Spent three days in Leishan, and my spending philosophy collapsed

In October, Leishan’s terraced fields are edged with gold, smoke curls from the Miao villages, and even the mountain breeze carries the sweet scent of rice wine! As a walking enthusiast, I declare this the most underrated treasure in Guizhou—deep in the Miao Mountains, at the foot of Leigong Mountain, lies a cluster of original stilted buildings, an intangible cultural heritage silver smith village, and soul-shakingly sour delicacies! After three days, the cost per person was just over 1,000 RMB with incredible value. Just copy this guide directly～
🍁 Three-day essence route · Immerse yourself in the slow life of the Miao countryside

Day 1: Deep immersion in Qianhu Miao Village
👉 Morning: Head to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village (ticket 110 RMB)! It’s best to get up early and take the shuttle bus to the viewing platform. The stilted buildings in the morning mist look like a fantasy drama set, and every photo is a masterpiece.
👉 Noon: Dive into “Caotang Tea House” next to the ancient street for sour soup fish! The mix of litsea cubeba fragrance and tomato sour-spicy flavor makes the fish so tender it melts in your mouth. Paired with a bowl of colorful glutinous rice, it’s simply intoxicating～
👉 Evening: Don’t miss the “Beautiful Xijiang” song and dance show (starts at 8:30 PM). The silver jewelry of Miao girls jingles, and they dance the golden pheasant dance by firelight, giving you goosebumps! Stay overnight at “Sanchunli · Zhongmin Homestay,” where opening the window reveals thousands of lights, and soaking in the bathtub facing the mountain view is amazing!

Day 2: Primitive villages + secret hiking trails
👉 Morning: Take a taxi to Langde Miao Village (ticket 50 RMB). This place is uncommercialized, with grandmas weaving colorful ribbons and kids chasing the lusheng flute. The twelve-door gate wine ceremony is full of ritual; the rice wine is sweet but strong, so drink carefully!
👉 Noon: Eat drum-stored pork at the village entrance! Black-haired pig belly is boiled thoroughly in plain water, dipped in chili sauce for a fragrant but not greasy taste, paired with Leishan fish sauce sour mixed rice—I can proudly eat three bowls!
👉 Evening: Highly recommend staying at “Baiyan · Muyunjian Homestay,” a glass house built on terraced fields. At dawn, the sea of clouds drifts beneath your feet, as if sleeping in heaven!

Day 3: Tea mountain autumn picking + intangible cultural heritage experience
👉 Morning: Go to Jiaoyao Village to pick tea with a bamboo basket! The tea garden at 1300 meters altitude is shrouded in mist. Learn to stir-fry silver ball tea with a Miao sister. The tea fragrance mixed with fresh grass scent is so healing you won’t want to leave.
👉 Noon: Experience rice field batik! At “Miao Grass Field Workshop,” use a copper knife dipped in beeswax to draw patterns. The dyed blue cloth made into a scarf is very memorable (50 RMB per person).
👉 Evening: Before heading back, rush to the county town to eat “Leishan minced meat rice noodles”! Bone broth base + freshly ground rice noodles + crispy minced meat, sprinkled with peanuts and sour long beans, slurp until no soup is left!

🌟 Must-check list · Niche but legendary
✅ Gage Ancient Alley: Free! This 150-meter deep alley hides Miao embroidery, ancient song halls, batik workshops, and you can listen to Miao elders sing epics.
✅ Wudong Miao Village: Free! Three streams run through the village. Learn to brew glutinous rice wine and grill fish by the stream, like stepping into the scene of “Little Forest.”
✅ Leigong Mountain Forest Park: A hiker’s paradise! The primitive forest is packed with negative oxygen ions, and the mountaintop overlooks the colorful Miao Mountains.

🚌 Transportation guide
Day 1: Kaili South Station → Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village (book the direct shuttle on Trip.com, 1 hour direct)
Day 2: Xijiang → Langde (30-minute taxi) → Baiyan Village (1-hour chartered car)
Day 3: Baiyan → Jiaoyao Village (40-minute homestay shared car) → return to Kaili

🍜 Food hit list
• Sour soup fish: triple hit of sour, spicy, and fresh; the soup base is perfect for soaking rice!
• Ant soup: smells stinky but tastes delicious, Leishan’s version of “snail rice noodle hotpot”;
• Beef tripe hotpot: dare to try! Soup base made from fresh grass steeps beef slices, the more you eat, the more addictive～

💰 Three-day expense record
Tickets (Miao Village + Langde): 160 RMB
Accommodation (2 nights in homestays): 600 RMB
Meals (every meal hardcore): 300 RMB
Transportation (chartered car + taxis): 200 RMB
Total about 1260 RMB—value far surpasses popular cities! Students can afford it easily～

⚠️ Tips
Miao villages have many mountain roads, be sure to wear non-slip shoes!
Big temperature difference between morning and evening, thin jacket + sunscreen for double protection;
Book intangible cultural heritage experiences in advance on Trip.com, cheaper than on-site!

Personal feelings
👉 Best points: Few people, beautiful scenery, low prices. The homestay owner personally baked glutinous rice cakes and gave them to me—so heartwarming it made me cry!
👉 Hard parts: Hiking until my legs were weak; waiting half an hour for a taxi back from Langde Miao Village (recommend booking in advance)…
Leishan is a place that makes you forget the rat race! Waking up to rooster crowing in the morning, holding rice wine watching the sunset in the evening—this is life! If any experts have secret tips, please share in the comments! 🙋‍♀️