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Zhaoxing Village Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
National Geographic recommended millennium ancient village - Zhaoxing Dong Village
🎬High-speed rail direct - 3 hours from Guangzhou and Shenzhen, 1.5 hours from Guizhou
🚄The most beautiful millennium Dong Village selected by National Geographic, a secluded secret realm
🌲A less-known good place around Guangzhou and Shenzhen, a holiday resort that you can rush to with confidence!
【2 Days 1 Night Zhaoxing Dong Village Travel Guide】Chapter begins🔛
✅Itinerary
🔸Day ① Tang'an Dong Village + Main Street of Dong Village
13:00 Makeup and costume rental—Tang'an Dong Village
1⃣️There are many travel shooting shops in the village, packages vary from 299 and above, you can also just rent costumes, with headdress, simple makeup, 50 yuan/set, wearing ethnic costumes for photos, full of atmosphere
2⃣️Tang'an Dong Village is located above Zhaoxing Dong Village, with beautiful terraced fields at sunset, the village is not big, you can finish visiting in 1 hour, the drum tower is super photogenic (you need to take a bus to get there, round-trip bus ticket is 20 yuan, then transfer to a minibus for 5 yuan direct to the viewing platform)
17:00 Main Street of Dong Village—Zuimei Yilou
1⃣️Dong Village: The largest Dong village in China, composed of 'benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, and trust' five drum towers, as well as various bridges and stages, there is a river next to the main street, there are quite a lot of things to shoot along the bank, it's very lively at night when other villages come to visit, there are activities in the village
2⃣️Zuimei Yilou: A sour soup hot pot restaurant with unbeatable views, located on the main street, the drum tower is outside the window, the 98 yuan double set meal is extremely cost-effective
🔸Day ② Deep exploration of Dong Village
11:00 Mainly for a leisurely stroll, take some photos, visit the batik museum, find a coffee shop
1⃣️Recommended viewing spots: viewing platform, village entrance, various drum towers, entrance of Jiajie Batik
2⃣️Recommended coffee shops: There are relatively few coffee shops in the whole village, basically went to all the ones that are open, recommend Wuyou Coffee Shop, He Coffee, Huaxiaxia Coffee, Dixing Gravity
3⃣️Batik Museum: You can experience batik, very interesting
15:00 High-speed rail return trip
🎫Ticket information: 80 yuan includes scenic area shuttle bus, Guangzhou and Shenzhen residents can get free admission
🚄Transportation strategy
From Jiang Station, it takes about 3 hours from Guangzhou and Shenzhen, about 1.5 hours from Guiyang, after arriving at the high-speed rail station, transfer to a bus at the entrance to the scenic area, or contact the homestay for pick-up
🏨Accommodation recommendation
We stayed at , unbeatable views, beautiful window views, soaking in Yao bath on the balcony and looking at the village, very suitable for dazing and emptying, housekeeper service, really thoughtful, highly recommended💯
🍜Food recommendation: Sour soup fish hot pot, glutinous rice
Guangzhou to Guizhou three-day two-night per capita 800 strategy
Here is the strategy I have sorted out! Guizhou is really the first choice for Guangzhou's surrounding tours, because it has beautiful scenery and low prices, very suitable for weekend relaxation! My boyfriend and I went together, and the cost of two people did not exceed 1,500 yuan.
We suggest taking the train from Guangzhou South to Congjiang Station (passing through Guilin, Guangxi on the way, the scenery is super beautiful!) The round-trip ticket price is 388 yuan. We recommend staying in the village inside Zhaoxing Dong Village, so it is very convenient to travel. I live two kilometers outside the village, and every time I travel, I am picked up and dropped off by the boss of a guesthouse called Yihao Guesthouse, which is very convenient. The boss is very friendly! I stayed there for two days and had a great experience!
As for tickets, student tickets are 40 yuan. We went to two attractions, one is Tang'an Terraced Fields (next to the terraced fields is a Tang'an Dong Village), and the other is Zhaoxing Tong Village. Tang'an Terraced Fields is located on the mountain, and Zhaoxing Dong Village is located at the foot of the mountain.
We arrived at Tang'an Terraced Fields at noon, so we wanted to go to the mountain to enjoy the scenery in the afternoon. The boss of the guesthouse told us that we were very lucky because the weather was particularly good that day and we could see the sunset (it was cloudy and rainy the previous few days). To go to the terraced fields, you need to take a car. There are some people selling tickets on the roadside in Zhaoxing Dong Village. We directly bought a round-trip ticket for 20 yuan. It takes about 15 minutes to go up the mountain. The mountain road is very winding! Always going around. If you get carsick, it's best to prepare a bag. If you don't get carsick, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery outside the window, which is really super beautiful!
After reaching the top of the mountain, the driver will drop us off at the entrance of Tang'an Dong Village, and the entrance is Tang'an Terraced Fields. At that time, we chose to visit Tang'an Dong Village first, and then return to the entrance to watch the sunset when the sun went down, and then return to the guesthouse. Tang'an Dong Village is very comfortable, and the whole village gives people a leisurely feeling, which is very suitable for relaxing. The local architecture is very distinctive, and it looks more charming under the afternoon sun.
Compared with Tang'an Dong Village, Zhaoxing Dong Village is more lively, full of human fireworks. Walking into the alley is a residential area, with a small stream in the middle, where you can see children catching fish in the river and women washing clothes. The size of the village is moderate, and it takes about two or three hours to visit. Entering from the entrance of the village, you will see a street for renting ethnic costumes, with many shops. I rented a set of costumes, the price is 30 yuan for two hours. Many households in the village will hang dyed long cloth and tie-dyed clothes on the upper floor of their homes. Some shops can experience tie-dyeing, but because the process is more complicated and time-consuming, we did not go.
The most representative local delicacy is crispy fragrant pig. Crispy fragrant pig powder can be seen everywhere, and the price is also very affordable, only a dozen yuan a bowl. (I ate for two days haha) In addition, grilled pork skewers are also a good choice, 6 skewers can be bought for 10 yuan, very delicious!
The underrated Dong village treasure tour route in Guizhou
The underrated Dong village treasure route in Guizhou
Recommend that more than half of the Dong population in China live in Guizhou Province, in the beautiful mountains and rivers of southeastern Guizhou, a Dong village, a tall drum tower
Few people come here, and there are not too many traces of commercialization
The Dong architecture, folklore, culture and other treasures of the ethnic group hidden in the landscape are the world's!
Today, a bud recommends a trip to the Dong gathering place in Guizhou for friends who like niche travel and ethnic culture
It's a high cost-effective homestay in Zhaoxing Dong Village
📍Location: Zhaoxing Dong Village, located in the southeast of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, is the largest Dong village in Qiandongnan. It was selected by National Geographic as one of the '33 most tempting tourist destinations in the world'.
🚗Transportation: Departing from Guangzhou, the high-speed train from Jiang Station takes 4 hours to reach. After getting off the train, exit the station, walk to the right, take a minibus (10 yuan/person), and you can reach the village in about 10 minutes.
🎫Ticket: 80 yuan/person/3-day pass for the village (free for residents of Guangzhou/Foshan/Shenzhen)
🏠Homestay: The village is not big, basically you can finish visiting in 1 hour. The main street is about 1 kilometer long. It is recommended to choose a homestay at the entrance of the village to avoid dragging luggage (some cross streets are quite rugged stone roads). In terms of cost performance, we chose to stay at the Dust Wind Inn.
🌟Homestay location: It is on the slope at the entrance of the village. When coming from the high-speed rail station, tell the driver to stop near the Dust Wind Inn.
🌟Homestay rooms: Chinese-style design, the balcony facing the village can directly overlook the terraces and the village, the viewing lake and the waterwheel are just below (the homestay offers a variety of room types, choose a lake view room to see the village). When we came, it was not the peak season. After nightfall, the constant stream of pedestrians during the day decreased a lot, so it did not affect sleep at all. It takes about 2 minutes to walk from the homestay to the main street. You can communicate with the shop owner in advance about the arrival time. If you take a bus from the high-speed rail station, you basically don't need to carry your luggage after getting off the bus, which is very convenient for travel.
🌟Near the homestay: The travel photography and breakfast shop are quite convenient, just nearby. It is recommended to try the local mutton rice noodles, which taste great.
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Direct high-speed train access! Come spend your weekend in this secluded village and let time slip by
Less entanglement with others, no need to please the world
A paradise for solo travelers, this small world tucked away in the mountains of Guizhou is a haven of dreams, the Dream Village! A real-life version of the ancient village from 'Spirited Away'
Travel off-peak in reverse to avoid the crowds. Don't want to work on the weekend? Just come to this small town and zone out.
National-level intangible cultural heritage 'bamboo drifting', a fantasy kingdom of stone built by one person over 20 years, mysterious and stunning, the smallest and oldest Dong village in China
One of China's most beautiful top seven hiking trails is the terraced fields scenery
Guangdong and Sichuan-Chongqing can be reached directly by high-speed train for weekend trips, secluded with few people, affordable and niche. Here, there's only the atmosphere of daily life and locals, a real treasure and low-key gem of China's intangible cultural heritage!!!
1⃣ Wujiang Village: Ticket price 80🎉
From various places - Zunyi South Station or Zunyi Station (South Station is closer, about a 15-minute taxi ride)
The core of the village is not large but is surrounded by greenery, isolated from the world. Bamboo drifting and many hands-on intangible cultural heritage experiences are available. Sitting in a teahouse or on a rowing boat is very relaxing, just zoning out is comfortable. Escape the city and anxiety, come here to zone out. It's a ten-minute drive from the highway to the scenic area.
2⃣ Zhaoxing Dong Village: Ticket price 180🎉
From Jiang Station (15 minutes by shuttle bus from the station to the Dong Village)
Weekend travel route
From various places - Guizhou Congjiang Station - Zhaoxing - Tang'an Terraced Fields (free)
The first village of Dongxiang, rated as a place on the edge of time, the viewing platform is like stepping into a haven from a martial arts world. It is well preserved and primitive. Locals live and market here, full of life. The Dong Village is divided into five major clans with five drum towers: benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, and faith, and has been recorded in the Guinness Book of Records. Walking around different drum towers feels special. We mainly stayed around the Li and Ren drum towers. On weekends, you can hike to Tang'an, a village that combines Dong Village and terraced fields, a 7km most beautiful rural Dong Village hiking route, a free cultural attraction that rivals the Yuanyang Terraced Fields.
Zhaoxing to Tang'an early 8 to late 5, hourly round trip bus 20 Hiking route: Tang'an Dong Village - Xiage - Zhaoxing Dong Village
3⃣ Huaxi Yelang Valley: Ticket price 20🎉
Guiyang Station
Some say this is the legendary lost ancient country of Yelang, which many people come to visit. The famous artist Song Peilun spent 20 years creating this dream kingdom, with strange rocks standing tall, layered masks, and the water surface reflecting a different exotic world
Guizhou｜The quaint Zhaoxing Dong Village and Tang'an Dong Village
At the end of December, Guizhou is not crowded, not cold, and very suitable for travel. Zhaoxing Dong Village is a place recommended by National Geographic and Lonely Planet in China, and it is the largest natural village of the Dong nationality. There is a bustling main street inside, and both sides are residential areas. The people in the village are all surnamed Lu, centered on the drum tower and divided into five major families: benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom, and faith. It is said that the higher the drum tower, the more people there are. This group of drum towers has been included in the Guinness World Records. There is a brief welcome performance at the entrance of the village at 10 am and 4 pm every day. There are rice fields outside, and it looks beautiful from the viewing platform.
The village is not big, strolling around, from watching the locals make fire and cook in the morning, to watching them talk around the fire at night, passing the drum tower, stage, flower bridge, stilted building, watching the waterwheel irrigate the rice fields, the simple life is relaxing and calm. The food here is also surprisingly delicious. In addition to sour soup fish, there are also stir-fried bamboo shoots with firewood bacon, cold beef, beef soup, braised small potatoes, glutinous rice balls with meat, etc. are all delicious, super rice.
Take a minibus from Zhaoxing Dong Village and drive up the mountain for 20 minutes to Tang'an Dong Village. It is a very small village, but it is a well-preserved Dong ethnic ecological museum. Norwegian ecologist John Jestron fell in love with this place after visiting many villages and promoted the cooperation between China and Norway to build the only Dong ethnic ecological museum in the country. Old stone steps, ancient tombs, ancient ladle wells, open terraces, and many original ecological materials and intangible traditional cultures have been preserved, and the entire village is ancient and peaceful.
A secluded ancient village found in Guizhou, lost in the sea of clouds above the terraced fields!
Location: Tang'an Dong Village is located in Zhaoxing Township, Liping County, Guizhou Province. Due to its low profile, it still retains the original appearance of the Dong Village, a 'unadorned' Dong Village still in the boudoir. Compared with the famous Zhaoxing Dong Village, Tang'an is particularly quiet, but there are still many tourists coming to check in. One is that it is very close to Zhaoxing, and the other is that it is a traditional Dong Village, a Dong ethnic ecological museum.
👉Features: The Dong Village is located on the hillside. You can find drum towers, theater towers, stilted buildings, stone roads, ancient tombs, ancient ladle wells, water mills, stone mortars, spinning wheels, etc., quietly leaning in every corner of the Dong Village, embodying the profound Dong culture. Tang'an Dong Village is surrounded by mountains on three sides, and one side is the open terraced fields with a wide view.
📌Tang'an Dong Village is not far from Zhaoxing Dong Village. Tourists who go to Zhaoxing Dong Village will generally come to Tang'an Dong Village to stroll around, watch the secluded village in the sea of clouds and terraced fields, watch the sunrise and sunset, and feel the slow pace here.
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🚌Transportation: The bus departing from Zhaoxing Dong Village costs 20 yuan for a round trip, about 9 kilometers by road, and about 20 minutes one way.
🚶Hiking: The path is a mountain stone path, about 5 kilometers, about 2 hours one way on foot, and the hiking route cannot be navigated.
🎫Ticket: Free, Zhaoxing Dong Village requires a ticket, while Tang'an Dong Village does not charge a ticket.
Tang'an Dong Village Sunset Tour: Immersed in Dong culture and natural beauty
Tang'an Dong Village Sunset Tour: Immersed in Dong culture and natural beauty 🌄
🏞 Overview of Tang'an Dong Village:
Tang'an Dong Village is located near Zhaoxing Dong Village, with rich Dong culture and spectacular terraced landscape.
It is the only Dong ethnic ecological museum co-built by Norway, reflecting the ecological culture of the entire village.
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🚗 Transportation:
Minibus: 20 yuan/person round trip, parked in the parking lot below Tang'an Dong Village.
Chartered/shared car: about 30 yuan/person, more flexible and convenient.
Walking: about 15 minutes walk from the parking lot to the village.
Private car/motorcycle: provide fast up and down village service, the price is about 5 yuan/person.
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🕒 Time arrangement:
It is recommended to depart from Zhaoxing Dong Village at 17:00 in the afternoon and return at about 20:00.
The sunset is usually around 19:40.
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🌾 Play experience:
Experience traditional Dong buildings such as drum towers, theater towers, and stilted buildings.
It is recommended to use the mountain spring water of Piaojing to wash fruits and experience the natural ice effect.
Enjoy the fresh and cool climate in the village.
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🌇 Watching the sunset:
Start looking for the best place to watch the sunset at 18:30.
Recommended location: 2nd floor balcony of "First Encounter Dessert Shop" at the entrance of the village or on the ridge of the terraces.
The smoke effect on the ridge of the terraces creates a dreamy sunset view.
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🔍 Tips:
Wear comfortable shoes for walking in the village.
Carry enough water and snacks.
Respect local culture and customs, and visit in a civilized manner.
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🍃 Conclusion:
Tang'an Dong Village not only provides a natural beauty experience, but also a journey into Dong culture.
Here, you can immerse yourself in the magnificent sunset, experiencing a tranquility and beauty away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
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Zhaoxing Dong Village
Many friends leave messages asking what to play in the Dong Village? Different seasons have different sceneries, but many people will miss it here
📍Dong Village Museum, Cultural Exhibition Center, Dong Township Weaving and Dyeing Embroidery Specialty Base, located in the middle of the main street of the scenic area, about 200-300 meters from the scenic area gate, only a 5-minute walk from the ancient song
✔️Here you can understand the culture of Dong Township, about Dong ethnic architecture, drum towers, opera towers, village gates, flower bridges, stilted buildings, etc., not only limited to Zhaoxing Dong Village, but also can have a deeper understanding of our world-famous Dong Grand Song
📷Stepping deeper into the museum is the weaving and dyeing embroidery base, where you can see many nice handicrafts, and it is also very suitable for taking photos and checking in
Come to the Dong village this weekend
Every weekend we welcome many friends from Guangdong, some are besties traveling together, some are couples on a trip, and some are families on vacation with their adorable babies.
▫️What do kids play when staying at Guge?
There are two whimsical swings on the entrance terrace, with cute wooden horses of various sizes placed next to them🎠
The lobby has a book area where you can read with the kids📖
Go on a parent-child hike; we are about a 15-minute walk from the viewing platform.
After getting tired, return to Guge and enjoy afternoon tea in the tea room☕️
Explore with National Geographic! The ancient human village at the edge of time
Here is the village rated as 'the edge of time' by National Geographic
Here is the thousand-year-old folk village hidden in the deep mountains
Here is the paradise that retains the original human culture
--This is Guizhou 'Zhaoxing Dong Village'
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Take the high-speed train directly from Guangzhou, no need to wait for the long holiday, you can tour the whole scenic area in two days on the weekend, see the ancient village time passing, feel the slow pace of life🍃
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🌈Cultural landscape
①The viewing platform at the entrance of the Dong Village, overlooking the entire village, as well as the five drum towers of Ren, Yi, Li, Zhi, Xin
②The waterwheel and the Wind and Rain Bridge next to the entrance of the village
③The bridge and intersection next to the Fish King Noodle Shop, there are two drum tower shooting positions
④Jiajie Batik Workshop, the small road in front of the door is full of batik, it's very photogenic on the small bridge
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🌈Transportation suggestion: Take the high-speed train directly to Congjiang Station--only three kilometers away from the Dong Village, it is recommended to stay in the scenic area, which can pick up and drop off the high-speed train to the homestay.
🌈This time I stayed in the 'Ancient Song Secret Realm' in the scenic area, where you can overlook the entire Dong Village from the room, especially when the night is quiet and beautiful, you can relax in the hot spring, watching the thousands of bright lights in the Dong Village, as if living in a paradise~
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In the evening, I happened to meet Dong singers in the lobby for a night of singing and drinking, enjoying Dong songs and special glutinous rice wine, and experiencing Dong customs firsthand.
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When I woke up in the morning and opened the window, I could see the distant mountains and the clouds and mist, the entire Dong Village was like a splash-ink landscape painting unfolding in front of my eyes, while enjoying the tranquility of the morning light, while enjoying a hearty breakfast, it was really comfortable!
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🌈Local specialty food
Sour soup fish
Glutinous rice wrapped meat
Crispy pork rice noodle
Roasted pork belly
Wild bayberry juice
Oil tea
Returning to Zhaoxing Dong Village for a trip, I still choose the same homestay!
Today's recommendation is Gu Ge Secret Realm
【Location】Gu Ge Secret Realm is located in the scenic area of Zhaoxing Dong Village in Guizhou, about 5 minutes drive from the entrance of the scenic area, at a high point in the village, with excellent views, about 20 minutes drive from Congjiang High-speed Railway Station, Gu Ge provides free pick-up and drop-off service for guests
【Facilities】Gu Ge is one of the few high-end homestays in the village, with a simple and atmospheric design style. The building is a wooden structure, with a color tone of white and original wood, giving a clean and warm atmosphere. The spacious and bright lobby is divided into a front desk, leisure area, viewing balcony, fireplace projection area, etc., next to it is the dining area and kitchen, every morning the chef aunt will prepare authentic gourmet breakfast for everyone
【Service】Gu Ge's service is comparable to a five-star hotel, with one-on-one butler service, and you can ask the butler to arrange a battery car for performances in the village, dining, etc., and paid car service can also be provided to nearby scenic spots, and thoughtful travel advice will be given
【Room Type】Gu Ge has a total of 14 guest rooms, each room is not small, there are comfortable tatami rooms, there are rooms with better views such as Ruyi, Jixiang, etc., and bathtub rooms, you can see the scenery of the Dong Village in the room, and there are special Yao bath village view rooms, you can experience the unique bathing health care of ethnic minorities
【Catering】Each room has a mini bar that provides a full set of snack boxes for free, with a variety of types, including various nuts, Dove chocolate, I miss you red dates, etc., welcome fruit, Starbucks hanging ear coffee, and there are Evian mineral water and carbonated drinks in the refrigerator. The breakfast chef prepares local specialty dishes, glutinous rice cakes, sesame balls, handmade noodles, bread and other self-service choices~
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Guizhou | Zhaoxing Dong Village is such a beautiful niche place
Zhaoxing Dong Village is called "a village on the edge of time" by National Geographic. Surrounded by green mountains, a small river runs through the village, and the most authentic portrayal here is the green mountains, clear waters, terraced fields, and homes.
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📍Location: Zhaoxing Dong Village
🚗Self-driving: About 5 hours from Guiyang Airport
🚅High-speed train: 1.5 hours from Guiyang to Congjiang, then a 10-minute taxi ride to the Dong Village.
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The village is not big, and one day is enough to tour around. Here I have also organized several spots for you to capture beautiful night scenes. Starting from the viewing platform, you can quickly reach each point by following the route.
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📸Photo spots:
Picture 1-4: Viewing platform spot, where I recommend using a 70-200 lens to zoom in on the main body of the village.
Picture 5: Roadside spot near the village gate, take a photo on the way back to the village, with the lit-up village gate as the background.
Picture 6: Take a photo from the bridge towards the Yituan Drum Tower, and you can include yourself in the shot.
Picture 7: A popular photo spot, taken from the bridge towards the Lituan Drum Tower.
Picture 8: Standing under the flower bridge on the small stairs, you can capture the reflection of the Rentuan Drum Tower and people.
Picture 9: You can take a photo of a person with the Lituan Drum Tower at the entrance of Tianzhiyi Homestay.
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🏠Accommodation: We stayed at Yiduoyun Homestay, which has a view of the terraced fields and is conveniently located at the back of the scenic area, with the owner available for pick-up at any time.
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🥢Food recommendation: Liao's Crispy Skin Fragrant Pig Rice Noodles, and the rather unusual dish "Niu Bie", which I still remember whenever I see cow dung on the roadside.
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🚩Experience projects: There are many wax and tie-dye experiences in the village, and the finished products can be obtained in a few hours. The specific price varies from shop to shop, and wax dyeing is a Dong ethnic specialty.
Ethnic Minority Village - Huanggang Dong Village
The specialty of Dong Village, the paddy field fish, is unique.
During the spring rice planting season, fish are released into the fields.
The fish eat the pests in the rice, and are also fattened up, truly admirable for the wisdom of the working people.
However, these paddy field fish can only be eaten during the autumn harvest season.
There are also local restaurants in the village for dining at ordinary times.
Sour soup beef, free-range chicken hotpot, stir-fried dishes, barbecue, and noodles are all readily available.
🏠 For accommodation, there are not many inns, but there are homestays and hotels.
I stayed at the same place in 2019 and this time, because there was no other choice. When there are many tourists, even finding a place to stay can be a problem.
This is also a downside of being unspoiled, as commercial facilities are not well-developed.
There is no need for any admission ticket here.
Parking is also completely free.
There is an observation deck on the mountain where you can see the whole view of Dong Village. It's not high, but the scenery is very nice and definitely worth a climb. Go up from the first drum tower next to the road on the east side, and along the way, you will see many small holes blocked by wooden boards in the ground. Those are used by villagers to store sweet potatoes.
A paradise hidden in the mountains
18 pictures tell you how beautiful this primitive village in Guizhou is. Some people say that Huanggang Dong Village is a sample of paradise on earth, which is true.
One day in July, I accidentally entered this 800-year-old ancient village.
It's like breaking into a paradise, which healed my recent anxiety.
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There is no excessive commercialization, no crowded crowds, everything retains its original appearance.
Driving along the mountain road, winding around, when I arrived at the entrance of the village, I couldn't help but exclaim~
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Wooden houses are built against the mountain.
The 5 drum towers in the village are particularly eye-catching.
The lotus flowers in the pond at the entrance of the village are blooming.
Local children are playing here.
Small vendors are selling rice cakes on bicycles.
The elderly are napping under the drum tower.
The sun sets, and the busy farmers gradually return.
Everyone gathers together, chatting about family affairs.
It makes me feel like I'm back to my childhood.
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The village is not big, it can be visited in 2h, if you have time, I recommend you to stay for one night.
Watch a sunset in the Dong Village, feel the worldly fireworks here.
Watch a sunrise, feel the beauty of getting up at sunrise.
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Tips：
1⃣️The nearest high-speed rail station is 👉Congjiang Station.
There is a bus to Huanggang Dong Village, but there is only one bus a day.
The distance from the high-speed rail station is less than 1H by car, and the taxi fare is about 150.
It's better if you drive by yourself.
2⃣️There is no ticket for the scenic spot.
3⃣️There are two or three guesthouses in the village, the conditions are general, but they are clean.
4⃣️There are not many restaurants in the village, but there are snack shops and some farmhouses.
5⃣️The viewing platform in the village is good for watching the sunset.
The wonders of Qiandongnan in Guizhou in my eyes
📍 Qiandongnan
The wonders of Qiandongnan in Guizhou in my eyes include such a scene:
A mountain range can string together many distinctive minority villages, some of which can be different ethnic groups in the mountain valleys. These gathering places are large or small in scale, some villages with only a few dozen households will hide in the valley or ridge of the mountain in a very quiet way, although quiet but still not lacking their own songs, costumes and ways of working, while some large-scale villages will make people who come here, in the moment of turning a bend, feel the momentum coming.
Liping Huanggang Dong Village is located in a valley between the mountains, a large Dong gathering place, the full view of the Dong Village and the interspersed fields and lotus ponds make people who walk into it feel shocked.
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Take the Guangzhou-Shenzhen high-speed train and come lie flat in this secluded village for the May Day holiday!
May Day, refuse ❌ to be crowded, come lie flat in the secluded village
Zhaoxing Dong Village was rated by 'National Geographic' as a 'village on the edge of time' with little commercialization and a simple and original folk culture
It is very suitable for the May Day holiday to relax and play here
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✅【Recommended Reasons】
1⃣️ Major attractions are free for Guangdong residents
2⃣️ The ticket to Dong Village is the oldest and largest village in China
3⃣️ It has one of the seven most beautiful hiking trails in China, the terraced fields
4⃣️ Experience the local singing and dancing, tie-dye crafts, and feel the colorful culture of the ethnic minorities
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💰【Travel Expenses】
❶ Guangzhou South—Congjiang Station: High-speed rail costs 194
❷ Congjiang Station—Dong Village: There is a bus station outside the high-speed rail, and a minibus to the village costs 20
❸ Ticket: 80 yuan
ps: Don't take DiDi, outside cars are not allowed to enter the scenic area
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⛰️【Dong Village Tour】
■ Tang'an Terraced Fields
There is a shuttle bus from Dong Village to Tang'an Terraced Fields, which are really not commercialized, very simple!
■ Basha Miao Village
Basha Miao Village is the last legal gun-holding tribe, with simple folk customs, worth a visit!
■ Tie-dye and Batik
Experience the ethnic tie-dye and batik, and make a unique piece of clothing by hand!
■ Drum Towers
There are five drum towers in the whole village, 'Benevolence, Righteousness, Courtesy, Wisdom, Faith', each with a different appearance!
📷【Photo Spots】
✅ Viewing Platform
You can see the whole village scenery, the view is particularly good~
✅ Ren Group Drum Tower
The grand parade starts from here, and there are many intangible cultural heritage activities during festivals!
✅ Li Group Drum Tower
A very popular photo spot online, great for taking pictures!
✅ Around the Wind and Rain Bridge
Take a photo from the bridge towards the Yi Group Drum Tower, you can include yourself in the shot!
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🗺️【Itinerary】
Day1⃣️: From all over the country to Congjiang Station to Zhaoxing Dong Village to Tang'an Ancient Trail to experience wax dyeing DIY clothes
Day2⃣️: Watch the sunrise over Dong Village from the viewing platform/take ethnic photos - Jiabang Terraced Fields - Dinner - Watch the night sky
Day3⃣️: Watch the sunrise over the sea of clouds - 'A Bite of China' filming location - Experience the culture of the Black Clothes Zhuang people - Free time - Return trip
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🥂【Street Food】
Grilled pork skewers: 10 yuan/6 skewers, the taste is simply fantastic!
Glutinous rice wrapped grilled meat: Tastes very good, very nice!
Huangcao cake: Delicious, very chewy!
Handmade glutinous rice cake: Very sweet, sweeter than first love!
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🏨【Accommodation】
Recommended to stay inside the village, very convenient for travel!
Zhaoxing Dong Village now offers free admission! Here's a travel guide for a three-day, two-night trip for two people departing from Guangzhou
🚌Transport: Take the train from Guangzhou South Station to Congjiang Station, and then you can take a bus to the village. However, due to the long queue when I was there, I ended up taking a taxi.
🏠Accommodation: We didn't have many choices when booking, so I won't make any recommendations. If you're staying in a homestay in the village, you'll need to walk a bit. If you don't want to walk, I recommend staying on the main street.
🍲Food:
👉Dongpinfang's sour soup beef hotpot, highly recommended!! Also, the crispy skin pork is crunchy, but it can be greasy if you eat too much.
👉Special beef and mutton rice noodles, delicious, the noodles are very springy, and if you like spicy food, you must add their chili.
👉Hua Jie Breakfast Shop, I think it's average, but I recommend the special beef and mutton rice noodles more.
👉Handmade glutinous rice cakes, sticky and wrapped with fragrant soybean flour, don't miss out on the sticky treats, available near the Dongjia Xiaoguan from the auntie.
👉Chen Beibei's yogurt, average, but if you like yogurt, give it a try.
👉Grilled pork skewers, available everywhere, spicy is better than the original flavor.
🎯Itinerary:
🌟Day 1: Take the bus - Check in - Have lunch - Visit Tang'an Rice Terraces - Walk around the village, eat, and take photos - Watch the bonfire singing performance in the village.
🌟Day 2: Wake up, have lunch - Jiajie Batik Experience Hall, where you can take photos and shop (you can also try tie-dyeing or buy clothes) - 'To the Place with Wind' Batik Workshop, the windowsill is very photogenic - Wander and take photos around the village - Light and Shadow Story Coffee Shop, lots of cats, but don't disturb them, they might randomly jump on your table or sleep in the cat bed when they're in a good mood, super cute - Tang'an Rice Terraces (went again because the weather was bad and foggy the previous day, it's really beautiful when the weather is good, worth the visit).
🌟Day 3: The rain gives the Dong Village a unique charm, have rice noodles in the morning - Dongpin Yuan Weaving, Dyeing, and Embroidery Experience Hall & Museum (there's tie-dye cloth for photos, but don't get too close, some are still wet!) - Continue to wander, take photos, and eat - Return trip.
📸Photo spots: See the pictures~ High success rate for good photos, the drum tower is great to shoot both during the day and at night.
The Dong Village is quite small, three days and two nights are enough to enjoy it, and we even visited the rice terraces twice. It's a place to enjoy a leisurely life, listening to the sound of water at night, feeling the comfort of being close to nature. There are many places in the village to take portrait photos, so ladies who want to try can plan for it. The atmosphere in the small bars at night is great! I personally have a very good impression of the Dong Village, it's a relaxing travel destination!
Qiandongnan·The last sanctuary for the weary human soul
Let go of the Qianhu Miao Village, this is the last secret place on earth! Having visited more than a dozen villages in Guizhou, I still like Qiandongnan the most.
It is acclaimed by the United Nations as
The last sanctuary for the weary human soul.
Primitive and simple, yet full of life and fragrance.
3.5 hours by high-speed train from Guangzhou.
No hustle and bustle of traffic, only distant mountains, terraced fields, and cooking smoke.
No spiritual exhaustion, only singing Dong songs and playing the Lusheng.
Rice and fish soup, people who love the specifics of life.
Learn Dong embroidery with the embroiderers, make glutinous rice cakes with grandma.
Drink and feast at the long table banquet with mountain spring water...
Whenever you come here, you can always find the poetry of life.
Flip through the calendar, the Qingming mini holiday is coming soon.
Take advantage of the 3-day mini holiday, plan a spring outing with family to the old places.
Attached is a 3-4 day travel strategy, sisters who want to go can take note for reference.
✅Transportation Strategy
🚄Departing from Guangzhou: Guangzhou South Station - Congjiang Station, ticket 💰194, 3.5h+ to reach.
✅Spring Highlights
🔸Go before the end of March, you can still enjoy the rapeseed fields in Zhaoxing Dong Village.
🔸Late March to May Day: Jiabang Terraced Fields 'Water Filling Season' + 'High Frequency of Cloud Sea Season'
You may have the chance to witness the light and shadow ladder, sunrise, sunset, cloud sea, and starry sky.
✅Travel Strategy
1⃣️Play Method One: Zhaoxing Dong Village + Basha Miao Village (3 days)
Day 1-2: Congjiang - Zhaoxing Dong Village - Tang'an Terraced Fields - Wulipo
Day 3: Basha - Gaozeng - Congjiang
✅Authentic Experience
🔸Soak in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Yao Bath (natural herbs collected by Yao villagers)
🔸Eat a traditional long table feast, drink mountain spring water
🔸Make glutinous rice cakes, do Intangible Cultural Heritage Dong embroidery, and savor life in detail
🔸Light trekking in Tang'an Terraced Fields, drink fresh chicken soup in the Dong village
🏨Where to Stay
🔸1 night in Zhaoxing Dong Village characteristic residence
1 night in Congjiang at an excellent hotel
2⃣️Play Method Two: Jiabang Terraced Fields + Zhaoxing Dong Village (4 days)
Day 1-2: Congjiang - Zhaoxing Dong Village - Jiabang
Day 3-4: Xiayao Village - Jiabang - Congjiang
✅Authentic Experience
🔸Delve into the villages of the three major ethnic groups: Miao, Zhuang, and Dong, eat long table feasts, drink mountain spring water
🔸Terraced fields enter the water filling season + high frequency of cloud sea, trek 6km, chase the sunrise cloud sea
🔸Explore the Intangible Cultural Heritage traditional handicrafts in Miao, Zhuang, and Dong villages
🔸Learn batik, enjoy performances of Matouqin and ethnic grand songs
🏨Where to Stay
1 night in a boutique homestay in Zhaoxing Dong Village, overlooking thousands of household lights
2 consecutive nights in Jiabang Terraced Fields, with a view of the terraced fields, sunrise, and cloud sea from the window
✅Must-Try Delicacies
🔸Taste a hundred flavors of sour soup in Dong and Miao villages 🍲
Long table feast, sour soup fish, beef noodles, free-range chicken soup, etc.
🔸Get the same delicious flavors featured in 'A Bite of China' from the Black Zhuang
Special Xiayao village simmered wine from the Black Zhuang 🍶
Roasted fragrant pig, paddy fish, yellow glutinous rice, etc.
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