Guizhou Qiandongnan self-driving tour recommended 1-3 days attractions, a good place for self-driving tour around Qiandongnan

Qiandongnan is the most well-known destination in Guizhou Province. The entire Qiandongnan Prefecture is bounded by the highest peak, Leigong Mountain, with Miao settlements in the north and Dong villages in the south, so it is known as the "Miao Village and Dong Village".

1. Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village

Introduction to attractions

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is composed of more than ten natural villages built on the mountain. It is currently the largest Miao village in China and even the world, and is inhabited by the "West" clan Miao. There are layers of Miao wooden stilted houses on the hillside, and the brown old houses are leaning against the green mountains. The Baishui River divides the village into two. On this side of the river (for tourists, the left hand side after entering the gate is mainly a commercial pedestrian street. The river On the other side (for tourists, the right hand side after entering the gate is mainly the viewing platform overlooking the village.

When you arrive at Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, when you get down from the parking lot, you see a sign with "Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village" hanging on it. There is a gate with a plaque. There is still 1.5 kilometers from this gate to the village. You can take a battery car or walk. After passing this 1.5 kilometers, you see another one that is similar to the one in the parking lot with the words "Xijiang Thousand Households of Miao Village." "At the gate with a plaque, you have truly arrived at the village.

First drink the barrage wine, and then enter the village. The first thing you see is the commercial pedestrian street, which sells a dazzling array of Miao specialty products, the most interesting one It belongs to the Miao silver jewelry. Kongbai, Dagou Township, Leishan County, near the Miao Village, is a famous silversmith village. Almost all the men in the village have mastered the silver jewelry making technology. Miao silver is exquisite in craftsmanship, and because of its low quality, the price is cheap.

There is a Miao song and dance performance in the pedestrian street area, which lasts about 30 minutes. You can also visit the Xijiang Miao Museum and Guzangtou (the house of the Miao King, which contains sacred bronze drums). Or walk along the Baishui River. Take a walk and look at the wind and rain bridge with eaves to protect it from the wind and rain, and the short, narrow wooden trestle. When you reach the end of the village, you will see an idyllic scenery. Even in the peak season, few people come to see this area. From the battery car station of the scenic spot, walk to the observation deck. The road is not long, and there are several points along the way with good views of the scenery. When you arrive at the observation deck, wait for nightfall, and the drama of Xijiang has just begun. Lights lit up from under the eaves of the wooden stilt building, dotted with stars, outlining the outline of the entire Miao village, in the shape of a bull's head. It was hard to imagine that a village in a big mountain would have such a brightly lit scene. I came here again in the morning to view the scenery. On the platform, mist envelopes the Miao village, the first ray of sunlight turns the wooden house into gold, smoke curls up, and a new day begins again.

In Miao village, you can often see hair tied in a bun on the head. , Miao girls with big flowers in their buns. Just looking at them is not enough. You can also rent a few Miao clothes to dress up as a Miao girl. Renting Miao clothes is not expensive, and they are very beautiful. They are very popular among girls.

The tourism development of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is mature, and you don’t have to worry about food and accommodation. The most famous one is the long table banquet. People everywhere in the village’s restaurants will ask you if you want to eat the long table banquet, which costs a few dozen yuan per person. Putting the tables together longer will make it a long-table banquet, which is a must to experience. A real long-table banquet is open-air, with dozens of tables stretching from beginning to end, and the end may not always be visible. On important festivals. When visiting with an important tour group, an authentic long table banquet will be held, so don’t miss it. The taste of southeastern Guizhou is sour, and Miao village specialties include fish in sour soup, pickled vegetables, bacon, etc.

Accommodation far away from the main street will be cheaper and the sanitary conditions are good. However, most of the accommodation in the village is wooden houses, and the sound insulation effect is not very good.

①Xijiang Qian. There is no scorching heat in summer in Humiao Village. Even in August, it is still cool at night. You can bring a light jacket when you go to the observation deck to see the night view.

② If you rent Miao costumes, there are two long horns on the female Miao costume headdress, so be careful not to prick anyone.

2. Zhaoxing Dong Village

Introduction to attractions

Zhaoxing Dong Village is one of the largest Dong villages in the country and is known as the "No. 1 Village in Dong Township" "The reputation. Zhaoxing, formerly known as "Zhaodong", is a long and narrow valley running east-west. Two streams merge into a small river passing through the village. There are six wind and rain bridges across the river. It is named after the bridge house that shelters it from the wind and rain. There are railings on both sides of the passage, shaped like a verandah. The houses in the village are stilt-style buildings on stilts, row upon row, well-proportioned, all built of fir, with hard tops covered with small green tiles, simple and practical.

Zhaoxing Dong Village is most famous for its Drum Tower Group. There are five drum towers in one village, distributed among the five groups in the village, namely "Ren Tuan Drum Tower", "Yi Tuan Drum Tower" and "Li Tuan Drum Tower". ", "Zhi Tuan Drum Tower", "Xin Tuan Drum Tower", so it is known as the hometown of Drum Tower culture and art. The Drum Tower is the symbol of Dong Village. It looks like a pagoda from the outside. It is majestic and eye-catching even before entering the village. There is usually a drum hanging on the drum tower. In the past, when the village was invaded by foreign enemies, had a fire, or was discussing business, people would climb up to the tower and beat drums to summon the residents of the village, hence the name Drum Tower. The Drum Tower is the place where the village gathers for meetings, makes contracts, and solves problems. It is also a place where people in the village can rest after work and meals. Grand festivals such as the Spring Festival, the Tiankuang Festival on June 6 of the lunar calendar and the Lusheng Festival on August 15 are held in the Drum Tower.

The Rentuan Drum Tower is the shortest drum tower in the village. Next to the drum tower is the Fengyu Bridge, and behind it is the stage. It is the only place in Zhaoxing where the drum tower, stage and Fengyu Bridge can be displayed on the same platform. Behind the Drum Tower of the Volunteer Group is the stage, and in front of the stage is a large platform.

This platform is the largest open space in Zhaoxing, so many Dong song performances will be held here. There is a Sa Sui Altar behind the Li Tuan Drum Tower. Climb up to the Shai Valley next to the Sa Sui Altar and you will see the Drum Tower from another angle. The Zhi Tuan Drum Tower is the only Xieshan style drum tower in Zhaoxing. The Zhi Tuan Drum Tower is along the river. Walking downstream is the Xintuan Drum Tower. The Xintuan Drum Tower is closest to the main street and is also the tallest drum tower in Zhaoxing.

The commanding height of the entire village where you can see the panoramic view is the Zhaoxing Middle School Viewing Point, where you can clearly see the entire Zhaoxing Dong Village. The other place is the hillside opposite the newly built sixth Fengyu Bridge downstream of the Mengmao Flower Bridge, where you can also see the panoramic view of Zhaoxing. In the evening, you can watch Zhaoxing's big song performance and get a better feel for the Dong customs.

Zhaoxing has now been developed and various service facilities have been improved. You don’t have to worry about meals and accommodation. However, it is recommended to book in advance during the peak tourist season. The section starting from the cement bridge next to the Yituan Drum Tower to the Rentuan Drum Tower is a key protected area in Zhaoxing. It is also the most beautiful section of the Diaojiaolou landscape, and it is also the place where Zhaoxing’s shopping is most concentrated.

Special Tips

① Around 19:30 in the evening, there will be a Dong-style performance on the ancient stage next to the Drum Tower of the Volunteer Group. The ticket is 50 yuan. If you are a student, you can adjust to 30 yuan. .

② There is a wooden Zhaoxing tourist map next to the parking lot. If you have any questions about accommodation and dining, you can directly ask the tourist service center opposite the parking lot. Meimei, a Dong ethnic minority dressed in national costumes, will patiently answer your questions. .

③There is no bank ATM in Zhaoxing, so you should prepare cash according to your travel plan. But in case you don’t have cash, you can withdraw cash from the rural cooperative credit union in Zhaizi, which supports bank cards from the four major banks.

④The gate of the scenic spot is in Guima. Vehicles can only park in the large parking lot 3 kilometers away from the Dong Village. Buy the tickets and transfer to the scenic spot battery car to the village gate (one-way ticket is 10 yuan, then take the scenic spot Free bus to the center of Dong Village (if you don’t have luggage, you don’t need to take the bus. It’s a short walk along the main street of Dong Village.

3. Zhenyuan Ancient City

Introduction to attractions

Zhenyuan Ancient Town is located in Zhenyuan County, southeastern Guizhou, on the banks of the Wuyang River. The river meanders through the city in an "S" shape, forming a pattern similar to a Tai Chi diagram, so it is also called the Bagua Ancient Town. Every summer, tourists from the surrounding areas gather here. Here, it is very lively, but once the summer is over, it becomes dull.

Zhenyuan County is divided into two parts by the Wuyang River. The north bank is where the old soldiers were stationed, called the Acropolis; the south bank is where the administrative institutions and buildings are located. The place where civilian merchants gathered is called Fucheng. There are still some ancient city walls and gate ruins in the city. There are two bridges on the Wuyang River. The west side is newly built and the local people call it the New Bridge. The bridge is a landmark building in the ancient town of Zhenyuan, and is called the Old Bridge by the locals. Both sides of the street are similar to other ancient towns, with inns, restaurants and shops.

Zhusheng Bridge is the landmark of the ancient town. There is a three-story pavilion on the bridge. It was once the main thoroughfare connecting Hunan and Guizhou. It is known as the "throat of Hunan and Guizhou". Every night, the lights on the Zhusheng Bridge are brightly lit, and the lights are reflected in the river, which is quite spectacular. It is very suitable for strolling on the bridge or taking photos for leisure. To the east of the Zhusheng Bridge is Yuping Mountain. More than 40 ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties were built on top of the mountain, which is quite spectacular. This is a place not to be missed in Zhenyuan Ancient Town: Qinglong Cave. The caves are integrated and natural. During the walk, you feel like you are back in ancient times. The highest point of Zhenyuan Ancient Town is Yuhuang Pavilion, which is also the best place to take a panoramic view of the ancient city. It takes about an hour. Tickets for Qinglong Cave are sold separately, and the tickets are 60 yuan.

There is a ruined ancient Great Wall on the back of Yuping Mountain, which was the site of the Ming Dynasty’s army’s battle against the border residents. If you are interested and have the physical strength, you might as well go. The Miaojiang Great Wall and Yuping Mountain are jointly sold for 30 yuan. However, sanitation workers will clean the mountain trail between 8:00 and 10:00 in the morning. It is not recommended to go up the mountain during this time. Injured by stones falling during cleaning.

In addition to the three main streets, there are ancient alleyways connected to each other in the ancient city, such as Sifangjing Lane, Fuxing Lane and Renshou Lane. The lanes are twisted but extend in all directions. Walking around, ancient wells, ancient houses and some old workshops can bring back some childhood memories. After visiting the ancient city, you can rent a bicycle at the intersection of Xinglong Street and ride a bicycle around Zhenyuan County and the suburbs like the locals. The air is fresh, and the green trees, wild flowers and farmland along the way give you the excitement of leaving the city. The price is generally 30 yuan/day for a single car and 50 yuan/day for a double car. After you've had enough cycling, you can rent a boat at the ticket office for the upper reaches of the ancient city and go rafting on the Wuyang River. There are two types of boats, a small boat with a limit of 3 people costs 80 yuan; a large boat costs 80 yuan per person. If you buy through the inn, there will be a certain discount.

There are many inns in the ancient city. As long as it is not Golden Week or summer, there is no need to worry about accommodation. Generally, the price of a standard hotel room is about 120 yuan in the peak season, and a few dozen yuan in the off-season. It’s essential to settle into your accommodation and eat and drink. Zhenyuan Ancient Town has three major specialties: Daocai braised pork, Tiexi braised goose and smoked pig's feet. If there are not many people, you can only order the braised pork dish, because the portions of Tiexi Braised Goose and Smoked Pork Knuckles are too big and cannot be eaten by 5-6 people.

It is still necessary to use discretion to avoid waste.

4. Qinglong Cave

Attraction introduction

The Qinglong Cave ancient building complex is located on Zhonghe Mountain in the east of Zhenyuan City, a famous historical and cultural city in China. The mountains here are tall and straight, with sheer cliffs, huge rocks, and caves integrated into one.

The Qinglong Cave ancient building complex was built in the middle of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 500 years. It is a famous historic site in Guizhou. Qinglong Cave Scenic Area consists of six parts: Qinglong Cave, Ziyang Academy, Zhongyuan Zen Temple, Wanshou Palace, Zhusheng Bridge, and Lotus Pavilion. There are 35 single buildings, integrating Confucianism, Taoism, Buddhism, guild halls, bridges and Yidao Architectural culture in one.

Backed by green mountains, facing green water, close to the wall and facing the sky, there are five steps to the first floor, ten steps to the pavilion, with upturned eaves, carved beams and painted buildings. These ancient buildings are based on the mountains and the place, using various techniques such as "hanging", "borrowing", "attaching", "embedding" and "building". They just built Zhongyuan Cave, Ziyang Cave, Qingdong Cave and so on on a section of cliff. Dragon Cave, Wanshou Palace and other attic caves

5. Qiandongnan Prefecture Ethnic Museum

Introduction to attractions

The architectural form of Qiandongnan Prefecture Museum has ethnic characteristics. The central tower adopts the form of a Dong drum tower with double eaves, and the east and west towers adopt the form of a Miao stilted building. The appearance emphasizes that southeastern Guizhou is the "hometown of Miao and Dong people". The entire museum consists of the "Overview Museum of Southeast Guizhou", "Ethnic Minority Customs Museum", It consists of theme pavilions such as the "Costume Pavilion", "Dragon Boat Pavilion" and "Modern Folk Crafts Museum". The third and fourth floors are the main open exhibition areas. Since the main population of southeastern Guizhou is the Miao and Dong ethnic groups, the most important ones in the museum are the Miao and Dong exhibition halls in the "Ethnic Minority Customs Hall" and the "Ethnic Minority Clothing Hall". These two halls display pictures, tables, and physical objects. History, different branches, customs, etc. are classified, and many physical objects reflecting the daily or rare occurrences of the Miao and Dong ethnic groups are displayed, and the culture, tradition, history, etc. of the Miao and Dong ethnic groups are well displayed.

The treasure of the entire museum is in the Miao exhibition hall, which displays a Jianhe tin embroidery work. Tin silk is used as raw material and traditional embroidery methods are used to make an amazing piece. Miao clothing shows the superb embroidery skills of the Miao people living in the Jianhe area. Another regular exhibition takes different cities and counties in southeastern Guizhou as exhibition units, showing local characteristics and customs, but the layout is not as detailed and exquisite as the Ethnic Museum.

If you are traveling in a group of four or five people, museum curators will take you around the museum for free. Through their explanations, you can get clearer information. Of course, after visiting the museum, the museum staff will take you to visit the handicraft shop on the first floor. The handicrafts in the shop here are in good condition, but the prices are slightly expensive. The librarian will not force you to buy anything, you can do whatever you want. Here you can also find printed publications such as local books and postcards from Southeast Guizhou, which can be taken back as gifts.

Special Tips

① The first floor of the museum has been changed to a furniture city. You can enter without obstruction and then visit the second and third floors. Unless you go out of your way to buy a ticket, there is basically no one checking the ticket.

②The museum’s free explanations are only for a large number of tourists, so it is best to visit with friends or during peak season.