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Guizhou Basha Miao Village: Exploring the "Last Gunman Tribe"

Basha Miao Village, hidden in the deep mountains of southeastern Guizhou, is known as the "last gunman tribe under the sun" 🌿. It preserves millennia-old customs such as shaving heads with sickles, welcoming guests with firelocks, and tree burial culture. With towering ancient trees and stilted buildings scattered around, it's like traveling through the original Miao territory! --- 🌟Must-See Features 1️⃣ Firelock Welcome Ceremony Every day at 9:00/11:00/14:00/16:00, the village gate fires guns to welcome guests, which is shocking and unique! 2️⃣ Sickle Haircut Performance Watch Basha men shave their heads neatly with sickles and feel the magic of ancient skills~ 3️⃣ Tree Burial Culture Exploration Plant trees at birth and turn them into coffins after death, and then plant trees in the tomb, so that life and nature coexist! 📝Travel Guide 🎫 Ticket: CNY 80 (including sightseeing bus + performance), free for children under 1.2m ⏰Suggested duration: 3-4 hours, go in the morning to enjoy fewer crowds and beautiful scenery! 📸 Photo spots: Lusheng field sacrificial platform, ancient tree forest viewing platform, ethnic costume rental CNY 30/set 🍜 Food: Sour soup fish, beef offal hot pot (a must-try for the brave!), pickled fish 🏡 Accommodation: Recommended "Basha Original Luxury Resort", a unique villa on the top of the mountain + Yao bath experience, CNY 500+ per person --- 🚗Transportation Route - High-speed train: Guiyang North → Congjiang Station (1.5h), take a taxi from the station to Basha Miao Village (about 15 minutes, CNY 30) - Self-driving: About 4h from Guiyang, navigate to "Basha Miao Village Scenic Area", parking fee CNY 10/time
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