2 days and 1 night for 300 RMB per person. The scenery here is absolutely stunning.

Expensive? Tasteless? Inflated homestay prices? Who says a trip to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a rip-off?🕳？ It's actually fun and beautiful.🌃 Just back from Guizhou. Stayed up late to put together this super detailed guide.📝 The breathtaking night view here🌌 You'll regret it forever if you miss it‼️ I've marked all the important tips to avoid pitfalls.❌ Just follow this guide and you're good to go.🏃 - ✅Itinerary Day 1⃣ Arrive at the North Gate➡ Experience the拦门酒 (Lánménjiǔ, gate blocking wine)➡ Stroll and eat on the ancient street➡ Take Trip Moments in Miao Village➡ Go up the mountain for a panoramic night view Day 2⃣ Stroll through the rice terraces➡ Handicraft experience (silver jewelry/embroidery/tie-dye)➡ Enjoy Miao cuisine - 🌟Highlights 🔵A Breathtaking Night View Walk or take the sightseeing bus to the viewing platform on the mountain to overlook the sea of lights from thousands of stilt houses.🌌 It's like stepping into a comic book world. (Go up the mountain before sunset🌅 and watch the sky slowly darken. The blue hour is super healing.) 🔵Free Cultural Experiences How can you come to Miao Village without experiencing the local culture? The gate blocking wine, Miao Village parade, and bench dance performances💃 are all free! ⏰Gate blocking wine: 10:30/15:30 ⏰Lusheng Field Song and Dance: 14:00 ⏰Miao batik: 9:00–17:00 ⏰Silver forging: 9:00–17:00 🔵Stilt House Architecture The Wind and Rain Bridge and the ancient streets are perfect for taking photos.🏯 Rent a Miao costume and be a Miao girl for a day! Remember to wear comfortable shoes.👟 - 🕳Tips to Avoid Pitfalls 🔹Accommodation: Don't choose the hillside! The pain of carrying luggage up the mountain is real.😭 Choose accommodation near the Wind and Rain Bridge No. 1/6! 🔹Shuttle bus: 🚎The ticket includes 4 trips on the sightseeing bus. If you need more, it's 5 RMB/trip. Don't be tricked into buying more! 🔹Trip Moments scams: Seemingly cheap packages may only include 2 edited photos.📷 Confirm the number of original photos in advance to avoid extra charges later! 🔹Taking photos: Taking photos with the "mountain spring water" setup on the street is not free, but watching is! Don't waste your money. 🔹Transportation: Take the 35 RMB scenic bus from Kaili South Railway Station.🚌 Don't trust the unlicensed taxis! - 🌟Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village 🎫110 RMB/person (valid for 3 days, unlimited entry and exit) 🅿Navigate to the parking lot at the North Gate of Qianhu Miao Village (40 RMB/24 hrs) 🚅Kaili South Railway Station➡ Direct bus to the scenic spot (35 RMB/person)