[Xijiang, Zhenyuan] A Two-Day Guide to Guizhou's Ethnic Minority Villages
by 黒犬
Oct 19, 2025
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Travel Guide  
📍 Location: Leishan County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou  
🌿 Highlights: The world's largest Miao ethnic settlement with 1,300 stilted houses  
🌟 Must-do Experiences  
1️⃣ Night view from the observation deck: Thousands of lights twinkle like stars (free shuttle available)  
2️⃣ Dress in Miao costumes for photos: ¥20/hour, Fengyu Bridge is the most photogenic spot  
3️⃣ Long-table banquet: Enjoy the "High Mountain Flowing Water" toast song (around ¥60 per person)  
🚌 Transportation  
▪ From Guiyang: 3-hour direct scenic area bus  
▪ High-speed rail: 40-minute taxi ride from Kaili South Station  
💡 Tips  
✔ Entrance ticket: ¥110 (includes 4 scenic shuttle rides)  
✔ Stay at a mid-mountain guesthouse for better views (choose one near the station if carrying luggage)  
✔ Arrive at 7 AM to avoid crowds
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