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Beware of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village!⚡️

Unmasking Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village! Chaotic transportation, high prices, over-commercialization: An alert guide inbound!

Beware of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village!⚡️

Transportation and ticket prices are a first big issue 🎫. Facilities and services don't match the high prices 🚗. And prepare for long queues and even walks between transport services. Bringing luggage might prove a real nightmare.

Beware of commercialization! The site is flooded with guesthouses, photo tours, and restaurants with very high prices 😖. Expect additional charges for performances. The site has some serious management issues, including inaccurate museum displays 😡.

Accommodation is tricky; if staying in the village center, you'll be dragging your luggage uphill, with noise keeping you awake at night and early morning👟.

As for photo opportunities 📷, expect repetitive, uniform shots of tourists in Miao (苗族) costumes. The overcrowded viewing platforms don’t help nor does the long trek uphill to the popular tea house. In my opinion, the night views aren’t as good as the day ones.

To sum up, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village (西江千户苗寨) falls short of expectations. Do consider carefully before you visit! 🙅‍♀️

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donyo

2024/11/29

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