The Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village in southeastern Guizhou is the largest Miao village in the country, with beautiful scenery. Here you can experience the life of the Miao people and feel the local folk customs. Suitable places to visit in southeastern Guizhou include Langde Shangzhai and Zhenyuan Ancient Town, where you can also taste the long table feast and red sour soup of the Miao people. Recommended attractions

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is the largest Miao village in the country, with more than 1,000 households, so it is called Qianhu Miao Village. It is composed of more than ten natural villages built on the mountain. There are stacks of Miao wooden stilt houses on the hillside nestled among the green mountains, which are both spectacular and beautiful. The Baishui River flows through the village, dividing the village into two, adding to the agility. The Miao people's clothing and accessories, Miao songs and dances, and customs are very attractive. It is currently the second most popular tourist attraction in Guizhou after Huangguoshu Waterfall.

Coordinates: Xijiang Town in the northeast of Leishan County, Qiandongnan Prefecture. Take a long-distance bus or train from Guiyang to Kaili, and then take the shuttle bus from Kaili Ximahe Bus Station to Xijiang.

Ticket price: 100 yuan (including observation deck, museum, drum shop, Huolutou shop, embroidery shop, batik shop, brewery performance venue, etc.)

Langde Shangzhai and Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village both belong to Leishan County. The Miao people in the village wear long skirts, so they are also called "long skirt Miao". The commercial atmosphere is not strong yet, and it is a relatively niche Miao village with few tourists. In Langde, you will find that life can be so simple, and the newly developed tourist facilities are relatively poor.

Coordinates: Baode Township, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Prefecture. If you go from Guiyang, you must first go to Kaili, and then take a direct bus to Langde at Kaili Bus Station. It runs every one hour and the journey is about It takes 40 minutes and costs about 100-200 yuan if you rent a car from Kaili City.

Ticket price: 70 yuan

Zhenyuan Ancient City is one of the ten most beautiful ancient cities in China.

The mountains are majestic and the water is beautiful. Shiping Mountain holds its head high like a lion. , the posture is proud, and the Wuyang River is like a jade belt of solid green, winding through the whole city in an "S" shape. The landscape and the city are integrated into one, and the reflection becomes a painting, forming a unique "nine mountains embrace one water, one water two cities" The style of Tai Chi Diagram is also known as the museum of China's mountain cliff architectural culture. The ancient streets and lanes in the city are winding, and the stone bridges and city walls are well-proportioned and full of charm.

Coordinates: Zhenyuan County, Qiandongnan Prefecture. It is most convenient to take a train from Guiyang. Zhenyuan Railway Station is located in the county, and it is about three kilometers from the railway station to the ancient city.

In Zhenyuan Ancient City, you can generally visit the ancient town on foot, but you need to take a taxi to get to the famous ancient buildings and Wuyang River.

Tickets: 60 yuan for Qinglong Cave Ancient Building Complex, 20 yuan for Wuyang River Scenic Area Food Recommendations

The Miao long table banquet is the highest form and solemn etiquette of the Miao village banquet. Although the ingredients are ordinary, The ingredients are hearty and full of local flavor, just like the simplicity of the Miao people. During the banquet, there will be toasts and songs to drink, which is a lively scene and a unique experience.

Recommendation: There are many households in Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village to receive tourists, especially if you go with a group or a day trip, they will arrange it.

Red sour soup is red in color, fragrant and sour in taste. It is a traditional delicacy in Kaili that has been protected by geographical indications. Kaili people have a folk saying of "not eating sour soup for three days and walking happily". The most popular The specialty is fish in sour soup.

Recommended: Happy Linliang Huanzhai Sour Soup Fish (No. 98, Huancheng West Road, Kaili City, 80 yuan per person), Zhenyuan Ancient City Red Sour Soup (Commercial Street on the South Bank of the New Steel Bridge in Zhenyuan County, 70 yuan per person) Practical information

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is the main destination for travel in Qiandongnan Prefecture. It is a long drive from Guiyang to Xijiang, so it is not recommended to take a one-day tour. A two-day tour is a good choice. If you have the opportunity to view the dazzling night view of Qianhu Miao Village, you can also travel with Libo, or take a side trip to Zhenyuan Ancient City or the relatively small Langde Shangzhai.