Reverse travel is awesome! This viewpoint at Dehang Grand Canyon offers panoramic views with very few people

Most visitors at Dehang Grand Canyon only wander around the Miao village at the valley bottom and near the waterfall, unaware that there is an excellent spot to overlook the entire canyon and Miao village panorama! This viewpoint requires a bit of an "adventurous" spirit, but the view is absolutely worth it, and there are very few people!

【“Map Route” Descriptive Style (Panoramic Exploration Route)】
My secret route: Start from the central square of Dehang Miao Village → follow the signs toward Tianwen Platform → but don’t take the steep steps directly up to Tianwen Platform → watch for a small mountain path branching off to the right and back (more primitive but clearly visible) → climb along this path for about 15-20 minutes → reach a natural giant rock platform → this is the perfect viewpoint! You can overlook the entire Dehang Miao Village, the river, and part of the canyon scenery. You can return the same way or continue on to Tianwen Platform.

【Hidden Experience: Be a Miao for a Day】
Learn a Miao song: After watching the folk performance, boldly go on stage and learn to sing a simple Miao song with a Miao girl; it’s a very fun interactive experience.
Try Miao embroidery: The village sells Miao embroidery crafts, and you can also try some simple embroidery under guidance to feel the art at your fingertips.
Early morning market visit: If you stay in the village, you can visit the small morning market to experience the daily life of the locals.
Stargazing at night: The canyon has little light pollution, and on clear autumn nights, you can see a sky full of stars—very romantic.

【Photo Outfit/Prop Guide】
In the ethnic-flavored Miao village and canyon, you can try ethnic-style outfits or outdoor workwear, which also matches well. Girls can bring a large printed shawl, which is both warm and a great photo prop. At the viewpoint or other open areas, wearing a cowboy hat adds a sense of adventure. At dusk, using the village lights as decoration can create very atmospheric photos.

【Cost Breakdown Reference (Inside the Canyon)】
Tickets: Dehang Grand Canyon scenic area tickets cost about 80-100 RMB.
Accommodation: Miao village homestays cost about 100-200 RMB per night.
Food: Miao cuisine costs about 50-80 RMB per person per meal; long table banquets about 100 RMB per person.
Performances: Folk performances are usually included in the ticket or require a small additional fee.
Total: For 1 day and 1 night, the average cost per person is about 300-500 RMB (excluding major transportation).

【⚠️ Pitfall Avoidance Guide】
The path to the secret viewpoint is a wild trail, so be sure to pay attention to safety; do not go on rainy days as it is slippery.
You can bargain moderately when shopping in the village, but don’t overdo it; respect the local people’s labor.
If you are unfamiliar with Miao customs, observe and ask more to avoid unintentional offense.
Protect the environment; do not leave trash in the mountains or fields.
This off-the-beaten-path route lets you see scenery that 99% of tourists miss. Keep this guide and become a true adventurer in Dehang!