Kaili
Kaili, the capital of Qiandongnan Prefecture, is famous for the Miao and Dong ethnic culture. Many of the nearby villages inhabited by the ethnic minorities are worth trying. It is praised to be the 'town of a hundred festivals'. International Lusheng Festival held annually should be the grandest. The festival aims to show the ethnic cultural of the region as the birthplace of Lusheng, the reed-pipe wind instrument.
Top Attractions:
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village: Lying 37 km (23 miles) from Xijiang of Leishan County and 35 km (22 miles) from Kaili, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is the only village owning over one thousand Miao households in China.
Transportation: Kaili Huangping Airport is 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) away from Huangping County, and 54 kilometers (34 miles) away from Kaili city. The airport has operated direct flights from/ to Hangzhou and Chengdu, Shenzhen and Xishuangbanna. City bus or taxi is the good choice for visitor go downtown from airport.
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
Performance in the Miao Village
Performance in the Miao Village
Langde Miao Village: Located in Baode Village of Leishan County near Kaili, this village is inhabited by over one hundred Miao families. Here you can see the Miao people in their traditional long dresses, and enjoy the excellent local music and dance performance.
Zhenyuan
With a history of more than 2,200 years, Zhenyuan Ancient Town boasts many historical relics especially the unique architecture complex on the cliff. The Green Dragon Cave (Qinglong Cave) on the cliff of Zhonghe Mountain in the east of Zhenyuan is a must-see site. Delicate structures like the Zhongyuan Temple, Ziyang Academy and Wanshou Palace are built on the 80 meters (262 feet) high and 300 meters (984 feet) long cliff. A cruise on the Wuyang River running through the town and a hiking to the picturesque Tiexi River Scenic Area are also recommended.
Zhenyuan Ancient Town, Guizhou
Zhenyuan Ancient Town, Qiandongnan
Building Complex in Black Dragon Cave
Building Complex in Black Dragon Cave
Liping
Liping located in the southeast of Guizhou is famed as the ‘Town of Dong People’. It gathers many Dong Villages, which attract visitors to explore the interesting Dong culture. Zhaoxing Dong Village, being one of the largest Dong villages in Qiandongnan, is renowned for the traditional Dong drum towers and bridges. The quiet and peaceful rural life in Yandong Dong Village and the impressive terrances in Tang'an Dong Village are also amazing.
Transportation: Liping Airport is located in Jichang Road, Gaotun Town, Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. It is 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) away from the Liping County and adjacent to Hunan and Guangxi Provinces. Currently, it has opened direct flights to Changsha, which takes off at 08:15 and lands at 09:55 with a total travel time of 1 hour and 40 minutes. There is one flight on each day.
Zhaoxing Dong Village
Zhaoxing Dong Village
Dong People in Zhaoxing, Guizhou
Dong People in Zhaoxing
Huangping
Flying Clouds Cliff (Feiyun Cliff): Also named Flying Clouds Cave, it is located 12 km (7.5 mi) to the northeast of Huangping County. With a history of nearly 600 years, it is an ancient building complex blending the religious architectures, ethnic minorities’ style and the idyllic gardens.
Rongjiang
Sanbao Dong Village: Situated 5 km (3 mi) from Rongjiang County, it is the largest Dong ethnic minority area in China. Visitors can drop in to see the Zengchong Tower nearby. The tower is in Congjiang Count; however it is more convenient to go there from Rongjiang.
Congjiang
Basha Miao Village: It keeps the ancient mode of production and lifestyle of Miao nationality.
Zengchong Drum Tower: Being the largest and most famous drum tower of the Dong style in Guizhou, this fir wood construction was completed in 1672 during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
Gaozeng Dong Village
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