Only know about Xijiang Miao Village in Guizhou? Come experience a 23°C summer in Wujiang Village instead!

Child of the Mountains: Stepping into Wujiang Village feels like entering the gentle embrace of time. This place holds the ethereal beauty of Guizhou's landscapes and the stories of bygone years. By day, the village unfolds like an ink-wash painting. Warm sunlight spills over the stilted houses and meandering stone paths. Strolling along the lanes, you'll see artisans engrossed in their crafts. Pause to savor the slow pace of life here, carrying the warmth of intangible cultural heritage in your pocket. Or board a small boat and drift leisurely on the Yaluwang Covered Bridge waters. The river gently rocks the boat as green mountains recede on either side, with only the sounds of oars and wind in your ears. Close your eyes, and you might feel like an ancient poet, composing verses amid these landscapes, casting worldly worries into the river. When night falls, Wujiang Village transforms as if by magic. The lantern-lighting ceremony begins, with lights flickering on one by one, turning the entire village into a dreamy galaxy. Drones paint the night sky with light, fireworks explode in brilliant colors overhead, and fire dance performances ignite the night's passion. During the "Night of Ten Thousand Dances," people join hands, bouncing to lively rhythms as ethnic melodies blend with modern music, sparking joy in every heart. Tired from play? Retreat to a village homestay, lulled by the murmurs of the Wujiang River into sweet dreams. Awaken at dawn to birdsong and start your day with a bowl of "Purple Mist Fairy" lamb rice noodles, brimming with energy. Wujiang Village is the kind of place you won't want to leave—and will long for after you do. It's a hidden gem in Guizhou's mountains, waiting for every destined traveler to keep this romantic rendezvous. 🎈 Highlights of Wujiang Village 🎈 ✅ Street Parade: An immersive procession recreating traditional market culture, with Nuo gods leading the way. A parade of Lusheng players, Miao maidens, and more winds through the mountain streets, joined by the village's "Intangible Heritage Ambassadors" guiding visitor participation. ✅ Night of Ten Thousand Dances + Music Party: An upgraded tradition of ethnic minority fire dances. With bonfires, music, and lights, this fusion of ethnic and modern revelry creates an electrifying atmosphere. ✅ Drone Show + Fireworks: A rift in time appears over Wujiang Village, bringing a dreamy summer fireworks spectacle. ✅ Fire Dance & Fire Pot Show: At Huilong Island Square, thrilling fire performances offer a stark contrast to daytime tranquility. ✅ Lantern-Lighting Ceremony: At the Terraced Field Square, lights illuminate one by one, transforming the village from landscape painting to dreamscape—perfect for blue-hour photography. ✅ Young Village Heads' Embroidery Toss: Interactive fun with the village's charismatic young leaders at Huilong Island Square. ✅ White Pagoda Blessings: Climb the pagoda with a lotus lantern for nighttime views and panoramic village vistas. 📸 Recommended Experiences ✅ Bamboo Drifting: Watch this northern Guizhou folk art—"crossing rivers on a reed"—at Huilong Island waters. ✅ Boat Ride: Drift under Yaluwang Covered Bridge for picturesque river scenes and great photos. ✅ Shops & Heritage Crafts: Visit Nuo Granny's Lantern Shop, Nuo Grandpa's Bamboo Workshop, Tongcao Stack Art, Wuzhi Paper Studio, and Heping Dye House for hands-on experiences like plant dyeing, flower paper, and bamboo weaving. ✅ Eight Regions Banquet: At the ancient stage, savor dishes representing eight ethnic groups, each with its story, accompanied by performances. ✅ Teahouse Leisure: Choose from core scenic area teahouses—Yanhuang for stove-side tea, Qianjin for tea and opera, Miao Sanniang for tea art, and Qian Teahouse for photogenic moments. 🏠 Accommodations ✅ Miao King Hotel ✅ Qian Academy ✅ Twilight Mountain ✅ Stilted Houses ✅ Salt Gang Inn ✅ Huilong Bay Hotel and more. 📌 PS: Staying at scenic hotels offers perks like two-day tickets, shuttle service, and breakfast. Options suit all budgets and preferences. 🍜 Local Flavors ✅ Pao Guo Cai (Hot Pot Veggies) ✅ Sour Fish Soup ✅ Purple Mist Fairy Lamb Noodles ✅ Misty Dragon Wontons ✅ Tang's Hand-Shaken Pancake ✅ Die Niang Tofu Pudding 📌 PS: Also enjoy Hunan, Zhejiang, and Sichuan dishes to satisfy all palates. 📷 Must-Visit Guizhou Spots ✅ Huangguoshu Waterfall: Asia's largest falls in Zhenning County, with awe-inspiring cascades, Water-Curtain Cave, and Rhinoceros Pool. ✅ Fanjingshan: A Buddhist sacred mountain at the junction of Jiangkou, Yinjiang, and Songtao counties, featuring Mushroom Rock and Red Cloud Golden Summit. ✅ Thousand Households Miao Village: The world's largest Miao settlement in Leishan County, famed for stilted houses, wind-and-rain bridges, and nighttime lantern views. ✅ Libo's Seven Small Arches: In Libo County, integrating mountains, water, forests, caves, lakes, and waterfalls around the ancient bridge, Laya Falls, and Wolong Pool. 🚘 3-Day Wujiang Itinerary ✅ Day 1: Arrive, check in, explore shops and heritage crafts, watch the lantern ceremony and street parade. ✅ Day 2: Morning bamboo drifting and boat ride; afternoon Eight Regions Banquet; evening drone show, fireworks, fire dance, and Night of Ten Thousand Dances. ✅ Day 3: White Pagoda blessings and village overview, then depart. 🚅 7-Day Guizhou Tour ✅ Days 1-3: Wujiang Village activities. ✅ Day 4: Huangguoshu Waterfall. ✅ Day 5: Fanjingshan hike. ✅ Days 6-7: Thousand Households Miao Village and Libo's Seven Small Arches.