A Dong village "Little Potala Palace" in Huaihua, Hunan!
by Culinary Commutes
Feb 16, 2025
Just got back from Yutou Dong Village in Huaihua, Hunan!
I can't help but share this magical place with everyone✨
Spent an incredibly soothing slow-paced time here
Definitely the most surprising discovery of the year~
👋 Escape the city's hustle and bustle
Here you won’t feel at all:
❌ Crowds of tourists packed together
❌ The same old trendy check-in shops
❌ Harsh neon light pollution
❌ Overly commercialized accommodations
Only the purest Dong ethnic charm~
🌌 The Dong village is peaceful and beautiful after nightfall:
✨ Moonlight gently shines on the wooden stilt houses
🐸 Frog chorus playing by your ears
🍃 The sound of the breeze caressing the leaves
⏰ Feels like time stands still...
📍 Exact address: County Road 272, Tongdao Dong Autonomous County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province
🚗 Travel tips:
1. Self-driving is recommended❗️The mountain road scenery along the way is stunning
2. Public transport: You can take a shuttle bus from Huaihua Bus Station
🛏 Accommodation: Highly recommend the unique homestays inside the village
💡 Practical tips:
✓ Be sure to bring mosquito repellent! Very important!
✓ The Dong long table feast is a must-try experience
✓ Best visiting time: May to October
Whether you’re an introvert or an extrovert,
You’ll find your own happy planet here🌍
Introverts can enjoy the secluded tranquility
Extroverts can experience a natural spiritual spa~
📸 Photo guide:
✓ Morning mist
✓ Stilt houses at dusk
✓ Dong ethnic traditional costume photoshoot
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