Scenic spot introduction:
The Zengchong Drum Tower in Guizhou is the oldest and largest Dong drum tower in the country. It is also one of the most famous drum towers in Dong township and is known as the first tower of the Dong village. The ingenious architectural structure of the Drum Tower, its long history, and the villages surrounding it have made it one of the classic ancient architecture and folk custom tour routes. It has also attracted experts and scholars to inspect and study.Attractions distribution:
Zengchong Drum Tower is an ancient building in the Dong Village. The most distinctive buildings in the entire village are the Fengyu Bridge and the Drum Tower. Among them, the Drum Tower is a landmark building in the Dong Village. The several inscriptions and monuments remaining in the building and the drums are the focus of tourists.Scenic spot qualifications:
Provincial scenic spotsScenic spot features:
Vacations, visits, architectural tours, folk tours, ancient buildingstravelling guideline:
The accommodation conditions in the Dong Village are poor. There are private hotels next to the Drum Tower. You can also stay in the village committee guest house, which is a little cleaner.
Best time to visit:
All seasons
Shopping recommendations:
(Local specialties) ponkans and silver jewelry.
(Special delicacy) Fragrant pig
Scenic spot location:
China>Guizhou Province>Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture>Congjiang County
How to get there:
Self-driving route: Starting from Guiyang, drive along the Duzhi Expressway → Duzhi Expressway → Xia-Rong Expressway, leave from the Rongjiang/Bakai/G321 exit, drive along the G321 in the direction of Rongjiang/G321, and pass the La'ou Bridge → You can reach it after X882.
Bus route: Public transportation is relatively inconvenient. You need to take a bus to Rongjiang Renyu intersection and then take a van to enter Zengchong.
Scenic area map:
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Ticket prices for Zengchong Drum Tower:
Drum Tower protection fee 5 yuan/person
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
