Trip Moments Recommendations

You should visit Guizhou at least once, and experience the day and night of the Qianhu Miao Village!!

It turns out that the off-season is the correct way to visit the Qianhu Miao Village of Xijiang❗️||🏠Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village 🚗About transportation: Take the high-speed rail to Kaili South Station! ❗️There is a bus ticket office on the left side of the high-speed rail station: 18/person (but there is a timetable, it seems to be one and a half hours) ❗️If the departure time is close to the departure time, then I strongly recommend taking the bus! There is really no need to take a black car, the bus can directly send to the west gate or north gate, both gates will stop - 🚪About which door to enter: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village has two gates, west gate and north gate I sincerely recommend going in and out of the north gate Because the west gate must go through a commercial street that lasts for seven or eight minutes, The commercial street is really really very⬇️ Head If you are dragging a suitcase, it is even more difficult - 🚌About sightseeing car: After entering the scenic area, you have to take a sightseeing car to enter the village I can only say that the money that should be spent still has to be spent - 🏘️About accommodation: Accommodation is not recommended! The best view is with a balcony If there are not too many requirements, it is enough to suggest halfway up the mountain Living too high is really really hard to climb - 🍽️About eating: For friends who come to Guizhou for the first time, I recommend sour soup beef or local stir-fry - 📝Note tips: There are really few people going in the off-season Accommodation and eating are relatively convenient It is best to find a sunny day to go The experience on a rainy day should not be too good The village is quite commercial, but I personally think it is very beautiful and worth it! The stilted buildings are very beautiful and the photos are very good. It is a good choice to go on a sunny day for a weekend. It is not as unbearable as the Internet says There will be some performances at a fixed time Try to bring as little luggage as possible. It is really hard to walk with a suitcase on the road in the village. If there is really a lot of luggage, try to choose a homestay that can help with luggage Remember to wear a pair of comfortable shoes

Qianhu Miao Village: A mysterious fairyland on earth, you absolutely can't miss it!

🌺 Deep into the Miao Village, feel the unique cultural charm 🌺 📍 Destination: Qianhu Miao Village 🗺️ Location: Southeast Guizhou Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province 📅 Best travel time: The transition between spring and summer, with suitable temperature 🚗 Transportation: Self-driving or chartered car, enjoy freedom and convenience ✨ The charming Qianhu Miao Village is an excellent place to explore minority cultures. The Miao people here have retained their long-standing traditions and have been living in the same way for thousands of years. 🌳 Leisurely walk: Stroll on the stone paths of the Miao Village, feel the tranquility and simplicity of rural houses. Under your feet is a path paved with bluestone slabs, on both sides are green rice fields and picturesque bamboo forests, as if you have entered a paradise. 🏠 Home visit experience: The Miao people are hospitable, they will invite you to their homes to taste authentic Miao food, taste the special wine of the Miao, personally teach you to weave Miao embroidery, let you deeply understand the unique charm of Miao culture. 🎶 Folk performances: On festivals, the Miao people will hold grand folk performances, the cheerful gongs and drums and passionate dances will take you into a joyful carnival. 📷 Visual feast: Standing at a high place in the Miao Village, overlooking the surrounding scenery, the Miao villages scattered all over the mountains are like pearls embedded in the green mountains, intoxicating. 💃 Ethnic costumes: The traditional costumes of the Miao people are colorful and varied, wearing Miao costumes, instantly become a part of the scenery. 🍽️ Gourmet feast: The food culture of the Miao people is rich and diverse, sour and spicy sour soup fish, crispy Miao crispy meat, sweet and mellow Miao rice wine, etc., let your taste buds enjoy. 🌈 Everything here is so fascinating, let you immerse yourself in it, feel the charm and magic of Miao culture. Come to Qianhu Miao Village and start a unique encounter with minorities! Miao Village Culture Village Travel Guide

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village! The fairy tale of Guizhou in autumn is here

This is currently the largest Miao settlement in China. The houses built on the mountain start to twinkle at night, just like the fairy tale world of Spirited Away. 🌈Transportation: The nearest airport✈️ is Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport. You can take a bus or rent a car🚗 from the airport to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. Buses🚌 are also available from the capital of Qiandongnan Prefecture, Kaili, and the journey takes about 2-3 hours. 🌈Attractions and activities: The Wind and Rain Bridge in the Miao Village is a famous attraction and one of the representatives of Miao architecture. Visit local Miao families and enjoy traditional Miao song and dance performances. Go hiking in the nearby mountains and enjoy the magnificent natural scenery. Visit the Miao Museum to learn more about Miao history and culture. Overlook the beautiful scenery of the Miao Village from the viewing platform, with the distant mountains, clouds, and terraces all in sight. 🌈Food: Try local Miao cuisine, such as sour soup fish mouth, pickled fish, Miao hot and sour noodles, etc. You can also taste some farmhouse dishes and experience rural life. 🌈Travel tips: In the Miao Village, you can rent local Miao costumes, put on Miao clothes, and take photos for memory. When touring the Miao Village, please respect the local culture and customs, do not disturb the lives of local residents, and get permission from local residents when taking pictures. There are many handicraft shops in the Miao Village, where you can buy some exquisite Miao handicrafts as souvenirs. Pay attention to altitude sickness, especially if you are not used to the climate of high-altitude areas, drink mineral water to prevent gastrointestinal discomfort. 🌈Recommended homestays: Huazhu·Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Wusaitong Posthouse Hotel

The Wooden House Village.

The Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a special ancient village in Guizhou Province of China. It is home to the Miao people, a minority group in China. Getting there: Get to Kaili city (in Guizhou province) by train. Then get a taxi to the village. A private car is also an option and you just need to search online for a company - there are many English speaking ones that can take you. The village itself is filled with stunning traditional wooden architecture and stunning scenic views of the ancient village. (see my photos for some examples). It is truly a unique part of China. I recommend staying for several nights to really enjoy and take in the culture. Tip: Go for sunset shots to enjoy a panoramic view of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. There are viewing decks on the opposite hill of Xijiang Miao Village and electric car can take you there. Standing on the viewing deck, you’ll enjoy picturesque and peaceful panoramic view of the whole village. #xijiang #miaovillage

Guizhou- 西江千户苗寨- 2-day trip.

You can take a train to Kaili and then a taxi to 西江千户苗寨 (180rmb) and stay at a hotel there in the middle of everything for less than 200/night. The place is not too big but it’s beautiful, you can walk and take buses that go all around, you gotta buy a ticket at the entrance that allows you 4 rides and it costs 20rmb. Hotel: I stayed at Qianheshun, a very nice and cozy place! Eat the local snacks and food, there are restaurants all around. There is a coffee shop, you just gotta find it! Two days are enough to visit all, then you can head to Tongren 同仁 #西江千户苗寨 #贵州省

The best thing happen when you get here!

While wandering in Xinjiang, Miao Villages I was lucky to witnessed and experienced their Ethnic dance performance. It was amazing, after their performance you are allowed to take pictures with them they will welcome you with a warm smile. Aside from that, you can't leave in this place without trying there local dessert that you can buy everywhere in the streets for ¥5. The ginger tea and of course the famous barbecue stick that cost ¥10 for 10 pcs. If your fan of milktea don't worry this place has too 😂😊. #chinesenewyearadventure #2023travelwish #travelalone #guizhoutravel #wintergetaway

Getting out of your comfort zone 😬🤩

Address - Coming to Xinjiang Miao Village is not a joke the hours of travelling but everything is worth it. these photos was only my day 1 haha.. You wont get tired staring those awesome establishment. From day time -night time. Just make sure to wear a comfy shoes 😀 #travelingsolo #wintergetaway #chinesenewyearadventure

Spectacular Ancient Village!

Xi Jiang Miao village in Guizhou province is a stunning place to walk around and photograph. As a budding photographer, I just loved walking through the narrow streets and climbing to the top of the village for a birds eye view of the entire village. I recommend staying in a local hotel inn at the top of the village. You can wake up, like I did, to one of the greatest sunrises ever. #kaili #guizhou #xijiangmiaovillage

Xijiang Ancient Town - lovely valley views!

🚗 To get into the Ancient Town you have to park and buy tickets at the main West Gate and walk with your stuff to the main bus area (towards the huge silver round building). There are traditional dancers upon entry and heaps of restaurants, souvenir shops as you enter (and exit) you pass. 🎟 The tickets including the bus were 110rmb each and you can exit and enter the park 4 times with the ticket. You then get on a bus for a 10km/10mins drive down a steep winding road. It still drops you off at the top of a hill you have to walk down (about 7mins) to get to the main viewing platform. We chose not to use the various small shuttle buses throughout the town because walking down and up the winding alleyways was fun and let us see the many different views! If you have any mobility issues the buses can take you from place to place but the line ups looked a little long depending on the time of day. 😬 This is the busiest and biggest Miao village in Guizhou and as such it gets pretty loud. There is still a lot of construction that starts early in the morning and traditional dance shows combined with nightly KTV can be quite loud. nay ⛰ Having said that – we found this glorious walk along a wooden walkway that led us to the next valley where we were in complete silence. It was around a 4-hour hike at a leisurely pace. Many tourists go here to dress up in the local ethnic minority costume and take pictures, so that seems to be the main thing most people do. For dinner, there is plenty of delicious restaurants along the way that sell delicious food but I would highly suggest having a night of street snacks. The local rice rolls are vegetarian and simply deliciously fresh. We also had some killer shaved noodles, some spicy roasted potatoes and some rice deserts. Washed down with a couple of beers and some glorious people watching – it’s a fun night out amongst crowds of people!

Xijiang Miao Village

Xijiang Miao Village is a scenic area located at the foot of the mountain in Leishan county, in Guizhou province. This traditional and beautiful Miao village is one of the largest in China. The village is full of shops to buy souvenirs and food, wooden houses, beautiful nature…Definitely it’s a good place to scape from the hustle city. Although it’s important to know that this tradicional village is quite well prepared for tourism and there is an entrance fee. . . . . #summervacation #staycation #createwithtrip #miaovillage #china #triplocal #tripaway #scenicspotguide #guizhou

Get lost wandering in Xijiang ❤️

Xijiang is a rural town in Leishan county, Guizhou, China. The town is renowned for its Miao villages and their custom and human relationships. The most popular one, the Xijiang Miao village. One day is not enough to explore throughly the place. For it is rich in culture and architectural design, these Miao villages will surely capture your interest. Hike up a bit if you want to get on the Observation deck so you can have a good bird's eyeview of the Xijiang Miao village. Walk on the side of the river to get a better view of the stacked-up houses. Get lost on those small alleyways uphill. Yes you will get tired from walking, but hey, the place is really beautiful. Really beautiful. ❤️ #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #birthdaytreat

Efficient travel to Xijiang Miao village 👍

Here's a tip when travelling to Xijiang Miao village. From Guiyangbei (Guiyang North railway station), take a train ride to Kaili South station. i booked my train ticket in trip.com. For 58rmb one way, you will be in Kaili South station in just 39mins compared to 2hours drive (by car or bus ride). When you get to Kaili South station, DO NOT get a taxi because it will cost you much. Instead, get into those tourist and sight seeing buses on the right side of the exit of the train station in Kaili. Pay 35rmb and that tourist bus got a tour guide. It will take around 1 hour bus ride from Kaili South station to the Xijiang Miao village in Leshan county. Note: this is what i did. Perhaps it can help you to travel more, spend less. Cheers! #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #birthdaytreat

Meeting the Miao ethnic minority ❤️

Miao is the official Chinese term for four distinct groups of people who are only distantly related through language or culture: the Hmu people of Southeast Guizhou, the Qo Xiong people of West Hunan, the A-Hmao people of Yunnan, and the Hmong people of Guizhou, Sichuan, Guangxi, and Yunnan. It is believed that the Miao were among the first rice farmers in China. In Xijiang Miao village in Leshan county, Guizhou i met some of them. They are friendly amongst the foreign and local tourists. They will welcome you open arms with a rice wine in welcoming platform. There is also a free song-and-dance performances twice a day when you visit the village. Miao women in Xijiang wear elegant and glittering silver ornaments. They wear large neck rings, necklaces, earrings, and silver bracelets. With their colorful and vibrant costume wear. For like 45-60rmb, you can dress up as a Miao man or woman and have your picture taken. #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #birthdaytreat

Daytrip @ A Thousand Household

Xijiang is one of the biggest Miao villages in China. Known as the "Thousand Household", probably the most popular and commercialized Miao village. Its location is about 37 kilometers from Leishan county and about 80 kilometers from Kaili. Like an hour drive from Kaili. There's a lot of local scenic spots on the village. These includes the mountains covering the entire village, river valley that runs all throughout the village, wind bridges, farmer's path, those beautiful intricate wooden houses built in Miao architectural style. Entrance fee: 110rmb Admission is pretty expensive, but its worth it. #solofemaletraveler #explorechina #birthdaytreat

The thousand house village

This is an amazing place to spend some time. It is filled with tourists so be ready for many crowds. The sights are however 100% worth it. At night you can take a bus up to the top to look down and all the houses light up. The people are very friendly and love to see a foreign face. There are many places to hike, take photos or just relax. Would highly recommend spending 2 days here. #china #ancientvillage #summervacation

Thousand Household Miao Village@Guizhou

Location - About 37km from Leishan County, the Southeast of Guizhou Province. Getting There - Buy a coach ticket at Guiyang Longdongbao Bus Station to Leishan Bus Station for approximately 3.5hours and then travel by a car to the entrance of Miao Village for another 50mins (24km). Attractions - The largest village for Miao minority ethnic in China where visitors could enjoy view of the wooden stilted buildings, mountain top night scenery, local cuisines and rice wine, trekking across the farmland and most importantly, the colorful Miao people’s performance is something the visitors shouldn’t missed😄. Recommended to stay for 1-2 nights to fully explore the entire village😁. #createwithtrip #travelwithgeo #staycation #travelinspiration #travelphotography #miaovillage #guizhoutravel

Experiencing Miao Village

Xijiang Miao Village is the largest Miao village in China. This is an ethnic minority village and the best picturesque place 📸. Here you can enjoy. Miao's primitive culture and can enjoy the authentic Miao cuisine 🍲. Best place to escape from the city and get some inner piece. 📍From Kaili South railway station you can take a taxi to Miao village which costs around 100RMB or you can take a bus from the railway station. #summervacation#hikingtrails#urbanexplorer

The thousand household village, and the largest Miao village in China. Set in the natural basin of a valley, surrounded by paddy fields, wooden houses on stilts (known as diao jiao lou, 豆角楼) rise up off the grounds covering the hillsides. Comprised of three storeys, the first usually is usually used for storage of tools and livestock; the second acts as the bedroom, living room, kitchen; the third is used to store grain and other products. From long table banquets and colorful performances to incredible viewing decks and unique local eats, you’ll need to stay at least two days to experience everything Xijiang Miao Village has to offer. 📍Xijiang Miao Village, Guizhou, China #leaveyourmark

Xijiang thousand households Miaozhai heart for a few years of Xijiang thousand household Miao Village, today finally got their wish. After color reached fire, some people compared it to the color of Guizhou. In fact, it is completely different styles. This is China's largest Miao Village. It is really spectacular from the observation deck. The only regret is that today's power outage, did not see a beautiful night scene, I hope tomorrow night can.

Guizhou | You really know how to enjoy yourself! How is the "primitive ecological" Miao village? Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village

Guizhou local self-driving, what is the original ecological Miao village really like? Here's a guide to the Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village scenic spot: Scenic Spot Name: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Opening Hours: All day ♦️ Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a national 4A level scenic area with a unique geographical location, nestled against mountains and rivers, located in Nangu Village, Xijiang Town, Leishan County. It is a place where the Miao's "primitive ecological" culture is completely preserved. True to its reputation, it boasts a rich industry, with residential architecture perfectly integrated with the natural scenery, resembling a paradise on earth; it has a profound cultural and historical heritage, offering local customs and folk culture experiences, such as drinking block-the-door wine and tasting local delicacies, providing a full experience. ♦️ Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village consists of more than ten natural villages built along the mountains, forming a continuous area. It is the largest Miao settlement in China and even the world; main attractions include stilted buildings, a museum, and an observation deck. The scenic area is vast, with sightseeing cars available, offering broad views and a beautiful environment. The natural ecological scenery blends with cultural landscapes, with simple and natural architecture. Viewing the panorama is quite spectacular and immensely impressive, creating a strong atmosphere. ♦️ Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village has distinctive ethnic characteristics. Eating farmhouse dishes, staying in homestays, enjoying the idyllic life that is poetically beautiful, and at affordable prices, makes one linger and forget to return. The night view is super beautiful, giving the impression of thousands of household lights; suitable for walking with children, leisure vacations, photography, and checking in, it's a scenic spot worth visiting. 🌟 Nearby recommendations: ✅ Accommodation recommendation: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Yunqi·Pusu, with a beautiful environment, warm and comfortable, clean and tidy rooms, good service attitude, enthusiastic, making guests feel at home. ✅ Food recommendation: Sour soup fish, sour soup beef, Miao bamboo shoot smoked meat, Miao three delicacies; tastes good, fresh and delicious. 📌 Little Tips: Clothing can be salty or sweet, you can bring your own ancient-style clothes, props; the scenic area has ethnic costumes for rent at reasonable prices, you can rent clothes, do makeup, and also have photo shoots. Location: No. 20, Gu Street, Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Guizhou Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, there are parking spaces, parking is convenient and fast.

Thousand Miao Village + Small Seven Holes + Huangguoshu + Guiyang 4 Days 3 Nights Strategy

Thousand Miao Village + Small Seven Holes + Huangguoshu + Guiyang 4 Days 3 Nights Strategy (Shenzhen Departure Edition) Went to Guizhou during Qingming Festival~ Writing a strategy while the memory is still fresh Guangdong Province ID card holders are exempt from attraction entrance fees, which is super friendly! Although it's one attraction per day, it's still quite a special forces experience D1: Shenzhen - Thousand Miao Village 🚆 Depart from Shenzhen North in the morning to Guiyang North Station (High-speed train) 🚆 Guiyang North to Kaili South (High-speed train) 🚗 After getting out of Kaili South, take a bus or business car to the Miao Village scenic area (Tourist center available upon exiting the station, a few tens of yuan per person, 40min) 🛏 Accommodation: Miao Village Homestay 🍲 Food: Sour Soup Fish Hotpot, Black Pork Skewers D2: Miao Village - Libo Small Seven Holes 🚌 Take a direct bus from Miao Village to Small Seven Holes in the morning (Buy tickets via the Guizhou Good Travel website) You can store your luggage at Small Seven Holes You can start from either the East Gate or West Gate, Wo Long Tan/Small Seven Holes Ancient Bridge is a must-visit Wo Long Tan station has sightseeing buses directly to the East and West Gates 🚌 After the visit, queue up at the West Gate to take a bus directly to Libo Station (Queue up directly, buy tickets after boarding) 🚅 Take a train from Libo to Anshun West (transfer required) 🛏 Accommodation: Near Anshun West 🥘 Food: Sour Soup Bean Rice Hotpot, Crispy Sausage D3: Huangguoshu Waterfall 🚗 Next to Anshun West station, there are travel agencies and bus stations where you can book a car to the scenic area, depart in the morning You must visit the Water Curtain Cave at the Great Waterfall Although it's the dry season now, you can't enter the Water Curtain Cave when the water is high 🚗 After the visit, take a business car from the scenic area exit to Anshun West 🚄 High-speed train from Anshun West to Guiyang North 🛏 Accommodation: Near Guiyang North 🥓 Food: You can go to Guiyang night market! Try Crispy Sausage Potato, Rice Cake, Sticky Rice D4: Guiyang North - Shenzhen North During the day, you can go to Qianling Mountain to see monkeys, be careful not to let the macaques spot your food, or you'll be surrounded by a group of them in the next second The zoo also has giant pandas and red pandas, super fans! 🚄 Take the high-speed train from Guiyang North to Shenzhen North in the afternoon The pleasant journey ends!

Travel Check-in: Must-visit Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village in Guizhou

Guizhou, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village As the largest Miao ethnic village, it is certainly worth the visit.🔖 I have already organized a guide for you to check out.👀 ～ Besides wandering and taking photos in the Miao Village, there is also a Xijiang Miao Ethnic Museum to see.🎶 ～ ✅Attraction Features: 🟠Deeply and comprehensively understand the culture of the Xijiang Miao ethnic group 🟠The museum is designed with the Miao ethnic's characteristic stilted buildings 🟠There are 11 exhibition halls that fully showcase the Miao ethnic features from different perspectives 📍Address: Inside Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village scenic area 🎫Ticket: Free ⏰Opening Hours: 9:00-17:30 (Entry stops at 17:20) 👣Recommended Visit Duration: Half an hour ☀️Recommendation Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ～ 🔍Tested Check-in: ·In fact, the entire Xijiang Miao Village is a large open-air museum, and this exhibition hall mainly displays pictures and models. ～ ·Since Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is not too large, besides touring the ancient streets, the museum is also worth a visit, especially since it's free. It's nice to visit, and it's better to avoid the peak period around noon when it's more crowded. ～ ·Every year, the Miao Village has different festivals, which you can attend to better immerse yourself in the local culture. ～ ⚠️Note: ·The UV rays are strong on sunny days, remember to protect yourself from the sun ·You need an ID card to enter the museum ～ Guizhou Travel | Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Visit | Cool Summer Retreat Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Travel Guide | Great Summer Travel Destination

Guizhou, a feast for the eyes and soul

I just came back from Guizhou, and the scenery there is truly breathtaking! Huangguoshu Waterfall, Xiaoqikong, and Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, each place is captivating and makes you want to stay forever. 🌈 First stop: Huangguoshu Waterfall - In the early morning, we embarked on our journey to Huangguoshu Waterfall. Standing on the observation deck, I was overwhelmed by the magnificent force of the waterfall, with mist all around, as if I were in a fairyland. Don't forget to bring a raincoat, or you'll get wet! - After lunch, we strolled along the mountain roads, admiring the cascade of waterfalls along the way and marveling at nature's masterpiece. 🌈 Second stop: Libo Xiaoqikong - In the early morning, we drove to Libo Xiaoqikong. There are seven natural bridge holes of varying sizes, with crystal-clear river water flowing through them, creating a stunning view. - Walking along the river, we enjoyed the waterfalls and the emerald green water, feeling the tranquility and harmony of nature. 🌈 Third stop: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village - On the third day, we arrived at Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. It is the largest Miao village in China, preserving a rich Miao culture and traditional architecture. - Strolling through the alleys of the Miao village, we experienced the strong ethnic atmosphere. In the evening, we watched Miao song and dance performances and tasted authentic Miao cuisine. 📌 **Practical Tips**: - The weather in Guizhou is changeable, so please check the weather forecast before going out and bring appropriate clothing. - When visiting waterfalls, be careful of slipping and waterproofing. - When visiting the Miao village, respect the local customs and religious beliefs. Each attraction left a deep impression on me; the beauty of Guizhou is truly incomparable. This trip was really worthwhile and made me fall in love with this place.

Thousand Households Miao Village Guide + Internet-Famous Check-in Spot

This is not Spirited Away, this is the Thousand Households Miao Village|||Guizhou, located on the edge of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, is surrounded by mountains. On the way, the eye is filled with green mountains that carry a distant indigo, winding past one mountain after another, as if walking into a place of deep light. After a winding path reveals a secluded approach, the view suddenly opens up, and you've arrived at the Miao village. Experience the Spring Festival with Miao ethnic flair 🔎Attraction Introduction: Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village is known as the stronghold of the Miao people and is a Miao settlement. The local customs and folk culture are rich, and it's a place where the 'primitive ecological' ethnic culture is relatively intact. Some say it's commercialized, but it's still worth experiencing the culture and life of the Miao people firsthand. 📍Attraction Location: Address: Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province 🕙Attraction Opening Hours: Open 24 hours ◻️ A very spectacular large-scale Miao village, where you can not only see the beautiful scenery and graceful Miao girls, but also hear the sound of silver ornaments dancing to the music of lusheng, and under the night sky when the lights are lit, the view of thousands of household lights is truly beautiful. The layered grey-tiled wooden buildings are complex yet intricately crafted, giving off a sense of life. In the early morning, the Miao village gradually awakens in the twilight, the sunlight piercing through the clouds, casting a golden hue over the valley's stilted buildings, stone streets, and the Bai River, making the whole village bathed in a cold yet warm light. As the evening lights are turned on, the lights from the shops at the bottom of the mountain begin to spread all the way to the top, with the sound of lusheng faintly in the air, and from afar comes the desolate and deep ancient Miao song ❗️Tips: Make sure to book your tickets online in advance, otherwise, you will still need a ticket, and renting a set of Miao ethnic clothing for photos is very beautiful.

Guizhou Trip - Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village

Step into Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village and watch the folk customs performance. Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is located in Nangui Village, Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. It is 36 kilometers away from Leishan County and 33 kilometers away from the prefectural capital of Qiandongnan. It consists of more than ten natural villages built along the mountains, surrounded by mountains on all sides, with continuous overlapping peaks. The terraced fields stretch up the mountains to the clouds, and the Baishui River flows through the village, dividing Xijiang Miao Village into two.

Welcome to the Guizhou Travel Guide

Guizhou, an underrated treasure of a small town, is "surrounded by mountains with clouds winding around the peaks" "Green hills embrace, terraced fields layer upon layer, and streams flow through the villages" "Away from the world, yet not far from us" Here, traditional Chinese villages with original charm are preserved; a world of unique karst landscapes and breathtaking scenery! It's a small world with few people, where meals and seasons are warm and healing, so come and stay for a few days if you don't feel like working!🍃🥨☕️ 1⃣Huangguoshu Waterfall ✅️Recommended route: Tianxing Bridge → Grand Waterfall → Steep Slope Pond (saves time and effort) ✅️The essence of Tianxing Bridge is actually the Yinzhu Chain Waterfall. Get off the bus and walk along the plank road in reverse to return to Gaolaozhuang, passing by Tianxing Cave which is cool in winter and warm in summer. Yinzhu is very stunning and worth a visit👀 ✅️Don't take the escalator to Shuilian Cave, follow the signs and walk the trail, it's not strenuous ✅️For Steep Slope Pond, be sure to return the same way, don't go to the opposite side of the river, otherwise, you'll have to walk a lot more 2⃣Libo Small Seven Holes ✅️Recommended from west to east: West Gate → ◎Wolong Pool → ◎Mandarin Duck Lake → back to Cuigu Waterfall → Stone Forest → back to Small Seven Holes Ancient Bridge (downhill is easier) ✅️Rafting at Wolong Pool 💰50/person is self-paddled and not very cost-effective ✅️Boating at Mandarin Duck Lake 💰30/person, also self-paddled, recommend choosing one, but prefer this one ✅️Cuigu Waterfall is suitable for playing in the water barefoot, popular with children ✅️Stone Forest has the longest walk, with beautiful waterfalls along the way 3⃣Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village ✅️Stilted buildings: layered upon each other, with a strong sense of life ✅️Wind and Rain Bridge: Be sure to dress in Miao clothes and take photos on the bridge, very photogenic ✅️Qianhu Night Scene: At night, thousands of lights are lit💡, like stars in the sky⭐ ✅️Miao Village Songs and Dances: Experience the local Miao people's songs and dances, very interesting ❌️Do not recommend going to the viewing platform for night scenes, too many people and not a full view, you can find angles at the Lusheng Field, Wind and Rain Bridge, ancient alleys, rooftops, etc. 4⃣Fanjing Mountain ✅️Recommended to take the round-trip cable car, enter the East Gate → take the sightseeing bus → cable car 5⃣Zhenyuan Ancient Town ✅️Recommended Fu's Mansion, with many architectural features and cultural history ✅️Suggest staying overnight, the lights of Zhenyuan are beautiful at seven in the evening😍 6⃣Jiaxiu Tower ✅️Divided into three parts: Fuyu Bridge, Jiaxiu Tower, Cuiwei Garden ✅️Suggested to come around four in the afternoon, you might be lucky to see the sunset clouds 7⃣Wanfenglin ✅️General Peak → Stars Surrounding the Moon → Sleeping Beauty → Bagua Fields → Six Six Dashun Peak → Eighth Viewing Platform → Wanfu Village → Nahui River → Big Banyan Tree → Upper Nahui Village 8⃣Huaxi Night Lang Valley ✅️The whole attraction is not big, Night Lang Valley is the most worth seeing 9⃣Zhaoxing Dong Village ✅️Best photo spots: Drum Tower Cluster, Wind and Rain Bridge, Viewing Platform📸 ✅️Surrounded by mountains, lots of mosquitoes, bring mosquito repellent ✅️Try the oil tea and roasted fragrant pig, they taste good😋

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village instantly transports you into Miyazaki's 'Spirited Away'

Located in Guizhou, this place is an irreplicable mystery. It's far from the mundane world, free from the noise of the city🍃 It's like an open-air museum With over twelve hundred stilted houses of the Miao families, It's truly spectacular🔥~ . If I had to describe it in one sentence, it would be: Regret for three days if you go, regret for a lifetime if you don't...!! / 🏝Transportation: 🚅Take the high-speed train to Guizhou North Station, then from Guiyang North Station take another high-speed train to Kaili South Station, and finally take the direct bus from Kaili South Station to the Miao Village. . 📷Photo spots: 🔸Wind and Rain Bridges There are 6 wind and rain bridges in the scenic area, with bridges 4 and 5 recommended. Bridge 4 offers a distant view of the mountains, while bridge 5 allows for side shots of the layered Miao houses, both guaranteeing great photos💯 🔸Observation Deck You can take a sightseeing car or walk (about 15 minutes) to the observation deck. I went both during the day and at night, and the lights at night are indeed stunning. 🔸Youfang Street The streets in the morning are very lively, and you can take pictures with a telephoto lens with the Miao houses in the background, which is very photogenic. It's recommended to bring a drone. 🔸Lusheng Field The shooting spot for 'Spirited Away'. 🔸Yunting Hotel A classic spot in the Miao Village, it requires 💰, and you might need to queue due to the crowd. / ‼️Travel tips: 🔥It's recommended to stay for at least two days, or three if you have the time. Take your time to stroll through the Miao Village, as it has different beauties by day and night. . 🔥Before nine in the morning and after ten at night, there are hardly any people, so you can take pictures freely. . 🔥Cuisine: The local food of Southeast Guizhou is very tasty, with a sour and spicy flavor. For example, sour soup beef, reed pond sour fish, and rice tofu. . 🔥Don't bring too much luggage, there are many stone steps, and carrying too much can really make you cry. . 🔥The scenic area has a west gate and an east gate, check in advance which gate is closer to your accommodation. / 📍Location: Guizhou Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village 🚇Transportation: It's recommended to drive yourself, or take the high-speed train or plane - -  ———————

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Guide in Guiyang!

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Guide in Guiyang! About the route and bus journey: Take the high-speed train from Guiyang North Station to "Kaili South Station" (takes 50 minutes, high-speed train costs 58.5 yuan) After arriving at Kaili South Station, walk straight along the street for about 500 meters to have the most authentic Sour Soup Fish! (Xian flavor Hong Sour Soup Fish, average consumption about 75 yuan per person) Then go back to the left side of the high-speed train station at South Station, where there is a bus station that has direct buses to Qianhu Miao Village scenic area! The ticket price is 35 yuan, and it takes 40 minutes to reach Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village (North Gate Entrance) Upon reaching the North Gate Entrance of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village scenic area, purchase a ticket (90 yuan for a regular ticket, 110 yuan for a ticket including a sightseeing car in the scenic area), and after entering the main gate of the scenic area, take a bus to the location of the No. 7 Wind and Rain Bridge to start walking officially. Start walking along the riverside, from the No. 7 Wind and Rain Bridge to the No. 1 Wind and Rain Bridge, there are many travel photography shops along the way, after walking along the river, you can take a sightseeing car at the No. 1 Wind and Rain Bridge to the viewing platform (5 yuan), the viewing platform is suitable for night views, overlooking the entire Qianhu Miao Village, the feeling of thousands of lights. Watching the night view is really good! About travel photography: After comparing several prices and sample photos, I finally chose a travel photography shop (2 people 399 yuan plus rooftop shooting site fee 40, a total of 439 yuan), 8 retouched photos, 50 raw photos all given, shooting night scenes in -2 degrees weather, rain mixed with snow froze my soul About accommodation: Originally planned to return to Guiyang that night, but due to the delay in shooting night scenes, I had to stay in the Miao Village. I chose a homestay recommended by the photography shop, close to the viewing platform, with a good view. The conditions are like the standard of ordinary hotels in the city, the price is high, the accommodation costs 270 yuan a night, which is the discounted price, it is said that during the peak season it costs 1,000 to 2,000 yuan a night), wooden stilted building, poor sound insulation, when someone walks upstairs, it feels like the building is shaking, the air conditioning effect is not very good, it took half an hour for the temperature to slowly warm up, the water heater temperature is average, can only say it is lukewarm, outside -2 degrees weather, rain mixed with snow, I didn't want to bother anymore and just settled down. This price and viewing location compared to other hotels, is already very good! The next day I woke up to see the beautiful rime on the distant mountains! Walking down the mountain along the small road, the whole mountain is full of homestays and hotels, there is still ice on the tile roofs, most of the shops by the river below are for travel photography. The food is not very tasty. Overall, it feels commercialized, those who want to do travel photography can come to experience it, and the night view is still good. The Miao Village is basically rented out to bosses to open homestays and hotels, most of the Miao people seen are working inside. When we went, the most characteristic square was paved into a basketball court, it is said to be for the village super NBA.

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village | A place where you won't step on landmines

A place where you won't step on landmines. I went to the Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village in Guizhou with friends and organized some suggestions to share with everyone. Those who plan to travel to Xijiang, come and copy the homework 🧳Travel Preparation: 1️⃣Documents🪪: ID card, student ID, etc. 2️⃣Electronics⚡️: Power bank, charger, camera, selfie stick 3️⃣Medicines💊: Cold medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine, etc. 4️⃣Daily necessities🎒: Skincare products, cosmetics💄, toiletries 🚗Transportation Guide: Fly from all over the country to Guiyang, then take the high-speed train to Kaili South Station, and then take a taxi to the destination, the price is around 70R; or take a shuttle bus to the scenic area, the price is 35R 🏃Tour Guide: 1️⃣From the No.1 Wind and Rain Bridge to the No.6 Wind and Rain Bridge, make a circle back to the No.1 Wind and Rain Bridge 2️⃣The viewing platform offers a panoramic view of the entire Miao village, with a great view, and the classic internet-famous photo spot Yunting is also here 3️⃣Be sure to rent Miao costumes for photos, it's very meaningful as a souvenir, after all, you never know when you will come again. Prices range from 20-50 🏠About Accommodation: If you want a lively atmosphere, convenient transportation, and a good view, then you must choose Qifengxin·Prologue, which is right next to the viewing platform. If you want to stay away from commercial areas and find a quiet place, then I recommend Qifengxin·On the Ridge for a long stay 🍔Food: 1️⃣Internet-famous black pork skewers (super flavorful and very delicious) 2️⃣Huinong fried pot noodles (enter from the Dongyin Road entrance, it's on the right-hand side for sour soup) 3️⃣Gengduji (choose one between it and Caotang Tea) 4️⃣Caotang Tea House (close to Mucotang Coffee) 5️⃣A Cup of Xijiang (a must-visit milk tea shop with high aesthetic value) 6️⃣Handmade glutinous rice cakes (highly recommended!!) 【Little Tips】 1️⃣The scenic area has a west gate and an east gate, it's best to choose the best gate to get off at according to the location of the hotel you booked 2️⃣It's quite cold in the Miao village this season, remember to bring more clothes to keep warm 3️⃣The Miao village is not big, a travel plan of 2-3 days is enough

Xijiang Thousand Household Miao Village

Xijiang Thousand Household Miao Village is located in the northeast of Leishan County, 37 kilometers away from the county town, and 39 kilometers away from the state capital Kaili. Xijiang has more than 1,250 households and over 5,600 people. It is the largest Miao village in the country and was the main assembly point for the fifth major migration of the Miao people. It is known as the 'Thousand Household Miao Village' and is hailed as the main base of the Miao nationality. Xijiang Thousand Household Miao Village is situated at the foot of Leigong Mountain in the northeast of Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. It is 36km from the county town, 35km from the prefectural capital Kaili, and about 260km from the provincial capital Guiyang. The village is a collection of more than ten natural villages built along the mountainside, and it is currently the largest Miao settlement in China and even the world. Xijiang is famous for its silversmith village, where Miao silver ornaments are all handmade, and the craftsmanship is of a very high standard. Xijiang is a place where the 'primitive ecological' culture of the Miao nationality is completely preserved, and it is the preferred place to appreciate and understand the long history and development of the Chinese Miao people. Xijiang's Bullfighting Festival and Miao New Year are famous worldwide. Xijiang Thousand Household Miao Village is an open-air museum that displays an epic of the development of the Miao nationality, becoming a grandstand for viewing and studying the traditional culture of the Miao people. The Miao song and dance performances by local Miao youths, held once in the morning and once in the afternoon, may feel a bit commercialized now, but the performances by the Miao people themselves still retain local characteristics. The gorgeous costumes and joyful songs and dances, along with beautiful love stories, can help you understand the Miao people better! There are performances of ancient Miao songs, very primitive, sung by the elders in the village using the ancient Miao language, narrating their epic ancient songs (which consist of four parts, covering the origin of all things, the vastness of heaven and earth, and the history of bitter migration) that are being passed down, which is a great merit. If you're lucky, during special events or when important figures appear, you can still see the copper drum dance of Zhang'ao, the tall reed-pipe dance of Fangxiang, and the reverse drum dance of wooden drums, etc.