May Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village Travel Guide

📍Location and Transportation • High-speed train: Guiyang North/East Station—Kaili South Station, then take the scenic area shuttle bus (CNY 25/50 mins). • Airplane: Huangping Airport—1-hr taxi ride (approx. CNY 100). • Self-driving: Direct navigation, approx. 3-hr drive, toll fee CNY 125–200. ⏰Opening Hours • Open all day, both the North Gate and West Gate can be used for entry and exit. 🎫Ticket Information • Ticket: CNY 90 for an adult ticket, CNY 20 for a sightseeing bus package (4 rides, circular route within the scenic area). 🚶‍♂️Tour Route • West Gate Route: West Gate Sightseeing Bus → Viewing Platform (panoramic view) → No. 1 Wind and Rain Bridge (rapeseed flower terraces) → Nos. 2–5 Wind and Rain Bridges → Guzangtou's Home → Commercial Street → No. 1 Wind and Rain Bridge for the return trip. • North Gate Route: North Gate Sightseeing Bus → Commercial Street (eat first!) → No. 1 Wind and Rain Bridge → Viewing Platform (amazing night view) → Nos. 5–2 Wind and Rain Bridges → Guzangtou's Home for the return trip. 📸Photo Check-in Spots • 🏛️Viewing Platform: Overlook the panoramic view of Miao Village, with stunning night views. • 🌿Wind and Rain Bridge: The scenery from Bridge No. 5 to Bridge No. 4 is the most beautiful and suitable for taking pictures. • 🎭Ancient Village Stilt Houses: Experience the architectural style of the Miao people. 🍽️Food Recommendations • 🍖Sour Soup Fish: A Miao specialty, with fresh soup and tender fish. • 🍖Black-haired Pork Skewers: Delicious meat with a tempting aroma. • 🍖Black Glutinous Rice Wine: Mellow taste with an endless aftertaste. 🏨Accommodation Recommendations • Inside the scenic area: Fanghua Panoramic View Inn, located in the center of the viewing platform, you can see the panoramic view of Miao Village from the bed. • Outside the scenic area: Golden Leaf Resort Hotel, a 2-min walk to the visitor center, and the sightseeing bus operates until 2am. 💡Tips • 🚶‍♂️Wear comfortable shoes: There are many stone roads and slopes, so don't make your feet uncomfortable for the sake of beautiful shoes. • 🌤️Large temperature difference between morning and evening: Bring a light jacket. • 🕒Avoid peak hours: Take empty shots at 8am and watch the lights at 6pm. 🎉Summary: Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a "living fossil" of Miao culture. The stilt houses are built against the mountains and rivers, and the night view is like a fairy tale world. It has a pleasant climate in May, making it a great time to travel.