Xijiang Miao Nationality Village

​​Historical & Cultural Significance​​

• ​​Origins​​: Founded during the Miao people’s ​​third great migration​​ (2,000+ years ago), Xijiang became a sanctuary for those fleeing conflicts in central China. Legends trace its settlers to ​​Chiyou​​, a mythical tribal leader revered as their ancestor.
• ​​Cultural Preservation​​: Recognized as a ​​"Chinese Historical Town"​​, it safeguards ​​13 intangible heritages​​, including:
  • ​​Guzang Festival​​: A 13-year sacrificial rite featuring bull fights and masked dances.
  • ​​Miao New Year​​: A 10-day celebration with feasts, horse fights, and embroidered costumes.

​​Architectural & Natural Wonders​​

1. ​​Stilt House Complex​​:

   • ​​1,468 wooden dwellings​​ cling to hillsides using ​​mortise-tenon joints​​ (no nails), forming a UNESCO-noted terraced "mountain city".
   • ​​Nightscape​​: Thousands of golden lights transform the village into a cinematic "sea of lights".

2. ​​Landscape​​:

   • ​​Baishui River​​ bisects the village, crossed by ​​7 wind-and-rain bridges​​ adorned with totemic carvings.
   • ​​Terraced Fields​​: 800+ acres of rice paddies create a "stairway to heaven" effect.

​​Cultural Experiences​​

• ​​Handicrafts​​:
  • ​​Silver Artistry​​: Watch artisans hammer ​​99.9% pure silver​​ into intricate headdresses in Kongbai Village.
  • ​​Wax Dyeing​​: Participate in workshops using ​​bee wax and indigo​​ (¥50–100/session).
• ​​Performances​​:
  • ​​Daily shows​​ at ​​Lusheng Square​​ (10:00/15:00) feature:
    • ​​"Flying Songs"​​: High-pitched a cappella singing.
    • ​​"Reed Pipe Dance"​​: 100+ performers in swirling embroidered skirts.

​​Visitor Essentials​​

• ​​Best Time​​: September–November (harvest festivals) or March–May (blooming peach trees).
• ​​Tickets​​: ​​¥90​​ (includes museum entry); ​​night-viewing pass​​ ¥120.
• ​​Transport​​:
  • From ​​Guiyang​​: 40-minute high-speed rail to Kaili + 1-hour shuttle (¥35).
  • From ​​Chengdu​​: 4.5-hour direct rail+shuttle (new 2025 route).

​​Sustainability & Recognition​​

• ​​"Xijiang Model"​​: A benchmark for ​​ethnic tourism​​, lifting 11 nearby villages out of poverty. Hosted ​​464,890 visitors in 2023​​ (30% international).
• ​​Awards​​:
  • ​​AAAAA Scenic Spot​​ (China’s highest tourism rating).
  • ​​UNESCO Tentative List​​ for cultural landscape (2025).

​​Pro Tip​​: For crowd-free photos, hike to ​​Drum Tibetan Hall​​ at sunrise—its elevated platform rivals the packed main viewing deck.