A Miao village very close to Xijiang, but more authentic than Xijiang

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A Miao village very close to Xijiang, but more authentic than Xijiang

Main attractions : Langde Shangzhai｜

Time distance : 1 day | 20 kilometers |

A Miao village very close to Xijiang, but more authentic than Xijiang

Scenic spot location : Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province

Scenic spot tickets : Free tour

A Miao village very close to Xijiang, but more authentic than Xijiang

I stayed at Qianhu Miao Village in Xijiang for two nights and roamed leisurely. On the third day, I got up early in the morning and had beef noodles for breakfast. I packed my bags and drove to Langde Shangzhai, which is known as the original ecological Miao village. Langde Shangzhai is only 20 kilometers away from Xijiang by car. It takes less than an hour to get there by taking the county road. .

Langde Shangzhai is a Miao village located in Surrounded by mountains, the village Women's clothing is characterized by long skirts, so it is also called "long skirt Miao". In addition to appreciating the unique stilt houses of the Miao ethnic group, you can also enjoy performances by Miao men and women such as road-blocking drinking songs, Miao dances in fancy dress, reed pipe dances, and eight-person reed pipe dances.

A Miao village very close to Xijiang, but more authentic than Xijiang

Langde Shangzhai is located at the foot of Leigong Mountain in southeastern Guizhou. There is no particularly developed transportation here, and there is no obvious commercial atmosphere. It is hidden among the mountains, giving people a simple beauty. It is not as big as Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, with only more than a hundred households in the village. However, the rows of Miao houses with stilted buildings create an ancient Miao style. There is no hustle and bustle in the village, but the ancient stone streets and wooden houses are full of harmony and stability. It is this unique feeling that may allow us to appreciate the long history and folk customs of the ancient Miao village.

A Miao village very close to Xijiang, but more authentic than Xijiang

When you first enter the village, there is a unique exhibition room of ethnic and folk cultural relics.

A Miao village very close to Xijiang, but more authentic than Xijiang

There is a performance in the village in the morning and afternoon. After watching the performance, you can walk around the village, experience Miao customs and Miao batik, feel the unique beauty of the Diaojiaolou, or have a local stew at the farmhouse. Chicken.

A Miao village very close to Xijiang, but more authentic than Xijiang

The village is backed by mountains and faces water, with towering ancient trees. As soon as we entered the village gate, we could hear the beautiful reed playing and the singing of Miao girls. Following the direction of the singing, we came to the performance venue in the center of the village, just in time to catch the performance that morning. . The villagers dressed in festive costumes sang moving toasting songs, performed various Miao dances, and presented fragrant rice wine to the guests. Finally, the tourists who came here for sightseeing were also invited to dance along.

A Miao village very close to Xijiang, but more authentic than Xijiang

Looking for the sound coming from the performance place, we found the small square where the performance was held.

A Miao village very close to Xijiang, but more authentic than Xijiang

Miao family elders waiting for the performance.

A Miao village very close to Xijiang, but more authentic than Xijiang

After the performance, the villagers went to the village committee to collect their wages for the day and then went back to their homes, took off their performance clothes, put on their own clothes, and continued busy with their farm work. Visitors can roam around the village at will.

A Miao village very close to Xijiang, but more authentic than Xijiang