A Musical Journey | Zhaoxing Dong Village Self-Drive Guide

“The Story of Dong Village”: Set in Zhaoxing Dong Village, the story showcases the beauty and romance of the village. 🛬[Itinerary]: Day 1: Arrive at Zhaoxing Dong Village → Check in → Visit the drum towers and wind and rain bridges → Bonfire party in the evening • Morning: Depart from Guiyang or Liping, navigate to “Zhaoxing Dong Village Tourist Service Center”, exit the highway at Congjiang East Station, the whole journey takes about 1.5 hours • Noon: Check in upon arrival, we recommend choosing a homestay near the drum tower for easy access to the attractions and to experience the Dong culture • Afternoon: Stroll through the Dong village, visit the drum towers (five drum towers representing benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trust) and Tianping Wind and Rain Bridge, and experience the unique charm of Dong architecture • Evening: Attend a bonfire party, enjoy a performance of Dong songs, and experience the enthusiasm and joy of the Dong people Day 2: Tang’an Rice Terraces → Surrounding villages → Return • Morning: Head to Tang’an Rice Terraces, one of the attractions around Zhaoxing Dong Village, with beautiful terrace scenery, perfect for taking photos • Afternoon: You can choose to visit the surrounding villages, such as Xiaohuang Dong Village, to experience the local customs and culture of different Dong villages ⛺[Must-visit attractions]: 1. Drum towers • Cultural background: The drum tower is the core building of the Dong village, symbolizing the unity and harmony of the Dong people. Zhaoxing Dong Village has five drum towers, representing benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trust, which are iconic buildings of Dong culture • Experience suggestion: Visit on a sunny morning, when the light is good for taking photos 2. Wind and rain bridges • Cultural background: Wind and rain bridges are another feature of Dong architecture, combining bridges, corridors, and pavilions, with both transportation and rest functions, reflecting the wisdom of the Dong people • Experience suggestion: Stroll on the bridge, enjoy the flowing water under the bridge and the stilted buildings on both sides 3. Dong songs • Cultural background: Dong songs are a unique form of multi-part chorus of the Dong people, listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage • Experience suggestion: Attend a bonfire party in the evening to enjoy a performance of Dong songs 4. Tang’an Rice Terraces • Cultural background: Tang’an Rice Terraces are located near Zhaoxing Dong Village, the result of generations of farming by the Dong people, showcasing the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature • Experience suggestion: Suitable for photography enthusiasts, we recommend visiting in the early morning or evening when the light is soft 5. Dong Museum • Cultural background: The museum showcases the history, culture, and lifestyle of the Dong people, an excellent place to learn about Dong culture • Experience suggestion: Visit the museum to learn more about traditional Dong crafts such as weaving and silver jewelry making 🍩[Must-try food]: Fish soup, niubie hot pot, roasted fragrant pork 🏨[Accommodation guide]: There are various accommodation options in the Dong village, we recommend choosing a homestay near the drum tower, such as “Jinshan Homestay”, which is affordable and well-equipped 🚌[Transportation guide]: Self-driving is recommended