My feelings for Guizhou
I like Guizhou,
I like Qiandongnan,
The natural scenery here is picturesque,
The mountains and rivers are beautiful here, the scenery is magnificent,
The ethnic customs here are unique and rich,
The Miao village here stands quietly, with simple folk customs.
Friends around me know that I have been to Guizhou many times. The relationship with Guizhou was in 2016. I remember that when I went to Guizhou for the first time, I went to Guiyang, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, Libo, Huangguoshu Waterfall, Zhenyuan Ancient Town. I am addicted to food. In the past three years, I have been to Guiyang many times, Zhenyuan Ancient Town, and Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village.
in my heart,
There are too many feelings for this place in Guizhou.
Because of Guiyang,
I met Yang Li and became a good friend,
It’s so good that every time I go to Guiyang, I go to her house to eat.
Because Zhenyuan Ancient Town,
I got to know big brother and big sister, Mi Lai, and other friends,
So I went to Zhenyuan Ancient Town many times.
Because Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village,
I met some local friends in Miao Village,
When I went to the Miao Village, I occasionally went to their house to have a meal,
Because Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village,
I met Zhao Zhao, a friend who runs a homestay,
Although not in frequent contact,
But when you come to Miao Village, you will meet and chat for a long time.
And the food that I will never forget,
The sour soup fish that must be eaten every time,
That hot and sour taste,
I can't help drooling every time I talk about it.
Because Guizhou,
I have gained too many friendships and surprises,
So come to Guizhou again and again,
Because its colorfulness attracts me,
More because of you here!
Maybe I miss the beauty of Guizhou,
I miss the food of Guizhou,
And long time no see friends.
When a friend was discussing with me about going to Guiyang,
I agreed to go together without hesitation.
Many people ask me, why do you go there so many times?
Yes, some places can't tell what's good?
But it always attracts you to go again and again,
I think it’s the kind of Guizhou taste that can’t be let go after being "sour" ~!
This trip to Guizhou, we did not arrange too many places, and we had a comfortable "lazy" trip, but we went to the places I wanted to go and ate the food I liked. This is the happiest trip. .
Then follow my footsteps and take a look at our comfortable and happy trip to Guizhou these days~
In the familiar Guiyang, I tasted the familiar taste
On the first day of arriving in Guiyang, I landed in Guiyang in the afternoon, and it was almost 4 o'clock after arriving at the hotel to settle down. So on this day, I didn't plan where to go.
In the evening, I met Yang Li, a good friend who I haven’t seen for a long time. I asked her out to have a meal. I said I would eat fish in sour soup, but she said she would cook it for us. Finally, under her kind invitation, we became friends. Cheng went to her house to eat.
Chicken wings, bamboo shredded chicken stew, fish in sour soup...every dish is carefully prepared for us, and I finally ate the fish in sour soup that I have always wanted. I heard from friends that this sour soup is boiled by myself, so the taste will be stronger than that eaten outside.
A table full of home-cooked food satisfies the taste of missing our hometown in a different place, and also feels the sincerity from a strange city. In another city, eating the familiar taste of home cooking, I don't think there is anything happier than this.
So traveling is really a good thing. It not only allows you to see a bigger world, but also allows you to meet many, many friends. From strangers to good friends step by step, this is the most precious harvest in travel.
An old photo and witness to our friendship~
In Guiyang, enjoy a cozy afternoon tea
On the second day in Guiyang, we slept until we woke up naturally. The plan for this day was to find a coffee shop in the urban area to have an afternoon tea and be in a daze. If you want to find a place to see the day and night of Guiyang, Huaguoyuan is a good choice.
Huaguoyuan, located in the south of the city center of Guiyang, on the northern section of Huaxi Avenue, is the bustling center of Guiyang City, and the Huaguoyuan World Art Center, known as the "Guiyang Little White House", is also located here.
There are not only shopping malls here, but also many Internet celebrity coffee shops located nearby. In the center of the shopping plaza, there is a bustling scene of people coming and going. But neither of us seems to be very interested in shopping. We just want to find a quiet place to sit down and have a drink and see the scenery of Guiyang, so we looked around on some grass-planting platforms, and finally chose a good review located at 34 The Villa Cafe on the second floor. It really is a good coffee shop. We chose the window position and looked down to see the flower orchard and the White House built on the hillside like a European castle-style palace.
This is a stylish coffee shop with a fresh and elegant environment. It is located on the 34th floor and is very quiet. It is very suitable for gathering with friends. There are two very cute dogs in the store. They are very cute and very family members. While drinking coffee and petting the dogs, I feel comfortable just thinking about it.
This coffee shop is also a good place to watch the night view of Huaguoyuan. We ordered two drinks and some snacks, petted the dog in the coffee shop, took pictures, chatted, and the time passed before we knew it.
As night fell, the lights of Huaguoyuan began to light up slowly, and the White House in Huaguoyuan was star-studded, magnificent, and its architectural style was unique compared with the surrounding buildings, which was particularly dazzling. Sitting by the window quietly enjoying the scenery of Guiyang, from day to night, feeling the unique charm of Guiyang.
In order to see the magnificence of this "Guiyang White House" up close, we came to the Wetland Park. The "White House" under the night is brightly lit, and its reflection in the water is like a dream, and the dense buildings next to it make Huaguoyuan known as "Little Hong Kong".
The flower orchard at night is very lively. Whether tourists or citizens, come here to sit on the ground, watching this magnificent building and admiring its mysterious beauty.
In Qingyan Ancient Town, everything you meet is a surprise
I have always had a special feeling for the ancient town, and I like to wander slowly in the alleys of the ancient town, feeling the simple style of the ancient town. Stone roads, blue bricks, unique eaves, small alleys, old archways... carry many moving historical events.
Guiyang, which has come again and again, has not been to Qingyan Ancient Town. The first thing I knew about Qingyan Ancient Town was that a friend went to Qingyan Ancient Town not long ago and posted the Qingyan trotters in the circle of friends. It is said that Qingyan trotters are notoriously delicious. So this time when we came to Guiyang, in order to have a delicious pig's trotter in Qingyan Ancient Town, we specially reserved a day for Qingyan Ancient Town.
It rained heavily early in the morning, but it couldn't stop the determination of the two "foodies". We set off to Qingyan Ancient Town as scheduled.
Walking in the continuous rain, Qingyan Ancient Town is a mysterious world. It looks like an ancient street scene in front of you. Pop songs come from time to time, and the ancient and modern elements are intertwined. In an instant, it seems that time and space are interlaced. Everything in front of me is familiar and strange.
Qingyan Ancient Town, one of the four ancient towns in Guizhou, is located in the southern suburbs of Guiyang City, Guizhou Province, more than 600 years ago. The ancient town is not built on flat ground, but built on a hillside according to the situation of the mountain. Qingyan Ancient Town still retains a large number of Ming and Qing ancient buildings, houses, temples and archways, with exquisite design and exquisite workmanship. Despite hundreds of years of vicissitudes, the main buildings and streets of the ancient town are still well preserved.
After hundreds of years of rain washing and step grinding, the stone slabs of the ancient town have become as smooth as a mirror. The old houses on both sides of the street have exquisite and simple shapes, exquisitely carved doors and windows, and gray and blue tiles. They are integrated and antique. .
Walking slowly on the stone streets of the ancient town, there is a special style. There is a characteristic stone street in the ancient town called Bei Street. The entire street is paved with blue stone slabs, and it is also the filming location of the movie "Looking for a Gun".
There are a lot of people on the main street from the south gate to the north gate. If you want to take pictures in places with few people, you can sneak into some small alleys. There are few people and it is very suitable for taking pictures, which is very artistic.
If the beauty of Qingyan Ancient Town is not enough to keep you, then the food here must be "sour" to keep you. The fragrant pig's trotters all over the street, the ice bayberry that makes you addicted to drinking, countless snacks and delicacies...
Recommended food:
Qingyan pig's trotters: After eating, there is really endless aftertaste. It is fat but not greasy, hot and sour, and the collagen in the mouth is very good. No wonder everyone strongly recommends that you must eat the pig's trotters here when you come to Qingyan Ancient Town.
Tofu balls: charred on the outside and tender on the inside, delicious, worth trying. (We ordered tofu balls and small tofu together, we all want to try it)
Rice tofu: The rice tofu in Qingyan is made of a special kind of local rice tofu, mixed with mung bean powder and various vegetables, the color is light green, this formula is rich in vitamins, and the taste is particularly good after eating.
Rose ice powder: The ice powder here is prepared with brown sugar water. The secret rose sauce is its essence. At the end, sesame seeds are sprinkled, which is sweet and refreshing. It is really delicious. I was in Guizhou for a few days. food.
Ice bayberry juice: ruddy in color, attractive in taste, sweet and sour, cold bayberry juice, quenches thirst and relieves heat, and greatly satisfies after drinking it.
We strolled and ate in the ancient town, and time passed by inadvertently. When we were about to leave, the rain stopped. We, who were immersed in the artistic conception of the ancient town, saw the clear sky and suddenly became enlightened. Qingyan Ancient Town is another scene. Therefore, the "accidental" harvest during the journey, who says it is not a surprise?
So when you come to Guiyang, remember to leave a day for yourself, whether you are alone or with friends, walking on the stone streets of the ancient town, walking in a space away from the hustle and bustle, let the tired mind have a moment to relax, casually Walk into a gourmet restaurant and try what you want to eat, and you will find that such a moment is actually really happy.
Qingyan Ancient Town play tips:
The route to reach the ancient town is~
1. Take the bus from No. 32 West Yan'an Road, Guiyang City to Qingyan, and the journey time is about 50 minutes.
2. Huaguoyuan Wetland Park takes the bus from Guiyang to Qingyan (210 express bus), and the driving time is about one hour.
3. Take bus 203 from Guiyang Railway Station to Qingyan.
Qingyan Ancient Town is about 30 kilometers away from the urban area of Guiyang. It is also more convenient to choose a carpool. The two of us took a Didi taxi directly, and the price is not expensive.
Tickets: 10 yuan/person, and our tourists from other provinces can enjoy a half-price discount of only 5 yuan/person, which is very close to the people.
Familiar Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village
The Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village that came and came again, the night fell, and when I saw the lights of thousands of families, I knew that I had really arrived at the Miao Village again. Some people say that they don’t like the current Miao Village, and think it’s too commercialized. Others say that Miao Village is worth visiting again and again... Yes, there will be people in every place who say it’s good or bad. The focus is on yourself How to experience the feeling.
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is the largest Miao village in China and even in the world. The so-called Qianhu Miao Village is a village where more than 1,000 Miao people live together. It is connected by more than ten natural villages built on stilts. made. It is an open-air museum evolved from a long history, exhibiting an epic of the development of the Miao nationality, and has become the best place to understand and study the traditional culture of the Miao nationality.
When you come to this gate by the battery car in the scenic spot, you have really entered the Miao Village. What caught my eye was the high and low, stacked stilted buildings. Although it is not the first time I have come to Miao Village, I will still be shocked by everything I see when I see it again.
Then come to Qianhu Miao Village, what are the fun points? Take a look at the place where I checked in at Miao Village this time, maybe it can give you some reference~ (I suggest that if you come to Qianhu Miao Village in Xijiang, it would be more appropriate to choose to stay for one night, because the night view of Miao Village is definitely worth visiting .)
bar wine
Banmen wine is an ancient custom of the Miao people in Qiandongnan, Guizhou, and it is the most popular and unique way of welcoming guests in Miao Village. Whenever the Miao family has a grand festival or when they get married, relatives and friends will come to the door to send gifts and congratulations. The hospitable host and the virtuous and generous relatives and friends always want to make the happy event decent and lively, and at the same time, it is also a good opportunity to show their wealth and entertain the majority of friends.
And the wine at the door of Qianhu Miao Village in Xijiang is actually a combination of the welcome ceremony and the wine at the door to form a more amazing ceremony. When you come to the tourist center of the scenic spot, you will see this grand welcome ceremony.
I looked at the information on the Internet, and the twelve door-blocking wines are one for congratulations, two for prosperity, three for hard work, four for kindness, five for generosity, six for wealth, seven for brightness, eight for beauty, nine for longevity, and ten for heroes. , eleven wisdom, twelve luxury. They are all blessings and prayers, expressing the beauty of the heart.
In the past, the ancient custom of blocking wine in Miao Village was "drink as much as you can drink, and drink as much as you can't; drink whether you can drink or not", but now this custom has changed. The enthusiasm of the family is still there, but drinking is optional. You can drink whatever you want, and now there is very little wine poured into the bowl or cup. I promise you won’t drink too much, so don’t worry I can't drink enough.
long table dinner
When you come to Xijiang, you must experience the special long table feast of the Miao nationality. There will be some local specialties on the long table banquet. Friends from all over the world sit at the same table, and everyone does not know each other, but only because of this meal. (When I saw the long table banquet for the first time, I thought in my heart that this is not a group of people eating hot pot? Hahaha~), I have been to Miao Village a few times, this is the first time I have a long table banquet, let me tell you The atmosphere is worth a visit.
When we came to the Miao Village compound, many people had already started eating~
At the long table banquet, when everyone was enjoying their meal, a few beautiful Miao girls covered in silver ornaments came to everyone with wine bowls. While singing toast songs, they delivered the wine bowls in their hands to the mouths of the guests. side, to express the greatest welcome of the Miao people.
There will also be a toasting scene at the long table banquet, and the men on the table must not be able to escape. Five or six wine bowls are arranged obliquely to the rear and upward, one higher than the other, and the fine wine poured from the bowls flows into the guests' mouths one after another.
Look~ my good friend is enjoying the "high mountains and flowing water". It can be seen that Miao's sister is still very gentle to her, but the man next to her is not so "lucky".
During the long table banquet, you have to hold a red egg and turn it clockwise three times on your forehead to represent good luck, and then smash the egg on your forehead to represent the prosperity of the year, and finally eat all the eggs.
"Beautiful Xijiang" Large-scale Song and Dance Gala
At 8:30 in the evening, when the lights of thousands of Miao villages and thousands of families are on, "Beautiful Xijiang" will be grandly staged in the performance center in the very center of the village. It is a large-scale original ecological Miao nationality situation singing and dancing party.
The evening party lasted about 70 minutes and was divided into four parts: maple wood turning into butterflies, migration, Xijiang style, and Miao Township Splendid. The panorama showed the long history and customs of the Miao people. Including sacrifices, bronze drum dances, long table banquets, wooden drum drums, etc., as well as distinctive Miao costumes, basically covering all aspects of Miao culture such as history, culture, customs, diet, and clothing.
The Miao nationality is a nation capable of singing and dancing. Everyone can sing and dance. For thousands of years, singing and dancing have accompanied the history of the Miao nationality, vividly reflecting the life of the Miao people. The large-scale situational performance of the beautiful Xijiang shows the singing and dancing of the Miao nationality. It is rich in mountain game, simple and rough style, can best express their sincere and simple thoughts and sentiments, and can make people feel the truth, kindness and beauty of folk art. A show not to be missed.
The Miao village built on the mountain has the unique style of the Miao family. The charm of the Diaojiaolou lies in its random construction, regardless of size and height, which forms the Miao village's own style. Thousands of Miao-style stilted buildings spread from the mountain to the foot of the mountain, covering the sky and covering the earth, slowly unfolding, the green mountains and green waters are like a wonderful picture scroll.
When I came to the Miao Village in the morning, it was still raining, and it started to clear up at noon. I think God favored the Miao Village that I have never seen a sunny day. Fortunately, this time we encountered a clear sky, and the Miao Village washed after the rain is particularly exciting. Standing on the viewing platform overlooking the panorama of Miao Village, it is so spectacular and beautiful. Let the sun tan the skin and sting, but want to hold all the beauty in front of me into my arms. This is the most beautiful Miao village I have ever seen.
As night fell, the lights of every household in the Miao Village began to light up, and the Miao Village changed into another outfit. After watching the wonderful performance of "Beautiful Xijiang", we went back to the viewing platform to watch the Xijiang at night.
When I came to the viewing platform, there was already a sea of people. I think this is the most lively place in Miao Village at the moment. Photographers have already set up their tripods and pressed the shutter again and again, not wanting to miss the most beautiful night view of Miao Village.
Overlooking the Xijiang Miao Village at night from the viewing platform, the lights of thousands of families are like stars falling on the mountains, like a sea of light, which is shocking.
Lighting up at night is a tradition in the Miao Village. The Miao family work in the mountains and often come back after dark. Since the Miao Village is built on the hillside, the road home is uneven. In order to make it easier for the villagers to walk, each household will hang an oil lamp under the eaves or on the side of the road to illuminate the way for the villagers going home at night, so the formation of Explain why the Miao Village is so brightly lit at night.
The moon also quietly climbed up the mountain. At this moment, the lights in Miao Village are so beautiful that everyone is intoxicated by the night scene and refuses to leave for a long time~.
There are 5 wind and rain bridges all over the Miao village, each bridge has its own name, and each wind and rain bridge is similar but slightly different, and each bridge is a beautiful scenery.
Walk casually on the ancient streets and feel the strong Miao customs
When you come to Xijiang Miao Village, remember to leave some time for yourself, stroll around the ancient streets, and feel the strong Miao Village style. There are many kinds of boutiques, food stores, clothing stores, musical instrument stores, etc. on the street. Even if you don't have to buy, but walking here, you will feel the enthusiasm of the Miao people.
If you don't want to go into the store, you can take a leisurely stroll on the street, stay away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown for a while, and occasionally take a few photos you like. Here, you can also laugh wantonly, don't mind other people's eyes, don't worry about who will make fun of your "presumptuousness", this moment belongs to you only.
In Xijiang, an encounter with Bohemia
When traveling abroad, I always feel that a good accommodation environment is the soul of the whole journey. If you rest well, you will be full of energy to continue the journey the next day. If you don’t rest well, it will affect the itinerary and the mood of the journey.
When traveling to Xijiang Miao Village, you don’t have to worry too much about accommodation. The inns here can be seen everywhere, including those facing the street, as well as those on the mountain. The prices are also high and there are lands. But if you want to choose one that you are particularly satisfied with, you still need to spend some time to choose~
This time I came to Xijiang with my friends and stayed in a bohemian-style Loft family room in Floating Life. The location of the homestay is near the main street of Xijiang Miao Village, close to the post office, and not far from Xijiang Museum.
The room is a duplex design, and there are two beds, one large and one small, in the loft upstairs, which is very suitable for several friends or families to stay. Downstairs is the rest area, which incorporates strong bohemian elements and is matched with wooden architectural structures, giving it a unique style.
The location of the room is particularly good. It can be seen that the Miao Village is on the opposite side, with uneven and stacked stilted buildings. At night, you can see the lights of Wanjia, which is another scene.
What makes us particularly satisfied is the location of the room. The sun is very bright in the afternoon, which is very suitable for taking pictures.
The landlord is also a super enthusiastic person. Before we arrived, he kept contacting us about how to get there, afraid that we would not know the way to pick us up. He also explained to us in detail how to play in Miao Village to have more fun, recommended delicious food and so on.
When I woke up early the next morning, I was overwhelmed by the beauty of the scenery in front of me. Looking through the doors and windows, the quiet Miao Village in the morning mist was like an oil painting, so attractive.
In Xijiang, there are not only beautiful scenery, but also delicious food
During the trip, only the beautiful scenery and delicious food can not be disappointed. In Xijiang, we must mention the sour soup, fish in sour soup, beef in sour soup...every time it is mentioned, it makes people salivate.
In Xijiang Miao Village, the owner of the homestay recommended us to a restaurant called Houjiazhuang. On a hillside, the dishes are mainly fish in sour soup, but this time we tasted the beef in sour soup. It's really delicious!
The red and sour soup is used as the bottom of the pot with fresh yellow beef. It has a strong beef flavor, and it is also delicious with the skin on. With a glass of iced bayberry juice, it is really cool~
If a meal of beef in sour soup can’t satisfy you, you can stroll to the snack street, where there are all kinds of snacks and delicacies, such as five-color glutinous rice, fragrant pig’s trotters, fried snails, skewers, etc., you will definitely be able to " Sour" to live with you.
Seeing the rose ice powder I like to eat, I can't help but order a bowl~
Tips for visiting Qianhu Miao Village in Xijiang
transportation:
There are high-speed trains or trains to Kailinan in various places. We set off from Guiyang by high-speed rail, the fare is 58.5 yuan per person, and the journey takes about 38 minutes. After arriving at Kailinan, there is a tourist center on the right hand side of the station where you can buy Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. The through train, 35 yuan / person, takes about 1 hour by car. (For the return journey, there is also a direct train to Kaili South at the gate of Miao Village, and you can also choose to carpool. If you need to carpool, just tell the innkeeper and he will send you a carpool information. A driver will contact you soon, usually 50 yuan /people)
Tickets:
Tickets for Qianhu Miao Village: Ticket + sightseeing car 65 yuan/person, the sightseeing car can take 4 times in the Miao Village, and if it exceeds, it will be 5 yuan/time. (Current tickets are also half price discounted)
Long table banquet: 48 yuan/person (dining address is located in the Miao Village compound)
Beautiful Xijiang: 110 yuan/person
(We booked the tickets for the long table banquet and the beautiful Xijiang from the innkeeper)
Play suggestions:
The long table banquet is divided into noon and night. Generally, it starts around 12 noon and 6 o’clock in the evening. If you stay in Miao Village for one night, you can choose to eat at night. After you settle in Miao Village, you can go to the viewing platform in the afternoon See the scenery of Xijiang during the day, wander around the Miao Village, take pictures and so on, watch a performance of "Beautiful Xijiang" after a long table banquet in the evening, and go to the viewing platform to watch the night view of Xijiang after the performance.
Miscellaneous
About our itinerary:
Day1: Landing in Guiyang - Visiting a friend's house
Day2: Guiyang Huaguoyuan Afternoon Tea
Day3: Qingyan Ancient Town
Day4/Day5: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village—Return
Pay attention to dressing:
Guizhou's climate is warm and humid, belonging to the subtropical humid monsoon climate. The temperature change is small, the winter is warm and the summer is cool, and the climate is pleasant. It is a good place to escape the heat in summer. Even in Guizhou in June, it is still very cool, the temperature difference between morning and evening is a bit big, you can bring one or two thin coats for spare. Although it is cool, the light is still strong in places with sun, so sun protection is still necessary.
Food recommendation:
Guiyang: Old Kaili fish in sour soup, silk baby
Qingyan Ancient Town: trotters, rose ice powder, ice bayberry, tofu balls, rice tofu...
Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village: Houjiazhuang fish in sour soup, beef in sour soup...
Of course, there are many, many delicious delicacies in Guizhou, just waiting for you to taste them~
there will be a period later
Guizhou, which has come again and again,
The Qianhu Miao Village in Xijiang, which comes again and again,
There are still many interesting spots that have not been visited yet.
Standing on the viewing platform, watching the lights of Wanjia lights up, the bright Miao Village,
i was thinking
I will come to Xijiang again, and I will come to Guizhou again.
I met Zhao Zhao, my friend whom I haven’t seen for a long time,
Running a homestay in Xijiang, doing what I like,
Meet new friends, we share interesting things,
Casual encounters are often the biggest harvest on the road~!
Regret always becomes a reason to set foot again,
I don't know when the next time will come,
I always believe that as long as I want to do what I want to do, where I want to go will be realized one day.
I will come to the place I like more often in the future~!