[2025 Liannan Attraction] Travel Guide for Liannan Youling Folk Yao Village (Updated May)

The National Day holiday is coming, Lianzhou and Liannan, 5 hours drive from Guangzhou, here is a real-time broadcast of Guangdong's autumn! Although the weather in Guangdong is still very hot, the terraces have already turned yellow! In addition to watching the terraces, I also recommend visiting Youling Yao Village, which does not require a ticket and is not crowded. Youling Qianhu Yao Village, also known as Youling Laopai, Youling Village, is located in Sanpai Town, Liannan Yao Autonomous County, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province. As of December 28, 2022, it covers an area of 150,000 square meters, with a horizontal length of more than 1,300 meters and a vertical length of more than 900 meters. It is a town of folk art in China and a town of ethnic folk art in Guangdong Province. It is the most characteristic and best preserved ancient Yao village in Liannan Bapai Yao with the highest reputation. The history of Youling Yao Village is long, with nearly 900 houses at its peak, more than 1,000 households, and more than 5,000 people. It is known as the "Qianhu Yao Village". The houses are layered and well-arranged, all of which are made of green bricks or wooden structures. 🗺️Three-day two-night self-driving route: Guangzhou——Lianshan——Heishan Terrace——Ou Family Terrace——Liannan Yao Autonomous Prefecture——Youling Yao Village——Guangzhou

Compared with the thousand-year-old Yao village, this more primitive Youling Yao village is more approachable. There are almost no tourists in the village and the level of commercialization is very low. There is less noise and bustle, but more tranquility and seclusion. At the foot of the mountain in Youling Village, the murals on both sides of the road are like a national art exhibition Climb up to the rooftop of Youling and enjoy the panoramic view of the mountains Address: Youling Folk Yao Village, cars can only be parked in the parking lot at the foot of the mountain It is recommended to wear flat shoes as the steps inside are not easy to walk on. It's quite steep, please be careful when walking inside😄 Play suggestions: 1️⃣ You can drive around Guangdong, it only takes two or three hours, if you want to go further you can only take a plane✈️It is still a place worth visiting 2️⃣ Wear a pair of comfortable sneakers because there are stairs here 3️⃣ You can bring some snacks, there are no restaurants on the mountain 4️⃣Please bring thicker clothes as the temperature difference between morning and evening is large in autumn 5️⃣There is a donkey meat hotpot in the town over there. It is really delicious😋 6️⃣If you are lucky, you may even encounter some local festivals They are really welcoming. You can eat for free.

I'm really angry at myself for not discovering this treasure land earlier! Compared to others, I prefer this more primitive Yao village The village has almost no tourists and a low degree of commercialization. Less hustle and bustle, but more tranquility isolated from the world👍🏻 The murals on both sides of the road in Youling Village at the foot of the mountain are like a national art exhibition📸 Climb up to the Youling rooftop, and you can see the overlapping mountains🥰 Rise at sunrise and rest at sunset, The village retains the most primitive living habits✨ Spring is the season for sowing, and the terraces under the Yao village are all bent figures🌲 The school bell rings, and the students in the village set off on their way home. 🏠-Yao Village Fun- 1. In Youling Village, I met an optimistic uncle. The uncle is deaf and mute. He holds a radio at the door of his house and broadcasts loudly, welcoming every passing villager and foreign friend with a smile. 😁 I got lost in the village and didn't know how to go up the mountain, so I asked the uncle. The uncle didn't answer my question, just smiled and pointed forward. I didn't know the uncle's situation at the time, and repeatedly confirmed to him whether the direction ahead was the way up the mountain. ⚠️ When I roughly understood the basic situation, I admired the uncle from the bottom of my heart. The uncle should also know that I understood him, smiled and nodded at me, and waved goodbye to me. It seemed to say to me, go ahead, kid, the road is ahead. 🉑 2. On the way up the mountain, I met an old grandma who was drying books. Yes, she was drying books. The books are her grandson's textbooks, which were wet for some reason (mainly because I didn't understand), so the grandma was drying them one by one. Grandma said it's a good thing today is a hot day, otherwise the book would have to be stuffy at home for a night. I haven't seen textbooks for a long time, and I also feel the deep love of this grandma for her grandson🍁 💒-Farewell to Yao Village- The sky is already late, and it's time to say goodbye to Yao Village. The hardworking villagers have already gone home for dinner, and the cheerful and laughing students may now be completing their homework. 📖 The uncle should still be holding his radio and laughing happily, and the grandma's book may be dry, I think.

Qingyuan Oil Ridge Qianhu Yaozhai is built on the mountain. The entire stockade is built on a hillside of several hundred meters high. It faces the 10,000-acre farmland and the karst mountains. The houses here are densely packed, but they are scattered and arranged. Therefore, the place where the Yao people lived was called the row. The oil ridge Qianhu Yaozhai is the most intact preserved Yaozhai in the Liannan Yao nationality. Standing on a high place overlooking the entire village, rows of houses, hanging houses, small earth houses, brick houses, and buildings mixed with them, blue-gray bricks, yellow-white walls, wooden structures and houses The stars are a little bit green, and the age is quiet. To say that the scenery on the mountainside is the layered houses, the scenery at the foot of the mountain is definitely the endless field. The fields of different shapes are like pieces of bricks that are spliced together, which is very geometric. The green crops in the fields are like pigments, or the whole field is dyed green in depth or shallow. It looks like a green ocean at a glance. If time is enough, you may want to walk into the surrounding farmland. Enjoy the vibrancy of this piece.

In Qingyuan, there is not only a beautiful place, but also a place of outstanding people. The oil-capped Qiandao Yaozhai is such a simple and charming place. Located in Liannan County in the northwest, Yauling Qianhu Yaozhai is an ancient village with a history of more than 1,000 years. When the Tang Dynasty was built, it was expanded once again in the Song Dynasty. It was finally formed and flourished during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. As a result of the heyday, as many as 1,000 households in the stockade, the name of the thousand households Yaozhai came from this. Qianhu Yaozhai is built on the mountain. The whole stockade is built on a hillside of several hundred meters high. It faces the 10,000-acre farmland and the karst mountains. The houses here are densely packed, but they are scattered and arranged. Therefore, the place where the Yao people lived was called the row. The oil ridge Qianhu Yaozhai is the most intact preserved Yaozhai in the Liannan Yao nationality. Standing on a high place overlooking the entire village, rows of houses, hanging houses, small earth houses, brick houses, and buildings mixed with them, blue-gray bricks, yellow-white walls, wooden structures and houses The stars are a little bit green, and the age is quiet. It is said that the scenery on the mountainside is the layered houses, and the scenery at the foot of the mountain is definitely the endless field. The fields of different shapes are like pieces of bricks that are spliced together, which is very geometric. The green crops in the fields are like pigments, or the whole field is dyed green in depth or shallow. It looks like a green ocean at a glance. If time is enough, you may want to walk into the surrounding farmland. Enjoy the vibrancy of this piece.

After a winding mountain road, you will arrive at Youling Yao Village. The village is well-preserved and not commercialized. The entire village is built on the mountain, with blue brick and wooden stilt houses. There is a viewing platform at the top of the mountain, where you can see the mountains and farmland. The village is still inhabited, and you can see people repairing houses. The locals still wear Yao clothes, raise chickens, and live a simple life.

🍃The weekend is here, are you still worried about where to relax? I have discovered two hidden treasures deep in the mountains of Guangdong—the millennium Yao Village and Youling Yao Village. Just 2 hours from Guangzhou, you can experience a different kind of tranquility and beauty! 🏞️The millennium Yao Village is like a dazzling pearl nestled in the mountains of Qingyuan. Although it's a bit commercialized, the scenery is definitely worth stopping for. Climbing up the long stairs, you can take in the continuous mountain peaks as if you are in the midst of a magnificent painting. 🌄At sunset, the golden afterglow sprinkled on the mountains is even more breathtakingly beautiful. 🌌Youling Yao Village, on the other hand, is more pristine, like a secluded paradise cut off from the world. At night, you can join the bonfire party, dance and sing with the Yao people, and feel the strong ethnic customs. 🔥Under the light of the bonfire, everyone's face is filled with happy smiles. 🚗For transportation, it is recommended to drive there, which is more convenient for exploring the surrounding beauty. The ticket price is also very affordable, around 100 yuan for a whole day of fun. 🎫 💡Here are some tips! 1️⃣ There are a variety of ethnic minority costumes available for rent at very friendly prices. Wearing them for photos is simply stunning! 📸 2️⃣ When choosing a homestay, remember to pick one with a good window view, so you can enjoy the charming sunrise every morning when you wake up, which is truly a pleasure! 🌅 3️⃣ Don't miss the sunrise and sunset here, every moment is breathtakingly beautiful. 🌅🌄 4️⃣ The millennium Yao Village has several exciting performances every day, and there are bonfire parties on weekends. Be sure to join if you're interested! 💃 🌈Come and join me, measure this mysterious land with your footsteps! Feel the charm of nature and experience a different weekend time!

✨Visit the Peach Blossom Land to see the Spring Fairy Tale - Youling Yao Village✨ From a distance, the well-arranged Yao Village looks like a thousand miles of search~ The mountains are lush, and the peaks are beautiful. 🏘The houses in Yao Village are mostly made of blue bricks and wooden tiles, with the ground floor built of stones and wooden piles supporting the upper floor. Stilted buildings are built along the mountains, and the Yao people live together in clans, preserving their original appearance. Walking up the stone steps to a high place and looking down, you can see all the small mountains, filling your eyes with beauty✨ The beautiful scenery of Yao Mountain🍀, the unique customs of the Yao people, the colorful Yao costumes, the diverse folk arts, the ancient and mysterious religious beliefs, and the unique traditional festivals make Youling Thousand-Household Yao Village uniquely charming💃💃 In the evening, go to the Youling Yao Village song hall🔥 to participate in: bonfire party and ethnic song and dance💃🏻, feel the enthusiastic feast of the Yao people~~ Everyone sings and dances together, with laughter and joy, enjoying the bonfire carnival🎉🎉 This moment is really relieving❤️ In the morning, you can still see the sunrise🌅 surrounded by mist, which is really beautiful~

🌿Feel the atmosphere of a paradise - Youling Yao Village. If you love the ancient and ethnic charm🌱this place is perfect for you! From a distance, the staggered Yao village looks like a thousand miles of search~ The mountains are lush and the peaks are beautiful. 🌟The houses in the Yao village are mostly made of blue bricks and wooden tiles, with stone foundations and wooden piles supporting the upper floors. The stilted buildings are built along the mountain, and the Yao people live together, preserving their original lifestyle. Walking up the stone steps to the top and looking down, you can see all the mountains at a glance, a feast for the eyes✨. The beautiful Yao mountain scenery🍀, the unique Yao customs, the colorful Yao costumes, the diverse folk arts, and the distinctive traditional festivals make Youling Thousand Household Yao Village uniquely charming💃. In the evening, visit the Youling Yao Village song hall🔥for dance performances and bonfire parties, it's worth seeing👍. In the early morning, you can see the sunrise🌅surrounded by mist, truly stunning~

Long residing in the city, I find myself yearning for the ancient villages deep in the mountains every weekend, to clear my mind. I long for the sunsets there, the mountain peaks, and the unique charm of the ethnic minorities. My only wish is to spend a comfortable night there, enjoying a short two-day trip. After some consideration, I chose the Thousand-Year Yao Village and Youling Yao Village in Guangdong. Overall, although the Thousand-Year Yao Village has a slightly more commercial atmosphere, it boasts beautiful scenery. Climbing up the long stairs, one can gaze at the continuous mountain peaks, and the accommodation facilities are quite comprehensive. Youling Yao Village, on the other hand, is more pristine, with bonfire parties in the evening that offer a sense of tranquility as if cut off from the world. The Thousand-Year Yao Village mainly consists of one main street, which can be explored in about 30 minutes on foot. While the playability is limited, the atmosphere is relaxed and very suitable for easing one's mood, not the kind of place for a rushed visit. The address is in Qingyuan, Guangzhou, with ticket prices around 100 yuan. It is recommended to drive there for convenience.

Take a 2h direct trip by 🚄 from Guangzhou to the millennium ancient village for the weekend~ After staying in the city for too long, I just want to go to the ancient village in the mountains to space out on weekends! Watch the sunset, see the mountains, experience the ethnic minority customs. Stay comfortably for one night, for a short two-day and one-night trip. After looking around, I chose the millennium Yao village and Youling Yao village in Guangdong~ 🔴Overall, the millennium Yao village has a stronger commercial atmosphere, but the scenery is better. Climbing up the long ladder, you can see the continuous mountains⛰️, and the accommodations are more complete. Youling Yao village is more primitive, with bonfire parties, adding an extra sense of seclusion and tranquility. 🔵The main feature of the millennium Yao village is its main street, which takes only 30 minutes to walk through. Although it's not very entertaining, it's very leisurely and suitable for relaxing and unwinding. It's not the kind of place for a quick check-in. 📍Address: Qingyuan, Guangdong 🎫Ticket: Around 100, can be booked in advance 🚗It is recommended to drive there for convenience 📒Small tips: 1️⃣There are ethnic minority costumes here, which you can rent at a very cheap price. 2️⃣When choosing a homestay, pick one with a good window view for a better experience. 3️⃣Definitely don't miss the sunrise and sunset here, they are stunning. 4️⃣There are performances at 10:00, 11:00, 14:20, and 16:00 every day in the millennium Yao village, and there will be bonfire parties on weekends. If interested, you can participate.

Yao Village I was really amazed. Yao Village is divided into new village and ancient village. You should locate Youling Ancient Village. There will be villagers to direct parking. Most of the Yao compatriots still live there. I haven't been to the neighboring Nangang Yao Village, so I won't compare it. If I have the chance, I will go again. It's free now.

I regret why I didn't discover this treasure earlier. Compared with the thousand-year-old Yao village, this more primitive Youling Yao village is more approachable. There are almost no tourists in the village and the level of commercialization is very low. There is less noise and bustle, but more tranquility and seclusion. Youling Village at the foot of the mountain. The murals on both sides of the road are like a national art exhibition. Climb up to the rooftop of Youling and you can see the mountains and peaks. Address: Youling Folk Yao Village, cars can only be parked in the parking lot at the foot of the mountain It is recommended to wear flat shoes to walk up. The steps inside are not easy to walk and are quite steep. Be careful when walking inside. Travel suggestions: You can drive around Guangdong in two or three hours. If you want to go further, you can only take a plane. It is still worth visiting. 2. Wear a pair of comfortable sneakers, because there are stairs here. You can bring some snacks. There are no restaurants on the mountain. 4. Bring thicker clothes. The temperature difference between morning and evening is large in autumn. There is a donkey meat hotpot in the town over there that is really delicious 5 If you are lucky, you may even encounter some festival reward tasks of the locals. They are really welcoming and can eat for free

Youling Yao Village is a place that showcases the Yao culture. I passed through the arched stone gate and came to the carefully built Yao village. There are colorful murals, Yao-style buildings and colorful traditional costumes here, and every place seems to exude the magical charm of Yao culture. 🎎🌺 In addition to appreciating the architecture, I also enjoyed the rhythmic dance and pleasant singing. I also tasted the Yao ethnic group's food, feeling the blend of spiciness and aroma. 🎶🌶️ Youling Yao Village is a wonderful journey into the culture of the Yao people. The architecture and culture here allow people to feel the unique charm of the Yao people. If you also long for a wonderful journey, you might as well find a suitable time to take a Yao ethnic trip to Youling Yao Village! 🏯🌄 #Greater Bay Area must-visit check-in spots

📍Navigation location: Youling Folk Yao Village Parking Point (Free parking 🅿️ and no ticket 🎫 required here) 🎫Ticket: Free 🅿️Parking: Free (There is a dedicated parking lot) 🌈Tour Guide 1. During the rice field's mature season, the Yao village on the hillside can be used as the background of the rice field. This is a very good viewing spot. 2. The ancient village is all stone roads, so wear comfortable shoes 3. Youling Yao Village feature, stone steps lead directly to the mountain village, overlooking the scenery at the foot of the mountain. Another set of steps, built on the side of the mountain, leads directly to the foot of the mountain 4. To understand Yao culture, go to the and then go to Youling to experience the local culture and scenery (about 30 minutes drive between the two places) 5. There are no commercial restaurants and accommodations in the village, and there are farmhouses for meals at the foot of the mountain