Guangzhou to here in just 2 hours, let's go to the ancient village this weekend and just chill!

In this land of Lingnan, gently touched by time, hides a dream that has traversed a thousand years—the Millennium Yao Village. It's not just a tourist spot, but a living piece of history, an ancient ballad floating through the mist, waiting for every traveler to listen and feel the serene beauty of the accumulated years. Attraction Introduction: A living fossil of Yao culture The Millennium Yao Village, located in Lian Nan Yao Autonomous County, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, is one of the largest, oldest, and most characteristic Yao villages in the country and even the world. The village is built on the mountainside with a well-arranged layout; stone paths wind through, ancient trees reach for the sky, resembling a delicate ink painting. Stepping through the village gate is like traveling through a time tunnel, with the simple stilted buildings, unique long drums, colorful Yao costumes, and the mysterious Panwang Temple, each spot exuding the unique charm of Yao culture, making one stop in their tracks, immersed in the originality and purity. Itinerary: Two days and one night, deep experience of Yao culture Day 1: Visit the ancient village, listen to the echoes of history • Morning: Depart from Qingyuan city center, take a bus or drive to the Millennium Yao Village (about a 2-hour journey), and start with a welcoming ceremony at the village entrance to feel the warmth of the Yao people. • Noon: Taste the special Yao family lunch in the village, such as Yao mountain smoked meat, bamboo tube rice, etc. • Afternoon: Follow the village guide or explore freely, visit ancient residences, Panwang Temple, participate in Yao embroidery, long drum dance activities. • Evening: Climb up to the viewing platform, watch the sunset over the ancient village, and enjoy a peaceful moment. Day 2: Dive into nature, experience the ecology of the Yao countryside • Morning: Get up early to join the Yao morning exercise, learn simple Yao dances, and experience the lifestyle of the Yao people. • Morning: Hike to the nearby terraced fields, admire the spectacular terraced landscape, and understand the Yao farming culture. • Afternoon: Return to the village, participate in handicraft making, such as weaving Yao brocade, as a unique souvenir of the trip. • Evening: After dinner in the village, join the Yao bonfire party, dance with Yao friends, and experience the Yao nightlife. Food Guide: Yao flavor, a taste of Yao mountain on the tip of the tongue • Yao mountain smoked meat: Made from local pigs, smoked with a special technique, the meat is tender and uniquely flavored. • Bamboo tube rice: Filled with glutinous rice, cured meat, beans, etc., and roasted in fresh bamboo tubes, it is fragrant and delicious. • Yao oil tea: Made mainly from tea leaves, with peanuts, puffed rice, and other ingredients, it is an indispensable daily drink for the Yao people, warming the stomach and refreshing the mind. Transportation Guide: • Public transportation: Take a direct bus from Qingyuan city bus station to Lian Nan Yao Autonomous County, then transfer to a local minibus or taxi to the Millennium Yao Village. • Self-driving: Set the navigation to "Millennium Yao Village, Lian Nan, Qingyuan, Guangdong", follow the Qinglian Expressway, and follow the signs after exiting the highway. The scenery along the way is beautiful, and self-driving adds to the fun. The Millennium Yao Village, a place where time slows down, awaits you to discover its beauty, to feel the tranquility and harmony that is uniquely its own. Here, every press of the shutter captures a beautiful moment; every step taken is a tribute to ancient civilization. Come, let us walk into this moving landscape painting, listen to the Yao songs that have crossed a thousand years.