Zhaoxing 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

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 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

📍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.

How amazing it is to be rated as the most beautiful ancient town in China by National Geographic. Take a two-day leisure trip~ Direct high-speed train! Come to Zhaoxing Dong Village in Guizhou! Being selected as one of the 'Six Most Beautiful Ancient Villages in China' by Chinese National Geographic is really shocking! Compared to the Qianhu Yao Village, I prefer the slow life here. There are very few people on non-weekends, and there is no need to compete for photo spots. The locals are quite simple, and the food prices are not high. There are large areas of stilted buildings in the dry column style, and you can rent ethnic costumes. Both architectural and humanistic photography are very outstanding.

I’ve never imagined I would come to love a place in so short spur of a time, but I did. #肇兴侗寨 is located in Liping, Guizhou, and is a must visit if you are like me, looking for yourself, exploring aesthetics and simple way of life. This place is one of the villages resided by Yi Zu, one of the 52 minority groups in China. The locals here are honest and trusting. I made a lot of small talks with the shop owners, the vendors on the street, the drivers, and with other fellow travellers. The atmosphere here conveyed an utopian sense of simplicity. And when darkness falls and daylight fades, the village becomes boisterous that brings it a more modern feel. I recommend not to follow any of the Dianping or travel recommendations. Talk to the locals, ask them for suggestions. You will find many pleasant surprises. #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer #summervacation

Staying in Zhaoxing Dong Village in January has it's ups and downs. The village is full of beauty and culture so don't miss it when visiting Guizhou. 💙 Wrap up warm！ The weather is cold and humid, don't underestimate how many layers you need, thermals reccomended. 💙 Take care of your equipment！ The drizzling rain is incredibly beautiful and the streets cleared of people so I photographed everything until my camera had enough and shut down for 30 mins 🙈 💙 Look for a modern hotel！The houses here are all wooden, which means the cold permeates each room. I specifically looked for a room with air conditioning but it hardly did anything, had my heated blanket turned up high all night. #guizhou #zhaoxing #winter #travel

A stunning place to visit. The views are breath taking and the people are kind. The buildings and temples are in great condition and give a clear idea of how life once was. There are many lovely cafes and restaurants to dine at as well as beautiful areas to walk around. Would highly recommend spending a day or two here. #summer #ancienttowns #china

Zhaoxing is the perfect village to base yourself in for a few nights if you want to experience the Dong minority groups of Guizhou. Nestled between rice terraces, this village is filled with beautiful traditional Dong style architecture. You can spend a few days wandering the village itself as well as hiking to remote villages in the rice terraces. It is also a good place to base yourself whilst you explore the surrounding villages of Basha and Huanggang. Basha is the only village in China where the locals are still allowed hunting rifles as it is imbedded in their culture. It’s touristy, but worth a few hours of exploring. Huanggang is the opposite. Not touristy at all and a beautiful village to meander through for a few hours. To get there: take a 1.5 hour bullet train from Guiyang to Congjiang. Outside the station will be a bus stop with many buses travelling the 20 minute journey to Zhaoxing.

Located south-east of Guiyang, Guizhou province - Zhaoxing is a small village nestled in the hills surrounded by rice terraces. Characteristic of the Miao ethnic minority, small wooden buildings and narrow alleyways dominate this small village, with the occasional spire marking areas where locals get together to play games like mahjong or cards in the evening. While the town has been refurbished for tourism, the town is a great place to walk around and explore while the surrounding hills offer an aerial vantage point from which to enjoy the unique architecture. Head to viewpoint in front of the city gate for the best view of the area. #scenicspotphotoguide#café#historicculture#beautifulsunsets#culturalattractions

Well worth a visit. One of the most beautiful places I’ve visited in China! The architecture is stunning and there are lots of nice bars, restaurants and guest houses in the village. Be sure to try some of the different types or rice wines (around 15 Yuan a cup). entry is 80 Yuan and then there is the option of taking a 20 Yuan shuttle bus to the entrance gate. the view point from the entrance is stunning and you can take a walk up to the higher viewpoint too. both worth a look! loads of busses heading to and from Congjiang Railway Station. Also, the bus station next to the train is great for getting to Jiabang or other destinations in the area. Enjoy! #summervacation

🔹It is said that Zhaoxing Dong Village is the largest Dong settlement in Guizhou, and the village is indeed not small. It consists of four clans (similar to families) known as 'Benevolence, Righteousness, Courtesy, and Integrity'. The territory is divided by drum towers and wind-rain bridges, living in harmony. Each clan embodies the excellent qualities that the ancestors wanted to pass on to their descendants. With small bridges over flowing water, buying a cup of coffee and a bite of yogurt at a riverside shop and sitting there all day is indeed a peaceful and tranquil slow life. 🔹In addition to performances and parades, there are many traces of the indigenous people's daily lives - grandfathers would smoke by the drum tower, grandmothers would weave with their dogs beside the drum tower, and in the evening, a large TV under the drum tower would play various programs for everyone to gather and watch... These are all very ordinary and relaxed aspects of life. To blend in and feel them is the very essence of travel. 🔹In the evening, you can choose to watch the Grand Song, which is a world intangible cultural heritage. If you want to experience the crowd and interaction at the bonfire party afterwards, you can, but it's a bit late and you'll need to bring clothes. 🔹Many ethnic minorities have tie-dyeing/batik for making cloth, and the entire tie-dyeing experience in the Dong village is quite primitive. Friends who like it can really spend half a day to make one and experience the slow life. The tie-dye shops in the village all seem pretty similar, so there's no need to look for a specific one. For photo opportunities related to tie-dyeing, Jiajie and the village head experience center both have nice spots, and just visiting these two places is enough.