Colorful Guizhou Traveling all the way to Guizhou, misty and rainy Xijiang crossing the Miao Nian, getting to know different Guizhou up close
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Everyone has their own dreams and their own list of longing places, and I just have such a list, there is always a place in this list, it is Guizhou, yes, that’s right, as a person who likes to go around Walking travelers have gone to many places, but Guizhou is a place I have not set foot in so far, so it always climbs to my heart inadvertently from time to time, those magnificent mountains and rivers, those authentic villages, each of which makes me feel I am haunted by dreams
Colorful Guizhou 【Essence】
Guiyang
Walking in Guiyang, you will have an illusion, as if all cities are more or less similar, but here I feel a kind of old Shanghai feeling, don’t ask me why, it’s just a feeling, Why so serious. In fact, I really like to walk on its streets every time I go to a strange city, to see the bright lights of the cars coming and going in this city, and I also like to stand on the corner of the street, listening to its hustle and bustle and feeling it pulses every moment
It's a pity that I don't have much time to stay in Guiyang, so how can I clock in Guiyang for half a day? Well, congratulations, come and find the answer with me, follow Zicheng on a tour of Guiyang, and take you to check in Guiyang's landmarks and the most popular niche travel destinations
Libo
Libo Xiaoqikong, need I say more? Even if you have never been to Guizhou, even if you have never witnessed its charm, you will still know it—the emerald on the belt of the earth. This is also one of the must-see attractions in Guizhou. I have to say that the beauty here is moving. The soul-stirring, especially the color of the lake, blue and green, is simply too beautiful, coupled with the lush greenery everywhere, it is so intoxicating, I really want to stay here and never leave, whether it is the Xiaoqikong Bridge or the Tonggu Bridge , Hanbitan, Laya Waterfall, 68-level falling waterfall, etc., are all worth visiting.
Zhaoxing Dong Village
It’s hard to say why I fell in love with such a Dong village, which is not what I imagined. Maybe it’s because I was looking for the five famous drum towers in the village, and I sat around the drum towers with the locals, chopping firewood and lighting the fire to smoke together. Wait for the moment when the flames grow stronger and the warmth passes from the body to the heart.
langde shangzhai
Before I came here, I thought I would have something to look forward to, but after I went, I found that my heart was calm, but it was an unforgettable calm. Do you think the charm of Lang De Shangzhai is not enough, in fact, it is not, it gave me The feeling is so different, away from too much commercial decoration, more pure, and more people can walk in it quietly, with the intermittent drizzle in the heart, more and more quiet, all the way along the stone road Climbing to the heights of the stockade, looking at the curling fireworks of the houses at the foot of the mountain, I suddenly fell in love with this place
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
You may have seen the blue sky and white clouds in Xijiang Miao Village, and its bright night, but have you ever seen Xijiang in winter with drizzle and clouds? Have you ever tried to forage for food in the cold nights when the temperature plummeted in winter? Have you ever stood in the drizzle of winter rain, risked bombing the plane, but stubbornly released the drone, just to record the experience of the Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village like ink and wash? Have you ever had that feeling of hope that ends up in vain? Well, then you can go to Xijiang Miao Village with Zicheng
written before the travel notes
Winter in Beijing came early this year. The weather was slightly warm a few days ago, but now the temperature has suddenly dropped by a few degrees. On days like this, I just want to hide in a warm room and write a few lines on the small table in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows. Text, listening to the melodious and melodious singing, looking at the white mist floating in the cup, quietly in a daze
But no one expected that a few days later, Beijing suddenly and silently ushered in its first winter snow, and the white snow turned into Beiping in an instant. The curtain has officially opened. And I~~~perfectly missed my favorite winter in Beijing—the first snow, but at the same time, I have been intoxicated by the landscape of Guizhou, and I can't extricate myself from the stockade with a strong humanistic atmosphere.
journey
I actually like the cultural route very much, and I also like to shoot cultural themes, so I arranged a cultural and folk route for this itinerary, especially to see the lively Miao Nian and feel the atmosphere of the Chinese New Year that is different from that of the Han people.
Beijing—Guiyang—Libo—Zhaoxing Dong Village—Langde Shang Village—Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village—Beijing
tips
1. Be sure to check the weather conditions of the destination in advance before departure, and bring enough suitable clothes
2. Prepare all the shooting equipment and electronic equipment needed to be in normal condition
3. Remember, be sure to check the memory card, battery, charging device, mobile power supply, etc. of the shooting equipment. You can also bring a fill light in case you need it
4. You can prepare some necessary daily medicines, such as cold medicine, anti-inflammatory medicine, etc.
5. If you go in winter, you can prepare a thermos and drink some hot water
6. Be sure to understand the customs and taboos of the local people in advance, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble
【Day 1】
departure
In late November, it was more than four o'clock in the morning in winter in Beijing. It was not as cold as I imagined. The street lamps on the street were shining alone, and I shuttled through this familiar city, and I was about to go to Guizhou, which I had always longed for but was unfamiliar.
After the plane trembled and climbed, my thoughts were quickly pulled back to reality. Finally, my journey~~~is about to start, and you~~~will you set off with me?
Guiyang
A few hours later, I walked on the streets of Guiyang as I wished. It seems that all cities have this more or less similar, but I don’t know why, walking in Guiyang, I have an illusion, but the feeling here But there is a feeling of old Shanghai, don't ask me why, it's just a feeling.
In fact, I really like to walk on its streets every time I go to a strange city, to see the bright lights of the cars coming and going in this city, and I also like to stand on the corner of the street, listening to its hustle and bustle and feeling it pulses every moment
However, it is a pity that Guiyang does not allow me to stay for a long time, so how can I clock in Guiyang for half a day? Well, congratulations, come and find the answer with me, follow Zicheng on a tour of Guiyang, and take you to check in Guiyang's landmarks and the most popular niche travel destinations
Zhucheng Square
Every city will have a business card or a landmark building of the city. Zhucheng Square should be regarded as one of the main business cards of Guiyang. It is located in the center of the old city of Guiyang, next to the Nanming River, the mother river of Guiyang. On the Zhucheng Square, you can see a huge landmark building from a distance. This is the "Zhuyun" sculpture composed of 8 huge reeds. It represents Guiyang's bamboo culture, and it also interprets Guiyang's historical connotation and Spiritual Outlook of Guiyang People
There are six mighty and auspicious beasts around the Zhuyun sculpture, which look radiant. The space under the sculpture has now become a good place for square dancing. Whether it is daytime or evening, people will gather here to dance happily. But as me, it is of course necessary to find some more interesting angles and record the beautiful scenery
Of course, it used to be the People’s Square in Guiyang. Now the two squares have merged, but it is still a place that Guiyang people like very much. Old people gather in the shade of trees on both sides of the square to chat and rest. There are kites playing on the square, and there are many boys and girls playing skateboards in the square, and there is an endless stream of laughter.
Practical information
Tickets: Free
Location: No. 9 Zunyi Road, Nanming District, Guiyang City
Play: 1-3 hours
Attractions: Zhuyun Sculpture, Nanming River, Square
transportation:
1. Take bus No. 1, No. 2, No. 15, No. 21, No. 24, No. 52, No. 218, No. 230, No. 253, No. 306, No. 308 to Post and Telecommunications Building Station;
2. Take bus Ye 3, 4, 6, 11, 16, 17, 20, 23, 24, 29, K29, 30, 44, 50, 65, 219, 308 vegetable line to Xinlukou Station;
3. Take the bus Guiyang Sightseeing Line to People's Square Station.
Open: open all day
Surroundings: Jiaxiu Tower, Guizhou National Museum, Customs Building, Riverside Park,
Shooting locations: the bottom and sides of Zhuyun sculpture, the center of the square, Zhucheng Square Bridge, Guizhou National Cultural Palace, Nanming Riverside
Jia Xiu Lou
Jiaxiu Tower is definitely another landmark building in Guiyang. Most people who travel to Guiyang must visit it. This is a small building with three floors. If you don’t tell you, you may miss it. It lies quietly on a huge foundation stone in the Nanming River. The Nanming River flows slowly in front of the small building and merges into Hanbitan. The two banks are connected by a stone arch bridge on the side of the building. There is a small pavilion on the bridge, which is called "" "Hanbi Pavilion", tourists shuttle in front of the pavilion, most of them will stop, lean on the fence to watch or stop to take pictures. Walking across the stone arch bridge connecting Jiaxiu Tower, you can see Cuiwei Garden. The pavilions and waterside pavilions in the garden have a Jiangnan style. If you are interested, you can take a visit.
In addition, because there are many egrets inhabiting here, there are many old photographers who will set up various equipment on the trails along the shore, and capture egrets drilling bridge holes or golden light piercing holes in the sunset at any time. What I want to say here is that the sunset Jiaxiu Tower at the right time will be bathed in the setting sun, looking for different angles, you will find surprises. Of course, the night view of Jiaxiu Tower is also very beautiful. Looking from a distance, the lights are bright, and it is also worth seeing. ah
Practical information
Tickets: 4 yuan
Location: No. 8 Cuiwei Lane, Nanming District, Guiyang City
Play: 1-3 hours
Attractions: Jiaxiu Tower, Hanbi Pavilion, Cuiwei Garden, Nanming River
transportation:
1. You can take bus No. 15, 48, or 305 and get off at the "Jiaxiulou" station.
2. You can take buses No. 1, 2, 6, 8, 11, and 17 to the "Da Nanmen" station, and walk down the Nanming River for about 300 meters to arrive
open:
Jiaxiu Building: 08:00-22:00 Cuiwei Garden: 08:30-18:30
camera position
The other side of Jiaxiu Tower, the banks on both sides of the stone arch bridge, and the Hanbi Pavilion
Qingyun Road Night Market
Speaking of the night market in Guiyang, many people think of Erqi Road first. In fact, you can also go to Qingyun Road Snack Street. Compared with the commercialization of Erqi Road, this place may be more lively. Of course, many locals I prefer to come here at night to eat, drink and feast. There are many gourmet restaurants on both sides of the street, and there are also many well-known local restaurants. Of course, I heard that there were many food stalls or food stalls in the past, but now they seem to be rectifying, so most people still eat and drink in restaurants. Of course there are The door of the store is full of people, and it can be seen how popular it is
Location: Qingyun Road, Nanming District, Guiyang City
tips
There are some fruit stalls. At night, the stall owners will turn on the dim lights. Friends who like to take pictures of humanities should be easy to produce films.
Guizhou Qiangong Shengfeng Hotel
The hotel I stayed in Guiyang this time is Guizhou Qiangong Shengfeng Hotel. The hotel is located in the city center with a good location, not far from some attractions in the city center, so I can spend half a day visiting the landmarks of Guiyang.
The room is fairly spacious, clean and tidy with a reasonable layout, the facilities in the room are fairly complete, and the sound insulation is good, which is good for people who don't sleep well. In addition, the hotel is also equipped with a swimming pool, gym, sauna, etc. Friends who like it can also experience it.
The hotel's breakfast is in the form of a buffet. The dishes are quite rich. You can also ask for beef powder and sausage powder separately. The taste is not bad
Location: No. 81 Ruijin South Road, Nanming District, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province
Silk love red soup silk doll (Zhongshan West Road store)
In Guizhou, there is a local traditional famous snack that must not be missed. It can be seen almost everywhere in Guiyang. In "swaddling", hence the name.
However, this "swaddling baby" is actually a pancake baked with rice flour. It is as thin as paper but about the size of a palm. After spreading it out, it can be rolled into shredded radish, zheer root, shredded kelp, fried soybeans, crispy whistle, etc. Kind of side dishes, and then inject the hot and sour juice, that is, dip in water, take a bite of the vegetarian dishes, which are crisp, tender, sour, spicy and refreshing, appetizing and invigorating the spleen, very delicious
This Silian red soup silk doll is strongly recommended by local friends in Guiyang. There are many branches in Guiyang. The one I came to is Zhongshan West Road. The store is not big, but the location is very good. All the diners are full
Location: In Chinatown, B1, Zhongshan West Road Station, Guiyang Metro Line 1
Business: 11:30-21:00
Per capita: 43 yuan
Must-order: Silian Red Soup Doll, Ciba Ice Powder, Fried Egg Potato Rake, Secret Potatoes, Silian Fried Sour Noodles, etc.
Guiyang cuisine: Huaxi Beef Noodles, Changwang Noodles, Tofu Balls, Rose Ice Noodles, Whistle Noodles, etc.
【Day 2】
Libo
Libo County, which belongs to Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture in Guizhou Province, is located in the southernmost tip of Guizhou. If you want to say that the most famous scenic spot in Libo must be Libo’s seven holes, but in addition, there are also Libo Bo Ancient Town, Shuichun River Scenic Area, Guizhou Maolan National Nature Reserve and Zhangjiang Scenic Area, etc. However, Zicheng only went to Libo’s Qikong Scenic Area this time, so it’s a little regretful, but I have regrets. I will come again next time, right?
Small seven holes
Libo Xiaoqikong, need I say more? Even if you have never been to Guizhou, even if you have never witnessed its charm, you will still know it—the emerald on the belt of the earth. This is also one of the must-see attractions in Guizhou. I have to say that the beauty here is moving. The soul-stirring, especially the color of the lake, blue and green, is simply too beautiful, coupled with the lush greenery everywhere, it is so intoxicating, I really want to stay here and never leave, whether it is the Xiaoqikong Bridge or the Tonggu Bridge , Wolongtan, Laya Waterfall, 68-level falling waterfall, etc., are all worth visiting.
The area of the scenic spot is still very large, so it is recommended to take a sightseeing car in the scenic spot, which can save some energy and time. I entered from the west gate, and I was shocked by the natural landscape of Xiaoqikong along the way. Almost every There are good camera positions everywhere, even if you don’t use filters, you will feel beautiful and intoxicated.
Tour route:
West Gate of Xiaoqikong Scenic Area - Wolongtan - Cuigu Waterfall, Water Forest - 68-level Waterfall - Laya Waterfall - Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge - Tonggu Bridge - East Gate
Practical information
Tickets:
Peak season - 130 RMB (March 1st - November 30th) Low season - 110 RMB (December 1st - February 28th of the following year)
Half ticket: students with valid certificates
Play: 4-6 hours
Open: 8:00-16:00
transportation
Bus: Libo County New Bus Station to Xiaoqikong, you can take bus No. 11 to the east gate of the scenic spot, the fare is 7 yuan
7:00-19:00, the interval is 10-15 minutes, about half an hour one way
Taxi: From Libo County to the east gate of Xiaoqikong, 10 yuan/person, to the west gate, 15 yuan/person
Scenic sightseeing car: 40 yuan, you can get off at each station
Xiaoqikong Bridge shooting position
1. The photographer is located on both sides of the Xiaoqikong Bridge. The person to be photographed can be located on the bridge, walking or sitting on the bridge
2. On both sides of the Xiaoqikong Bridge, you can take a picture of the bridge without the crowd
3. Using a drone, you can watch the ancient bridge from another angle
4. There will be an old man on the water surface of Xiaoqikong Bridge to salvage the fallen leaves in the water, and you can shoot at this time
big seven holes
When mentioning Libo, the first thing many people think of is Libo’s Xiaoqikong, which is also the most famous Libo Internet celebrity attraction, but in fact Libo also has Daqikong, if Xiaoqikong is that kind Gentle and beautiful, then the big seven holes are majestic and majestic, both of them are worth visiting
Coming out of the east gate of the Xiaoqikong is the Daqikong Scenic Area, so it is generally the first time to visit the Xiaoqikong before continuing to visit the Daqikong. If you don’t want to walk on foot, you can choose to take a boat. When I went, there were not many tourists, so I sat there. In the first row, while looking at the lake and mountains, while blowing the cool wind, this is not to mention the comfort
The cruise ship broke through the water all the way, and when I was in the mountains and rivers, I suddenly wanted to recite a poem, "The apes on both sides of the strait can't stop crying, and the light boat has passed the Ten Thousand Mountains." Of course, many tourists choose to walk along the plank road. In fact, either way is very good. The boat passed through the long canyon and soon arrived at the pier in the valley. After disembarking, it walked along the winding plank road, with cliffs on one side and canyon shallows on the other side. There will be drops of water seeping out, light and shadow changing, and there is an illusion of adventure in a trance
Speaking of which, let's talk about what should be played in the big seven holes? How to play it?
The usual order is the gate of the scenic spot—Horror Gorge—Natural Bridge—Yaofeng Cave—return
If you take a cruise ship, you will be able to reach the Horrible Gorge within a short walk after landing. There are many legends and stories here. It is said that if you speak loudly here, sand and rocks will immediately fall on the cliffs on both sides of the strait. It is really fantastic, but the legend is a legend. The scenery here is really strange, looking up from the bottom, it seems to be able to see the face of the skeleton.
Winding along the plank road beside the cliff for about one kilometer, you can see a natural giant rock, like a triumphal arch. This is the karst wonder of Daqikong - Tiansheng Bridge, a bit like the Tiansheng Bridge in Wulong Tiankeng, Chongqing. Of course I feel more like a thumbs up. A stream passes through it slowly, and the clear water makes people think about it. Of course, if you look carefully, you can also see the steps left by the ancients on the cliff.
After crossing the Tiansheng Bridge, you can't go to Yaofeng Cave at this time. It is said that this cave is not ordinary, so let the spectators have a chance to explore it by themselves. The Daqikong Scenic Area mainly sees virgin forests, canyons, subterranean currents and underground lakes, so basically all the way down, you can roughly appreciate various geological landscapes.
By the way, because I finished walking the natural bridge of Xiaoqikong and Daqikong, it was a bit late, so I didn’t see the ancient bridge of Daqikong, which was a little regrettable, so if you want to play both scenic spots, you’d better come early , and then you should control the time in Xiaoqikong, don't be too indulging in the beautiful mountains and rivers.
Practical information
tickets
Big and small seven-hole combined ticket: 170 RMB
Cruise: RMB 20 for one way, RMB 40 for round trip
Play: 2-3 hours
transportation
There are many minibuses to and from Qikong at Libo County Bus Station. It takes about 40 minutes from the county seat to Xiaoqikong. There are sightseeing buses from Xiaoqikong to Daqikong.
Open: November 1st - March 31st of the following year 08:00-17:00
tips:
Scenic accident insurance 5 yuan / person
Libo Four Seasons Garden Hotel
This time I stayed at the Libo Four Seasons Garden Hotel in Libo New County. Overall, the hotel is very good. It is said to be the best hotel in Libo County so far. The rooms are spacious and tidy, and the facilities are complete. The only drawback is that The hotel is facing the county government. There are many people dancing in the square. The music is a bit loud. However, the hotel also provides guests with thoughtful gifts and hot milk at night. This service is also very considerate.
In addition, the hotel also provides free parking lot, airport pick-up, station pick-up, taxi calling and other services, making travel very convenient; in addition, the hotel also has a tea room, chess and card room, gym, billiard room, table tennis room, billiards, ktv, etc.
Price: around 500-1000/night
Address: No. 33, Enming Avenue, Libo County, Qiannan Buyi and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province
Libo Yao Cuisine
【Day 3】
Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, into the magnificent scenery of nature, now, Zicheng is about to start a journey of folk culture
Zhaoxing Dong Village
It’s hard to say why I fell in love with such a Dong village, which is not what I imagined. Maybe it’s because I sat around the Drum Tower with the locals, waiting for the flames to grow while chopping firewood and lighting the fire, and then the warmth passed from the body. The moment when you get to your heart; or maybe it’s when you walk into an unknown restaurant on a cold winter night with a hungry stomach when night falls, order a pot of authentic fish in sour soup, and sit around the table with your friends to chat about eating fish That moment.
The First Village of Dong Township
Zhaoxing Dong Village is the largest Dong village in the Dong area of southeast Guizhou. It is also the folk culture center of the Dong people, so it is also known as "the first village in Dong Township".
Most of the houses in the village are dry-stilted stilted buildings, built row upon row along the river. Most of the houses are made of fir, and the hard hilltops are covered with small blue tiles. However, with the development of tourism in recent years, the stockade has become more and more modernized, especially the booming of the homestay industry. Some old houses have been renovated, but if you walk into the alleys, you can still feel the stilted buildings. unique charm
Spring Festival Gala imprint
One of the four sub-venues of the 2018 Spring Festival Gala is located in Zhaoxing Dongzhai. The five imitation drum tower buildings at the gate of the Dongzhai scenic spot are the venues. Of course, Zhaoxing Dongzhai has also been rated as "the most beautiful in China" It is one of the six ancient villages and ancient towns in China and one of the 33 most attractive tourist destinations in the world, which also shows the charm of its Dong village.
Looking for the Drum Tower
The Zhaoxing Dong Village is divided into internal and external surnames, and all external surnames are Lu Dong. It is divided into five major ethnic groups, which live in five natural areas. The locals also call it "Tuan". Intellectual group, letter group five groups.
Here we have to mention the Drum Tower, the symbol of the Dong Village. The Drum Towers in Zhaoxing Dong Village are the most famous. There are five drum towers, five flower bridges, and five theater stages. At the same time, the appearance, height, size and style of the five drum towers are very different, and each has its own characteristics.
Dong village smoke cloud
In addition, Zhaoxing is not only the hometown of drum towers, but also the hometown of singing and dancing. There are Dong song teams and Dong opera troupes in the village. Therefore, on different drum towers, there will be competition awards won by the teams of their respective "groups", etc.
Every festival, people gather in the Drum Tower or Geping to hold ethnic cultural and entertainment activities such as "stepping on the song hall" and "carrying officials". Among them, the songs are especially famous, including the big songs of the Dong nationality, the songs of the cicadas, the songs of stepping on the hall, the songs of the cow-thigh qin, the songs of the folk, the songs of the river, etc.
When I arrived in the Dong village, a group of people in the village happened to have funeral affairs, so people gathered in the Drum Tower, the men warmed up to discuss, the women cleaned up, and as time went by, everyone made arrangements according to the local customs.
Drum Tower Warm Fire
From the cold Beijing to the warm Libo and then caught up with the sudden drop in temperature in Zhaoxing. While looking for the Drum Tower, I happened to be able to sit around the Drum Tower with the locals, chop firewood and light a fire to keep warm. Of course, before that, I still gathered around Watching them stay for a short moment, recording the whole process of their fire, they are also very simple, and then did not stop me from joining their team of warming the fire.
White smoke rises, the flame turns from blue to red, and the temperature gradually rises. People gradually gather around and chat casually. It is said that they can buy some meat and bake it on the fire, and then enjoy the food together.
In Zhaoxing Dong Village, no matter which drum tower you go to, you will see more or less people sitting around the fire to keep warm. Of course, there will be more elderly people among them. A foreign tourist like me will do it rashly. I came down to enjoy the fire with them. I didn't see much that day, so it's no wonder.
let's dress up
If you want to better experience the folk customs of the Dong village, the most direct and easiest way is to change into a Dong village person. Through these costumes, you can better understand their culture and history, but some tourists Just for the occasion, I don’t know whether some clothes are Dong or Miao. The simple distinction is that the silver ornaments of the Dong people are not as luxurious as the Miao people, and the clothes are more simple.
come ~show~
Dong village night
On such a winter day when the temperature drops sharply, the daytime is not as lively as it used to be, but at night it is even more peaceful. Pedestrians on the street are shivering in a hurry, the shops on both sides of the road are dimly lit, and the restaurants are steaming. The food is delicious. At this time, the lights of Zhaoxing Dong Village are bright, especially the lights on the gate of the village, which are even more dazzling in the night.
Dong village food
When you come to Guizhou, especially the Dong Village, you must try the authentic sour soup fish and fried bacon, the tangy aroma of the tumbling sour soup, and fresh fish. What are you waiting for, just eat~
Liping Zhaoxing Jindang Palace Hotel
Today I stayed at Jindang Palace Xianglv Hotel in Zhaoxing, Liping. This hotel is a typical stilted building in the Dong village. The small green bricks with wooden structure and hard roof are very characteristic. The room is not big, but it is just enough. You can see it when you open the window The gate to the Dong village and the terraced fields in front of the gate are really picturesque
The owner of the store is enthusiastic and likes to play the saxophone. He also plays a few songs for the guests at night. He has raised a kitten for a few months. It may be spoiled by the owner. He always meows and makes people hug , hold it up and immediately get intimate with people, quite cute
Practical information
Tickets: 80 yuan
Location: Provincial Road 202, Zhaoxing Village, Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province
Attractions: five drum towers of benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom and faith, wind and rain bridge
transportation:
Liping - Zhaoxing
Liping Bus Station has direct buses to Zhaoxing, 9 times a day, 7:20-16:45, and the fare is 21 yuan. About 1-1.5 hours apart
Sightseeing car: 10 yuan
Open: all day
Tips:
1. The gate of Zhaoxing Dongzhai Scenic Spot is still some distance away from the real gate of Dongzhai, so you need to take a sightseeing bus to go there, and the sightseeing bus departs on time
2. Due to commercial development in recent years, very few shops will raise prices for tourists, but overall the folk customs are still very simple
camera position
1. Zhaimen 2. Drum Tower 3. Wind and Rain Bridge 4. Alleys of Zhaizi 5. Main street of Zhaizi
【Day4】
Langde Shangzhai (Langde Miao Village)
I thought I would expect something, but standing in the stockade, I found that my heart was calm. It gave me such a different feeling. I climbed along the stone road all the way to the height of the stockade, and looked at the houses at the foot of the mountain. Curling fireworks, suddenly fell in love with this place
Where the Olympic Flame Passed
Langde is actually divided into upper and lower natural villages. Now Langde Shangzhai is open to the public. This is the first folk custom village in the country. If it is during the festival or when the tour group arrives, there will be a warm welcoming ceremony and a grand ceremony. Miao singing and dancing performances such as reed dance, copper drum dance and bench dance. But I may not come at the right time, and I didn’t get any welcome or see the performance. I have to say it’s a real pity, but it’s also just that I can enjoy this simple cottage quietly.
Although this is only a Miao village with hundreds of families, it was also the place where the Olympic torch passed by. Most of the clothing is characterized by long skirts, so it is also called "long skirt seedlings" here.
walk through
Langde Shangzhai is surrounded by mountains on all sides. There is a clear stream in front of the village. There is a wind and rain wooden bridge on the stream. There are flocks of ducks playing in the stream. The village is built on the mountain. The two sides of the stockade are easy to be overlooked if you don’t look carefully. You hardly meet any locals or tourists along the Qingshiban road. It seems that the entire stockade has been contracted at once. fluttering on the steps as if welcoming
Along the way, we came to a pool in the village. There was a statue of a bronze bull in the pool. We didn’t know who was waiting for it alone. Not far away was a square in the village. It should be a place for folk performances, but it’s a pity that at this time, there is no one around the square. Apart from the owners of several shops, I am the only one standing here at a loss. Fortunately, this is also the location of the Folklore Exhibition Hall. Looking at it, the green brick and gray tile stilted building is like a poem and a picture.
Back in the middle of the square, an old man appeared in the camera with his baby at home. The innocent child looked at us as strangers, and felt a strong sense of curiosity. The old man wanted to hold his hand and leave several times, but he always He insisted on not leaving, and looked at us from time to time. The two of them stood in a stalemate for a while. The old man pretended to leave, but the child looked at us and still refused to leave. The old man had no choice but to pick him up and greet us. Then the two talents leave
Fireworks in the world
With this little episode, I looked at this quiet cottage more carefully. It may be because the young people in the village are out, so there are almost no people in the village, and some are older people. For such a Miao village hidden in the deep mountains, the changes of the times are also subtly changing it and the people living here
Continue to go up along the road, looking back, there are many stilted buildings in the small village, the heights are scattered, and the smoke rises from the foot of the mountain, which adds a little freehand brushwork to this picturesque Miao village, and also has a sense of long-lasting mystery , It also looks more and more peaceful and profound. I think this is what I like. The fireworks in the world are also the reason why I suddenly like this place.
When going down the mountain, I happened to meet a Miao woman who was blinded by smoked bacon and a Miao man who was patiently weaving a net
Missed Miao Nian
But there are always regrets. I was looking forward to the Miao Nian and the performances here, but along the way, not only did I rarely see people, but there were no folk performances and Miao Nian atmosphere. After inquiring, due to special reasons this year, All the performances that can be canceled this year have been cancelled, and Miao Nian also happened to end just before
According to the normal custom, if guests come to the village, Lang De will have to drink road-blocking wine according to the etiquette of the Miao family. It is said that there will be a total of 12 road-blocking wines starting from the road at the foot of the village and going to the entrance gate at the head of the village. At the same time, the welcome ceremony also includes burning iron cannons, setting off firecrackers, playing mang tubes, singing wine songs, etc. After that, guests will be led to the reed lottery field in the center of the village, and traditional Miao songs and dances~lusheng dance will be presented to the guests , bench dance, wooden drums, copper drums, and invite guests to dance with them
It's a pity that I didn't have the chance to experience it, let alone the lively atmosphere of Miao Nian, but I said to myself at the time, I can still look forward to the Miao Nian in Qianhu Miao Village in Xijiang, but sometimes fate is like this.
Practical information
Tickets: 50 yuan in peak season and 25 yuan in off-season
Location: Langde Town, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province
Attractions: Former Residence of Miao Nationality Hero Yang Daliu, Folklore Exhibition Room, Ancient Well, and Sacrificial Platform on the Top of the Mountain
Play: 3-5 hours
Transportation: Take the direct shuttle bus to Langde at the Leishan County bus station, 5 yuan/person, every half an hour
Sightseeing car: 5 yuan for one way, 10 yuan for round trip
Open: all day
Tips:
You must not touch the bronze drums of the Miao family. This is very particular. The Miao people believe that the souls of their ancestors will be stored in the drums, so outsiders cannot touch them.
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a place that preserves the integrity of the "primitive ecology" culture of the Miao people. It is composed of more than 10 natural villages built on the mountain. It is the largest Miao village in China and even in the world. As we all know, Xijiang's annual Miao New Year Festival, Eating New Festival, and Guzang Festival once every 13 years have attracted much attention. Therefore, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is like an open-air museum, exhibiting an epic of the development of the Miao nationality.
You may have seen the blue sky and white clouds in Xijiang Miao Village, and its bright night, but have you seen the Xijiang Miao Village in winter with drizzle and clouds? Have you ever had that feeling of hope that ends up in vain?
Well, then don’t rush to answer, follow me to visit Qianhu Miao Village in Xijiang
About Miao Nian
Let me first talk about what is the Miao Nian. The Miao Nian is the first year of the Miao calendar, which is the New Year of the Miao people. It is called "Neng Yang" in Miao language. It is the same as the Spring Festival of the Han people. It is the most solemn festival, it is generally held at the end of the autumn harvest and the end of the year's farm work.
Celebrating the Miao Nian is to commemorate Chiyou, the ancestor of the Miao nationality who died in the tribal war more than 5,000 years ago; secondly, to celebrate the harvest of a year's work; Mom, Shuijing, etc.
"Miao Nian" usually lasts for five to twelve days. During this time, visiting villages to drink and dance Lusheng are essential activities. In the first few days of the Miao Year, every household has to clean the house and actively prepare new year goods, such as making glutinous rice cakes, brewing rice wine, bean curd, and bean sprouts. Generally, pigs are slaughtered or pork is bought, and sausages, blood tofu and Sew new clothes for the family, etc.
Drizzle
I have to say that I checked the weather forecast before leaving Beijing, but I didn’t expect it to happen so suddenly. Not to mention the sudden drop in temperature, what does the drizzle in the sky mean? I was looking forward to the Xijiang Miao Village with blue sky and white clouds, but the rain has been falling for a long time, and it has no intention of stopping at all, and it has no tendency to become bigger. Well, if this is the case, then be a man in the rain Bar
Xijiang Night
Due to time constraints, it was already evening when I arrived at Qianhu Miao Village in Xijiang, so after I packed up the hotel and had a short rest, the sky was gradually darkening. My location is not far from the viewing platform, but I didn’t expect that the people on the viewing platform were still enthusiastic under such a temperature~ Not long after, the lights of the stockade at the foot of the mountain gradually lit up, and it turned out that in addition to the cold temperature, there was also night. In the drizzle, the brightly lit Xijiang Miao Village is as bright as stars, touching the soul, and everything is worth it
tour car
It must be said here that Xijiang’s sightseeing bus can be taken four times in total, and you can take it directly by swiping your ID card at the platform. If the number of rides is exhausted, you can just buy a ticket for 5 yuan a single time. When there are many people, you still need to queue up. Wait for a while, and people with bad legs must not force themselves, it is better to take a sightseeing bus, otherwise the steps going down the mountain will put a heavy burden on the knees
Xijiang Cuisine
Well, from the top of the mountain to the bottom of the mountain, I walked all the way from No. 1 Fengyu Bridge to No. 4 Fengyu Bridge. I was so hungry that I was already hungry. Fortunately, I finally chose a Miaojia restaurant with good reviews—Miaoxiang Restaurant. Then you must come and try the local specialties. The boss recommends the yellow beef with skin. It tastes really good. I actually ate two bowls of rice~ Their sour soup fish is also recommended to try. It is said to be very popular.
The eggs downstairs in their house are full of eggs, which are still non-heritage snacks. I also stopped by to taste them at noon the next day. It tastes good. The eggs are filled with fillings. I downloaded the production process and gave it a thumbs up
Of course, there are many kinds of snacks in Xijiang, such as sausages and glutinous rice cakes that can be seen everywhere on the street. These snacks are delicious and not expensive at the night market.
【Day5】
Xijiang Yunyan
I thought it was rainy the day before, and the weather should be better the next day, but the reality is always so cruel, it is still a cloudy weather, I got up early and wrapped my clothes tightly, and flew the drone on the viewing platform, The clouds and mist have not dissipated, as if you can reach out and touch them~
So no matter what season, what weather, the same scene gives people different feelings. Is there an illusion like a fairyland in this scene at this time, but the vendors who kept shouting next to me finally pulled me back to reality, well, go downhill
Where did Miao Nian go?
The sightseeing car is galloping on the road, and it will arrive at the station soon. After getting off the car, you can walk in the slightly commercialized streets, but it feels similar to most commercial pedestrian streets, except that there are some more Miao elements, especially when you walk to You can see women in Miao clothes and Miao clothing rental shops all over the street, but this is not the Miao Nian atmosphere I was expecting. Have you missed the lively Miao Nian again?
At this time, on the basketball court next to the Lusheng Field, a not-so-intense basketball game was in full swing. After inquiring, it turned out that this was also an activity of Miao Nian. Well, I came to experience Miao Nian. Unexpectedly But it was a basketball game. It turns out that the Miao Year in Xijiang is coming to an end. Coupled with the weather, the Miao Year is basically over. I can only lament the bad luck.
I'm going to dress up again
The most direct way to experience folk customs is to become a local. A beautiful Miao costume can always give people a more sense of integration. At this time, the number of tourists on the street is gradually increasing, but choose a good angle, stagger the crowd, and take a photo. It's all the visual sense of the blockbuster
Miao costumes are famous for their eye-catching colors, complicated decorations and intriguing cultural connotations. You can see how dazzling the silver light is all over your body. Not to mention, I like the bursts of light when I walk around. There was a pleasant sound, very pleasant to hear.
Here I must like my friend. After wearing the Miao clothes, I became a Miao girl in no time. There is a halo in every gesture, which perfectly integrates with the Qianhu Miao Village in Xijiang. No matter how you shoot it, it is a blockbuster
Xijiang Miao Village filming location
1. Xijiang Ancient Street, every shot is a blockbuster
2. An unknown alley, located in the ancient street, with paper umbrellas hanging in the alley
3. In front of the No. 3 Wind and Rain Bridge, there is a small aisle near the water, where you can take pictures of the panorama of the bridge and play in the water
4. On the north side of No. 5 Fengyu Bridge, there is a small bridge. The background is a bit like Hongya Cave. The effect of the photo is good
5. Lusheng field, suitable for flying drones
Xijiang Sanchunli·Meng Holiday Hotel
I stayed at Xijiang Sanchunli·Meng Resort Hotel this time. The hotel is located in the middle of the mountain. The environment is very good. It also has its own viewing platform, garden, swimming pool and bar. The room is very good, and you can see the mountain when you open the door The view, the room is also very modern, and there is a tea break corner, where you can enjoy the scenery and drink tea. The so-called Xanadu is nothing more than that
The hotel is very close to the west gate of Xijiang Miao Village, and it is also very convenient to the viewing platform. Although it is not at the bottom of the mountain, it is also very convenient to take a sightseeing bus down the mountain. The buffet breakfast is at the bar, and the dishes are quite rich.
Location: 100 meters up to the right side of the viewing platform of Qianhu Miao Village in Xijiang
Practical information
Tickets: 100 yuan, sightseeing car 20 yuan round trip 4 times
Location: Qianhu Miao Village in Xijiang, China, Xijiang Town, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province
transportation:
1. Take a minibus from Kaili Bus Station to Xijiang Town, the fare is 20-25 yuan, and you can arrive in about 45 minutes
2. Take a taxi for 20 yuan in Kaili to Xijiang
3. Take the Leishan bus at Kaili Bus Station, every half an hour, one hour away, 12.5 yuan/person, then transfer to a minibus at Leishan Station to Xijiang, 10 yuan/person, from 7 am to 5:40 pm , every hour
4. Chartered car from Leishan to Xijiang, the price is 70 yuan
Attractions: viewing platform, museum, Guzangtoujia, Huolutoujia, embroidery workshop, batik workshop, brewery performance venue
Open: all day
write after the travelogue
My trip to Qianhu Miao Village in Xijiang came to an end in this way, and my trip to Guizhou also came to an end. Although it was only five days and four nights, I already have more good memories of it, and I hope to be able to do so in the future I have the opportunity to come again to make up for the various regrets of this trip. I really hope that through my travel notes and recorded scenery, I can help everyone who wants to travel to Guizhou.