Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Scenic Area - Observation Deck

Located on the top of a mountain opposite to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, its height exceeds the height of the mountain where the Miao Village is located, making it an excellent place to appreciate the Miao Village.
Standing on the observation deck and looking around, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of the entire Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village.
After nightfall, people turn on the lights, and the sky is dotted with stars, which makes it even more warm and gorgeous.

Attractions Location: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Scenic Area, Nangui Village, Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province

Tickets: free

Opening hours:
07:30-00:00 the next day (Monday to Sunday, January 1st to December 31st)

Transportation:
The viewing platform is located in the Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Scenic Area and is within walking distance.

Time reference: Less than 1 hour


Recommended itinerary for Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Scenic Area - Observation Deck tours

1-Day Itinerary: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village & Observation Deck

The Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Observation Deck offers a panoramic view of the entire village, showcasing the traditional wooden stilt houses scattered across the mountainous landscape. This one-day itinerary is perfect for travelers who want a breathtaking visual introduction to the Miao culture and surroundings.

  • Morning: Depart from Kaili city to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village by taxi or tourist shuttle bus (~1 hour).
  • 9:00-11:00: Ascend to the Observation Deck to enjoy sweeping views and photography opportunities.
  • 11:00-12:30: Walk down to the village center to explore traditional stilt houses, Miao Culture Museum, and local crafts shops.
  • Lunch: Dine at village restaurants offering authentic Miao cuisine such as bamboo rice and sour fish soup.
  • Afternoon: Watch Miao folk performances, visit ancient drum towers, and explore nearby scenic trails.
  • Late afternoon: Return to Kaili city.

Accommodation/Food: For overnight stays, local guesthouses in Xijiang provide cozy ethnic-style rooms. Enjoy ethnic specialties like smoked pork and wild vegetables.

Souvenirs: Silver jewelry, batik and embroidered textiles, hemp products, traditional Miao musical instruments.


2-Day Itinerary: Xijiang Observation Deck & Langde Miao Village

Combine the breathtaking views from Xijiang Observation Deck with a visit to Langde Miao Village, known for its ancient wooden architecture and traditional lifestyle.

  • Day 1: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village and Observation Deck as per the 1-day itinerary.
  • Overnight: Stay in Xijiang or Kaili.
  • Day 2: Taxi to Langde Miao Village (~30 minutes).
    Explore the village’s wooden houses, handicraft workshops, and traditional customs.
    Return to Kaili city in the evening.

Accommodation/Food: Guesthouses in Xijiang or Kaili. Taste local specialties including bamboo rice and sour fish soup.

Souvenirs: Silver ornaments, embroidered bags, batik fabrics.


3-Day Itinerary: Xijiang, Langde & Kaili Ethnic Cultural Experience

Expand your cultural immersion by adding Kaili city and its ethnic museum to the itinerary.

  • Days 1-2: Follow the 2-day itinerary above.
  • Day 3: Kaili city visit.
    Tour Kaili Ethnic Museum, local markets, and nearby minority villages.
    Return to Kaili for overnight.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Kaili guesthouses. Enjoy ethnic snacks and traditional dishes.

Souvenirs: Silver jewelry, batik, embroidery, local teas.


4-Day Itinerary: Xijiang, Langde, Kaili & Libo Natural Attractions

Blend ethnic culture with natural wonders by visiting Libo’s karst landscapes after exploring Miao villages.

  • Days 1-3: Follow the 3-day itinerary above.
  • Day 4: Travel from Kaili to Libo (~3 hours by bus or taxi).
    Visit Xiaoqikong Scenic Area or Maolan National Nature Reserve.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Libo guesthouses. Sample fresh river fish and ethnic dishes.

Souvenirs: Bamboo crafts, herbal teas, local honey.


5-Day Itinerary: Xijiang, Langde, Kaili, Libo & Guiyang City

Add Guiyang to your itinerary for a blend of urban culture and ethnic heritage.

  • Days 1-4: Follow the 4-day itinerary above.
  • Day 5: Travel from Libo to Guiyang (~3 hours).
    Visit Jiaxiu Tower, Qianling Park, Guiyang Museum.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Guiyang hotels; try Guizhou rice noodles and spicy specialties.

Souvenirs: Moutai liquor, ethnic silverware, teas.


6-Day Itinerary: Xijiang, Langde, Kaili, Libo, Guiyang & Huangguoshu Waterfall

Include a visit to Huangguoshu Waterfall, one of Asia’s largest waterfalls, for a spectacular natural experience.

  • Days 1-5: Follow the 5-day itinerary above.
  • Day 6: Travel from Guiyang to Huangguoshu (~2.5 hours).
    Visit Water Curtain Cave, main waterfall, and nearby scenic spots.

Accommodation/Food: Stay near Huangguoshu or return to Guiyang; enjoy wild mushrooms and river fish dishes.

Souvenirs: Dried mushrooms, local herbs, honey.


7-Day Itinerary: Xijiang, Langde, Kaili, Libo, Guiyang, Huangguoshu & Anshun

Complete your Guizhou cultural and natural tour by adding Anshun’s cultural sites and markets.

  • Days 1-6: Follow the 6-day itinerary above.
  • Day 7: Travel to Anshun (~1 hour from Huangguoshu).
    Visit Confucius Temple, local markets, and city parks.
    Return to Guiyang or onward travel.

Accommodation/Food: Stay in Anshun or Guiyang; enjoy spicy tofu, rice noodles, and ethnic snacks.

Souvenirs: Silver jewelry, embroidered textiles, Moutai liquor.


User Reviews

By I am a piece of Yun |

The Miao Village is not big. If you don't consider the night view, you can visit it in one day. There are four main attractions: the viewing platform, the museum, Ga Ge Lane, and the rural scenery.

There are 4 sightseeing bus pick-up points, namely the West Gate, the terminal station at the West Gate, No. 1 Wind and Rain Bridge, and the observation deck. We entered from the West Gate, took the bus from the West Gate, arrived at the terminal, and walked down 300 meters to reach the observation deck. Compared with the daytime, the night view is better. Of course, you can also stay in a hotel near the observation deck. Generally, hotels have observation decks, and the view from the hotel is the same as that from the public observation deck.

You can learn a lot about the Miao people in the museum. It would be better if you have a guide to visit with you. There is a small road next to the museum where you can see the more primitive stilt houses. You can find the century-old stilt houses, Guzangtou and Huoluotou, but their doors are all closed and you can only see them from the outside. The road is up and down, and some of the buildings are still under renovation, so it is not easy to walk. I don’t recommend it.

Ga Ge Lane is not big, and it offers printing, dyeing and embroidery experiences.

There are terraced fields in the rural scenery, but the viewing effect is definitely not comparable to the Longji Terraces in Guilin, so we returned not long after walking.

There are still a lot of food in the Miao Village. There is a snack street and a barbecue street. But the varieties are generally similar, such as sausage, glutinous rice cake, black pork, etc.

There are bars in Miao Village, but not many, and they are noisy at night. I live near the viewing platform, and I can hear the singing coming from the bar down the mountain. If you live down the mountain, it will probably be even noisier.

By Xiao Fengzi |

"Low-key luxury" store visit group check-in [Love]



丨There is an attitude for eating, drinking and having fun, and there is a pursuit for visiting stores and checking in.

Be true to yourself and explore the fun in life in a low-key manner!



❣️ Xiao Fengzi's embarrassing journey during the Spring Festival ❣️



Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village (4A-level scenic spot)

There are actually 10 Miao villages inside. It is not just a simple village, but a gathering place for various villages. This trip was so miserable that we were not in the mood to visit here, so naturally we missed the various villages inside.



Regarding ethnic minorities, we always feel that they are so mysterious, probably because they are rare, which makes people feel this way, especially in the current TV dramas, where Miaojiang is a place where poisonous women are produced. When you come here, you have to see their uniqueness. In fact, it is inseparable from the climate here, with a long rainy season, rich vegetation, and many insects, fish, birds, and animals.



Tickets: 65 yuan (including sightseeing bus). Residents of the cities that have helped the city are exempt from tickets, but they still need to buy the sightseeing bus for ¥20.00.



Transportation - It is true that transportation is inconvenient in the mountains; take the high-speed rail to Kaili, and then take a bus to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village (North Gate). Please note that there are not many buses a day; we took a taxi from Kaili, Didi Taxi cost about ¥110, and we had to pay the highway fee ourselves, ¥15.00.



Or you can go to Leishan first and then take a bus from Leishan to Xijiang, which is too troublesome.



Scenery - The scenery here is really good, the main attractions are probably the two streets + Fengyu Bridge (the night view will be more beautiful, and the lights of thousands of houses are just like this)

The rest is just sitting in the inn, drinking tea, enjoying the air conditioning, and looking at the scenery (this was just our original plan). Plans can never keep up with the rapid changes.



The day we arrived, the weather was gloomy. We lost our ID cards, which was really heartbreaking. Then we went to the police station here, and they were all uncles. They were all uncles. I really couldn't understand why the people here were so leisurely? The work pace was not good, and the efficiency was low.



There is another very unreasonable point. It rains a lot here, but the sightseeing bus is not a bus with windows, but an ordinary battery car. This is really unreasonable. It rains a lot and it is cold in winter. Do you hope that everyone who travels here will be sick to be happy?

By Christina&Jing |

I came to Guizhou by car. The weather suddenly changed. I put on all my thick clothes, but it was still cold. I finally arrived at the "world's largest" Qianhu Miao Village. Parking was very troublesome. I finally found a parking place at the west gate. The first feeling when I got off the car was cold. The grass on the roadside was covered with fog and ice. I followed the instructions and bought tickets. Because it was the off-season, the ticket price was half price. We bought a package ticket including tickets, bus tickets, and long street banquet, which cost 103 in total. I took a car at the entrance of the scenic area. After getting off the car, I walked another 300 meters to reach the viewing platform. I have to admit that it looked very beautiful. Then I took another car to the entrance of the village, and then I walked all the way. From the beginning of entering the village, it was full of commercial atmosphere. The village was full of inns and hotels. There were all kinds of things on both sides of the village. Because I am from Yunnan, I feel that these are all the same. The sausages, bacon, and stinky tofu (hairy tofu) are all the same. It was very boring to keep turning around, and the feeling was cold and frozen. Finally we arrived at the Changjie Feast. As soon as we went upstairs, we felt cheated. It was helpless. The table was small, but it had to seat 8 people. The dishes were also very bad, especially the sour soup fish, which was completely different from what we ate outside. It was unpalatable! However, the "Mountain and Flowing Water" Miao girl's toast was worth seeing. In the end, we couldn't stand the cold, so we just ate a few bites and went back. It got dark quickly and the fog rose immediately. Alas, the experience was not very good. It is recommended to go in summer, forget about winter. The half-price ticket is indeed a half-price experience!

By Mu Ruoyu |

Take the sightseeing bus up the mountain, the journey takes about 5-6 minutes. In fact, it is not very strenuous to walk up. The road up the mountain is not steep. And after our practice of hiking up the mountain on the second day, it is proved that you don’t have to go to the viewing platform on the top of the mountain to see the scenery of the entire Miao village. There are too many people on the viewing platform, whether it is day or night, all heads are full. Most tourists come to Qianhu Miao Village just to see the beautiful night scenery of Miao Village at the viewing platform at night. This is also the reason why many people choose to stay in Miao Village for one night. However, with the improvement of people’s quality of life, most people spend their spare time on traveling, resulting in large scenic spots across the country, whether on holidays or on weekdays, are crowded with people, and of course Miao Village is no exception. The influx of a large number of tourists will inevitably affect the effect of viewing. To take pictures on the viewing platform, you have to squeeze and squeeze desperately to grab a favorable position. Seeing so many people, the mood of playing is greatly reduced. We try to choose a relatively small location to take a few photos casually. This is really the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment!

We took the sightseeing bus back to the village feeling extremely disappointed.

In fact, the best place to see the scenery of the Miao village is the inn on the top of the mountain. The height is sufficient. The viewing platform on the top of the mountain is not the best place. In addition to the large number of people, many eaves next to the viewing platform will also affect the effect. It is better to go to the viewing platform near the top of the mountain. We arrived at the viewing platform on the top of the mountain at around 8 o'clock in the morning. It has been contracted by a tour group. . . . . .

By Phineas |

After watching the show, continue walking along the riverside path, take a bus to Bridge No. 1, and reach the best scenic spot in Miao Village - the viewing platform. We first went to taste the Miao long table banquet. Because I was handsome, I was selected by the Miao girl as a team representative and drank high mountains and flowing water - the Miao family toasts are treated with high standards. Fortunately, the Miao girl showed mercy, otherwise she would have drunk several pots of wine. After a good meal, you can take the best shooting position at the viewing platform to experience what Qianhu Miao Village is and the magnificence of Miao Village. Then you can take a car back to the No. 1 Bridge boarding point, but I regretted it. In fact, you can walk this section of the road by yourself. The plank road along the way is still easy to walk, and it is downhill. The main reason is that the scenery along the way is beautiful. Some viewing platforms are blocked by buildings and heads, so better effects cannot be taken. There are crowds of people on the viewing platform. It can be said that one step at a time along the way. If the weather is good, the scenery along the way will definitely make you linger.

By Cat on the road |

Qianhu Miao Village is completely commercialized, but it does not hinder its beauty. It is a very photogenic Miao Village. Most tour groups arrive at Qianhu Miao Village from the North Gate in the evening. As a self-driving tourist, I still recommend entering from the West Gate. The best route is West Gate - take a bus to the viewing platform - walk down the mountain through the alleys - visit the Miao Village streets and wind and rain bridges - take a bus up the mountain to the viewing platform - return to the West Gate to leave.

By Listening to the Rain at Wutong |

This is my second time visiting Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, and I still have the urge to visit every corner of the Miao village, no matter where I have been!

Miao Village has four treasures: night view, morning light, Miao costume photos, and mountain and stream feasts; when night falls, every household lights up the kerosene lamps hanging under the eaves at the door... The night view in other places is mostly described as bright lights, but here you can only see stars...

Early in the morning, I climbed to the observation deck again. The clouds were misty and the buildings with unique styles were built on the mountain. They were orderly and magnificent...

By Eighteen Children Tour |

Looking at the Miao village opposite from the observation deck, the scenery is stunning, especially the night view, which is very beautiful.

We started in the evening and waited until all the lights were on, it looked beautiful!

By Snow |

It takes about an hour and a half to drive from Xiasi Ancient Town to Qianhu Miao Village.

The car must be parked in the parking lot outside the scenic area, and the parking fee is about 30 yuan a day.

We streamlined our luggage and carried only the clothes we needed into the scenic area.

Because the B&B we stayed in was on a mountain with a great view, we avoided dragging suitcases if possible.

By see the way |

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village has a river called Baishui River flowing through the middle of the village. On the hillsides on both sides of the river are villages.



The villages on the Hebei side occupy a larger proportion. The flat part in front is the central area of the village. The front part is relatively flat, and the back is on the hillside.



The south side of the river, which is the viewing platform, has a steeper slope, so it is better to see the panoramic view from this slope.



In addition to the observation deck, there are also many inns and hotels on this slope that provide good viewing locations.

By Rise from Fire |

At the No. 1 Wind and Rain Bridge, you can take a sightseeing bus to the viewing platform. There are two restaurants under the viewing platform, which is the best viewing point. In order to find the best viewing point, I went to the restaurant and ordered a Xijiang specialty dish, fried bacon with zheergen. While eating, I waited for the night to fall. The taste of the zheergen was really hard to get used to, but the bacon was good.

As dusk gradually fell, the lights in Qianhu Miao Village gradually lit up, and the dotted lights made the entire Miao village look very dreamy.

By Chu Yunfei QQ |

The viewing platform is located halfway up the mountain on the south side of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. Since this is the intersection of the electric cars entering the scenic area and the tourists coming down the mountain to enter the village, it is very crowded and noisy, making it difficult to enjoy the scenery in peace.

By Nanjing European King |

Commercialization! Commercialization! Commercialization! Commercialization without any characteristics. The characteristics that should have been protected and repaired are in a state of disrepair, and everyone is eager to take money out of tourists' pockets. It is said that Qianhu Miao Village had a fire, so the buildings were newly built later and made to look old, which actually feels very shabby.

By Leather Hill |

If you want to enjoy the whole view of Miao Village, you must go to the observation deck.

You can take the scenic area bus at No. 1 Wind and Rain Bridge to the observation deck, or you can walk up the mountain for 15 minutes. It is a main road and there are no steps.

Be sure to arrive at the observation deck before the sun sets. If you go there after dark, it will be too late and there will be no good seats! After watching the night view, there will be a lot of people queuing up to take the sightseeing bus. It is recommended to walk down the mountain. There are main roads and no steps. It only takes more than ten minutes to walk.

The lights are like stars falling on the mountains and rivers, outlining the contours of the hillside. Against the backdrop of the night, they look like two pyramids, which is particularly fascinating.

By Long-faced Zhang Shaoxia |

The highest point of the Miao Village is an excellent location for taking photos both during the day and at night. The viewing platform shuttle bus is available from 9:00 to 22:30, and the ticket is 5 yuan per time

By Taishada |

In general, the scenery is good, just don't go when there are many people, haha

By Purple Ice Dream |

Climbing high and looking far away, the Miao village is beautiful and incomparable. What is presented in front of you is like a series of exquisite oil paintings, and the beauty of the Miao village is in full view.

By Go out for a walk |

There are so many people and it's very crowded. It is recommended to go early. The scenery is pretty good.

By Xu Xiaoxian Ace |

You can overlook the entire Miao village and visit it during the day and at night.

By Sunshine after rain |

The commercial atmosphere is strong, with bustling merchants and tourists. The restaurants near the observation deck are expensive and the food tastes bad.

By DC |

The first stop for the sightseeing bus after entering Ximen. The night view at night is really hard to be captured with a mobile phone. It may be a technical problem of mine, but it is really nice during the day!

By Bao Gaishi |

The best place to see the panoramic view of Xijiang Miao Village. There are many people and the viewing platform is not big.

By Lost |

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is the largest Miao settlement in the world. It is very spectacular. The stilt houses, long table banquets and gate-blocking wine reflect the hospitality of the Miao people. The beautiful scenery is worth experiencing

By ping--0seedling |

Take the battery car to the observation deck at the No. 1 Wind and Rain Bridge, 5 yuan per person. After coming down from the observation deck, you can actually walk down. It's not far, and it's downhill, so you won't feel tired.

By Linen as snow |

Commercialization is too serious. There are vendors on both sides of the road and all the residences have been converted into homestays.

By Yuhao |

At dusk, thousands of households light up their lights. As the sky gets darker, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village becomes a sea of lights, and you can see that the Miao Village is in the shape of a bull's head. In order to allow tourists to better appreciate the night view of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, the scenic area built a viewing platform on the roadside high on the hillside and opened a sightseeing bus.

By droway |

I had high hopes before I went there, but when I got there, I found that it was full of people during the day (actually it was already past 4pm when I went in). I put on ethnic costumes and took some photos. It was a quick battle, it was too cold~

The night scene I took when I came back at night looks like this to my naked eyes~

There is no spectacular effect as everyone has taken, this is the fact~

By Teng ye teng ye |

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a place that preserves the Miao ethnic group's "original ecological" culture intact. It is composed of more than 10 natural villages built on the mountain and connected together. It is currently the largest Miao village in China and even in the world.

By Good morning, Mr. |

The night view of Miao Village is not very shocking or amazing, five minutes is enough.

The Miao Village Observation Deck is not very high, so we went down the mountain in less than ten minutes.

By weather5 |

This is the first place where tourists gather, and it is also the boarding point for the minibus to No. 1 Fengyu Bridge. The ticket is 5 yuan per person, and you have to pay for each ride. The viewing platform overlooks the Miao village. When the weather is good, the blue sky, green mountains, green water and black tiles are a perfect pastoral picture.

By Wake up Mr. |

Qianhu Miao Village in Qiandongnan in December was a little colder than expected. It was raining and the temperature was very low when I went there. But the scenery was charming and it was worth it.

By Big Rivers and Big Seas |

This is the viewing platform for taking photos of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village with the best angle, the best image and the most representative image. It will be even more dazzling if you come here to take photos at night.

By You You Li Zi You You |

Very shocking. Although it was foggy, I could still smell the smoke from every household. I initially chose between Langde Shangzhai and Xijiang, but finally chose the largest Miao village which was worth the trip. Although it is very commercial, you should be good at discovering the simple side. Go to the mountain of the village and you will find surprises. The main thing is that the entrance fee is free.

By Moonlight Goddess |

I went to a province for one person. I may never be so crazy again.

By kane_max |

The viewing platform offers a panoramic view of the entire Miao village. It is naturally bustling with people, and various tour guide flags are interspersed from time to time. Many beauties put on distinctive ethnic costumes to take pictures here, but I feel that this place is not suitable for taking pictures unless you want to create a feeling of dressing up for a market.

By Dumpling Paper |

Going to the observation deck, it was cloudy and drizzling, which was a unique experience.

It was misty and rainy ~ I rented a set of Miao costumes at the observation deck and took various photos. The funniest thing was that some tourists came over to take photos of me and my friends, and some tourists came up to take photos with us. They really thought they were Miao girls, hahahaha.

By Sky, Xingxing |

It is said that the night view of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is very beautiful. When you stand on the observation deck and look at the dotted houses on the opposite mountain, the scenery is indeed charming.

By moli1138 |

I don't know if the viewing platform is crowded in the evening, but there was no one at sunrise in the morning. I guess there was no shuttle bus to the scenic area at that time. If there was, it would cost 5 yuan per person. I think you can either go to the restaurant below or walk down the hillside for ten meters, where there may be a better view without obstruction.

By chunchun_lee1107 |

When the lights came on, we went to the observation deck to see the most famous night view of Xijiang River. However, there were so many people that the exquisiteness of the observation deck was actually blocked by the buildings.

By ...on the way |

The night view is beautiful, with thousands of lights. The Fengyu Bridge is dotted with infinite charm.

By Liu Hao |

It is a more commercial scenic spot. You can take the Miao Village for free with the ticket. You can take the bus twice to enter (you need to transfer to the viewing platform in the middle) and twice to leave. It is recommended to walk into the scenic spot because it is down the mountain and not far away. You can take the bus up the mountain after leaving the scenic spot.

By leliawl |

There are so many tourists here and it's very noisy. Perhaps the scenery is not so beautiful because of the lack of silence.

By Akatsuki |

Although I can see it at the inn where I live, I still have to come here as usual. There are not many people, so the inn is better.

By When will we meet again? |

The view from the viewing platform is actually quite obstructed. The picture below was taken by me at a nearby restaurant. The price of noodles is the same as that at the foot of the mountain, 10 yuan per bowl. This way you can see the unobstructed view of the Miao village.

By Through thick and thin |

It is a great place to enjoy the panoramic view of the Miao Village. You can enjoy the spectacular scenery of the entire Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. After nightfall, the stars are dotted, making it even more warm and gorgeous.

By Hamburger 🍔 |

It is interesting to see the scenery in the morning from the observation deck. I walked to the observation deck at night and the night view is pretty good.

By fantasty |

The scene that was recommended to me by my friends in the circle is the one in the evening when the sky gradually darkens and the lights gradually brighten in the Miao village. This is also the most wonderful time in the Miao village. I suggest that friends who have time go and see it.

We asked along the way and walked to the No. 1 Wind and Rain Bridge's light observation bus stop. We originally wanted to take the bus to the observation deck, but there were too many people queuing, so we had to take bus No. 11. Fortunately, it was not far from the No. 1 Wind and Rain Bridge to the observation deck, and it only took more than ten minutes to walk there. After finally reaching the observation deck, we were shocked by the population of the Celestial Empire. It was impossible to squeeze to the edge of the observation deck to see the night view of the Miao Village. After taking a closer look, we thought about finding a restaurant with a viewing position to enjoy the view.

By Greensleeves |

Mobile phones can't capture even one ten-thousandth of the shock. I lay on the window sill of the hotel on the top of the mountain and looked down. The night breeze was cool, the lights of thousands of houses, and the distant noise of people. I felt empty and empty, free and melancholy. I slept well that night. I got up early the next day to watch the sunrise. I haven't gotten up so early for a long time, and my eyes were swollen. The Miao village just woke up. This is what the so-called mountains are like. The white mist turned into a golden veil. The sky and the earth were bright. Everything was coated with gold. The magical nature.

By No traces in the snow |

I got up at six o'clock and ran to the observation deck to take pictures of the Miao village in the morning light. The sky was overcast and there was no light or smoke. I could only see a hazy

Miao Village is more attractive in the early morning

By Jingzhou Lao Zhou |

The viewing platform is located on the top of the mountain opposite to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. It is a great place to enjoy the Miao Village. Standing on the viewing platform, you can enjoy the spectacular scenery of the entire Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, especially after nightfall, when people turn on the lights, the stars are twinkling, warm and gorgeous. To get to the viewing platform, you can take a battery car up the mountain at No. 1 Wind and Rain Bridge, or you can walk up the mountain road, which is not very high and is relatively easy.

By Nan Qiao |

We took a sightseeing bus to the viewing platform. Along the way, we were deeply shocked by the night view of the Miao village with thousands of lights. It was even more amazing when we reached the top of the mountain. The stilt houses scattered in the mountains like fireflies, and the lanterns hanging in thousands of households lit up at the same time. The mountains and plains were dotted with stars, just like a bright starry sky. Listening to the song of "Spirited Away", I fell into the fairy tale world of Hayao Miyazaki bit by bit...

By Circle |

The viewing platform is probably the best place to see the panoramic view of the Miao Village. You can take a sightseeing bus directly to it, which takes about 5 minutes. The sightseeing bus costs 20 yuan for 4 trips, which usually counts as two round trips from the entrance of the scenic area to the Fengyu Bridge, and then two round trips to the viewing platform. If you want to see the night view more, you can go to the viewing platform again at night, but in this case you either have to walk or buy an extra sightseeing bus.

By 777◡̈⃝ྃ |

You can take a bus to the observation deck or walk up. There were too many people queuing for the bus. We thought it was not far, so we climbed up. It was actually very short. It only took more than ten minutes to reach the observation deck.

The night view is super beautiful. You can also eat delicious food and enjoy the beautiful scenery in the store on the mountain.

By 1385 |

Guide to watching the sunrise 😉 Today's sunrise was around 7.10, and it was a light orange at first. I checked the guide time for sunrise in Guizhou on the Internet the day before, so I got up very early and arrived at the observation deck at 6:30. I waited for so long thinking that I would not be able to see it, but it only came a little later.

By Ouch! Ouch! |

The viewing platform is very small, and the outline of the Miao village is not very clear during the day, but it is indeed spectacular at first glance.

By Wei Lan |

During the day, you can climb up to the observation deck and see mountains and water nearby. There are more than 10 natural villages built on the mountain, one next to another, layer upon layer. It is currently the largest Miao village in China and even in the world. It is very spectacular. Large terraces have been opened up in the upstream area of the Miao village, forming a farming culture and pastoral scenery. It attracts many tourists from home and abroad to visit.

By Three six degrees |

If you can stay overnight in Xijiang, then evening and early morning are the best times for photography.

By Li Er --- Mingx |

We went to the observation deck twice. The first time we took a car, which cost 10 yuan per person. The second time we climbed up the mountain directly from the village. It was quite tiring, and it only took us more than ten minutes to get up.

By Mr. Yang |

The Miao village was developed into a tourist attraction.

By Attack of Pig Eight |

There are many barbecue restaurants along the way to the observation deck, where you can have a midnight snack and enjoy the night view.

By Hawthorn is a red fruit |

It is really a small viewing platform, not very big. The most popular thing people do is to rent Miao costumes to take pictures. This is exactly what my mother wants, so many people gathered on the platform to take pictures. There are two pavilions next to it for taking pictures. After taking pictures, you can look at the scenery again. It is indeed okay, but there is nothing else to do except looking at the scenery. After taking pictures, follow the signs and walk a few steps to the bus stop. You can take the shuttle bus down the mountain to the No. 1 Wind and Rain Bridge.

By Pretty Fat Guy |

This is the best place to overlook the Miao village. Of course, there are a lot of people. Many tourists sit in the best position to play with their mobile phones, neither looking at the scenery nor taking pictures. In this case, it is best to persuade them to give way. When you walk to the viewing platform, you will be greeted by a bustling crowd. There is a row of guardrails in front of the viewing platform. A long row of wooden chairs are placed under the railings. When we arrived at the viewing platform, it was dusk and the lights were on. The railings were crowded with tourists. Many people neither took pictures nor looked at the scenery. They took a good position with their backs to the scenery and bowed their heads to play with their mobile phones, which made the people behind them stamp their feet anxiously. Gradually, the sky became darker and darker. Many tourists took the small sightseeing shuttle bus here to go down the mountain, and there were fewer tourists on the viewing platform. The lights in the opposite village became brighter and brighter, and the effect of thousands of lights in the mountains was staged. We took the shuttle bus to the observation deck again. There were very few tourists and the scenery was beautiful. We could finally appreciate the layout of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village with ease. We took photos in front of the stone tablet of Xijiang in the World and then went down the mountain.

By Howaven |

To see the panoramic view, you can go to the observation deck in the evening, find a good position and wait until dark when the lights come on. Of course, there is no peak season, and there will be too many people for you to watch. Of course, you can take a panoramic photo of the Miao village by standing on tiptoe and raising your hand at a height of 2 meters like me.

By The sky is the limit |

After a short rest at the inn, we set off for the observation deck. There are sightseeing buses available at No. 1 Wind and Rain Bridge, or you can walk up to the observation deck from No. 4 Wind and Rain Bridge.

It was getting dark and the lights in every household slowly lit up.

Although I knew about the over-commercialization of Xijiang, I set out just to see the night view of thousands of lights. I just happened to meet you and leave the most beautiful moment!

By Zheng Yugu Yue |

It was raining when I went there, which seriously affected the viewing experience. It was foggy and misty.

By じ☆Vの. green |

The viewing platform was crowded with people, many of whom wore Miao costumes to take photos. I found a place with few people to sit down, enjoy the breeze, and look at the lights of thousands of households. The lights felt warm and peaceful. I liked it very much. I sat down and didn't want to leave, thinking about the distance. If...

By Xiaoyaomei |

At night, I went to the observation deck to see the night view of the Miao village. I lined up, and then the observation deck was crowded with people taking photos. To be honest, the first impression of Xijiang Thousand Household Miao Village was not good. Even though the night view was good, it still affected my mood. In the early morning, there was no shouting from shops or tourists on the observation deck. It was very quiet. I like such mornings. I like standing on this high observation deck to watch the unique, magnificent and magnificent thousands of stilt houses built in the middle of the mountain unfold in front of me with the ups and downs of the terrain.

By Listen to the sound of the sea |

It takes about 5 minutes from the sightseeing bus stop to the observation deck. Once we arrived at the observation deck, everyone got off the bus and rushed into the crowd to find the best spot to take pictures.

There are many shops renting Miao clothes on the viewing platform. When tourists get off the bus, a group of girls wearing Miao costumes come up to them and ask if they want to wear Miao costumes for photos. From the viewing platform, you can see the scenery of Miao village at a glance. The mountains in the distance stretch endlessly in the morning mist. The village surrounded by mountains looks very peaceful. The Miao stilt houses are stacked up along the hillside. A stream flows through the Miao village, and there is a wind and rain bridge across the stream. If you look closely, you can see a modern school in the middle. The color of the basketball court is so conspicuous among the stilt houses.

By Lots of blessings |

In order to allow tourists to better appreciate the Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, the scenic area built a viewing platform on the roadside high on the hillside and also opened a sightseeing bus.

By happyyuxuan |

Take the scenic area battery car to the viewing platform to overlook the night view of Xijiang River. The night Xijiang River is so intoxicating that you don't know the way home. Get up in the morning and walk along the trail to the viewing platform on the top of the mountain. The Miao village in the early morning is less noisy and more quiet. From the viewing platform, you can see the panoramic view of the Miao village. The thousand-household Miao village on the two hills is in full view. The densely packed Miao-style stilt houses are lined up one after another, covering the hillside, which is very spectacular. Unfortunately, it rained last night, so I couldn't see the sunrise I wanted to see. The sky was gloomy, and there was a little mist in the mountains, so the photos I took were all foggy.

By The Mountain is Silent |

The highest point of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is accessible by sightseeing bus after passing the Fengyu Bridge. In fact, the distance is very close, less than half an hour's walk, but it is a commercial operation. Except for the less than 50-meter wide area of the viewing platform, where you can see the whole picture of the Miao Village, the rest are shops and narrow streets, just a market, which is not interesting.

By Z_crystal |

Ahhh, I'm so stupid, the scenery is very beautiful, with twinkling stars, and I can't capture them with my mobile phone.

By Green-eyeball |

In fact, you don’t have to queue up at the foot of the mountain to get to the viewing platform. It only takes half an hour to walk up. On the way, you will find that the best viewing point in this legend is not as good as the scenery halfway up the mountain. . .

By Shining gold coins |

This is the best place in Xijiang Miao Village. The view from above is charming. The only drawback is that there are too many people. It is impossible to calm down and appreciate it. I have to make room for the people behind me after taking a few photos.

By CH |

We went to the observation deck at around 10pm, and there weren't many people there. The cool evening breeze made us feel so happy that we didn't take the sightseeing bus and took a leisurely walk back to the hotel.