people are also very hospitable. It is very pleasant to walk in the village in the evening The village is not big Wooden traditional building structures can be seen everywhere🏠 Nearby are layers of terraced fields🌾 In the distance are the mountain peaks⛰️ About transportation📍 🚗Self-driving: 3.5 hours from Guiyang city 🚄High-speed rail: Departing from Guiyang at Rongjiang Station, about 1 hour If you go to Miao Village, you will need to take a 1.5-hour winding mountain road. It is recommended to drive by yourself.

| The beauty of creation in the deep mountains of Guizhou is waiting for you to discover! . 👀Cities, ancient towns, scenic spots, the same old beauty makes people aesthetically fatigued. 🤔When following the trend prevails, we need to calm down and feel the fireworks and intangible cultural heritage of Guizhou's rural areas. ✨Following the ancient traditional skills, exploring the beauty of creation, there is a bright future ahead! 👏 - 🏮Paper Lanterns: Make beautiful lanterns by hand, stroke by stroke, color by color. When night falls, take a lantern stroll at night and feel the romantic charm of intangible cultural heritage. 🎇Shangji Dundeng is a folk festival culture in northern Guizhou and also a provincial intangible cultural heritage project in Guizhou. 📍Location: Nuo Granny Lantern Shop, Wujiang Village, Guizhou - 🦜Bird cages: The Miao ethnic group's Kala Village has a 400-year history of hand-weaving bird cages. 🐦Teacher Wang Qiu is one of the inheritors of Kala birdcage. Here you can experience the fun of hand-woven birdcages, and you can also ask the teacher to wear traditional ethnic costumes to take photos. 📍Coordinates: Kala Village, Danzhai, Guizhou - 🌈Hmong batik: Every household in Paimo Village has a dye vat. The craftsmen here use wax to draw patterns, and then go through a series of processes to outline the art passed down from generation to generation. 🖼After experiencing the life of a wax lady for a day at teacher Zhang Shixiu's home, I finally understood what perseverance means. 📍Location: Mingxiu Batik Workshop, Paimo Village, Danzhai, Guizhou - 🌌Indigo dyeing: Dong grandmas use wooden mallets to pound cloth to extract the natural color of indigo grass and make shiny cloth. Wearing the clothes from your hometown, you will feel naturally beautiful. 🎗This is the indigo dyeing technique that has been passed down for thousands of years. 📍Coordinates: Zaidang Dong Village - 🦁Anshun Dixi: With a history of 600 years, Anshun Dixi is a representative of Tunpu culture. 🎭The performance wearing wooden masks is of great artistic value. There are three wonderful performances every day in the martial arts hall of Tianlong Tunbao, which are not to be missed. 📍Coordinates: Tianlong Tunbao - 🎶Miao Lusheng: Miao Lusheng is a traditional reed instrument and an important part of Miao music. 🎵Its production process is complicated and the accuracy depends entirely on the master's exquisite craftsmanship. During every Dong festival, the clear and melodious sound of the reed pipe echoes in the mountains. 📍Location: Paika Lusheng Making Village - 📜 Traditional papermaking: Traditional papermaking has a history of 1,500 years. It uses raw materials such as mulberry bark and goes through multiple processes to produce exquisite parchment. 📄Experience making floral paper in the workshop, integrating the beauty of nature into the paper, and take it home for collection after drying. 📍Coordinates: Shiqiao Village - 🧵Dong embroidery: On the Fengyu Bridge, white-haired grandmothers are concentrating on weaving Dong flower belts. 🎀The pattern of each flower belt has its unique cultural connotation. 📍Location: Dali Dong Village, Guizhou Come to the mountains of Guizhou and experience the beauty of intangible cultural heritage! 🤩

Dali Dong Village 🧭Navigation: Dali Dong Village, Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province Opening hours: all day Ticket price: free Transportation guide: Self-driving car from Rongjiang to Liping direction 20 kilometers (next to the screw bridge) turn left (there is a sign) 5 kilometers to Dali Dong Village. Hidden in the primitive tribe of Yicun, Guizhou, Dali Dong Village shows the ethnic minority style.

Day1 Arrived in the evening, Guzhou Town, the night view is very picturesque. Accommodation: Homestay, the price is economical and affordable, and the environment is also very good. The only bad experience is that there are a few neighbors with very poor quality who quarrel in the middle of the night and affect sleep. The Guzhou Dahekou Wharf is right at the door. When I get up in the morning, the fog is thick, and there are residents picking up screws in the water, which is very comfortable. Day2 Went to Guzhou Street, visited Lianghu Guild Hall and Guangdong Guild Hall, the street has a lot of special snacks (rolled powder, fried powder, all kinds of cakes, and realized strawberry freedom) Dali Dong Village: Take a taxi from Rongjiang County, 100 yuan, it is recommended to leave the driver's phone number, it is very remote, it is not easy to take a taxi back, you can contact the driver. If possible, it is more convenient to drive by yourself. Village Supermarket: I went to watch the village super preliminaries in the evening. Although it was a preliminary match, the scene was very hot and crowded. I don't understand football, but I will be ignited by the scene. Free parking at the door, free admission to watch, and many enthusiastic local residents. Diet: local special snacks Rolled powder (bought twice, the one on the small stall in Guzhou Old Street is delicious) Niu Die sour soup beef hot pot (really can't get used to it, it's smelly, bitter and fishy, don't try it casually if you can't accept it! There is a bad smell on my body after eating) Fortunately, I ordered a double mix, the sour soup beef is delicious! Fried rice noodles, meat tangyuan, bean flour cake, leifen, taro balls (Da Shizi Food Street—Xiaoji Tangyuan) There are many strawberry gardens and pomelo gardens locally, which are super cheap and delicious. Finally, although Niu Die hot pot is a feature, it is really not something you can try casually. Don't be as uncomfortable as I am all night, until before taking a bath at the hotel, it smells bad. Rongjiang·Southeast Guizhou

Speaking of the villages in Guizhou, the most well-known one is Zhaoxing Dong Village and Qianhu Miao Village, but few people know that there is a secret place hidden in Southeast Guizhou - Dali Dong Village. If you want to avoid the crowds during the National Day holiday, come to this niche village. It is worth a visit! Located in the deep mountains⛰️It is a pure land away from the hustle and bustle🫧 — 🔸This place has not been fully developed yet, so there are not many tourists. 🔸There are still villagers in the village living as usual 🔸Retains traditional living habits and architectural style 🔸Traditional wooden building structures can be seen everywhere🪵 — 🎭About playing 🔸village walk village 🚶‍♀️ 🔸Rongjiang Market😼 🔸Catching fish in rice fields🐟 🔸Hiking along Qianlong Fengdeng Ancient Trail 🔸Yanren's non-legacy blue dye🎨 🔸Dong ethnic group song/bonfire party🔥 — 🏡About accommodation There are several homestays in the village, and I recommend Inoue 1⃣️Inoue Rice Field B&B 🔸Rice Field B&B is located above the Dingfeng Gao Ancient Well in Dali Dong Village 🔸There are 12 rooms in total🏡 🔸B&B, perfect fusion of architecture and modern life 🔸Enjoy the beautiful scenery of rice fields in the healing village🌾 🔸Half an hour drive from Rongjiang High Speed ​​Railway Station🚗 2⃣️Inouemi Mid-Levels 🔸Located halfway up the mountain in the village 🔸Total 7 rooms🏡 🔸270-degree super-large viewing field 🖼Excellent viewing 🔸Pull open the curtains and the panoramic view of Dali Dong Village will come into your sight 🔸Dali is half an hour’s drive from the high-speed rail station🚗 — 🙋🏻‍♀️Surroundings 🔸Dali Dong Village 🔸Zai Dang Dong Village 🔸Basha Miao Village 🔸Jiabang Terraces 🔸Qianhu Miao Village —

This trip to Qiandongnan, I think what excites me the most is the Dong Village. The Dong Village has a very special style, whether it's architecture or culture, it's unforgettable. Dalivong Village is the first Dong Village landscape on this trip, let me tell you in detail! Attraction name: Dalivong Village Address: Dalivong Village, Zaima Township, Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan, Guizhou Travel mode: 1, High-speed rail travel. Dalivong Village is only 14 kilometers away from Rongjiang Station, you can take a taxi after arriving at the station. 2, Self-driving. Departing from Guiyang, it is 255 kilometers away, about 3 hours and 50 minutes. How to play in the village? 1, Experience slow time. Dalivong Village has a special geographical location, surrounded by green mountains and ancient forests. And the village is located in the middle of the depression. The environment is quiet and the pace is slow. It is very suitable for urban people to enjoy their time here. 2, Observe its architectural group. The houses in the village are basically stilted wooden buildings, plus a few are four-sided wooden buildings. The earliest one was built in 1781, 242 years ago. There are also wind and rain bridges, these are elements that cannot be ignored in the Dong Village. Walking in the village, record unique visual senses with a camera. 3, Drum tower. Many friends who have not been to the Dong Village before will call it a tower. No wonder, whether it's the shape or the height, it's actually not much different from a tower. But it's called a drum tower in the Dong Village. Almost every Dong Village has its own drum tower, some even have more than one. This kind of building is very representative, because its height is often higher than the height of the houses in the village, so it becomes a must-choose element for photography. Tips: 1, The road into the village is narrow, and the bus can't reach the village. Small cars can reach, but there are many cars parked on the side of the road along the way, be sure to drive carefully. 2, There are many power lines in the village, if you fly a drone, be sure to observe the surrounding situation to avoid safety accidents caused by drone crashes. Admission: Free!

Qiandongnan original Dong Village | The beautiful Dali Dong Village with few people It is hidden in the deep mountains, pure and original, the simple village, without too much commercial invasion, retains the original appearance of the Dong Village. No wonder tourists all praise it as a bright pearl in the deep mountains. Dali Dong Village was built in the early Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 600 years. The village is surrounded by mountains, with lush ancient trees, a stream passing through the village, five Dong ethnic wind and rain bridges standing tall on both sides of the stream, the drum tower on the top of the mountain, surrounded by houses... Walking through it, you can see the old people sunbathing at the entrance of the village, the old grandmothers embroidering, the grain drying barns... The staggered stilted buildings extend along the direction of the mountain valley stream. This place is like a paradise undisturbed by the outside world, peaceful and beautiful. Guizhou Winter TripFacing the mountain and facing the water, coexisting harmoniously with nature. If you like the scenery of the original village, you must come to Dali Dong Village for a walk. Dali Dong Village Address: Dali Dong Village, Zaima Town, Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province Ticket: Free Opening hours: All day

This small village hidden in the mountains of Guizhou has great potential I have always felt that Dali Dong Village is a paradise on earth, although this year due to the village super event in Rongjiang, this niche village suddenly became widely known. But apart from holidays, the villagers are still busy in the village. Old ladies sat at the doorstep weaving handicrafts and chatting about family matters; children laughed and played on the small platform at the entrance of the Drum Tower; adults plowed the fields and built new houses, composing a simple yet beautiful life. A small bridge with flowing water and a big mountain behind it. You can stroll in the village, walk in the mountains, go to the Drum Tower at night to listen to singing and dancing, or follow the villagers to eat buffets, drink wine, taste tea and talk about life. It's a comfortable place that makes people reluctant to leave. I sincerely suggest that you must reserve more than three days to relax and heal. Guizhou

# Extreme Tour #crossing the Baili Village, the village on the edge of time, officially started on the second day. Before we set off, we teamed up, three teams each, and men and women. To be active in the atmosphere of the team members, it is indispensable to play games. The game "Pitching - catching the ball - kicking the ball" is a great game for us to play. The boys are awkward, the girls are very light, and the movements are very elegant. The boys, the action is slow, the kick is not allowed to kick, and they can't pick it up. Think about the hardships of the national football and silently forgive them. This game looks simple. In fact, it is a test of the team's ability to cooperate. It requires the whole group of members to concentrate and perfect cooperation.