Xijiang Town is a rural town in Leishan County, Guizhou Province, Southeast Guizhou Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture , China. Located 36 kilometers northeast of Leishan County, it is the Miao Xi’s branch. Known for its unique ethnic minority customs, the tourist attraction is the famous Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village.
becoming the biggest Miao village in China, famous as the “one-thousand-Household Miao village” and a historical cultural ancient town.
The village is located by the valley and surrounded by overlapping mountains, the Baishui River flowing through and cutting the village into two,The northeastern part of Xijiang Town is close to the Leigong Mountain, a national nature reserve.
the biggest Miao ( The Miao is an ethnic group belonging to South China, and is recognized by the government of China as one of the 55 official minority groups. ) village in China, famous as the “one-thousand-Household Miao village” and a historical cultural ancient town.
becoming the biggest Miao village in China, famous as the “one-thousand-Household Miao village” and a historical cultural ancient town.
The village is located by the valley and surrounded by overlapping mountains, the Baishui River flowing through and cutting the village into two,The northeastern part of Xijiang Town is close to the Leigong Mountain, a national nature reserve.
the biggest Miao ( The Miao is an ethnic group belonging to South China, and is recognized by the government of China as one of the 55 official minority groups. ) village in China, famous as the “one-thousand-Household Miao village” and a historical cultural ancient town.
in 2005, the Ministry of Culture of the State Council The Miao nationality crafts such as Humiaozhai Hangjialou and Silverware were listed as the first batch of national intangible cultural heritage.
Access : Coordinates:26.496667, 108.17 / Location : Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is located about 33 kilometers from Kaili,and about 280 kilometers from Guiyang – the capital of Guizhou Province. trip by car from Kaili takes under 1 hour. /
There are 8 medium-sized buses that go to and from Xijiang-Leishan-Kerry.From Guiyang East Bus Station, there are two direct buses to Xijiang at 09:00 and 15:00. The bus fare is around CNY80. Or one can take a bus to Kaili from the Guiyang East Bus Station taking about two hours. Then from Kaili General Bus Station, there are frequent buses to Xijiang, and it takes about one hour.
By Train: Reach Kaili From Guiyang, Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou, there are direct trains to get there,Upon reaching, take the local public bus line 1 from Kaili Railway Station or bus line 21 from South Railway Station to reach Kaili General Bus Station to find the buses for Xijiang.
Attractions :
– The village is situated within a deep valley in the protected LeiGongShan national park ,
– The local festivals in Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village , The liveliest among them is the New Year -December 1 to 15 on Chinese lunar calendar.
– wooden-stilted houses , Miao’s folk residence-stilt house , built on the stilts of different levels.
– The Baishui River six-level dam , with its crystal clear water, the trees where shaded are interesting. It is a good place for visitors to take a bath, fishing and leisure
– silver artworks and items : This region is famous for its silver so local families are making different jewels by hand, so if you like silver you will definitely look for it.
– Idyllic Farmland Scenery , Rice field walk to escape the carnival noise of the city below. The landscape is Storybook, terraced houses mountains with a village next to a river
– Colorful Miao’s Performance , There is dancing and singing by Miao people at certain times of the day along with fireworks.
– Xijiang Miao Museum , Museum is in the village and an entrance ticket is included in the entrance fee.exhibition displays the history, culture, stories, festivals and other customs of the Miao people.
Admission fees, Opening Hours & Sightseeing Bus : Travelers can pay 100 Yuan for the ticket of Xijiang Miao Village and pay another 20 Yuan for the sightseeing buses , buses running between North Service Area and north Gate is available in 24 hours and the sightseeing buses running up and down viewing deck are available during 08:00~24:00.
Activities : Guizhou Tours / sightseeing / photo opportunities / Ride with The sightseeing bus / strolling at night time especially in the old town / hiking around their valley , along the farmers’ paths and Enjoy the Panoramic View / Taste Some Local Flavor at a Long Table Banquet /
Go next : Basha Miao Village / Chengyang Wind & Rain Bridge / Huangguoshu Waterfall / Langde Shang Miao Village / Shiqiao Village
