Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
Qianhu Miao Village in Xijiang, Leishan, Guizhou, where thousands of lights illuminate a thousand year old legend of the Miao ethnic group. The hanging buildings and terraced fields paint a long scroll of landscape and culture together!
Introduction to Scenic Spots
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is located in Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. It is the largest Miao ethnic settlement village in the world and is known as the "open-air museum" and "the most beautiful Miao village in China". There are a total of 1468 households and over 6000 people in the entire village, of which 99.5% are Miao. The Miao village is surrounded by mountains on all sides, with towering peaks and terraced fields built along the mountains. The Baishui River runs through the village, and the suspended floors are stacked and built along the mountains, creating a magnificent atmosphere. This place not only preserves the purest natural beauty, but also has a profound cultural heritage of the Miao ethnic group, making it an excellent place for researching and exploring Miao culture.
Introduction to scenic spots within the scenic area
Observation Deck: The best location to overlook the entire Miao village, especially at night when thousands of households are illuminated, as if they are in a fairy tale world, with excellent photo effects.
Miao Village Ancient Street: It preserves many Miao ethnic characteristic buildings and traditional handicraft shops. Strolling through the ancient street can feel the rich ethnic customs, and you can also buy some special souvenirs.
Wind and Rain Bridges: There are several wind and rain bridges in Miao Village, which are not only important transportation routes, but also good places for taking photos. The design of the bridge body is very distinctive and complements the surrounding scenery.
Rural sightseeing area: You can see large terraced fields and pastoral scenery, which makes people feel particularly relaxed.
Scenic Spot Tour Route
It is recommended to enter through the north gate and first visit the observation deck to enjoy the panoramic view of the Miao village; Then travel along the ancient street to visit the Wind and Rain Bridge and the Diaojiaolou, and experience the unique architectural features of the Miao ethnic group; Finally, go to the Lusheng Field to experience Miao culture and watch Miao song and dance performances.
Best viewing season/not recommended travel season
Best viewing season: Summer (May, June, July), pleasant climate, moderate number of tourists, can not only experience the ancient life of Miao people, but also appreciate the beautiful natural scenery.
Not recommended tourist season: Winter, cold climate, some attractions may be closed, and the night view effect of the Miao village will be greatly reduced.
Scenic Area Transportation
Public transportation: Take the high-speed rail from Guiyang to Kaili South Station (ticket price is about 50 yuan, travel time is about 1.5 hours), then transfer to the direct train to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village (ticket price is about 20 yuan, travel time is about 1 hour).
Private car: Starting from Guiyang, driving along the Shanghai Kunming Expressway, the journey takes about 3 hours and the distance is about 280 kilometers. There is a parking lot in the scenic area, which is convenient for self driving tourists to park.
Distance and cost from high-speed rail, urban area, and airport: The bus fare from Guiyang Longdongbao Airport to Kaili is about 50 yuan, and the journey takes about 1.5 hours; The direct ticket price from Kaili South Station to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is about 20 yuan, and the journey takes about 1 hour.
Scenic spot tickets and other paid items
Ticket prices: Adult ticket 110 yuan/person, student ticket 65 yuan/person.
Other paid items:
Long table banquet: Featured long table banquet costs 48 yuan/person, high-quality long table banquet costs 68 yuan/person, and high-end long table banquet costs 99 yuan/person.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience: Choose one of wax printing, papermaking, or Miao embroidery, 68 yuan/person.
Beautiful Xijiang "Large scale Miao Song and Dance Evening Party: A District Performance Ticket 130 yuan/person.
Scenic area tour guide service: within three hours, 150 yuan/group.
Special precautions for scenic spots
Opening hours: 24-hour business, but some attractions and performances have fixed opening hours. It is recommended to check in advance.
Cultural sensitive areas: Respect the customs and habits of the Miao ethnic group, and do not enter places marked with "no entry" without permission.
Environmental requirements: Keep the scenic area clean and do not litter indiscriminately.
Mosquito prevention measures: There are many mosquitoes in the Miao village, and it is recommended to take effective mosquito prevention measures.
Luggage Storage
The tourist service center in the scenic area provides luggage handling and storage services, making it convenient for tourists to travel light. If staying in the Miao village, some homestay hotels also provide pick-up and drop off services and luggage collection. It is recommended to confirm in advance.