Yao Village Terraces, a mountain painting, a natural gift from the thousand-year-old Yao Village.

Thousand-year-old Yao Village is a historic Yao settlement in Liannan Yao Autonomous County, Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province. It retains a rich Yao culture and traditional architecture. Here is a travel guide for you: 1. Transportation: Self-driving: From Guangzhou, you can take the highway directly to Qingyuan City, and then transfer to local public transportation to the thousand-year-old Yao Village. Public transportation: You can take a train or bus to Qingyuan City, and then transfer to a bus to the thousand-year-old Yao Village. 2. Best time to visit: Spring and autumn are the best times to visit. Summer is the rainy season, with more rainfall, while winter is colder, but you can enjoy the rime scenery. 3. Accommodation: There are many inns and homestays in the thousand-year-old Yao Village, and you can choose a suitable homestay according to your needs. 4. Recommended attractions: Gangzhai Gate, Dejin Stone, Watchtower, Panwang Temple, Hong Xiuquan's Preaching House, and Panwang Peak are all worth visiting. Yao-style song and dance performances, especially the Yao "Long Drum Dance," which has been performed for over 800 years and was included in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage in 2008. 5. Local cuisine: In the thousand-year-old Yao Village, you can taste local specialties, such as stewed Yao chicken with mushrooms, steamed eggs, stir-fried bacon with celery, and stir-fried choy sum. Dongpo cured meat is also a local specialty, including cured pork, duck, chicken, quail, and fish. 6. Notes: Please respect local customs and the environment, and do not damage ancient buildings and the environment. The weather in Guangdong is changeable, so please arrange clothing and sunscreen according to the weather forecast. 7. Opening hours: Open all year round. Bonfire party regular hours: April 1 to November 30, 19:00; December 1 to March 31, 18:30. 8. Ticket price: The ticket price for the thousand-year-old Yao Village is CNY 100 per person. After purchasing a ticket, you can visit the local Yao culture exhibition hall and museum for free. 9. Cultural experience: The thousand-year-old Yao Village is an important representative of Yao culture, where you can experience Yao customs, music, dance, and other cultural activities. 10. Natural scenery: The thousand-year-old Yao Village is surrounded by beautiful mountains, with many natural landscapes worth visiting. In addition, the thousand-year-old Yao Village also has terraces, ancient trees, and other special landscapes, which are very suitable for taking photos. I hope these suggestions will help you plan a pleasant trip to the thousand-year-old Yao Village!