[2025 Jianghua Attraction] Travel Guide for Millennium Yao Village (Updated Mar)

Lianzhou Yao Village, Qingyuan According to historical records, the Yao people originally lived north of Dongting Lake and gradually migrated to the borders of Hunan, Guangdong, and Guangxi. Since the Sui Dynasty, the Yao people have gradually migrated to Guangdong in multiple waves, with the most significant migration occurring during the Ming Dynasty. The ancestors of Nangang (including other Yao people) in Lianzhou are considered to be part of the "Changsha Wuling Barbarians" during the Qin and Han Dynasties. The Yao people in Lianzhou are said to have migrated from Daozhou and Jianghua in Hunan. Nangang Yao Village is located 27 kilometers southwest of Lianzhou City, Qingyuan, Guangdong. It was built during the Song Dynasty and has a history of over 1,000 years. The Yao people generally live in the deep mountains, and it is said that "there are no mountains in Lingnan without Yao people." Nangang Yao Village is built on a mountain, surrounded by dangerous mountains and peaks. The stone paths crisscross, and the houses and terraces are stacked in a staggered manner. The ancient village is large, has a long history, and is extremely distinctive. There are still more than 200 people living in the village, mainly from the Deng, Tang, Pan, and Fang clans. They established the democratic election "Yao Lao System" during the Ming Dynasty and formed a sacred and strict "customary law" to strictly manage the mountain village. At the same time, the ancient village has preserved the original bamboo water supply system, collective meeting places, ancient Panwang Temple, and other traditional buildings such as 368 ancient houses, village gates, village walls, and stone paths from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. As the largest Yao village in Lianzhou, Nangang Village has well-preserved natural environment, historical pattern, traditional style, and ethnic customs. The Yao "Shuage Hall", "Long Drum Dance", and "Yao Marriage Customs" are listed as national intangible cultural heritage. The unique Yao marriage customs, Yao folk songs, and Yao embroidery are all listed in the "Guangdong Intangible Cultural Heritage" list, which fully reflects the ancient and long-standing Yao traditional culture of the Yao people in Lianzhou and even China. The ancient village is now a famous historical and cultural village in China and has been rated as one of the top ten most beautiful ancient villages in Guangdong and a hometown of Chinese folk art.

🏞️🌲 Tired of the hustle and bustle of the city? Today, I want to take you to a special place— the thousand-year-old Yao Village in Qingyuan, Guangdong, an ancient town surrounded by mountains and perched atop a hill. Here, you can experience true tranquility and beauty, and feel a different pace of life. 🌅🏡 🌟 Tour Experience: 🏞️🎨 Although the place has become quite commercialized, you might be initially disappointed for not finding the ancient village charm you imagined. But if you slow down and immerse yourself, you'll discover that the beauty here is definitely worth your stay. Climb the slopes of the ancient town, and you'll see rooms with mountain views, each window offering a stunning ink painting. In the morning, when the first rays of sunlight wake you through the curtains, you'll understand that this is the life you've been looking for. 🌄🖼️ 📍 Address and Transportation: 📍📍 - Address: Thousand-Year-Old Yao Village, Qingyuan, Guangdong 🎫💳 - Ticket: 106 yuan when booked a day in advance 🚗🅿️ - Transportation: Driving is the most convenient option, with free parking. It's about a 2-hour drive from Guangzhou ✅ Travel Tips: 1⃣️🏡 When choosing a homestay, make sure you can see the sunrise and that there are no obstructions. Ideally, choose a room with floor-to-ceiling windows, as the mountain views are truly beautiful. 2⃣️🍽️ For dining, choose the highest point where you can not only taste authentic local cuisine but also enjoy unbeatable scenery at reasonable prices. 3⃣️👘 You can rent a Yao or Miao costume for 30 yuan to take photos and experience the local cultural atmosphere. 4⃣️🎭 There are fixed performance times every day: 10:00, 11:00, 14:20, 16:00, and on Friday and Saturday nights at 7:00, there's a bonfire party. Although the activities are average, they add to the liveliness of the ancient town. 5⃣️🌅 Don't miss the sunrise, which is the most beautiful moment here, so mesmerizing that it captivates the heart. 6⃣️🧳 After entering the scenic area, you'll need to climb a slope for 5-10 minutes, so remember to bring less luggage for an easy tour. 🍃🌲 On the weekend, why not invite a few friends or go alone to the thousand-year-old Yao Village to space out? Here, you can temporarily forget the worries of the world, quietly appreciate the beauty of nature, and enjoy the rare peace and freshness. 🍃🌲

On the way back from Yunbing Mountain, we took a detour to the Thousand-Year Yao Village, a place that everyone on the internet seems to avoid. We didn't have high hopes when we went there. But the sunrise was really stunning. It seems to have snowed recently due to the drop in temperature, and there is still snow on the tiles, which might make it even more beautiful. 🎫Tickets: We bought a single ticket for 80 yuan (just the ticket) on site. There are also other combo tickets available, including those for the soup fire evening party or dance performance. The prices vary and you can choose according to your preference. The schedule is in the last picture for reference. 🏠Accommodation: The scenic area is basically old houses turned into guesthouses. Some are well renovated. You can compare and choose. We suggest paying more attention to the room facilities before deciding to check in. We had a bad experience and had to change rooms in the middle of the night. If you want to watch the sunrise, you can choose a guesthouse with a good orientation. You can watch the sunrise without leaving the house! Now in winter, the sunrise is towards the southeast, and the sunrise time is between 6:30 and 7:00. You can check the orientation and time in advance. However, watching the sunrise on the steps in the village is also very beautiful, with layers of mountains, it's absolutely breathtaking, and you won't regret getting up early! 🥩Food: There are quite a few restaurants in the scenic area, and the breakfast is also very good, basically all fresh local food, and the prices are very reasonable. 🎡Tour: It takes about one to two hours to stroll around the entire village. If you take your time, it will take about a morning. The village doesn't have much in the way of entertainment facilities, it's suitable for a leisurely walk. We don't highly recommend making a special trip, but you can combine it with other nearby attractions. The sunrise is the most beautiful time, don't miss it if you go!