The Ultimate Guide to Xijiang's Most Enchanting Miao Village

No trip to Southeast Guizhou is complete without visiting Xijiang Thousand Household Miao Village! As the world's largest Miao ethnic settlement, with thousands of stilted houses built along the mountainside, it's like stepping into a real-life version of "Spirited Away" ✨ 🎯 Must-Visit Spots: 1. Observation Deck: Best photo spot! Especially at dusk when thousands of lights illuminate the village 🌆 2. Wind-and-Rain Bridges: All 7 bridges are unique, with Bridge No. 3 being the most photogenic 3. Miao Ethnic Museum: Perfect for learning about Miao culture (¥30/person) 4. Gage Ancient Alley: The iconic lane adorned with colorful oil-paper umbrellas - every shot is postcard-worthy 5. Farmland Sightseeing Area: Lush terraces in spring/summer, golden waves in autumn 🍜 Food Recommendations: ✔ Long-table Banquet: From ¥68/person, experience the highest Miao hospitality ✔ Sour Fish Soup: Tangy and appetizing, best with dipping sauce ✔ Bamboo-tube Sticky Rice: A local specialty snack ✔ Rice Wine: Mild but potent P.S. Don't miss the grilled black pork skewers at the snack street! 🏠 Accommodation Tips: 1. Mid-mountain homestays offer best views but are luggage-unfriendly 2. Arrange luggage assistance in advance (usually ¥20-50) 3. Off-season rates for decent view rooms: ¥200-300 📌 Pro Tips: ▪ Ticket + shuttle: ¥110 (keep your shuttle ticket) ▪ Bring a jacket for cool evenings ▪ Bargain for Miao costume rentals (typically ¥30-50/hour) ▪ Direct buses from Kaili High-speed Rail Station (¥35/person)