Life Advice: Visit Xiage Terraces in August and September

Xiage Dong Village and Xiage Terraces are located in Zhaoxing Dong Village, Liping County, Qiandongnan, at an altitude of 692 meters. The village is home to over a thousand Dong ethnic residents, nestled against lush mountains with layers of terraces stretching out in front.

The Xia Shan Inn is situated right here.

🚗 Journey through winding roads 🎢 and pass through countless curves,
Stay amidst the scenery 🖼️ where mountains greet you at every glance ⛰️.

In August, the terraces are in their peak growing season, with vibrant green rice seedlings 🍃 resembling a "matcha mille-feuille" cake—a green ocean perfect for capturing idyllic countryside photos 📷. Occasionally, there might be a brief rain 🌦️, and after the rain, mist drifts in and out, creating a dreamy and ethereal beauty as the terraces appear and disappear.

In September, the terraces enter their harvest season, transitioning from pale yellow to golden hues. Under the sunlight, the mature rice sways in the wind, forming golden waves of grain ✨. Local villagers take advantage of sunny days ☀️ to harvest and thresh the rice in the fields.

Come here for the view from the window,
The vitality outside surpasses everything.
Emotions here will dissipate,
This green window will heal and smooth everything ❤️‍🩹.

August-September is the perfect time to visit the hidden gem of Xiage Terraces and Xia Shan Inn 🏡. Unlike crowded tourist hotspots, Xiage offers a private retreat without commercial noise or throngs of visitors. Here, you’ll find only the warmth of wind-blown rice waves and the simplicity of life.

The most breathtaking scenery is often hidden in places untouched by mainstream travel guides 🌾.

This is Xiage ❗️❗️❗️

⚠️ Tips:
1️⃣ Take the high-speed train to "Congjiang Station." The inn provides round-trip pick-up and drop-off services 👌.
2️⃣ Driving route: Navigate to "Shuikou Toll Station" to exit the highway, then navigate to "Xia Shan Terraces Inn" to reach your destination 🧭.
3️⃣ Don’t treat this place as a "tourist attraction." It’s the everyday countryside of the locals. Observe quietly, tread lightly, and take your time to truly feel the essence of this place.

Zhaoxing Dong Village Xia Shan Inn