a quaint village that National Geographic calls one of the "most attractive tourist destinations in the world"
Zhaoxing Dong Village, a quaint village that National Geographic calls one of the "most attractive tourist destinations in the world," is located in Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in Guizhou Province. It is one of the oldest villages in China. With its subdued commercial vibes and simple folk customs, it is an excellent place to get acquainted with minority customs. The village is renowned for its unique Dong architecture, terraced field hikes and handmade wax dyeing. Moreover, it's one of the filming locations of "A Bite of China."
High-Speed Rail: Departing from Guangzhou South Station, you can reach Congjiang Station by high-speed rail in about 3 hours and 45 minutes for a fare of 216 yuan. The return fare is 233 yuan.
Bus: After exiting Congjiang Station, you can catch a direct bus to the scenic area for 10 yuan/person one way, or 20 yuan/person round trip.
Self-drive: Departing from Guiyang city, it's approximately 300 kilometers and about 4 hours by car.
Admission: Regular tickets are 80 yuan while Guangdong residents, children, seniors, and students can enter free of charge.
Shuttle: A round-trip fare on the shuttle bus is 20 yuan. It operates from 9:00 to 18:00.
Exploring Dong Cultural: Visit the village gate and the Dong Village Museum, stroll along the main street, and experience the history and culture of the Dong people.
Drum Tower Pilgrimage: Visit the Xintuan Drum Tower, Zhituan Ancient Tower, Lituan Drum Tower, Rentuan Drum Tower, and Yituan Drum Tower to learn about the unique architectural style of the Dong Drum Tower.
Terraced Field Hikes: Hike along the Jiabang Terraces and appreciate the magnificent terraced landscapes.
Handicraft Experience: Try your hand at tie-dyeing and wax-dyeing to create traditional Dong handicrafts.
Food Exploration: Savor the authentic dishes such as sour soup beef and graphite tofu at Dong Lang Restaurant, and enjoy local specialties such as barbecue, sour soup fish, roasted piglet, and fragrant glutinous rice.
Photography: Capture the whole village from the viewing platform, the water wheel by the river to the left of the village entrance, the Wind and Rain Bridge. Look for the best shooting angle on the bridge in front of the Jiajie Batik.
Cultural Performances: Watch the Dong dance performance and the Dong Da Ge performance, experience the traditional culture of the Dong people.
Bonfire Party: Participate in the evening bonfire party, dance with the local residents, and enjoy a joyous time.
Mosquito and sun protection: Be sure to bring mosquito repellent and sunscreen when visiting Zhaoxing Dong Village.
Make reservations in advance: To avoid disappointment, it's best to pre-book tickets and activities.
Gift shopping: We do not recommend buying souvenirs within the scenic area as prices are relatively high.
Accommodation choice: We suggest accommodation near the central village of Zhaoxing for the convenience. But do take note of the noise issue.
Rice field fishing: Participate in the rice field fishing project. You can ask the restaurant owner to cook your catch, allowing you to taste the fruits of your labor.
