You have to go to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village! Here’s the nanny-level guide

You absolutely have to visit Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village! 🏞️ Here's your guide!

✨Basic Information:
📍Location: Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province
🌟Features: The world's largest Miao village, with thousands of stilt houses nestled against the mountainside. Miao culture is remarkably well-preserved, and the night view is stunning.
🎈Best Season: March - November. Cool spring and autumn, summer for a relaxing escape, and the lively Miao New Year Festival in October; winter is cooler but less touristy.

🚗Transportation:
✈️Flight: First arrive at Guiyang Longdongbao Airport, then take the high-speed rail to Kaili South Station (approximately 40 minutes). From there, take a taxi or bus to the Miao village (1 hour).
🚄High-speed Rail: Depart from Guiyang North/East Station and arrive at Kaili South Station (approximately 30-40 minutes). Turn right at the exit and take the scenic area shuttle bus (35 yuan/person). ) or share a car (approximately 40 yuan/person) to reach the Miao Village.
🚗 Self-Driving: Approximately 3 hours from Guiyang. Use the "Xijiang Thousand Household Miao Village" navigation app. Parking is available at the north/west gates of the scenic area (approximately 30 yuan/day).
Transportation within the scenic area:
🚌 Sightseeing Bus: Tickets include a 4-ride pass (additional rides are 5 yuan each). The route runs from the North/West Gate to the Small North Gate to the Observation Deck.
🚶 Walking: The village is primarily paved with cobblestone paths, perfect for a leisurely stroll and soaking up the atmosphere.

💰 Tickets and Hours:
🎫 Tickets: Peak Season (March-November) 110 yuan, Off-Season (December-February) 90 yuan; half-price for students and seniors.
🚎 Sightseeing Bus: 20 yuan (includes 4 rides).
🕙 Hours: Open all day, ticket sales from 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
📱Reservations: We recommend purchasing tickets in advance through the Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Scenic Area official account to avoid long lines.

🌟Must-See Attractions:
🌃Observation Deck: A great spot for overlooking the thousands of lights. Visit at sunrise or sunset for stunning views and to avoid the crowds.
🌉Wind and Rain Bridges (Bridges 1-6): Bridge 1 is close to the countryside, Bridge 5 (the "僦餸煙" sign) offers excellent night views for photo ops, and Bridge 6 is close to the commercial street.
🏛️Miao Museum: Free, learn about Miao history, costumes, and festivals. Open 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM.
🎨Gage Ancient Alley: Experience traditional Miao papermaking, batik, and silver jewelry making. Colorful oil-paper umbrellas hang at the entrance, creating a unique atmosphere.
💃Indigenous Song and Dance Performance (Free at 11:00 AM): Features include reed pipe dances, bronze drum performances, and more. VIP area requires a separate long table banquet ticket (approximately NT$60). )
🌾Rural Tourist Area: Terraced rice paddies, lush green in spring and summer, and golden in autumn, perfect for photo ops.

🏠Recommended Accommodations:
📍Near the Observation Deck: Enjoy the night view from the window at Xijiang Sanchunli Zhongguanjing Meisu (Xijiang Sanchunli Zhongguanjing Meisu). The location is excellent, but the prices are a bit high.
📍Riverside Inns: Quiet and cozy, like Xijiang Xiangsu Light Luxury Hotel, perfect for those who prefer a quiet environment.
📍Mountaintop B&Bs: Enjoy expansive views and great value, like Xijiang Chanle Boutique Hotel, though there's a climb required.
❗Book in advance; prices double during peak season; some B&Bs offer luggage pick-up.

🍱Food Recommendations:
🐟Sour Soup Fish/Beef: Houjiazhuang and Caotang Teahouse are highly recommended.
🍽️Long Table Banquet: 60- 80 yuan/person, experience the "Mountain Flowing Water" toasting ceremony, a truly atmospheric experience.
🍙 Dim Sum: Glutinous rice (with bacon), hand-made glutinous rice cakes, bacon and sausage, and bamboo rice, all very unique.
🍶 Drinks: Rice wine (around 12% alcohol, sweet), Leigongshan green tea A must-try!

📅 Suggested Itinerary:
🚩 One-Day Tour (Compact):
Morning: Enter through the North Gate → Miao Museum → Gagu Ancient Alley → Visit the Wind and Rain Bridge
Noon: Enjoy a sour fish soup lunch → Visit the rural scenic area
Afternoon: Visit the observation deck → Dress in Miao costumes for photos
Evening: Watch a song and dance performance → Return
🚩 Two-Day Tour (In-Depth Experience):
Day 1: Check in to the inn → Visit the ancient alley → Museum → Photograph the night view → Stay in the Miao village
Day 2: Enjoy the morning view → Hike the terraced fields → Try batik → Return

❗Notes:
🙏 Cultural Respect: Miao people avoid touching heads or stepping on fire pits; do not refuse toasts at long-table banquets (you can offer a sip as a gesture).
🧳 Luggage: You will need to take a sightseeing bus from the scenic area entrance to the village. It is recommended to pack light or leave your luggage at a safe (there are lockers at the North and West Gates). 👟Attire: Wear non-slip shoes as the cobblestone paths are slippery. Bring mosquito repellent in summer and a thick coat in winter.
📷Photography: Renting Miao costumes (including headdresses and collars) costs about 30-50 yuan per hour. Before 9 a.m., there are fewer tourists, making for better photos.
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