AAnonymous UserWe brought our whole family to Dehang to escape the summer heat. Having never stayed in a Miao village before, we opted for a guesthouse run by local Miao people instead of a hotel. The owner, an elderly man, was very capable, getting up early and going to bed late to keep the house and yard spotless. We had three meals a day and tried all his cooking. The food was typical Miao cuisine; the peach blossom fish was delicious, and the peach blossom insects are only available here—a little pricey, but incredibly tasty. We also ordered a freshly killed hen for a stew, which we highly recommend.
Furthermore, I must commend the Dehang tourist reception center. Staying at a guesthouse within the scenic area requires a two-day ticket. We arrived at the Dehang scenic area at 5:30 pm on the first day, checked in, and watched the Dehang Fantasy Show that evening. The next morning, we visited the Liusha River to see the waterfall. On the way back, we caught crabs in the stream, getting more and more excited as we went. The little fish in the stream were so clever; even with the kids on the bank cheering us on, we kept trying to catch them, finally managing to catch two. Perhaps it had been too long; I collapsed upon returning to the guesthouse at noon, suffering from heatstroke. I called the visitor center to inquire about the special circumstances and whether my two-day pass could be extended by one day so I could visit the Aizhai Bridge the following day. The staff replied quickly, and the next day, due to road construction, the shuttle bus was restricted. I explained to the staff that I had elderly people and young children with me, and they arranged for a car to take me there.
Although I only stayed in Dehang for three days, I could feel the simplicity, kindness, and sincerity of the Miao people everywhere, as well as the efficiency of the tourism services. If I have the chance, I will definitely come back for a short stay.
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