Zhaoxing Village

Known as the last secret place on earth, the Dong village🍃 You really have to see it for yourself to know how extraordinary it is. There is no excessive commercialization here No crowded throngs of people Primitive and quaint, isolated from the world People live the slow life of old in the way they have for thousands of years ✅Be sure to stay a few more days when you come here, to fully enjoy the slow life 🔶: Play like this for three days and two nights d1: Arrive at the village in the afternoon→Lunch→Rent ethnic costumes for photos→Watch the sunset and night view→Dinner d2: Wake up naturally→Trek through the terraced fields→Watch the sunset at Tang'an terraced fields🌅 d3: Watch the sunrise from the Dong village's viewing platform→Stroll through the morning market→Return trip 🚅Transport: Take the high-speed train to 'Congjiang Station' 3h from Guangzhou, about 10min by taxi from Congjiang Station to the Dong village 📷Photo spots: 🔻The viewing platform at the entrance of the village offers a panoramic view of the Dong village, be sure to go at sunrise or sunset 🔻You can basically see the Drum Tower on the roads of the village, try shooting from various angles 🔻 Jiajie Dyeing Workshop 🔻 The alley in front of Lituan Drum Tower (classic spot) 🔻 Rentuan Drum Tower and the flower bridge in front of it 🔻Tang'an terraced fields 🍔Food: A friendly reminder not to try the Bull Bie Hotpot lightly🤦🏻‍♂️, recommend Liao Fat's Crispy Skin Fragrant Pig Rice Noodles, I ate it three times in three days👅, and the sour plum juice is also very good, as well as the sour soup fish🉑 📍Location: Zhaoxing Dong Village, Guizhou 🚗Transportation: 10min by taxi from Congjiang Station - -  ——————— 🎨Color grading: LR, PS ‍🧑🏻‍💻Welcome friends who like photography to exchange and learn together~

Where is this? It's unique! 🌈Zhaoxing Dong Village is called 'the village on the edge of time' by National Geographic. It is one of the largest Dong villages in the country, known as the 'first village of Dong'. Its five extraordinary drum towers have also been recorded in the Guinness Records. 🌈Here, the original Dong culture has not disappeared. During the day, it is a thousand-year-old village with small bridges and flowing water. At night, it is a brilliant world with lights from thousands of families. 🚙Transportation: 🚗Self-driving: About 5 hours from Guiyang Airport 🚅High-speed rail: About 1.5 hours from Guiyang East to Congjiang, then a 10-minute taxi ride to the village. 🏘Accommodation: It is recommended to choose a homestay away from the main street, which is relatively quieter. 🍲Food: Hundred-flavored sour soup, long table banquet, sour soup fish, beef powder, free-range chicken soup, etc. 💡Practical tips: 1⃣April 20th every year is the traditional festival of Zhaoxing Dong Village, 'Grain Rain Festival'. On this day, locals will hold activities such as opening the village gate to welcome guests, eating black rice, throwing pottery, painting faces, and Dong weddings. 2⃣There are many experiences of batik tie-dyeing, which is a major feature of the Dong people. The finished product can be obtained in a few hours. 3⃣When you come here, you must take photos with the drum tower, flower bridge, and stage. 4⃣In May, you can see the green fields all over the mountain in the village.

The underrated Dong village treasure route in Guizhou Recommend that more than half of the Dong population in China live in Guizhou Province, in the beautiful mountains and rivers of southeastern Guizhou, a Dong village, a tall drum tower Few people come here, and there are not too many traces of commercialization The Dong architecture, folklore, culture and other treasures of the ethnic group hidden in the landscape are the world's! Today, a bud recommends a trip to the Dong gathering place in Guizhou for friends who like niche travel and ethnic culture

Here, there's not too much commercialization The local customs are primitive and simple This place is far from the hustle and bustle of the city There are no crowds of people coming and going. . ——Travel Guide—— 📍Location: Navigate to Zhaoxing Dong Village, Liping County, Guizhou 🚙Transportation: Drive to Zhaoxing Dong Village 🚄High-speed train: Take the high-speed train to Congjiang Station (there is a direct bus to the village at the station entrance) . 🗺Attractions Recommendation ❶Zhaoxing Dong Village At first glance, it is very shocking. The entire village is wrapped by terraced fields and mountains. The ecological protection is very good. Dong people can be seen everywhere on the streets selling fruits, full of life. There are five grand Drum Towers in the village, divided according to the rule of one Drum Tower per clan surname: Benevolence, Righteousness, Etiquette, Wisdom, Trust. The five Drum Towers are very spectacular. . ❷Tang'an Dong Village (Terraced Fields) This place is even more primitive and mysterious, with almost only the elderly and children remaining. It takes about 20 minutes and 20 yuan for a round trip by car from Zhaoxing Dong Village. The extensive winding terraces are very spectacular when viewed from above. . 📷Photo Spots: ①Viewing Platform: There is a supreme viewing platform at the entrance of the Dong Village, where you can overlook the entire village. ②Dong Village Rice Fields: There are several rice fields at the entrance where taking a photo with the Dong Village is also very photogenic. ③Drum Tower: There are signs marking the location of the Drum Towers along the way, find a suitable position to take a photo with the Drum Tower. ④Dye Workshop: The dye workshops are uniform in color, with fabrics neatly arranged and hung up to dry, looking like ink paintings. ⑤On both sides of the Dong Village are houses with a small stream in the middle. Walking on the paths on both sides or standing on the stones in the stream is very photogenic. ⑥It is recommended to wear ancient style, Dong village clothing, or simple white clothes with some props for better-looking photos. . 👉Tips: Cars from outside cannot enter and must be parked at the Dong Village entrance parking area, then take a sightseeing car to visit. It is recommended to stay overnight as the night view here is very beautiful. Be sure to protect the ancient town and care for the environment.

After spending less than a thousand yuan, come to Zhaoxing to experience the simplicity of the ancient village, the long history and culture, taste the unique cuisine of the Dong village, experience the local singing and dancing, tie-dye crafts, and feel the colorful culture of the ethnic minority. 1️⃣ Day One Morning from Guangzhou South Station to Congjiang 194 💰(6:25~10:54)⏱️ After exiting the station, go to the bus terminal on the right hand, find the bus to 'Zhaoxing Dong Village'. Buy the ticket on the bus for 10💰/person You need to get off the bus at the entrance of the scenic area to buy a ticket for 75💰/person ‼️Some homestays include pick-up and drop-off, and you don't need to buy tickets, which might be a bit more expensive, but the difference is not much, focusing on convenience. 2️⃣ After checking in, go to (Liao Fatty) for lunch, their dishes are very delicious, and you are unlikely to be disappointed. You must try the local rice noodles, they have a fragrant rice aroma, then buy a cup of bayberry juice for 8/💰 next door 3️⃣ Change into local clothes for 30💰 for 3 hours, maybe because I am a boy and didn't need makeup, so I saved the makeup fee (50/💰) 4️⃣ Go take photos📸 I've organized a few scenic spots for good photos 🔹 4 Drum Towers 🔸 Around the Wind and Rain Bridge 🔹 The only lake in the center of the village at the entrance 🔸 The waterwheel position on the left side of the entrance 🔹 Almost at dusk, go to the viewing platform and wait for the blue hour 5️⃣ The next day, get up at 6 am to watch the sunrise🌅 from the viewing platform, and by the way, take some photos of the big scenery that you didn't capture yesterday, then go back to sleep 6️⃣ Wake up at 11 am, you can choose to go to - Tang'an Terraced Fields (30 yuan/person for the shuttle bus) If you're too tired, you can stay in the village and relax. 7️⃣ High-speed rail return trip 194/person💰 If you have enough time, you can choose to go back to Guilin for fun, or go up to Guizhou, both are on the same high-speed rail🚄 🍗 Food Recommendations 🍗 1- Liao Fatty 2- Bayberry juice and roasted pork🥩 next to Liao Fatty, 10 yuan for 6 skewers 3- Donglang Restaurant: Tofu - Sour Fish Soup.

This place is simply the perfect getaway for weekends or the Spring Festival holiday! 🎉 Direct access by high-speed train, no need to take leave! 🤩 You can easily tour the scenic area in just 2-3 days~ There's also a plethora of authentic delicacies waiting for you to try! 😋 This is Zhaoxing Dong Village in Guizhou 💖 It has been rated as one of the '33 most tempting tourist destinations in the world' 🤩 It is also one of the six most beautiful ancient villages in China, and the hometown of Drum Tower culture and art 🌈 Here, you can Experience the slow-paced life of the ancient village 🛖 Admire the vast green terraced fields 🌾 Taste local specialty foods 🥩 Experience the traditional culture of tie-dyeing and batik... 【Travel Guide】 🚄 High-speed train: Guangzhou South—Congjiang Station (3-4 hours), there are also direct high-speed trains from Foshan, Chengdu, Chongqing, and Kunming~ After getting off the train, take a shuttle bus to Zhaoxing Dong Village for just 10r/person, and you'll arrive in 15 minutes 🚌 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to 'Zhaoxing Dong Village Ticket Office', there's a huge outdoor parking lot outside the scenic area~ 【Travel Tips】 👉Day 1 🕛 Take the high-speed train: Guangzhou South Station—Congjiang Station (07:04-10:59) 🥢 Arrive at Zhaoxing Dong Village at noon, have lunch, and check in 🚶‍♂️ Tang'an Dong Village: see the terraced fields, enjoy the sunset (you can walk or take a shuttle bus) 🎶 Evening: Stroll around the streets, relax in a bar, you can also watch the stars, and enjoy night market barbecue snacks~ 🏡 Accommodation: Inside Zhaoxing Dong Village (e.g., Zhaoxing Chenfeng Guesthouse) 👉Day 2 🌅 Zhaoxing Dong Village Viewing Platform: watch the sunrise, overlook the panoramic view of the Dong Village 🌈 Experience tie-dyeing/batik in the morning 📸 Rent ethnic costumes, take photos and wander around the village 🚄 Return trip: Congjiang Station——Guangzhou (19:53-23:36) ⚠ The above is a leave-free itinerary specially designed for workers in Guangzhou, you can have a complete experience in just 2 days! Of course, if you can have an extra day off, playing for 3 days would be even more enjoyable~ 【Local Specialties】 This is a foodie's paradise! 😍 A variety of special dishes that you can't stop eating! 🤤 ✔ Sour Soup Fish ✔ Sour Soup Beef ✔ Bullfrog Hotpot ✔ Glutinous Rice Wrapped Meat ✔ Crispy Skin Fragrant Pig Rice Noodle ✔ Wild Bayberry Juice ✔ Street-side Grilled Pork Belly ✔ Oil Tea ...... 📍Zhaoxing Dong Village, Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Liao Pangzi, Dongjialao, Dongjia Xiaoguan, Guyu Shifu, Miss Dong's Dessert Shop... These few places are all pretty good~ 😜 Go try them out!

How amazing it is to be rated as the most beautiful ancient town in China by National Geographic. Take a two-day leisure trip~ Direct high-speed train! Come to Zhaoxing Dong Village in Guizhou! Being selected as one of the 'Six Most Beautiful Ancient Villages in China' by Chinese National Geographic is really shocking! Compared to the Qianhu Yao Village, I prefer the slow life here. There are very few people on non-weekends, and there is no need to compete for photo spots. The locals are quite simple, and the food prices are not high. There are large areas of stilted buildings in the dry column style, and you can rent ethnic costumes. Both architectural and humanistic photography are very outstanding.

Hidden in the mountains, the village is described by 'National Geographic' as an ancient village on the edge of time. This is 'Zhaoxing Dong Village', known as the 'First Dong Village', located in Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. The village has more than 1,000 households and over 6,000 people, all with the surname Lu, divided into five major clans. It is the largest Dong village in the country and also the cultural center of Dong ethnic customs.

This place is perfect for a relaxing weekend or holiday getaway~ Direct high-speed train access🚄 no need to take time off You can finish touring the scenic area in just 2 or 3 days‼️ And in 2024, Guangdong residents can even enjoy free admission🆓 It's really too nice‼️‼️ - This is Zhaoxing Dong Village in Guizhou, rated as one of the '33 most tempting tourist destinations in the world' One of the six most beautiful ancient villages and towns in China, the hometown of Drum Tower culture and art Here you can Feel the slow pace of the ancient village🛖 See the endless terraced fields🌾 Taste the local specialty foods🥩 Experience the traditional folk culture of tie-dyeing and batik... ⚠️Since the terraced rice has just been planted recently, the scenery might be slightly less spectacular, but it won't affect the slow-paced experience in the ancient village - 【About Transportation】 🚄High-speed train from Guangzhou South to Congjiang Station costs 194r for a single trip (there are also direct high-speed trains from Foshan, Chengdu, Chongqing, Kunming), and after getting off the train, take a shuttle bus to the scenic area for 10r/person, which takes 15 minutes to reach Zhaoxing Dong Village 🚗For self-driving, navigate to 'Zhaoxing Dong Village Ticket Office', there is a large outdoor parking lot outside the scenic area - 【Travel and Tour Strategy】 👉Day 1 ➠Take the high-speed train from Guangzhou South Station to Congjiang Station (07:21-11:45) ➠Arrive at Zhaoxing Dong Village for lunch and check-in ➠Visit Tang'an Dong Village to see the terraced fields and sunset🌄 (by foot or shuttle bus) ➠Evening street stroll, relax in a bar ➠Stargazing, night market barbecue snack 🏡Accommodation: Inside Zhaoxing Dong Village (Zhaoxing Chenfeng Guesthouse) 👉Day 2 ➠Watch the sunrise from the Zhaoxing Dong Village viewing platform, overlooking the entire village ➠Morning experience of tie-dyeing/batik ➠Rent ethnic costumes and wander around the village, take photos📷 ➠Return high-speed train from Congjiang Station to Guangzhou (19:27-23:40) ⚠️The above is a non-leave itinerary for Guangzhou workers, allowing for a full 2 days of fun, of course, if you can have an extra day off, playing for 3 days would be even more comfortable and enjoyable, truly experiencing the leisurely slow pace~ - 【Local Specialty Foods】 There are many special foods here, and they are all delicious, a little paradise for foodies❗️ ✔️Sour soup fish ✔️Sour soup beef ✔️Beef tripe hotpot ✔️Glutinous rice with meat ✔️Crispy skin fragrant pig rice noodle ✔️Wild bayberry juice ✔️Street-side grilled pork belly ✔️Oil tea ✅Liao Pangzi, Dongjialao, Dongjia Xiaoguan, Guyu Shifu, Miss Dong's dessert shop, we think these places are quite good, you can give them a try~ - 📍Zhaoxing Dong Village, Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou

Here is the strategy I have sorted out! Guizhou is really the first choice for Guangzhou's surrounding tours, because it has beautiful scenery and low prices, very suitable for weekend relaxation! My boyfriend and I went together, and the cost of two people did not exceed 1,500 yuan. We suggest taking the train from Guangzhou South to Congjiang Station (passing through Guilin, Guangxi on the way, the scenery is super beautiful!) The round-trip ticket price is 388 yuan. We recommend staying in the village inside Zhaoxing Dong Village, so it is very convenient to travel. I live two kilometers outside the village, and every time I travel, I am picked up and dropped off by the boss of a guesthouse called Yihao Guesthouse, which is very convenient. The boss is very friendly! I stayed there for two days and had a great experience! As for tickets, student tickets are 40 yuan. We went to two attractions, one is Tang'an Terraced Fields (next to the terraced fields is a Tang'an Dong Village), and the other is Zhaoxing Tong Village. Tang'an Terraced Fields is located on the mountain, and Zhaoxing Dong Village is located at the foot of the mountain. We arrived at Tang'an Terraced Fields at noon, so we wanted to go to the mountain to enjoy the scenery in the afternoon. The boss of the guesthouse told us that we were very lucky because the weather was particularly good that day and we could see the sunset (it was cloudy and rainy the previous few days). To go to the terraced fields, you need to take a car. There are some people selling tickets on the roadside in Zhaoxing Dong Village. We directly bought a round-trip ticket for 20 yuan. It takes about 15 minutes to go up the mountain. The mountain road is very winding! Always going around. If you get carsick, it's best to prepare a bag. If you don't get carsick, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery outside the window, which is really super beautiful! After reaching the top of the mountain, the driver will drop us off at the entrance of Tang'an Dong Village, and the entrance is Tang'an Terraced Fields. At that time, we chose to visit Tang'an Dong Village first, and then return to the entrance to watch the sunset when the sun went down, and then return to the guesthouse. Tang'an Dong Village is very comfortable, and the whole village gives people a leisurely feeling, which is very suitable for relaxing. The local architecture is very distinctive, and it looks more charming under the afternoon sun. Compared with Tang'an Dong Village, Zhaoxing Dong Village is more lively, full of human fireworks. Walking into the alley is a residential area, with a small stream in the middle, where you can see children catching fish in the river and women washing clothes. The size of the village is moderate, and it takes about two or three hours to visit. Entering from the entrance of the village, you will see a street for renting ethnic costumes, with many shops. I rented a set of costumes, the price is 30 yuan for two hours. Many households in the village will hang dyed long cloth and tie-dyed clothes on the upper floor of their homes. Some shops can experience tie-dyeing, but because the process is more complicated and time-consuming, we did not go. The most representative local delicacy is crispy fragrant pig. Crispy fragrant pig powder can be seen everywhere, and the price is also very affordable, only a dozen yuan a bowl. (I ate for two days haha) In addition, grilled pork skewers are also a good choice, 6 skewers can be bought for 10 yuan, very delicious!

Zhaoxing Dong Village, officially known as Zhaoxing Dong Cultural Tourism Area, is a national 4A-level tourist attraction 📍Geographic location: Guizhou Province, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Liping County, Zhaoxing Town, Zhaoxing Village ❤Recommended reason: "The largest ethnic museum in the world" "The last haven for the weary soul of mankind" "The oldest ballads preserved by humans" "One of the top ten global destinations for returning to simplicity and nature" "One of China's six photography paradises" "Venue for the 2018 Spring Festival Gala" ✅Personal experience: I have stayed here for three days, drinking tea, chatting, walking, checking in, and waking up naturally, fully enjoying the happiness brought by the slow life 🌟Highlights: Zhaoxing Dong Village is surrounded by mountains, built in a basin in the mountains, with two streams converging into a river running through the village Green mountains, terraced fields, small bridges, flowing water, and houses, everything you could want The village's stilted buildings are built entirely of wood, arranged in a well-organized and staggered manner The ancient Dong architecture, enchanting natural scenery, and simple cultural environment intoxicate one to the core, making it hard to leave... 📝Note tips: In 2024, Guizhou A-level tourist attractions will offer ticket discounts; from Friday to Sunday, highway tolls are halved (limited to out-of-province passenger cars)

When you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, go to Guizhou's 'Zhaoxing Dong Village', one of the largest Dong villages in our country, known as the 'First Village of Dongxiang'. Zhaoxing Dong Village is surrounded by mountains, the village is built in the basin of the mountains, two streams converge into a small river running through the village. The houses in the village are stilted buildings, arranged in a staggered manner, all made of fir wood, with hard mountain tops covered with small green tiles, simple and practical. Zhaoxing Dong Village is most famous for its drum tower group, which is unique in all Dong villages in the country, has been included in the Guinness World Records, and is known as the 'Hometown of Drum Tower Culture and Art'. Zhaoxing Dong Village, located in the southeast of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, covers an area of 180,000 square meters. Zhaoxing Dong Village is all of the Lu surname Dong nationality, divided into five major clans, living in five natural areas, locally known as 'Tuan'. They are divided into Ren Tuan, Yi Tuan, Li Tuan, Zhi Tuan, and Xin Tuan. Zhaoxing is not only the hometown of drum towers, but also the hometown of songs and dances. There are Dong song teams and Dong opera troupes in the village. These traditional villages are strung together like beads, and along the way, they are reasonably inlaid with cultural and creative post stations, ecological homestays, micro-vacation camps, internet celebrity check-in viewing platforms, magical Yao baths, Dongxiang earth stove fire ponds and other supporting facilities. Here, tourists can immerse themselves in ethnic culture, ecological culture, health culture, farming culture, pastoral songs, ancient village cooking smoke, singing and dancing, Dong family oil tea, clouds rising and falling, sunrise and sunset, singing and sitting in the moon, making people happy and forgetful.