Qiandongnan Travel Tips


Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture is located in the southeastern part of Guizhou Province, with peaks and ridges, colorful natural scenery, and ancient cultural landscapes; The ethnic customs of the village are rich and unique, attracting tourists from all over the country to experience and enjoy this magical journey.

1. There are many tourist attractions in Southeastern Guizhou, and most of them are for sightseeing, so it is important to wear comfortable shoes.

2. There are many taboos for ethnic minorities, so it is important to understand the local traditional customs and daily life taboos before going, and not to offend them.

3. The weather in Qiandongnan is unpredictable. Check the weather in advance and bring rain gear and a thin jacket. Pay attention to sun protection and dryness prevention in autumn.

4. There are many mountain roads and bends in the local area, so friends who suffer from motion sickness should prepare motion sickness medicine or patches in advance when going out.

5. There are many Miao villages in Qiandongnan, and you can choose one or two unique ones to visit. You don't have to wander around all of them. If you don't want to be crowded or commercialized, you can choose to visit a niche ancient village. For example, Wudong Miao Village, Lande Miao Village, Basha Miao Village, Jidao Miao Village, Zhanli Dong Village, and so on.

6. Qiandongnan ethnic handicrafts are outstanding, especially Miao wax printing, Dong brocade of Dong ethnic group, and embroidery of Miao and Dong ethnic group. Ethnic costumes and jewelry with distinct characteristics have high artistic and collectible value.

7. Wearing local ethnic costumes and dazzling accessories, I dreamed of a Miao woman and casually took photos in the village, all of which were very impressive. Renting requires asking for the prices of headwear and clothing, many of which are charged separately.

8. Choose to stay in a location above halfway up the mountain for accommodation in the Miao village, so that you can have a panoramic view of the night scenery and take photos more effectively.

9. The spiciness in Guizhou is not something that ordinary people can afford. If you can't eat spiciness, it's best to say it in advance, otherwise it's really spicy.