[2025 Libo Stay] Travel Guide for Yaochi Xiaoqikong Homestay (Updated Feb)

📍Deep in the mountains - Yao Mountain Ancient Village⛰️ Less crowded, beautiful scenery, low commercialization, simple folk customs, low consumption, intangible cultural heritage experience, suitable for children and the elderly, and you can also experience Yao bath culture when you are tired! 🗺️Location: Lapiancun, Yao Mountain Yao Nationality (Libo County, Guizhou) Only 5 km from Libo Xiaoqikong, you can go there to check in. 🚄Transportation Get off at Libo Station by high-speed rail, there is a direct bus to the scenic spot, the journey takes about 20 minutes. You can also take a taxi🚕, about 40 yuan. 👉Self-driving is more convenient! Directly navigate to "Yao Mountain Ancient Village Tourist Service Center". Yao Mountain Ancient Village 🎫Scenic spot tickets: Tickets + sightseeing bus💰100 (If you book a homestay in advance, you can ask the homestay owner to help you book a 50% discount, only 50 yuan) Sightseeing bus is charged separately💰20 ❗❗Yao Mountain Ancient Village is a 4A scenic spot, and like other A-level scenic spots in Guizhou, there is a free ticket policy! (Guangdong people, Jiangsu people, primary and secondary school students, zodiac dragon, children under 6 years old, elderly people over 60 years old, etc.) 📸Recommended check-in points Territory Gate - Defense Gate - Welcome Gate - Village History Museum - Medicine Boiling Workshop - Yaochi - Xiaoqikong Homestay - Bull Head Copper Drum Totem - Bamboo Weaving Workshop - Carving Workshop - Yao Pottery Workshop - Yao Palace - Performance Venue - Suspension Bridge - Ancient Ruins - Gyro Workshop - Paste Workshop 📸Three gates: Entering the scenic spot, you will pass through the Territory Gate, Defense Gate and Welcome Gate in turn. The Yao people will sound the alarm‼️, blow the horn to welcome distinguished guests, offer blocking wine, and dance the monkey drum dance 📸Granary Group: Granary is a landmark historical building in Yao Mountain Ancient Village, used to store grain, with moisture-proof, anti-theft and other functions. 🌹Intangible cultural heritage visit: Gyro Workshop, Paste Workshop, Medicine Boiling Workshop 🤘🏻There are many places in the scenic area where you can rent Yao costumes!💰30 unlimited time ⚠️Notes 💡Learn about local customs and respect the culture and traditions of the Yao people. 💡When experiencing intangible cultural heritage projects, listen carefully to the guidance of the staff. 💡When renting Yao costumes, pay attention to check whether the costumes are intact to avoid disputes when returning them. 💡Pay attention to safety when participating in the bonfire party, and do not get too close to the fire source. 💡Take care of the environment during the tour and do not litter. 💡If you choose to take the direct bus to the scenic spot, pay attention to the time of the train to avoid missing it.

If I could only see the mountains and rivers once in my life, I would choose Libo, the emerald on the Earth's belt. Although it is already late autumn, everything is green. In Guizhou, China, there is a fairyland as beautiful as a painting, Libo Xiaoqikong. Let's explore this natural treasure and feel its mystery and beauty. [Recommended Spots] If you don't have much time, here are some recommended spots. 1️⃣ Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge: This is probably the most beautiful spot in the scenic area. Built in the 15th year of Daoguang, it has a history of more than 180 years. The ancient bridge is made of stone slabs and covered with vines, giving it an antique charm. The water under the bridge is so green that it looks like a beautiful painting. 2️⃣ Wolong Lake: The lake water is of different colors due to its varying depths, including dark blue, azure, dark green, and emerald green. The Wolong Lake Waterfall looks like a fairy comb or a crescent moon, with water pouring down like pearls, which is very spectacular. 3️⃣ Cuigu Waterfall: The waterfall is more than 60 meters high. From a distance, it looks like a jade belt hanging in the mountains. Up close, the water cascades down the mountain, with splashing waves and mist. Standing under the waterfall, you will feel its grandeur and power. Every drop of water here tells the magic and charm of nature. 4️⃣ Yuanyang Lake: The lake is as green as oil, and the surface is quiet, with waterways in all directions, making it easy to get lost. The colorful plants are reflected in the lake, which is very beautiful. Boating on the lake gives you a sense of isolation from the world, beautiful and warm in the sunshine. [Travel Tips] ✅ Tickets: CNY 170 per person for Daqikong and Xiaoqikong Scenic Areas (including tickets and shuttle bus) ✅ Recommended duration: 1 day ✅ Recommended route: East Gate - Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge - 68-level Waterfall - Laya Waterfall - Cuigu Waterfall - Yuanyang Lake - Wolong Lake - East Gate ✅ Transportation: After exiting Libo High-speed Railway Station, turn left for 100 meters to take Bus No. 11, CNY 5 per person, 15 minutes to the East Gate of the scenic area; you can also choose to drive. ✅ Dining: There are several service stations in the scenic area where you can eat, but it is recommended to bring your own water and snacks, as food in the scenic area is relatively expensive. ✅ Accommodation: There are many hotels and homestays near the scenic area, such as Yangxingu Hongfeng Resort Hotel, Libo Shanshui Villa Resort Hotel, and Yaochi Xiaoqikong Homestay. You can choose according to your preferences and budget.

⛰ The mountains and rivers of Libo are as beautiful as a painting. In addition to the beautiful Xiaoqikong 💧, there are many quiet and relaxing ancient villages 🏘, which are perfect for a weekend getaway. 🚄 Transportation Guiyang ➡ Libo Station. It is recommended to buy tickets as early as possible, as they are cheaper and you can arrive at the scenic area earlier. Bus 🚌 No. 11. The bus stop is on the left after you exit the high-speed rail station. It takes 15 minutes to get to the entrance of the scenic area. 🎫 CNY 5. You can also take a direct bus to the scenic area, a coach, or a taxi. 🏠 Accommodation (choose one of the following): ① Near the east gate of Xiaoqikong, close to the high-speed rail station, with many restaurants nearby and convenient transportation. ② Inside the Yaoshan Ancient Village Scenic Area, 🏠 "Yaochi Xiaoqikong Homestay". It is convenient to visit the scenic area, and there are many free gifts: 2 tickets to Yaoshan Ancient Village + 2 tickets to the bonfire party + round-trip transfer to Xiaoqikong Scenic Area + Yao bath experience. ✨ Must-see attractions ⭕ Xiaoqikong in Libo Ticket: 💰 CNY 170 ✅ Adult tickets, Guangdong residents with free ticket policies, people born in the Year of the Dragon, and people under 14 or over 60 can make reservations online. People with free tickets only need to buy a sightseeing bus ticket for 💰 CNY 50. Water is the soul of Xiaoqikong. ✔ The 68-level waterfall cascades down layer by layer. ✔ The water of Wolongtan is like a deep blue sapphire, shining quietly. 💡 How to play: You can enter from the east gate or the west gate 👣. If you enter from the east gate, you will need to climb a few slopes, but they are not steep. If you enter from the west gate, it is all downhill, which is easier. — ⭕ Yaoshan Ancient Village The mysterious "Indian" of the East, primitive and simple. There are no noisy tourists 🙋, only the quiet and primitive life of the Yao people. Ticket + sightseeing bus: 💰 CNY 100 per person. You can buy tickets from the local homestay owner for a 50% discount, only 💰 CNY 50. Guangdong, Libo, Nandan, and Duyun residents, and people born in the Year of the Dragon are exempt from tickets and only need to buy a sightseeing bus ticket for 💰 CNY 20 per person. 💡 How to play 1⃣ You can experience Yao embroidery 🧵, handmade pottery, Yao plaster dyeing, etc. 2⃣ Intangible cultural heritage tour: Gyro Workshop, Plaster Workshop, Medicine Workshop (PS: The Medicine Workshop is where Yao medicine is made and where you can experience a Yao medicine foot bath! It was included in the intangible cultural heritage list in 2008. It is a foot bath made with water boiled with Chinese herbs! It is said to relieve fatigue and clear heat. The first Yao medicine foot bath experience is only CNY 10❗ There is also a Yao medicine foot bath with 3 packs of foot bath + 6 packs of Yao bath = CNY 288, with 2 free tickets to Yaoshan Ancient Village Scenic Area.) 3⃣ Free Yao costume experience (you can ask the local homestay owner to help you book it) 4⃣ Dining: Specialty long table banquet 🍱 5⃣ Live performance: Large bonfire party 🔥; ⏰ 19:30, with fire gun dance, monkey drum dance 🥁, bronze drum dance, fire dance Yaoshan, among which the monkey drum dance is an intangible cultural heritage. Tips 🔶 Be sure to check the weather 🌤 in advance. If it is a rainy day, the water will be turbid and yellow, and it is not recommended to go. 🔶 You can bring some snacks or self-heating rice 🍚 to Xiaoqikong, as the prices in the scenic area are several times higher. 🔶 Yaoshan Ancient Village has a Yao medicine bath, which you can try. 🔶 There is a welcome performance (blowing horns, firing guns, welcome wine, etc.) at the entrance of Yaoshan Ancient Village, at the border gate and welcome gate.

【Libo Little Seven Holes】 Libo Little Seven Holes needs no introduction. Here are some suggestions for visiting the area. It is recommended to enter from the east gate and exit from the west gate. Staying near the east gate of Libo Little Seven Holes is more convenient, as there are many shops and restaurants nearby. For a more enriching experience, you can choose to stay at Yao Mountain Ancient Village, which is about five kilometers from the east gate. 【Yao Mountain Ancient Village】 Yao Mountain Ancient Village is the main settlement of the White Pants Yao people. The scenic area features rich ethnic culture and traditional architecture. Yao customs and traditions are fully displayed here. Men wear "white pants" and women wear "two-piece Yao". 【Attractions in the Village】 0️⃣ Three Gates: These gates have functions such as sacrifice, prayer, and welcoming guests. Yao people will welcome guests with the highest courtesy of "gun salute" and "barrier wine". 2️⃣ Rice Barn: A landmark historical building in Yao Mountain Ancient Village, used to store grain. It has multiple functions such as fire prevention, rat prevention, and moisture prevention. 3️⃣ Ox Head Copper Drum: A landmark building. 4️⃣ Workshop: You can experience Yao embroidery, handmade pottery, spinning top workshop, sticky paste workshop, and decoction workshop. 5️⃣ Yao King Banquet: Enjoy a grand Yao-style banquet on the second floor of the performance venue, including dishes such as "Yao Mountain Chicken". 6️⃣ "Yao Mountain · Yao People" (irregular performance): Showcases the changes in the life of the White Pants Yao people, including programs such as hunting gun dance, Yao bath dance, and copper drum dance. 【Accommodation in the Scenic Area】 ▫️ Yaochi Little Seven Holes: Stay and receive a free Yao Mountain Ancient Village ticket. Free shuttle service to the east gate of Little Seven Holes. Breakfast + welcome snack + goodnight drink, etc. 🏡 Guesthouse | Yaochi Little Seven Holes Guesthouse 📍 Address | Near Yao Mountain Ancient Village Visitor Center, La Pian Village, Yaoshan Township, Libo, Guizhou

Yaoshan Ancient Village not only has natural beauty (primitive ancient villages), but also highlights humanistic folk culture! Staying here for a day, I experienced a complete day in this ancient village from morning to night. I really like it here, and I recommend it to everyone I meet! It is only 5 kilometers away from Libo Xiaoqikong. If you go to Libo Xiaoqikong, you must stop by and take a walk! It's worth it~ There are many intangible cultural heritage spots to check in. It takes about 15 minutes to take a taxi from Libo Xiaoqikong. Here are some organized ⛰️ Yaoshan Ancient Village citywalk tips. If you plan to go, or are already on the way, remember to like and save: Let's talk about accommodation and transportation 1. "🏠There are 2 accommodation options": ① Near the east gate of Xiaoqikong Scenic Area: Convenient transportation and easy dining ② Inside Yaoshan Ancient Village Scenic Area: "Yaoci·Xiaoqikong" homestay, convenient for visiting the ancient village. Even if you watch the bonfire show late at night, you don't have to worry about whether there are return cars, you can stay directly in the scenic area, which is very comfortable. Moreover, staying here also includes Yaoshan Ancient Village tickets➕bonfire party tickets➕Xiaoqikong Scenic Area shuttle service➕Yao bath experience, etc. Overall, the cost performance is quite high. 2. "Transportation" ① If you plan to play in Xiaoqikong first: Take the high-speed train to Libo Station→Take a taxi to Libo Xiaoqikong for 15 minutes→Take a taxi to Yaoshan Ancient Village for 15 minutes ② If you arrive in Libo relatively late on the first day around 15:00-16:00, you can go directly to Yaoshan Ancient Village. Take the high-speed train to Libo Station→Take a taxi to Yaoshan Ancient Village for 25 minutes ③ Self-driving: Navigate to "Yaoshan Ancient Village Scenic Area", parking🅿️ (free parking with the invoice issued by the local homestay in Libo. Or if you stay at Yaoci Xiaoqikong homestay, it includes free parking)! 3. "Let's talk about costs" Tickets🎫➕Sightseeing bus: Offline, you can ask the local homestay owner in Libo to help book, with a 50% discount! The original price is 100/person, only 💰50/person 4. "Let's talk about renting characteristic national costumes" Similarly, you can ask the local homestay owner in Libo to help make a reservation for a free experience! 5. "Let's talk about classic photo spots" Territory Gate - Defense Gate - Welcome Gate - Village History Museum - Medicine Boiling Workshop - Yaoci·Xiaoqikong Homestay - Bull Head Copper Drum Totem - Bamboo Weaving Workshop - Carving Workshop - Yao Pottery Workshop - Yao King Mansion - Performance Venue - Suspension Bridge - Ancient Ruins - Top Spinning Workshop - Paste Workshop Three gates: Upon entering the scenic area, you will pass through the Territory Gate, Defense Gate, and Welcome Gate in sequence. The Yao people will fire guns to welcome distinguished guests, offer blocking wine, and perform the Monkey Drum Dance. (This is the welcome performance, very interesting!) Granary Group: The granary is a landmark historical building in Yaoshan Ancient Village, used to store grain, with functions such as moisture-proof and anti-theft. Special food: "Yaoshan Chicken". There is a special long table banquet in the scenic area, where everyone eats around a long table. 📢 "Yaoshan • Yao People" large-scale bonfire party live performance: (💰50/person. If you stay in the ancient village, you don't need to buy this, it will be given as a gift) It starts at 19:30 in the evening, and the program includes Fire Gun Dance, Monkey Drum Dance, Copper Drum Dance, and Fire Dance Yaoshan, among which the Monkey Drum Dance is a national intangible cultural heritage.

🏡Yaochi Xiaoqikong is located in the ancient village of Yao Mountain. The local Yao people are warm and simple. Not only is the environment beautiful and the scenery pleasant, but there is also a rich cultural atmosphere and colorful ethnic customs. 🏠The homestay is simple and elegant, with guest rooms integrated into the bird-chirping and flower-scented ancient village of Yao Mountain. Opening the window, you can see the pastoral scenery outside and enjoy the breath of nature, with the beautiful scenery of Yao Mountain in full view, making it exceptionally pleasant. • ♨️Provides special Yao bath service 🐔Offers local specialty breakfast—Yao Mountain Chicken ✨Welcome ceremony 👭Yao Mountain·Yao People large-scale ethnic performance 🔥Interactive bonfire party (available on holidays and weekends: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) • The stay includes: Welcome fruits, breakfast the next day, goodnight drink 🎫Two scenic area tickets 🎫Two performance tickets

In the ancient Yao Mountain village, the primitive farming methods of 'slash-and-burn' cultivation are preserved, along with the original and rugged ethnic customs, which are hailed as 'living fossils of primitive society'. The White Trousers Yao people are also known as the 'Eastern Indians'. Here, ancient trees reach for the sky, and the verdant mountains provide a backdrop, with thin mists winding through the mountains like a fairyland, entering the primitive village is like stepping into a Shangri-La. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, staying in the Yaochi Xiaoqikong guesthouse located in the central area of Yao Mountain ancient village, you can find a piece of inner peace. The guesthouse has two floors; the first-floor rooms have their own private farmhouse courtyards, lush with flowers and plants, and the spacious yard is perfect for enjoying a lazy afternoon tea. The second-floor rooms have large open-air balconies that overlook the village's primitive scenery. The roof is covered with brownish-grey thatch, and the earthy yellow exterior walls retain the original ruggedness, with wooden stair railings outside for easy access to the upper floors. The room decor is simple and elegant, with warm yellow wooden floors complementing the earthen walls, and the natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows makes the rooms bright and airy. The rooms feature wooden barrel bathtubs for experiencing the characteristic Yao bath, and through the windows, you can gaze at the rolling hills not far away. You will feel the warmth of the Yao people's 'gun salutes' and 'blocking the door with wine' hospitality rituals. The guesthouse also has pottery workshops, rattan weaving workshops, carving workshops, silk workshops, and dry milling workshops for visitors to experience. There are daily Yao ethnic dance performances from 11:30-12:00 and the 'Yao Mountain•Yao People' live performance from 20:00-21:00, full of Yao ethnic customs!

Hotel: Yaochi Xiaoqikong Homestay. Address: Near Yaoshan Ancient Village Distribution Center, Lapian Village, Yaoshan Township, Libo County, Qiannan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. In Yaoshan Ancient Village, the primitive farming method of 'slash-and-burn' is preserved, as well as the original and rugged ethnic customs, earning it the reputation of 'a living fossil of primitive society'. The Bai-Ku Yao people are also known as the 'Eastern Indians'. Here, ancient trees reach for the sky, surrounded by green mountains, and a light mist weaves through the mountains like a fairyland, entering the primitive village is like stepping into a utopia. Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, staying at Yaochi Xiaoqikong Homestay in the heart of Yaoshan Ancient Village, you can find a peace of mind. The homestay is divided into two floors. The first floor has rooms with independent farm courtyards, lush with flowers and plants, and the spacious yard is perfect for enjoying a lazy afternoon tea. The second-floor rooms have large open-air balconies overlooking the village's primitive scenery. The roof is covered with brownish-grey thatch, and the earthy yellow exterior walls retain the original ruggedness, with wooden stair railings outside for easy access. The room decor is simple and elegant, with warm yellow wooden floors complementing the earthen walls, and floor-to-ceiling windows make the room bright and airy. The rooms have wooden barrel bathtubs for experiencing the characteristic Yao bath, and through the room's floor-to-ceiling windows, you can gaze at the rolling mountains in the distance. You will feel the warmth of the Yao people's 'gun salutes' and 'door-blocking wine' hospitality. The homestay also offers pottery workshops, rattan weaving workshops, carving workshops, silk workshops, and dry milling workshops for visitors to experience and enjoy live performances, full of Yao ethnic customs!

Visiting Libo in Guizhou is not just about the Small Seven Holes; the millennia-old village hidden in the mountains is also worth a visit! Experience the cultural beauty and tranquility, far from the hustle and bustle, and truly feel a life of calmness. - 📍Navigate to "Libo Yaoshan Ancient Village" to get there! Located in Lapian Village, Yaoshan Yao Nationality Township, Libo County, Guizhou Province, it's just over a 10-minute drive from the high-speed rail Libo Station! 🎫Ticket: 99/person, no ticket required for staying in a homestay - 🍃The primitive simplicity here was beyond my expectations. The welcoming ceremony at the Three Gates is full of ritual and reflects the local people's enthusiasm. Dressed in Yao ethnic attire, the men in white pants and the women in two-piece Yao outfits! Under the granaries, the aunties are busy with their own things, laughing and talking while engaging in activities like paste dyeing, embroidery, and other various life scenes that well reflect the local cultural atmosphere! - 📷Photo check-in spot tips: ✅Niu Tou Tong Drum: The most representative check-in spot in the scenic area! See reference photo 1 ✅Granary Cluster: Used by locals to store grain, and the auntie who herds the cows also passes by here. See reference photo 2 ✅Ladongji Village: Shot from the starry sky camping base at the entrance, with a whole mountain village cluster behind. See reference photo 3 ✅Dongmeng Village: A village where only dogs barking and birds chirping can be heard, truly secluded with smoke curling up from kitchen chimneys. See reference photos 4.5 ✅You can also experience paste dyeing, bamboo weaving, Yao pottery making, and there are Yao ethnic performances at the Yao Wangfu performance square. You can rent clothes for photos in the scenic area, with both Yao and Miao ethnic clothes available! - ✔️About accommodation: We stayed at Yaochi·Xiaoqikong Homestay in Yaoshan Ancient Village! After staying for two days, it felt great! The room layout is spacious, and from the second floor, you can see the distant mountains and the well-arranged ancient village! We also experienced a Yao bath in the room, all made with medicinal herbs! - ✔️About food: We went to Dongmeng Village to eat the Yao family's festive banquet specialty dishes. Everyone sat together, and the atmosphere was great with food being stir-fried on the spot over a wood fire! We also ate Yaoshan chicken, which was very good! - Guizhou Tourism | Libo Travel Guide | Yaoshan Ancient Village Photography | Libo Photography | Libo Check-in

🏘️ Yaochi Xiaoqikong B&B is nestled in the ancient Yao Mountain Village, which has a history of a thousand years. 🌳 The fresh air and beautiful scenery of the ancient village make one feel the tranquility and mystery of nature, as if stepping into a timeless paradise. It is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, for a secluded vacation, and to relax both body and mind. • 🚘 It is about a 14-minute drive from the Xiaoqikong scenic area, making it convenient for trips. 🎐 Today, Yao Mountain Village still retains a wealth of traditional Yao culture and folk customs. From the Yao people's clothing, handicrafts, to medicinal cuisine, everything reflects the simplicity and enthusiasm of the Yao people. 🔥 You can experience bonfire parties, original ecological performances, Yao King's banquet on the long street, wax dyeing, pottery, and more~ ♨️ Special Yao baths, simmered with herbs for several hours, provide a soothing experience for the body and mind~ • 🏠 There are various types of guest rooms, including private courtyard rooms, balcony view rooms, duplex rooms, and standalone family rooms, suitable for 2-4 people. ♨️ All are equipped with Yao bath pools or tubs. Taking a quiet Yao bath in a secluded green retreat is also a wonderful vacation experience.

The mysterious "Oriental Indian" in the ancient villages in the mountains of Guizhou I didn’t expect that it’s already 2024, and I can still see such an ancient village in the mountains of Libo, Guizhou. It’s uncommercialized, primitive and simple. It’s really surprising! Yaoshan Ancient Village From the high-speed train to "Libo" station, it takes 20 minutes to take a taxi. Bai Jingting and Nicholas Tse have both visited. It is only 5km away from Xiaoqikong in Libo. It is the main settlement area of ​​Baikuyao. The natural villages are well preserved and are called "Oriental Indians". They also retain the ancient matrilineal clan system. The folk customs of the Yao ethnic group are fully displayed here. Men wear "white pants" and women wear "two pieces of Yao". Villagers wearing Yao ethnic costumes can be seen everywhere in the ancient village. During some special festivals, Yao compatriots will use the highest etiquette to welcome guests, "shooting guns" and "barking wine" to welcome guests. In the ancient village, you can also see the iconic historical building Grain Barn, which is supported by four pillars. The upper floor is padded with wooden boards. Below is a round warehouse for storing grain. The bottom of the round warehouse is supported by four wooden pillars at equal intervals, with a clay pot in the middle. Separation can prevent rats, and it can also be open and ventilated to prevent moisture and mildew in food. Under the Hecang is a good place where Yao children often play and women work and chat. play You can experience Yao embroidery, handmade pottery, Yao paste dyeing, etc. Intangible cultural heritage visit: Gyro Workshop, Sticking Paste Workshop, and Medicine Making Workshop. "Yaoshan Yao People" large-scale live performance and bonfire party, including gun dance, monkey drum dance, copper drum dance, and fire dance of Yaoshan. About accommodation Friends who like tranquility can stay here for two days. This time we stayed at the "Yaochi·Xiaoqikong B&B" in Yaoshan Ancient Village. When you have nothing to do, you can cook tea by the fire in the countryside and chat with friends. The floor-to-ceiling glass in the room can see the strange and endless hills not far away, and the clouds and mist in the early morning make it look like a fairyland. There is also a large bathtub in the room. You can experience Yao bathing, one of the three major bathing cultures in the world, directly in the room. The raw materials are Yao medicine made in the medicine shop. It is really comfortable to enjoy the scenery outside the window while bathing.

The natural scenery of Guizhou is like a poem splashed with ink by Mother Nature, every stroke brimming with poetic grace and rhythm. The mottled bluestone paths, the quaint stilted buildings, and the Miao girls jingling with silver ornaments make everything here seem to travel through time, back to an era of returning to simplicity. You can stand in front of the Huangguoshu Waterfall, feeling the mist from the waterfall that plummets for miles; stroll through the green fairyland of Xiaoqikong, listening to the melodious sound of the lusheng... Stay in the cliff hotel hidden in this secret land, watch the mountains echo in the empty valley, and gaze at the starry sky at night. 🗓 Itinerary: D1: Pick-up from Guiyang airport - Guiyang City Walk (Jiaxiu Tower + Tipsy experience at Xihe Tavern) D2: Guiyang to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village for a batik experience D3: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village to Xiaoqikong D4: Xiaoqikong - Huangguoshu Waterfall - Baling River Bridge - Afternoon Tea D5: Huangguoshu Steep Pond - Drop off at Guiyang airport 🛏【️Hotel Strategy】 Xijiang Sanchunli·Meng Holiday Hotel Boasts the only infinity pool in Xijiang! The hotel is made up of traditional wooden stilted buildings, close to the Miao Village viewing platform, offering an excellent position to overlook the panoramic view without stepping out of the door. Huangguoshu Yaojia·Fan She Cliff Boutique Homestay The homestay is located right opposite the Huangguoshu Dripping Beach, where the morning view of clouds and mist around the mountains is breathtaking. It is equipped with a glass walkway viewing platform, infinity pool, steam room, 360-degree viewing restaurant, and a small bar. Yaochi Xiaoqikong Homestay The homestay has the charm of the White Trousers Yao nationality, resembling an 'Eastern Indian' tribe. The rooms are divided into independent farm courtyards and rooms with large open-air balconies, offering unique Yao baths for an immersive experience of minority life. 👍Most Recommended: Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area The sparkling clear water is known as the 'Emerald on Earth'. The crystal-clear river and the shaded paths form a beautiful picture. Huangguoshu Waterfall The largest waterfall in Asia, and also one of the filming locations for 'Journey to the West'. The torrential flow and grandeur are like the Milky Way hanging upside down, giving a strong visual impact. Yishu Villa·Sheye Jilai Hillside Viewing Holiday Homestay (Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village No.6 Bridge Store)·Viewing Restaurant The stilted buildings are built along the hillside, surrounded by green mountains and mist during the day, and at night, the lights are like a fairyland full of worldly warmth. 🌟Highlights: Join the 'bros' for a City Walk, Savor the authentic flavors and taste Guizhou's fine wines, Or experience the rich aroma of handmade tea at the bridge-view afternoon tea, Immerse yourself in the mountain mist and experience the batik craft, Feel the ancient ethnic culture in your hands, taste the special Miao King's feast, and understand the local customs and culture

Guizhou, go to Yao Mountain, see the wonders, explore the "Eastern Indians" Scenic spot: Yao Mountain Ancient Village Location: Yao Mountain Yao Township, Libo County, Guizhou Homestay: Yaochi Xiaoqikong Homestay Ticket: 100¥ (ticket + sightseeing car ticket) Transportation: 1. Take a car from Libo Station 2. Take a car directly from Xiaoqikong Scenic Area to Yao Mountain Scenic Area 【Yao Mountain】 Entering Yao Mountain, you will find a paradise, an ancient and mysterious traditional village. Yao Mountain Ancient Village is located in Libo, Guizhou. It is the last armed tribe in China. Yao Mountain Ancient Village is the main settlement of the White Pants Yao. The natural village is well preserved. The Yao folk customs are fully displayed here. Men wear "white pants" and women wear "two-piece Yao". In Yao Mountain Ancient Village, you can see villagers wearing Yao ethnic costumes everywhere, which is an ideal place for people to experience and feel Yao culture. When you come to Yao Mountain Ancient Village, you have to pass three doors to enter the ancient village. These three doors not only block the attack of foreign enemies, but also have functions such as sacrifice, blessing, and welcoming guests; Yao compatriots will use the highest etiquette for welcoming guests "Gunshots" and "Door-blocking Wine" to welcome guests. 【Yao Home】 In Yao Mountain, you can see a grass house and a tile house, or a Yao's home, or a grain barn, or a wine brewing workshop, or a bamboo weaving workshop, or a Yao pottery workshop, etc. The Yao people still retain the "slash-and-burn" primitive farming method and the primitive rugged ethnic style, and are known as "living fossils of the remnants of primitive society", and the White Pants Yao are also called "Eastern Indians" by anthropologists. Deeply understand Yao culture and experience the mysterious "Eastern Indian" customs. Yao Life Nowadays, Yao Mountain seems to be not the previous Yao Mountain, and it seems to be the previous Yao Mountain! Here you can experience Yao embroidery, handmade Yao pottery, Yao sticky paste dyeing, bamboo weaving, carving, spinning tops, dry grinding mills, etc., and deeply experience the thousand-year culture of White Pants Yao. In this ancient and mysterious place, find your own story, personally step into this mysterious land, and become a person who tells the story of Yao Mountain. 【Tour Route】 Distribution Center (by car)——Jiangyu Gate——Defense Gate——Wine Workshop——Welcome Gate——Bronze Drum Field——Cultural and Creative Center——Village History Museum——Medicine Boiling Workshop——Yaochi·Xiaoqikong Homestay——Bull Head Bronze Drum Totem——Grain Barn Group——Bamboo Weaving Workshop——Ancient Village——Yao Kiln——Yao Medicine Garden——Top Field——Yao King's Mansion——Five Finger Suspension Bridge——Ancient Ruins——Top Workshop——Sticky Paste Workshop——Market——Yao King's Banquet——"Yao Mountain·Yao People" Live Performance

Guizhou is definitely a treasure trove of tourism hidden in southwest China✨. When you set foot on this mysterious land, you will be awed by its spectacular natural scenery and diverse ethnic cultures. The mountains are undulating⛰️, the streams are gurgling, and the ancient ballads and lyrics take you to feel this rare beauty~ This time, Xiaoye takes you through the vast mountains and waters, staying in three major secluded view hotels, each with its own ethnic characteristics🎊. Participate in Miao wax dyeing, Miao King feast and other characteristic activities, and feel the charm of Guizhou together~ ——— ⭕Colorful·Guizhou 5-day luxury vacation 🔥Private small group: one order, one group, starting from 2 people 🔥Suitable type: hotel control, love to take pictures, parent-child family, couple girlfriends 📖Package content ✅Luxury accommodation: 🔸Huangguoshu Craftsmen's Lodge·Village Dawn 🔸Xijiang Sanchunli·Meng Resort Hotel 🔸Yaochi Xiaoqikong Homestay 🔸Guiyang Kempinski Hotel ✅Travel car: 5/7/9 seat SUV or high-end business car ✅Driver and guide service: senior driver and guide, safe and secure ✅Attraction tickets: all inclusive (full ticket + experience + travel shoot) ✅Included meals: full breakfast + Miao King feast ✅Special gift: 24h airport transfer + PICC travel insurance + mineral water ⭕Itinerary highlights ✔️Thousand Miao Village Miao costume travel shoot, be a Miao girl for a day ✔️Immersive Miao wax dyeing experience, leave a handmade souvenir ✔️Hiking in the oxygen bar Miao King Mountain, breathe fresh air of nature ✔️Participate in the grand Miao King long table banquet, taste ethnic special food ✔️The host and guest drink, express respect with the method of passing on ⭕Introduction to the beautiful view accommodation 🏨Craftsmen's Lodge Village Dawn Hotel The hotel is renovated from a Buyi ancient village with a history of 600 years, located halfway up the Huangguoshu Waterfall. The village stone village gives people a simple atmosphere, and there are also tea rooms, wax dyeing rooms, infinity pools, etc., so that you can feel the unique charm of Guizhou 🏨Sanchunli Meng Resort Hotel It has a beautiful viewing angle of the Thousand Miao Village, and you can take in the scenery at a glance when you open the window. Standing in the infinity pool, overlooking the layered mountains and houses, there is also a canyon swing, which is exciting and thrilling while enjoying the mountain and forest scenery, and the experience is full! 🏨Xiaoqikong Homestay Located in the main gathering place of the White Trousers Yao people, it is known as the "Eastern Indian", built according to the characteristics of the village, during special festival times, there are Yao compatriots offering the highest rituals of "gun firing" and "door blocking wine", taking you to experience the most primitive ethnic culture ✈️Route details D1 Guiyang pick-up - check in hotel - Guiyang city walk D2 Guiyang - Huangguoshu Waterfall D3 Huangguoshu - Xiaoqikong Scenic Area D4 Libo - Xijiang Thousand Miao Village D5 Xijiang Thousand Miao Village - Guiyang drop-off

|In 2024, I didn't expect to see such an ancient village in the deep mountains of Libo, Guizhou. It's not commercialized, primitive and simple, it's really amazing! -Yaoshan Ancient Village High-speed Rail to "Libo" station, a 20-minute taxi ride will get you there. - Bai Jingting and Xie Tingfeng have both come to check in. It's only 5 kilometers away from Libo Xiaoqikong, which is the main settlement of the White Pants Yao. The natural village is well preserved and is known as the "Eastern Indian", preserving the ancient matriarchal clan system. Yao folk customs are fully displayed here. Men wear "white pants", women wear "two pieces of Yao". Villagers in traditional Yao costumes can be seen everywhere in the ancient village. During some special festivals, Yao compatriots will welcome guests with the highest etiquette of "gun firing" and "door-blocking wine". - In the ancient village, you can also see the iconic historical buildings and warehouses. It is supported by four pillars, with wooden boards on the upper layer and a round grain warehouse below. The round warehouse is supported by four wooden pillars at equal distances at the bottom, separated by pottery jars in the middle, which can prevent rats and keep it airy and prevent grain from getting damp and moldy. Under the warehouse is a good place for Yao children to play, women to work and chat. - You can experience Yao embroidery, handmade pottery, and Yao sticky paste dyeing during your visit. Intangible cultural heritage visit: Top Workshop, Sticky Paste Workshop, Medicine Cooking Workshop. Large-scale live performances and bonfire parties by Yao people in Yaoshan, including Fire Gun Dance, Monkey Drum Dance, Bronze Drum Dance, Fire Dance Yaoshan. - About accommodation, friends who like quiet can stay here for two days. This time, we stayed at the "Yaochi Xiaoqikong Homestay" in Yaoshan Ancient Village. If you have nothing to do, you can boil tea around the stove in the countryside and drink tea with friends. The floor-to-ceiling glass in the room allows you to see the strangely shaped rolling hills not far away. The clouds and mist in the early morning are like a fairyland. The room also has a large bath, where you can directly experience one of the three major bathing cultures in the world, Yao bath. The ingredients are Yao medicine made by the medicine cooking shop. It's really comfortable to take a bath while enjoying the view outside the window.

Unexpectedly, it's 2024, and I can still see such an ancient village in the deep mountains of Libo, Guizhou, which is not commercialized, primitive and simple, which is really surprising! - 📍Yao Mountain Ancient Village 🚅Take the high-speed train to "Libo" station, and then take a taxi for 20 minutes to get there. - Bai Jingting and Xie Tingfeng have both checked in here. It is only 5km away from Libo Xiaoqikong, which is the main settlement of the White Pants Yao. The natural village is well preserved and is known as the "Eastern Indians". It still retains the ancient matriarchal clan system. The customs and customs of the Yao people are fully displayed here. Men wear "white pants" and women wear "two-piece Yao". Villagers wearing Yao ethnic costumes can be seen everywhere in the ancient village. At some special festival times, the Yao people will welcome guests with the highest etiquette of "firing guns" and "blocking door wine". - 🏚In the ancient village, you can also see the iconic historical ancient building, the grain barn, which is supported by four pillars, with wooden boards on the upper layer, and the round grain warehouse below. The bottom of the round warehouse is supported by four wooden pillars at equal distances, and the middle is separated by pottery jars, which can prevent rats and keep the grain from getting damp and mildew. The grain barn is a good place for Yao children to play and women to work and chat. - 🗿Tour ✅You can experience Yao embroidery, handmade pottery, Yao sticky paste dyeing, etc. ✅Intangible cultural heritage visit: spinning top workshop, sticky paste workshop, decoction workshop. ✅"Yao Mountain·Yao People" large-scale live performance and bonfire party, including fire gun dance, monkey drum dance, bronze drum dance, fire dance Yao Mountain. - 🛌About accommodation For those who like quiet, you can stay here for two days. We stayed in the "Yaochi·Xiaoqikong Homestay" in Yao Mountain Ancient Village this time. 🏞When you have nothing to do, you can cook tea with friends in the countryside. The floor-to-ceiling glass in the room can see the strange and continuous hills not far away. The clouds and mist in the early morning are like a fairyland. 🛁There is also a large bath in the room, where you can directly experience one of the three major bathing cultures in the world, Yao bath, in the room. The raw material is the Yao medicine made in the decoction workshop. You can enjoy the scenery outside the window while bathing, which is really comfortable.

In 2024, a new footprint was added to my map of China, and I got to know a new ethnic group, the Yao people, hidden in the deep mountains of Libo, Guizhou. The men here are the happiest because the matrilineal clan social system is still maintained here. The women do all the farming and work, and the men basically don't have to work. To pass the time, their daily routine is to drink and chat, and go out hunting, so this is still a gun-holding tribe. The first time I came here, I found it quite interesting. My friend and I set off from Chongqing, took a high-speed train for more than 3 hours to Libo station, and then drove for half an hour to reach our destination, 'Yao Mountain Ancient Village'. This time, my friend and I stayed in the same 'Yaochi·Xiaoqikong Homestay' as the celebrities, Bai Jingting and Xie Tingfeng, have checked in haha. After putting down our luggage and going out of the hotel for a stroll, this small village has quite a local character. The natural village here is well preserved, primitive and simple. You can see villagers wearing Yao ethnic costumes everywhere. On some special days, there will be the highest etiquette 'gun salute' and 'door-blocking wine' to welcome guests from all directions. 🔴I have summarized some travel strategies 1️⃣Don't miss the opportunity to experience one of the three major bathing cultures in the world, Yao medicinal bath. Soaking in it can relieve fatigue and relax muscles and bones. 2️⃣You can experience hand-made pottery, Yao sticky paste dyeing, silkworm workshop, Yao embroidery... 3️⃣You can experience the local Yao King's feast, where the whole village gathers together, which is very lively, and a cup of rice wine is super comfortable. 4️⃣Don't miss the 'Yao Mountain·Yao People' live performance➕bonfire party

When I was a child, I didn't understand the joy of the mountains When I grow up, I want to stay in the mountains whenever I have time~ Say goodbye to the noisy city, buy a bullet train ticket, Just go to this destination that has been in the collection for a long time This is an ancient village only 5 kilometers away from Libo Xiaoqikong, The ancient village is surrounded by green mountains, and the head is full of greenery, which is really healing! 📍Yaoshan Ancient Village 🚅High-speed rail to "Libo" station, then take a taxi for 20 minutes to arrive Follow Bai Jingting and Xie Tingfeng to this ancient village, the whole ancient village is primitive and simple, the ancient village is inhabited by the White Pants Yao people, they are called "Oriental Indians", and they still maintain the matriarchal clan system to this day~ The Yao "aunt" here is enthusiastic and friendly, every local aunt who passes by is wearing a hand-made "two-piece Yao", and the men are wearing "white pants". There is also the most characteristic grain storage in the ancient village, food is stored in the grain storage, and the "aunts" under the grain storage are diligently making hand-made Yao sticky paste dyeing, sitting next to them, they will also chat with you enthusiastically~ 👉How to play 1⃣️Here you can experience making handmade pottery, Yao sticky paste dyeing, Yao embroidery 2⃣️Watch the large-scale live performance of "Yaoshan·Yao People" and the bonfire party, including the local fire gun dance, monkey drum dance, bronze drum dance, fire dance Yaoshan. 3⃣️You can also see many intangible cultural heritages here, spinning top workshop, sticky paste workshop, decoction workshop 4⃣️If you are lucky, there is also the highest etiquette of welcoming guests at the entrance of the ancient village, "gun firing", and taste the "door-blocking wine" 🏠Accommodation We stayed in the "Yaochi·Xiaoqikong Homestay" in Yaoshan Ancient Village, because we had been longing for it for a long time before we came, and we booked three nights in one breath, and it really lived up to my expectations, this is really a paradise~ In the afternoon, I made tea with my friends around the stove, and in the evening I soaked in the bath🛀 in the room, different from the ordinary bath, the Yao "aunt" picked the Yao medicine made in the decoction workshop into the room, and then soaked in the medicinal bath while relaxing, it's really comfortable! ✨✨ When you can't find yourself, come here There is a paradise where you can relax and be yourself~

🏡Yaochi Xiaoqikong Homestay is located in the Liubo Yaoshan Ancient Village Scenic Area, an ancient village that has been around for a thousand years. 🚗It's about a 15-minute drive from the east gate of the Xiaoqikong Scenic Area. • 🎫Booking the homestay includes tickets to the Yaoshan Ancient Village Scenic Area and tickets to the Yao ethnic ecological performance. ♨️The homestay offers a special Yao bath service, a local herbal bath that helps relieve fatigue and improve sleep quality after a day of fun~ 🅿️Free parking is available for guests. 🍲Stay includes breakfast, welcome dessert, and tea brewing around the stove (in winter). • 📍Experiences within the scenic area ① 'Yaoshan·Yao People' live performance + bonfire party, a live performance in the performance venue, with the culture of the Yao ethnic group as the theme, very exciting. ②Yao King's Feast: A traditional custom of the Yao people that has been passed down for thousands of years. The whole village, men, women, old and young, gather to eat the 'Yao King's Feast', a symbol of the Yao people's shared hardships and joys. It is also one of the must-experience items for tourists. ③Brewery: Unique brewing process, combined with Chinese herbal medicine, the taste is special. ④Medicine boiling workshop: Yao medicine, an ancient secret technique of the Yao people. There is also a Yao medicine garden in the village, which is the base for growing the raw materials for Yao herbal baths.

🏡Name: Yaochi·Xiaoqikong Homestay 📍Address: Near Yao Mountain ancient village, Lapian Village, Yao Mountain Township • 🏡The homestay is located in the national 4A scenic spot Yao Mountain ancient village, an isolated primitive village. The local customs are simple and the environment is pleasant. You can also deeply experience Yao culture and projects such as Yao bath, pottery, rattan weaving, and carving. 🌳While enjoying the beautiful scenery of Xiaoqikong in Libo, you can also visit Yao Mountain ecological ancient village. It only takes 15 minutes to drive from the homestay to the east gate of Xiaoqikong scenic spot. 🎫Check in and get a ticket to Yao Mountain scenic spot, 🎫a ticket to the special Yao ethnic ecological performance (note: only performed on Fridays and Saturdays in winter) 🍵There are also tea brewing around the stove and welcome desserts in winter ♨️The homestay provides special Yao bath and Yao bath medicine bag, soaking in the soup to relieve fatigue and enjoy the holiday~ • 🏠The courtyard room on the first floor is equipped with a separate small courtyard (with a soaking pool) 🏠The viewing room on the second floor is equipped with a leisure balcony (with a soaking pool) 🏠There are also duplex rooms, independent family rooms and other different room types, which can accommodate 2-4 people, to meet different travel needs.