China's Largest Miao Ethnic Village

🌟【Complete Guide to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village | 2 Days 1 Night Immersive Experience】🌟 👉Why Visit: China's largest Miao ethnic settlement, with stilt houses built along the mountainside like a three-dimensional painting. At night, thousands of lights illuminate the "Oriental Venice," while sour fish soup with long-table feasts offers authentic local flavor. Discover the thousand-year culture of intangible heritage silver crafts and lusheng dance with this 2024 updated guide to unique experiences! 📍【Location】 Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou. About 210km from Guiyang and 35km from Kaili City 🚗【Transportation Guide】 ✅From Guiyang: - High-speed rail: Guiyang North→Kaili South (35 min, ¥46.5), then shuttle bus from Kaili Bus Station (50 min, ¥20) - Direct bus: Guiyang Jinyang Bus Station→Xijiang Miao Village (3 hours, ¥80) ✅From Kaili: - Shared car: Kaili city→Miao Village (1 hour, ¥30/person) - Scenic area shuttle: Departs from Kaili Ethnic Culture Park (continuous departures) ⚠️Parking: South/North Gate parking lots (¥20/day), electric cart shuttle to village (¥10/person) 💞【TOP 5 Must-Visit Spots】 1️⃣ Viewing Platform No.1 (Qingyun Bridge Observation Deck) 🌄Highlights: Panoramic view of "Ox Head Mountain," best spot for morning mist and night scenes 🎫Ticket: Included in scenic area admission (no additional purchase needed) ⏰Open: All day (recommended to secure spot 1 hour before sunset) 2️⃣ Wind and Rain Bridge (Qinglong Bridge & Baishui Bridge) 🌉Activities: Take vintage-style photos during the day, enjoy folk music at bridge-side bars at night 📸Hidden photo spot: Capture bridge reflections from the stone path at the bridge entrance 3️⃣ Xijiang Miao Ethnic Museum 📚Highlights: National-level museum with live demonstrations of silver forging and embroidery techniques 🎫Ticket: Free (collect ticket with ID card) ⏰Hours: 9:00-17:30 (closed Mondays) 4️⃣ Yedong Village Rice Terraces 🌾Seasonal attraction: Mirror-like flooded terraces from June-August, golden rice waves from September-October 🚶Route: 1.5km walk from the museum 5️⃣ Ancient Street Night Tour (Gage Ancient Alley) 🎪Experiences: Blocking wine + rice cake making + embroidery lessons (experiences from ¥50) 🍢Snacks: Sour soup noodles (¥10), glutinous rice cakes (¥3 each) 🎫【Ticket Guide to Avoid Pitfalls】 ❗️Package ticket: ¥110 (includes scenic area admission + electric cart, valid for 48 hours) ❗️Discounts: Half-price with student ID, free for under 14/over 60 ❗️Warning: Avoid private "half-price tickets" from touts, only use official ticket windows 🎇【Other Pro Tips】 ✅Outfit: Wear light-colored cotton linen clothes (village stone paths can dirty clothes), bring non-slip shoes ✅Accommodation: - Mid-mountain guesthouses (¥200-500/night): Recommended "Xijiang Xunmei Riverside" - Observation deck guesthouses (¥800+/night): "Xijiang Yunding Holiday" offers stargazing ✅Food: - Must-try list: Sour fish soup (at sour noodle shops), drum storage meat, five-colored glutinous rice - Avoid: "Bamboo tube rice" promoted by tour groups (more affordable outside the scenic area) ✅Experiences: - Trip Moments in Miao costume: "Ayouduo" clothing store at North Gate (¥80/hour including styling) - Long-table feast: Find private banquets hosted by locals (¥50/person, no performance gimmicks) ⚠️Taboos: - Don't touch the heads of Miao people (sacred part) - Remove shoes when entering homes, don't step on thresholds 🚌Nearby attractions: ▫️Langde Upper Village (¥20 admission): More authentic "twelve blocking wines" tradition ▫️Nearby Kongbai Village: Silversmith village, custom pure silver bracelets available (from ¥150)