Qiandongnan Jiabang Terraces in Guizhou‖Experience the pristine and secluded village scenery

Rated by National Geographic as one of the most beautiful terraces in China. The best time to see the terraces in Guizhou is in autumn, from August to October. Golden rice fields sway gently in the breeze. The sun sets behind the western hills, and the sunset is intoxicating. Unlock the mountain wilderness starry sky of Guizhou and see the sky full of stars. Here you will find villages, Miao ethnic villages, sea of clouds, terraces, and delicious food. Accompanied by the morning smoke rising, you blend with nature and step into a paradise on earth.
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📍Address: Baiyan Village, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province · Jiabang Terraces
🚗Transportation Guide:
1·High-speed rail: Take the high-speed train to Congjiang Station or Rongjiang Station first
2·Bus: Take the shuttle bus to Jiache; sitting on the left side offers scenic views
3·Rongjiang to Jiabang Terraces (90 minutes)
4·Congjiang to Jiabang Terraces (100 minutes)
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🎈Must-do activities:
🌟Hike 6 kilometers through Jiabang Terraces and encounter the sunrise and sea of clouds. The scenery along the way is picturesque, with golden rice fields sparkling under the sun and mist swirling among the mountains, like a fairyland.
🌟Explore the three major ethnic villages of the Miao, Zhuang, and Dong peoples, taste the long table feast, and drink mountain spring water. Experience the warm hospitality of different ethnic groups, and the food at the long table feast is unforgettable.
🌟Learn Guizhou batik and explore intangible cultural heritage traditional crafts. Make your own batik piece by hand, which is very meaningful.
📸Best photo spots:
📍Dongpeng Terraces: This is the same popular photo spot featured in Jiabang Terraces tourism promotions, where you can get close to the fragrance of rice and enjoy a beautiful sunrise.🌅
📍Dangga Terraces: The terraces with the most levels in Jiabang, layered all the way down to the valley bottom, the scene is truly breathtaking.
📍Three Households Terraces: Famous for the farmhouses in the terraces, only three households are nestled among the terraces, like a paradise on earth.
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🌴Four·Experience the pristine ecology
1·Catch rice flower fish
2·Night watch mountain fireflies
3·Stay in cloud-hanging stilt houses
4·Experience local gate-blocking wine
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🌽Five·Recommended local specialties
1·Sour soup beef
2·Sour soup fish
3·Twice-cooked pork
4·Rice flower fish
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🏡Six·Recommended homestays
1·Yunhuan Secret Realm
2·Cloud Terraces
3·Lianghua Homestay
4·Banshanju Inn
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💡Avoidance tips:
⚠️ Mountain roads have no streetlights, return to the homestay before dark!
⚠️ Respect local customs, do not step on the rice fields, and do not fly drones to disturb residents (some areas prohibit drones)
⚠️ Bring cash! Signal is weak in the village, mobile payments may not work