Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is located in Nangui Village, Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. It is 36 kilometers away from Leishan County and 33 kilometers away from the prefectural capital of Qiandongnan. It consists of more than ten natural villages built along the mountains, connected in patches. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, the terraced fields stretch up to the sky following the mountain's contour, and the Baishui River runs through the village, dividing Xijiang Miao Village into two. The village features uniquely constructed wooden stilted buildings halfway up the mountain, with over a thousand households' stilted buildings following the undulating terrain. The main attractions of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village include the Xijiang Miao Ethnic Museum, Drum Storage House, Living Road House, Wine Brewery, Embroidery Workshop, Batik Workshop, Silver Ornament Workshop, Viewing Platform, Gaga Ancient Path, and the Pastoral Sightseeing Area. Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is an open-air museum that displays the epic of Miao nationality's development history, becoming a grandstand for viewing and studying Miao traditional culture. In 1982, Xijiang Miao Village was listed by the Guizhou Provincial People's Government as a tourist attraction featuring ethnic customs along the eastern route of Guizhou. In 1992, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village was listed as a provincial-level cultural relics protection unit in Guizhou Province. In 2005, the stilted buildings of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village were included in the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage list. According to the official website of the Guizhou Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism in August 2022, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a 4A-level tourist attraction.

🌿 Escape briefly in the corners of mountains and rivers ⛰️ The peak of mountains, the light of waters, the wind of people, the affection of Qiannan 🌺 With a lifetime so long, one must witness the great rivers and mountains of the motherland 📍 Qiandongnan Guizhou Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture is the region with the highest concentration of Miao and Dong ethnic populations in the country, known as the state of ecology, dance, and magic. It is one of the 18 ecological cultural preservation circles determined by the World Indigenous Culture Foundation. Worthwhile attractions to visit 📍 Zhenyuan Ancient Town National 5A tourist attraction, located in Zhenyuan County of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in Guizhou Province, with the old prefecture city on the north bank and the old garrison city on the south bank. Both cities were built during the Ming Dynasty, and some parts of the city walls and gates still exist. Taking a boat ride at night to enjoy the night view of both banks, the reflection of ancient buildings in the water is a different kind of enjoyment. 📍 Tongren Fanjing Mountain National 5A tourist attraction, the main peak of the Wuling Mountains, with an altitude of 2572 meters, located at the junction of Jiangkou, Yinjiang, and Songtao counties in Tongren City, Guizhou Province. Fanjing Mountain, also known as the City in the Sky, offers a variety of colors such as red, yellow, purple, and green as you ascend in autumn, allowing you to experience a diverse landscape in one trip. 📍 Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village National 4A tourist attraction, located in Nangu Village, Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture of Guizhou Province, consists of more than ten natural villages built along the mountains, connected into a patchwork. Terraced fields stretch up to the clouds along the mountains, and the Baishui River runs through the village, dividing Xijiang Miao Village into two. Here you can experience the simple local customs and a different geomorphological style. It is known as the Chinese version of 'Spirited Away'. 📍 Miaowang City Located in Songtao Miao Autonomous County, Guizhou Province, it was first built in the early years of the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty and was originally the residence of the Miao chieftain. Miaowang City is the only well-preserved ancient Miao fortress in the southwestern region that integrates politics, economy, culture, military, and architecture. Built in the time of the Ming Dynasty, it quietly waits for others to discover it through the torrents of time. This is not just a scenic spot, but also a gateway to Miao culture. Five-day itinerary: Day1: Guangzhou → Duyun East, Guizhou → Zhenyuan Ancient Town Day2: Zhenyuan Ancient Town → Fanjing Mountain → Zhenyuan Ancient Town Day3: Zhenyuan Ancient Town → Miaowang City → Zhenyuan Ancient Town Day4: Zhenyuan Ancient Town → Qing Wine Factory → Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Day5: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village → Miao Sisters Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum → Guangzhou ⭐ Stay in four to five-star hotels for four nights and five days, this route is a journey of intangible cultural heritage, with no shopping stops throughout. Enjoy the most affordable price for the highest quality trip‼️ ⭐ This route mainly experiences the intangible cultural heritage of Guizhou. During the trip, there will also be two nights of Qing wine banquets, with unlimited Guizhou Qing wine provided at the banquet, and there will be young ladies forming a 'High Mountain Flowing Water' to serve the wine~

Thousand Miao Village + Small Seven Holes + Huangguoshu + Guiyang 4 Days 3 Nights Strategy (Shenzhen Departure Edition) Went to Guizhou during Qingming Festival~ Writing a strategy while the memory is still fresh Guangdong Province ID card holders are exempt from attraction entrance fees, which is super friendly! Although it's one attraction per day, it's still quite a special forces experience D1: Shenzhen - Thousand Miao Village 🚆 Depart from Shenzhen North in the morning to Guiyang North Station (High-speed train) 🚆 Guiyang North to Kaili South (High-speed train) 🚗 After getting out of Kaili South, take a bus or business car to the Miao Village scenic area (Tourist center available upon exiting the station, a few tens of yuan per person, 40min) 🛏 Accommodation: Miao Village Homestay 🍲 Food: Sour Soup Fish Hotpot, Black Pork Skewers D2: Miao Village - Libo Small Seven Holes 🚌 Take a direct bus from Miao Village to Small Seven Holes in the morning (Buy tickets via the Guizhou Good Travel website) You can store your luggage at Small Seven Holes You can start from either the East Gate or West Gate, Wo Long Tan/Small Seven Holes Ancient Bridge is a must-visit Wo Long Tan station has sightseeing buses directly to the East and West Gates 🚌 After the visit, queue up at the West Gate to take a bus directly to Libo Station (Queue up directly, buy tickets after boarding) 🚅 Take a train from Libo to Anshun West (transfer required) 🛏 Accommodation: Near Anshun West 🥘 Food: Sour Soup Bean Rice Hotpot, Crispy Sausage D3: Huangguoshu Waterfall 🚗 Next to Anshun West station, there are travel agencies and bus stations where you can book a car to the scenic area, depart in the morning You must visit the Water Curtain Cave at the Great Waterfall Although it's the dry season now, you can't enter the Water Curtain Cave when the water is high 🚗 After the visit, take a business car from the scenic area exit to Anshun West 🚄 High-speed train from Anshun West to Guiyang North 🛏 Accommodation: Near Guiyang North 🥓 Food: You can go to Guiyang night market! Try Crispy Sausage Potato, Rice Cake, Sticky Rice D4: Guiyang North - Shenzhen North During the day, you can go to Qianling Mountain to see monkeys, be careful not to let the macaques spot your food, or you'll be surrounded by a group of them in the next second The zoo also has giant pandas and red pandas, super fans! 🚄 Take the high-speed train from Guiyang North to Shenzhen North in the afternoon The pleasant journey ends!

📍Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is located in Nangui Village, Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. It consists of more than ten natural villages built along the mountains, interconnected to form a tranquil village complex like a paradise on earth. ✴️The joyful summer vacation is approaching, and I highly recommend this place that is like a fairyland on earth—the Laozhai Zi Panoramic Restaurant🏠. Stepping into it is like traveling through time and space, finding yourself in that ancient and mysterious era. The wooden stilted buildings are built along the mountain in an orderly fashion, complementing the surrounding green mountains and waters, creating picturesque scenes like poetry. ✴️"Sitting here, ordering a cup of their afternoon tea☕ with classmates🧑🎓, basking in the lazy sunlight☀, is so comfortable it could almost lull you into a dream. Their sour soup beef is second to none, super satisfying with rice, the beef is chewy and the aroma lingers; the chicken in the mushroom stew is not at all dry, but smooth and juicy, with an extremely fresh taste... As we are about to graduate🎓, we have left our marks here👣, looking forward to the ten-year reunion, how joyful it will be! 🌈Practical information: 🚌Public transportation: After arriving at Kaili Railway Station, if during the day, there are direct buses to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village; if at night, there are also minibuses from the scenic area to pick up passengers. I arrived at Kaili Station at 10 pm, and there was still a bus available. 💰Ticket information: The minibus sells tickets to the scenic area directly, which are slightly cheaper than the normal ticket price. The regular ticket price for the scenic area is 110 yuan (including sightseeing car).

Wandering in the ancient village that has stood for a thousand years, feeling the ancient heritage Here, there is the simple and brilliant Miao culture, rich ethnic customs, wandering in the ancient village that has stood for a thousand years, listening to the ancient voices, feeling their silverware forging skills. Here, generations live in harmony, after experiencing vicissitudes, in the long-term life accumulation, the Miao village has formed its own unique cultural system, here still circulates the ancient heritage of Wei and Jin dance, Tang and Song costumes, and Ming and Qing architecture, reflecting the long time. The architecture of the paradise in Spirited Away is also rated as one of the most beautiful travel destinations by National Geographic, the ancient Miao village of West River. It's really good to shoot here, equipment recommendation Long focus priority A7M4- paired with 70-200 clothing suggestion wear more, the mountain area will be colder than outside by a few degrees.

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is the largest Miao village in China and is like the real-life version of Spirited Away. If you come to Guizhou, you must not miss this place! Surrounded by mountains⛰️, with terraced fields stretching up to the clouds, the stilted houses built along the hillside seem to take everything back to the past. The diet in Xijiang Miao Village mainly consists of sour, spicy, and sweet foods, with pickled vegetables, fermented spicy food, pickled fish, pickled meat, sour bamboo shoots, and sour ferns available all year round; in addition, the Miao people enjoy smoked meat, smoked sausages, and other specialty flavored foods. The night view of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is like a brilliant painting, with twinkling lights scattered in the mountains, like stars descending to the world. Transportation 🚄High-speed train: From Guiyang North to Kaili South Station, about 0.5 hours, then take a taxi or bus (scenic shuttle) to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, about 1 hour 🚗Driving: We drove there, about a 3-hour drive 🍀Customized tour: Available from 5 to 44 seats, company cars are convenient for groups and offer good value for money 💃Miao dance: Every afternoon, a group of ladies and grandmothers dressed in Miao costumes sing and dance through the streets, creating a joyful Miao cultural atmosphere. 🌸Miao costume photography: Experience the happiness of Miao girls! Costume rentals are available almost everywhere in the village, ranging from 20-50/hour, and be sure to bargain! Some hotels and homestays also offer free clothing. 🤤Dinner time: Find a restaurant with a long table banquet performance, there will be a show from 7:00-7:30 pm, where you can watch Miao programs while dining, the atmosphere is great, suitable for dining with friends, and the program will interact with the audience at the end👯‍♀️👯 Recommended staple food: Sour soup fish hotpot, sour soup beef hotpot Recommended snacks: Clay pot rice noodles, sticky rice, Leishan tofu balls, wolf tooth potatoes, pig's feet, bamboo tube rice, hot glutinous rice cake. Drinks: Sour plum drink, ice jelly, go to Tea Mountain (a local Guizhou milk tea brand), rice wine 12-20 degrees.

When the kids saw pictures of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village online, they couldn't wait to go on an impromptu trip. It's said that the commercialization here is quite serious, and I have to say it really is like that🤔 But when I saw the scenery (the night view is super beautiful), I was still shocked, and friends who like to take photos can come here to take some beautiful shots❗❗❗ - Traveling small tips: 1⃣ The scenic area is not very large but it's quite high, with layers upon layers requiring climbing stairs to go up the mountain. Some homestays provide shuttle services, remember to ask in advance if they can help with luggage at the entrance of the scenic area. 2⃣ The north gate of the scenic area has a 'block-the-door wine' event every day at 11 am and 4:30 pm. 2⃣ The scenic area is divided into two paths, left and right. The left side has more shops and food, with several famous delicacies located on this road, while the right side is for photo-taking and check-ins, with the 123456 Wind and Rain Bridges all on this road. 3⃣ Almost all the merchants in the scenic area are for photo appointments, you can ask around and compare. 4⃣ You can skip the long-table banquet if you want, depending on personal preference, but curious babies can also go and see. 5⃣ The scenic area's sightseeing car is at the No.1 Wind and Rain Bridge, which can take you to the mountaintop viewing platform. · Photo recommendations: 1⃣ Mucotang Coffee House (a coffee shop with a nice environment in the scenic area) 2⃣ Caotang Tea House (a restaurant with good taste and super photogenic) 3⃣ Wind and Rain Bridges No. 3456 are all very photogenic, just shoot along the way. 4⃣ The popular Yunting is a homestay (charges for photos) 5⃣ The attic on the left side of the basketball court, stand in the middle to take a photo, it looks just like Spirited Away. · Food recommendations: 1⃣ Internet-famous black pork skewers 2⃣ Huinong Pot Rice Noodles (turn right at the Dongyin Road entrance for sour soup) 3⃣ Gengdu Ji (choose one between this and Caotang Tea House) 4⃣ Caotang Tea House (close to Mucotang Coffee) 5⃣ A Cup of Xijiang (a must-visit milk tea shop with super high aesthetic value) 6⃣ Handmade Rice Cake (the shops further inside are better) - 👏👏👏 Kids, remember to make an appointment in advance for photo shoots in Xijiang, otherwise you'll be queuing up until the early morning, and it's really hard to wait😭

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a unique and breathtaking tourist destination located in Guizhou Province, China. It is one of the most representative Miao ethnic villages in China and is recognized as a national-level intangible cultural heritage site.Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is surrounded by magnificent mountains and lush forests. The Miao ethnic group, one of China's minority ethnic groups, has preserved their rich traditional culture and distinctive architectural style. As you enter the Miao village, you are immediately immersed in a world of vibrant ethnic traditions and an authentic rural lifestyle.The Miao houses are predominantly built with wooden structures, showcasing unique and intricate architectural designs. Colorful murals and exquisite carvings depict the history, legends, and way of life of the Miao people. Strolling through the village's narrow lanes, you can admire the meticulously woven Miao costumes, embroidery, and handicrafts, each representing the unique creativity of the Miao people. Immersing yourself in the vibrant cultural activities is a highlight of the Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village experience. The Miao people are known for their energetic performances of lusheng dance and drum dances, where you can witness their passionate movements and spirited music. Additionally, you can savor authentic Miao cuisine and indulge in handcrafted rice wine, as well as traditional Miao delicacies like sour soup fish and sour soup fatty beef. If you have an interest in China's minority cultures and breathtaking natural landscapes, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a must-visit destination that will leave you with unforgettable memories. I'm staying at the Xijiang Miaojie Hotel, The hotel's location within Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village provides easy access to the village's attractions and cultural activities. #china #guizhou #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer #awesomepic #bucketlistreboot #summervacation

This is an amazing place to spend some time. It is filled with tourists so be ready for many crowds. The sights are however 100% worth it. At night you can take a bus up to the top to look down and all the houses light up. The people are very friendly and love to see a foreign face. There are many places to hike, take photos or just relax. Would highly recommend spending 2 days here. #china #ancientvillage #summervacation

Guizhou local self-driving, what is the original ecological Miao village really like? Here's a guide to the Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village scenic spot: Scenic Spot Name: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Opening Hours: All day ♦️ Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a national 4A level scenic area with a unique geographical location, nestled against mountains and rivers, located in Nangu Village, Xijiang Town, Leishan County. It is a place where the Miao's "primitive ecological" culture is completely preserved. True to its reputation, it boasts a rich industry, with residential architecture perfectly integrated with the natural scenery, resembling a paradise on earth; it has a profound cultural and historical heritage, offering local customs and folk culture experiences, such as drinking block-the-door wine and tasting local delicacies, providing a full experience. ♦️ Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village consists of more than ten natural villages built along the mountains, forming a continuous area. It is the largest Miao settlement in China and even the world; main attractions include stilted buildings, a museum, and an observation deck. The scenic area is vast, with sightseeing cars available, offering broad views and a beautiful environment. The natural ecological scenery blends with cultural landscapes, with simple and natural architecture. Viewing the panorama is quite spectacular and immensely impressive, creating a strong atmosphere. ♦️ Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village has distinctive ethnic characteristics. Eating farmhouse dishes, staying in homestays, enjoying the idyllic life that is poetically beautiful, and at affordable prices, makes one linger and forget to return. The night view is super beautiful, giving the impression of thousands of household lights; suitable for walking with children, leisure vacations, photography, and checking in, it's a scenic spot worth visiting. 🌟 Nearby recommendations: ✅ Accommodation recommendation: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Yunqi·Pusu, with a beautiful environment, warm and comfortable, clean and tidy rooms, good service attitude, enthusiastic, making guests feel at home. ✅ Food recommendation: Sour soup fish, sour soup beef, Miao bamboo shoot smoked meat, Miao three delicacies; tastes good, fresh and delicious. 📌 Little Tips: Clothing can be salty or sweet, you can bring your own ancient-style clothes, props; the scenic area has ethnic costumes for rent at reasonable prices, you can rent clothes, do makeup, and also have photo shoots. Location: No. 20, Gu Street, Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Guizhou Transportation: Self-driving is recommended, there are parking spaces, parking is convenient and fast.

Guizhou, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village As the largest Miao ethnic village, it is certainly worth the visit.🔖 I have already organized a guide for you to check out.👀 ～ Besides wandering and taking photos in the Miao Village, there is also a Xijiang Miao Ethnic Museum to see.🎶 ～ ✅Attraction Features: 🟠Deeply and comprehensively understand the culture of the Xijiang Miao ethnic group 🟠The museum is designed with the Miao ethnic's characteristic stilted buildings 🟠There are 11 exhibition halls that fully showcase the Miao ethnic features from different perspectives 📍Address: Inside Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village scenic area 🎫Ticket: Free ⏰Opening Hours: 9:00-17:30 (Entry stops at 17:20) 👣Recommended Visit Duration: Half an hour ☀️Recommendation Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 ～ 🔍Tested Check-in: ·In fact, the entire Xijiang Miao Village is a large open-air museum, and this exhibition hall mainly displays pictures and models. ～ ·Since Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is not too large, besides touring the ancient streets, the museum is also worth a visit, especially since it's free. It's nice to visit, and it's better to avoid the peak period around noon when it's more crowded. ～ ·Every year, the Miao Village has different festivals, which you can attend to better immerse yourself in the local culture. ～ ⚠️Note: ·The UV rays are strong on sunny days, remember to protect yourself from the sun ·You need an ID card to enter the museum ～ Guizhou Travel | Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Visit | Cool Summer Retreat Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Travel Guide | Great Summer Travel Destination

🌟 Guizhou's Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, resembling a real-life version of Spirited Away, is a network of more than ten villages built along the mountainside, like a paradise on earth. Be sure to bring your loved one here to experience the poetic and picturesque Miao village ambiance. 🚄🚌 Transportation Guide: • High-speed train: After arriving at Kaili South Station, you can transfer to a coach bus that goes directly to Qianhu Miao Village. • Direct bus: From Guiyang, you can take a direct bus at the relevant stations. 🏨 Accommodation and Dining Guide: • Accommodation: It is recommended to stay within the scenic area, which is quite large and has convenient scenic shuttle buses. The Miao village is full of specialty foods, such as grilled skewers, potatoes, and more. • Dining: In addition to black pork skewers and rice tofu, there are also delicacies like sour soup fish and Miao-style cured meat. 🎟️ Scenic Spot Information: • Tickets: The full-price ticket is 90 yuan per person, with a half-price discount available if purchased one day in advance. Tour guide cards, disability cards, military officer cards, and press cards allow for free admission, student cards for half price, and free admission for adults over 60 and children under 14, all of which must be processed in the ticket hall. • Great Discount Policy: Be sure to bring the relevant documents to enjoy the corresponding discounts. • Scenic Spot Recommendations: No. 5 Wind and Rain Bridge and No. 39 Pastoral Sightseeing Area. 🚶🚶‍♂️ Tour Route: • Daytime: Stroll along the ancient street, appreciate the Miao ethnic architecture, and immerse yourself in the rich national culture. • Night: Climb up to the viewing platform, overlook the bright lights of the Miao village, and enjoy the unique night view. 💡 Tips: • Respect local customs and traditions to avoid unnecessary trouble. • There is a significant temperature difference between morning and evening, so be sure to bring suitable clothing. • The scenic area is crowded, so be mindful to take good care of your personal belongings. Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, this fairyland filled with the smoke of human life, quietly awaits your visit, to start a romantic encounter. Qianhu Miao Village Tourism Village Style