Give up on Qianhu Miao Village, this is the last secret realm on earth

Zhaoxing Dong Village is truly the last secret realm on earth! Giving up Qianhu Miao Village to come here is definitely worth it. It's low-key and less crowded but breathtakingly beautiful 🥰. Here’s a 2-day, 1-night immersive Dong Village experience guide~ 🏡 Zhaoxing Dong Village Travel Guide 【Village Gate Welcome】Three sessions daily at 9:00, 11:00, and 15:00. Dong girls in traditional dress welcome guests with door-blocking wine. 【Drum Tower Cluster】Each of the five major clans has one. The night lighting is super dreamy (recommended spot: Rentuan Drum Tower). 【Dong Grand Song】At 20:00 in the performance arena, enjoy an authentic ecological show (ticket included in village admission). 【Tie-dye Experience】Recommended "Dong Cloth Workshop," where master craftsmen teach traditional indigo dyeing hands-on. 【Tang’an Terraces】20 minutes by car from the village, stunning sunrise and sea of clouds (carpool 30 RMB/person). 🍲 Must-Try Foods 1. Dong-style Sour Soup Fish (recommended "Dong Village First Building," the sour soup is fermented with rice water) 2. Beef Tripe Hotpot (a challenge for the brave! Located near the vegetable market) 3. Glutinous Rice Wrapped with Roast Meat (most authentic at the stall beside the Drum Tower) 4. Youcha (oil tea) (a must-try savory breakfast) 📸 Photo & Check-in Spots ✔️ Lit-up Lituan Drum Tower at night (three-tiered flying eaves are very photogenic) ✔️ Reflection of the Wind and Rain Bridge (best shot early morning when water is calm) ✔️ Dyeing Workshop Cloth Drying Area (recommended to wear white clothes) ✔️ Scenic Viewing Platform behind the village (best panoramic photo spot) 💡 Practical Tips 1. Stay in the middle section of the village for quietness and convenience (I stayed at the amazing "Dong Shang" guesthouse) 2. Remember to bring cash! Many snack stalls only accept cash 3. The grand Dong Valentine’s Day is on the 6th day of the 6th lunar month 4. Big temperature difference between morning and night, bring a light jacket 5. The 78 RMB ticket is valid for three days, keep your ticket stub 🚗 Transportation Guide Take the high-speed train to "Congjiang Station," then a 10-minute minibus ride directly to the village (last bus at 18:30) For self-driving, navigate to "Zhaoxing Dong Village Parking Lot," overnight parking is 30 RMB/day