Guizhou's Hidden Villages Worth Visiting!

When traveling to Guizhou, you must visit Qiandongnan! These secluded and mysterious villages are inhabited by indigenous people, featuring layered terraces and rising smoke from chimneys, far from the hustle and bustle of the city, offering a very healing experience. Two-Day One-Night Travel Guide DAY1: Guiyang North—Rongjiang Station—Dali Dong Village DAY2: Leli Homestay—Wudong Miao Village—Baiyan Village—Kaili South Station Dali Dong Village: Located 23km from Rongjiang County, no entrance fee is required. A small stream runs through the village, with traditional stilted houses scattered throughout the valley. Elderly women dressed in traditional Dong attire add to the authentic feel. Baiyan Village: Known for its expansive terraces, the village is most charming in the evening when smoke rises from the chimneys, especially after the rain. Wudong Miao Village: Not far from Baiyan Village, this village features a small distillery and a bookstore with a café. Below the village is the Xiangshuiyan Waterfall, perfect for hiking and stream tracing. Kaili City: Dongmen Street—Xiu Li Tao Intangible Cultural Heritage Market—Xiashi Ancient Town (no entrance fee) Accommodation Suggestions: On DAY1, you can stay in Rongjiang County or Dali Dong Village. Recommended local delicacies include Rongjiang Rice Rolls and Loyal Beef Tripe. On DAY2, it's suggested to stay at Leli Homestay, which will open at the end of 2023. Designed by Yao Jianming, it features a wabi-sabi style with Miao embroidery decorations. It's only a 4-minute drive from the high-speed rail south station. The local experience butler service can provide food, car rental, handicraft experiences, and travel planning. You can consult the homestay butler for any questions. Homestay | Leli Villa Designer Vacation Homestay Address | No. 6 Jinhui Avenue, Economic Development Zone, Kaili City