Regarding travel, everyone has their own ideas. For those who like to travel, no matter whether it is spring, summer, autumn or winter, severe cold or hot summer, as long as it is a place you want to go, you must go to feel the different customs.

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a travel destination that I have been looking forward to for a long time, and it is also a place recommended many times by a friend who likes to travel. This winter, that is, a few days ago, although the weather was not warm, I still went to this place that I had longed for in my heart, and walked through one of my travel destinations.

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is currently the largest Miao village in China and even in the world. It is connected by more than 10 small villages built on the mountain, and has become the large Miao village today. It is here to preserve the "original ecology of the Miao people" "The place with the most complete culture, where you can learn more about the history and cultural customs of the Miao nationality.

Arrive at the expected Qianhu Miao Village and check in

Depart from Chongqing early in the morning, arrive at Qianhu Miao Village at noon, go to the hotel to check in first, the hotel is built on the mountain, the location is not bad, there is a semi-open-air balcony, you can enjoy the scenery of Miao Village surrounded by mountains and mountains, Compared with the hotel at a higher place, the view may be a little worse, but the price at a higher place will be a little more expensive. The location of the hotel is just a stop for sightseeing cars, which is quite convenient.

I saw the pictures of Miao Village shared by others before, and I was very curious about the wooden houses in Miao Village. I felt that the Miao people were quite powerful, and they actually used natural trees to build houses. Do you have any questions? Are wooden houses safe? Is it stable? This time I witnessed it with my own eyes, and after staying in a hotel built entirely of wood, the room is very stable and safe, and the wooden room is more environmentally friendly.

In addition to the wooden structure of the Miao village houses, the location of the houses is also very distinctive. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and all the houses are built on top of each other. Next, it looks so comfortable, a bit like a painting, we are the people living in the pure painting.

Walk the streets and alleys of Miao villages and eat special snacks

Put your luggage, come out from the hotel, and go to the snack street to eat something. The hotel is still some distance from the snack street. After a morning's car ride, it's time to take a walk to relax, and you can also enjoy the scenery of the Miao Village. Walking on the road, the warm sun shines on my body, so comfortable, I can't feel the chill of winter at all. Passing by No. 1 Fengyu Bridge on the way, Qianhu Miao Village has a total of 7 Fengyu Bridges, which are built to facilitate residents' daily life and transportation. Each bridge is made of pure wood.

You can sit on both sides of the bridge. Many people who are tired from shopping will choose to sit here for a short rest. During the rest, you can enjoy different scenery of Miao Village.

The main street is mainly a variety of commercial shops, selling handicrafts, gourmet food, etc. Some of the handicrafts are quite exquisite in workmanship.

Passing by Guge Ancient Alley, there are many umbrellas of different colors hanging in the alley, which is very distinctive.

The rice rakes sold on the street are also fresh, and you can ask the buyer to add materials according to your own taste. The fresh and hot rice rakes are delicious, 5 yuan a piece, which is not very expensive.

There are quite a lot of food types on the food street. I tried the more distinctive hairy tofu and Miaojia silk dolls. I was very curious when I saw this hairy tofu. How to make it. The boss said that the tofu should be placed in an environment of 25 degrees Celsius Next, let it ferment naturally, and then it will grow white hairs. When you eat it, fry it, and then adjust it into soup or dry it according to your preference. The outer skin is crispy after frying, and the inner is soft and tender, which is quite good. eat.

The outside of the Miaojia silk baby should be like rice skin, and there are several kinds of vegetables inside, such as carrots, potatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce.

 

The must-see performance "Beautiful Xijiang" answers everything with beauty

In Qianhu Miao Village, the performance of "Beautiful Xijiang" is not to be missed. The performance is divided into seven parts: Toast Song, Bronze Drum Dance, Wooden Leaf, Lusheng Dance, Ancient Song, Golden Pheasant Dance, and Unity Dance.

The toast song is a unique way of welcoming guests in Miao Village, so the whole performance started with the toast song, and the sisters and brothers of the Miao family dressed in Miao costumes opened with their enthusiastic dance performances. The silver jewelry on Amei's body also made a crisp and pleasant sound with the dancing of her body, which was very pleasant.

In the Miao nationality, wine is a very noble etiquette. The most courteous way to welcome here is high-mountain and flowing water wine. Two tourists will be invited to the stage to experience the high-mountain and flowing water wine of the sisters. If you have a good capacity for alcohol, you must be enthusiastic. After all, you are here Once, just enjoy this high courtesy.

Bronze drum is an ancient dance of the Miao nationality. The props needed are bronze drums. In ancient times, bronze drums were used as ritual vessels. Except for performances, bronze drums are only used in other very grand festivals.

Konoha is actually a leaf. This uncle of the Miao nationality is very good. He can pick a leaf at random and play any song with it, even the very difficult high notes. It is said that when the elder brother of the Miao family has a girl he likes, he will blow a song to the girl with the leaves to express his love. This is really a unique skill, and this trip to Miao Village has gained a lot of experience.

The reed dance is a challenging one in the performance, because blowing the reed is not an easy task. It takes a lot of consideration of lung capacity, and you have to dance while blowing. The Lusheng music they played is also a display of Miao customs and culture, and it is also a promotion of Lusheng culture.

The ancient songs are all elders over 70 years old in the village. The old people seem to be in a good state of mind. They show us the ancient historical stories of the Miao people with their simple voices and fluent old Miao language. In history, the Miao people have undergone five major migrations, which resulted in no Miao people's own writing. Therefore, the historical stories about the Miao people are recorded and preserved in the form of ancient songs passed down from generation to generation.

The costumes of the Golden Pheasant Dance have Miao characteristics. Although they are not fancy dresses, the design of the short skirts is also unique and refreshing. The origin of the golden pheasant dance is the beautiful myths and legends of the Miao people. According to legend, the golden pheasant bird helped the ancestors of the Miao people eliminate the plague of locusts and brought five-color seeds. It dances like a golden pheasant. In 2006, the Golden Pheasant Dance also won the honor of my country's intangible cultural heritage.

The Unity Dance is the last part of the performance, implying that the 56 ethnic groups in China are one family. All tourists will be invited to dance together with Miao brothers and sisters, and have a good wish for life.

After the performance, I learned a few basic Miao dance moves from my Miao sister, which is not easy for me who has no dance foundation.

The performance is not only a performance, but also shows some of the history and culture of the Miao people. From it, you can learn more about the Miao people. Since you have come to Qianhu Miao Village, you must see it. You can watch it for free with the ticket. It is recommended to watch it 20 minutes in advance. Go, get a good seat.

Eat a long table banquet and drink high mountain wine

 

After the performance, it was almost time for dinner. I chose the restaurant Chuhe, which served authentic fish in sour soup. After all the dishes were served, looking at a long table of rich dishes made me feel a little more hungry.

The enthusiastic sister-in-law of the Miao family has prepared Gaoshan Liushui wine. Everyone has to drink it once before the meal. It tastes a bit sweet, but it is indeed delicious, but the alcohol is a bit strong. I don’t know how much I drank. Anyway, drink After about ten minutes, I felt a little dizzy, and I basically recovered after eating.

The fish in sour soup tastes very good, the fish is fresh and tender, and the soup tastes sour, which is very suitable for my taste. This sour soup can also relieve hangovers. After drinking the high mountain and flowing water wine, you can drink more.

Guzang meat is a special dish of the Miao family. The meat is fat boiled in white water and eaten directly with chili. Those who like to eat fatty meat should not miss this dish.

Its bacon is so good that I, who doesn't like bacon, couldn't help but eat a few pieces.

A red egg will be placed in front of each seat. Before eating, dip it in water, roll it on the forehead, and then hit the forehead with the egg. You will find red on the forehead, which means good luck. It is a kind of good luck. symbol.

Climb to the viewing platform and enjoy the night view of Miao Village

Some people will say: What are the different night scenes? Anyway, I am a person who likes night scenes. Every time I go to a place worth seeing the night scene, I don’t want to miss it, because every place is different, so the night scene is naturally different.

The night of Xijiang is sultry, and the night is still very cold at this time, but I still can't resist my desire to watch its charming night. Although Qianhu Miao Village is composed of more than 10 villages, it is not very big. Standing on the viewing platform, overlooking the night of Miao Village, the lights of every household are on, and all the lights seem to be connected by paintbrushes. , painted this night scene.

My personal suggestion is that since you are here, you might as well take a look at the night view of Miao Village. You can take a sightseeing bus with the ticket and get off at the viewing platform. In addition, I recommend a better viewing point for everyone: the top platform of the cloud resort hotel, with a wider view.

Put on the costumes of the Miao nationality and experience 12 kinds of wine at the gate

The next morning, I went to the north gate of the Miao Village. Every morning, there were 12 welcome activities with wine at the door, and it ended at 12 o'clock. Each bar wine has a different name, and they are all expectations for life and oneself. Anyone can participate in this event. There is no charge. You can experience the bar wine while watching the Miao girls and seniors in costumes dancing to the rhythm of the music.

In front of the 12 wine barriers, there is also a super-large mountain and flowing water wine. The lineup is a bit big, and people who are not good at drinking probably dare not challenge it.

When drinking Zhanmenjiu, the wine will be poured into a horn container, and then Amei will help you pour it into your mouth. This Zanmenjiu is pure white wine, and the taste is not ordinary bitter. Drinking the door-stop wine one by one means that everything is going well and wishes will be fulfilled.

Among all ethnic costumes, Miao costumes are the most gorgeous, so many people have to change their Miao clothes when they come here. There are many places to rent Miao clothes in the streets of Miao Village, usually 20-30/hour, you can negotiate the price by yourself, usually more than 30 Do not consider the yuan. I thought that when I came here, I would do as the Romans do. I dressed myself in a Miao costume and walked in the Miao village. Passers-by thought I was a Miao girl. To tell the truth here: In fact, the silver hair accessories of the Miao nationality are not so heavy to wear.

The trip to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village in just two days on the weekend was considered to have fulfilled one of my travel wishes. I was not disappointed with it. I could feel the different Miao style everywhere and left many beautiful stories. This trip was rushed, and there are still many places that I haven't visited and experienced in detail. In my heart, it is beautiful, answering everything with beauty! Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, see you next time~

TIPS:

Transportation: High-speed rail: 191.5 yuan (Chongqing-South Kaili, about 3 hours and 10 minutes)

      Bus: 35/person (South of Kaili - North Gate of Qianhu Miao Village in Xijiang, about 50 minutes)

Scenic spot tickets: 90/person

Sightseeing car: 20/person

Hotel price: around 200 in low season, around 800 in peak season

Tickets must be carried with you, and tickets must be checked when taking a sightseeing bus