Hidden in the Hills: China’s Living Miao Heritage
by miniiiiiiii
Aug 3, 2025
✨Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village|Step into the real-life Spirited Away! The stilt house night view is breathtaking🌌
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🔥Must-visit reason:
The pinnacle of Miao ethnic style! Thousands of lights like a galaxy✨
📍Address: Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province
🚌 Transportation tips:
Take the high-speed train from Guiyang to Kaili South Station (about 40 min), then carpool directly to the Miao Village (about 1h/50rmb)
🎫 Ticket: 110rmb (includes 4 sightseeing shuttle rides)
🌈 Route plan:
1️⃣ Viewing Platform ➡️ Lusheng Square
Viewing Platform: Classic photo spot! Set up at 5 PM to capture sunset + night view🌆
Lusheng Square: Free Miao song and dance performances daily at 14:00/16:30!
2️⃣ Gage Ancient Alley ➡️ Wind and Rain Bridge
Ancient Alley: A secret spot filled with oil-paper umbrellas, rent Miao costumes for 20rmb/hour📸
Wind and Rain Bridge: Take morning mist photos at Bridge No.1, see rapeseed flower fields at Bridge No.5
3️⃣ Huo Lu Tou Family ➡️ Farmer Painter
Huo Lu Tou Family: Residence of the Miao "village chief," watch traditional brewing process🍶
Farmer Painter: 30rmb to experience wax dyeing/tie-dye DIY
🍜 Food recommendations:
Sour Soup Fish: A must-eat at Hechu Gui Restaurant! The aroma of Litsea cubeba is intoxicating
Smoked Meat Glutinous Rice Cake: Freshly pounded at the entrance of Gadalue Alley
Long Table Banquet: Lively toasts and songs with mountain streams (from 68rmb/person)
⚠️ Pitfall prevention guide:
• Choose a homestay halfway up the mountain! Too high means exhausting stairs
• Night lights off at 22:30❗️Take photos early
• Don’t buy silver jewelry in the scenic area! Go to Kaili wholesale market
📸 Photo tips:
• Reflection on the water at Wind and Rain Bridge No.4
• Yun Ting Homestay’s popular photo spot (100rmb fee)
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