Things to do in Leishan

Choosing the right accommodation is crucial when visiting the Miao Village! The view from Luanxi is absolutely stunning; you can admire the stilted houses and the lights of countless homes right from your room, without having to squeeze onto the viewing platform. It's just steps from the popular photo spots, the room was impeccably clean, and the bedding was comfortable. Once we arrived at the scenic area, the butler helped with our luggage, explained the sightseeing routes, and recommended some delicious restaurants – we ate there twice! The hotel offers afternoon tea and a bedtime soup; highly recommended, I'll definitely stay here again next time I visit the Miao Village.

A unique cultural experience in the village. We were all warmly greeted to the village by the local ethnic performers, and some tourists were also offered the local rice wine as gesture of hospitality. Overall a great experience!

If you want to go to Guizhou, you must first choose Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. The scenery along the way is amazing. Most people are very tired when they arrive, so many people don’t see the night view. But the beauty of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is at night.

Green mountains, gurgling water, rows of stilt houses, and winding country roads are all here in the Wudong Miao Village deep in Leigong Mountain. Wudong Miao Village is located halfway up the Leigong Mountain, the main peak of Miaoling Mountain, with an altitude of 1,300 meters. It is known as a paradise on earth at the foot of Leigong Mountain and is listed as one of the "Classic Village Landscapes in China".

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is surrounded by mountains on all sides, with terraces following the mountains and connecting to the sky. The Baishui River runs through the village, dividing Xijiang Miao Village into two. The stilt houses in the village are stacked up, built along the mountains, and connected into a piece, which is magnificent. Miao farming, festivals, silver jewelry, songs and dances and their ancient customs have been passed down from generation to generation here, not only preserving the purest natural beauty, but also having a deep cultural atmosphere. Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village has a profound cultural heritage that shows the accumulation and precipitation of the Miao people in the long history of development. It is known as the "open-air museum" and "the most beautiful Miao village in China".

Leigongshan National Forest Park is located in Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province. It covers Baiyan Village, Xiangshuiyan, Leigongshanding, Gaoyan Village, Shuixi Village, Lianhua and other places, with a total area of ​​4,354.73 hectares and a forest coverage rate of 88%. It is a subtropical mountain forest ecological park that mainly protects natural resources such as bald cypress and other rare organisms (including water conservation and tourism) and has comprehensive management benefits.

西江千户苗寨的百年吊脚楼是苗族传统建筑的重要代表，具有重要的历史、文化和建筑价值。这些吊脚楼多建于百年前，采用木质结构，依山而建，充分利用自然环境，具有防潮、避虫和通风的功能。其独特的悬空设计体现了苗族人民的智慧与生活习惯，也展现了浓厚的民族特色。从文化角度看，百年吊脚楼不仅是居住场所，更是苗族传统生活方式和审美观念的载体。它们承载着苗族的历史记忆，体现了民族的工艺技艺和建筑智慧，是民族文化的重要象征。保护这些古老建筑，有助于传承苗族文化，增强民族认同感。然而，随着旅游业的发展和现代化进程的推进，部分吊脚楼面临破损和维护难题。维护工作需要投入大量资金和技术，确保古建筑的完整性和安全性。同时，过度商业化可能影响其原始风貌和文化价值。因此，合理的保护措施和持续的修缮是必要的。总体而言，西江苗寨的百年吊脚楼不仅是苗族文化的瑰宝，也是中国传统民居的杰出代表。保护和传承这些古建筑，既有助于弘扬民族文化，也能促进可持续旅游发展，彰显文化自信与历史价值。

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is quite nice. I had a lot of fun. There was a free performance at the Lusheng field at 2 pm. I went there at 1:30 pm to grab a seat in the middle. If you don’t want to be disturbed by people walking around, you can sit on the stone steps below. There is a grandfather selling earrings in the pavilion. They are all 10 yuan, the cheapest in the village. Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a village that is commercialized while trying to preserve its ethnic characteristics. The convenience of tourists and the living habits of the indigenous people are trying hard to strike a balance. I think it is more down-to-earth than Dali and Lijiang. The prices have not skyrocketed because of the large number of tourists. A bowl of beef noodles is 18 yuan, purified water is 2 yuan, milk tea (from Qin Shi Mingyue) is more than ten yuan, and pork skewers are 10 yuan for 10 skewers. What else do you need a bicycle for? The best thing is that the people in the village are very friendly. Whether I ask for directions or chat, although their Mandarin is not very good, they are willing to talk to me.

Xijiang Ancient Street is a must-go! In fact, as long as you live in Qianhu Miao Village! This street is also a must-go! It is probably hard to take photos in the peak season! Otherwise, it is really good when there are fewer people in the morning and evening! [Scenery] [Fun] [Value for money]

Built against the mountains and beside the water, Xijiang Miao Village features stilted houses stacked one on top of another. It is the largest Miao village in China and is known as the "Capital of Miao". It is hailed as the "Miao Ethnic Culture and Art Museum" and is a living fossil for the study of Miao history and culture.