Qiandongnan

黔东南|Miao VillagesDong VillagesGuizhou

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Apr-Oct for villages and terraces; avoid major Chinese holidays for quieter walks
Climate
Humid subtropical mountain climate with warm summers, mild winters, and wetter months from late spring to summer

Top Attractions

01Cultural Stop

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village

西江千户苗寨

All Ages

Admission

CNY 90 entrance ticket. Sightseeing bus is CNY 20 for four rides. Current adult packages commonly show CNY 110-120 when the bus and insurance are bundled.

Typical Visit

Half day with night view; 1 night is better for a first visit

02Cultural Stop

Zhaoxing Dong Village

肇兴侗寨

All Ages

Admission

Listed entrance ticket is CNY 80. Scenic-area shuttle is listed at CNY 20 round trip. Online discounted or bundled tickets may show CNY 78 or CNY 88 depending on what is included.

Typical Visit

Half day to 1 day; stay overnight and add Tang'an for a fuller visit

03City Guide

Tang'an Dong Village

堂安侗寨

All Ages

Admission

Tang'an Dong Village itself is free to visit. If entering through Zhaoxing, budget separately for the Zhaoxing entrance ticket, Zhaoxing scenic shuttle, and Tang'an round-trip transfer, commonly CNY 20.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours; at least half a day if hiking back to Zhaoxing

04Cultural Stop

Basha Miao Village

岜沙苗寨

All Ages

Admission

Common adult package is CNY 100 for entrance, shuttle, and performance. Lower-price entrance-only or entrance-plus-shuttle options may be available, such as CNY 40 or CNY 60.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours

05Cultural Stop

Langde Miao Village Scenic Area

郎德苗寨景区

All Ages

Admission

Common entrance ticket is CNY 50. Entrance plus round-trip sightseeing bus is commonly CNY 60.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours

06City Guide

Zhenyuan Ancient Town

镇远古城

All Ages

Admission

Zhenyuan Ancient Town street area is free. Qinglongdong official adult ticket is CNY 60, Shiping Mountain is CNY 30, and the ancient-town night water tour is commonly CNY 80.

Typical Visit

1 day; stay overnight for the night view and quieter morning

07Historic Walk

Qinglong Cave Ancient Architecture Complex

青龙洞古建筑群

All Ages

Admission

Adult ticket is commonly CNY 60. Some online tickets may show small discounts.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours

08Historic Walk

Shiping Mountain Scenic Area

石屏山景区

All Ages

Admission

Adult ticket is commonly CNY 30. Some online tickets may show small discounts.

Typical Visit

1.5-2 hours

09Nature Escape

Wuyang River Scenic Area

舞阳河风景名胜区

All Ages

Admission

Wuyang River entrance ticket is commonly CNY 40. Entrance plus boat package is commonly CNY 140. This is different from the Zhenyuan ancient-town night boat, which is commonly CNY 80.

Typical Visit

Half day including transfer, waiting time, and boat ride

10City Guide

Jiabang Terraces

加榜梯田

All Ages

Admission

Entrance ticket is around CNY 80. Entrance plus sightseeing vehicle is around CNY 120, and a package with safety service plus sightseeing vehicle is around CNY 130.

Typical Visit

1 day with overnight stay; half day only if already nearby

11Nature Escape

Yuntai Mountain Scenic Area

云台山景区

Adults Focused

Admission

Ticket listings commonly show CNY 40-50. Internal shuttle from the scenic-area gate to the hiking entrance may be charged separately.

Typical Visit

4-6 hours for the core hiking route

12Food District

Xiasi Ancient Town

下司古镇

All Ages

Admission

Free entry. Boat rides, costume photos, intangible-heritage experiences, meals, and lodging cost extra.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours; half day if eating or staying longer by the river

13Historic Walk

Longli Ancient City

隆里古城

All Ages

Admission

Ordinary entry to Longli Ancient City can currently be treated as free. Individual halls, guides, museums, or events may charge separately.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for the core old city; half day with transport

14Cultural Stop

Qiandongnan Prefecture Ethnic Museum

黔东南州民族博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free entry when operating normally. A valid ID or passport may be needed for entry registration.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours

15Cultural Stop

Dimen Dong Village

地扪侗寨

All Ages

Admission

Free entry. Guides, activities, homestay meals, lodging, or festival events may charge separately.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours for the core village; half day with transport

16Cultural Stop

Xiaohuang Dong Village

小黄侗寨

All Ages

Admission

Xiaohuang Dong Village usually does not charge a main village entrance ticket. Singing, guiding, meals, lodging, or activities may charge separately.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours for the core village; half day with transport

17City Guide

Zengchong Drum Tower

增冲鼓楼

All Ages

Admission

Zengchong Drum Tower usually does not charge a main entrance ticket. Conservation fee, guide, meals, lodging, or activities may charge separately.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours on site; half day or more with transport

18Cultural Stop

Zhanli Dong Village

占里侗寨

All Ages

Admission

Zhanli Dong Village usually does not charge a main village entrance ticket. Guiding, meals, lodging, or activities may charge separately.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours for the core village; half day with transport

19Cultural Stop

Nanhua Miao Village

南花苗寨

All Ages

Admission

Free entry for the village area. Experiences, photo services, guiding, shopping, meals, or lodging may charge separately.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours; half day with transport from Kaili

20City Guide

Gaoyao Terraces

高要梯田

All Ages

Admission

Free entry for the open terrace and village-viewing area. Meals, parking, farm restaurants, experiences, or local products may charge separately.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours; half day with transport from Kaili or nearby Danzhai stops