A Secret Land of Mountains and Rivers - A Tour of Chang Song's Home in Songtao, Guizhou

In the northeast of Guizhou Province, there is a place like a paradise on earth - Songtao Miao Autonomous County. It is like a bright pearl embraced by mountains, quiet and mysterious. For a long time, the natural barrier of mountains and rivers has preserved the original ecological scenery of this land, like a secret place independent of the world, quietly blooming with its unique charm. When you step into Songtao, the mountains, the city, the caves, and the fields are intertwined to create a dreamlike picture. The rich and unique folk culture and the thrilling Miao skills add a mysterious veil to this green city, exuding an air of exploration. Here, the canyons crisscross, and the mountains are majestic. Nature has carved every inch of land with its magic. The culture of ethnic minorities has been passed down from generation to generation, flourishing and blooming with colorful and brilliant splendor in the long river of time. Songtao has a simple and sincere folk custom and unique cultural heritage. Miao Nuo Opera, regarded as a "living fossil of drama" by the cultural community, carries the wisdom and emotions of the ancestors and performs ancient stories on the historical stage year after year. The Miao skills of "climbing the knife ladder" and "going down the fire sea" are even more amazing, showing the courage and perseverance of the Miao people with fearless posture, and the audience is shocked and convinced. The art of rolling dragons and Miao embroidery, like lively cultural envoys, carry the mark of Songtao to the world and are famous far and wide. With a dazzling array of folk art treasures, Songtao has won many honors, such as "Hometown of Guizhou Flower Drum Art", "Hometown of Chinese Rolling Dragon Art", "Hometown of Chinese Folk Culture and Art", and "Hometown of Chinese Folk Skills Culture and Art". Each honor is a tribute to the profound cultural heritage of this land. Songtao Station