Secret Congjiang · Ethnic Corridor

Congjiang County, Qiandongnan - known as the "Hometown of Hundred Festivals", a melting pot of cultures of Miao, Dong, Yao and other ethnic groups. This 2-day 1-night tour explores primitive tribes, listens to the celestial sound of grand chorus, and experiences the living fossil of agricultural civilization.

Basha Miao Village
The Last Gunner Tribe
Xiaohuang Dong Village
Hometown of Dong Grand Chorus
Jiabang Terraced Fields
Global Agricultural Heritage
Yao Herbal Bath
Intangible Cultural Heritage Health Culture
Panoramic view of Jiabang Terraced Fields in Congjiang County
Scenery of Jiabang Terraced Fields in Congjiang County
Terraced fields and Dong Village scenery in the mist

2-Day 1-Night Multi-Ethnic Cultural Tour of Congjiang County

Explore Miao Village + Listen to Dong Chorus + Walk through Terraced Fields, experience the original Qiandongnan

Tour Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Main Destinations
Basha Miao Village, Xiaohuang Dong Village, Jiabang Terraced Fields, Gaohua Yao Village
Suitable For
Ethnic culture enthusiasts, photography creators, eco-travelers
Per Capita Budget
¥500-¥800
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In-depth Experience of Miao and Dong Culture
Primitive Tribes and Celestial Sounds
Tour Highlights

All-day immersive exploration of ethnic culture

Attraction Arrangement
Basha Miao Village
The last gun-wielding tribe in China, where men retain ancient customs such as sickle haircuts and tree burials. The village is full of towering ancient trees and grain drying racks, and you can watch unique Miao customs such as gun salutes to welcome guests and lusheng dances.
Xiaohuang Dong Village
The birthplace of the Dong Grand Chorus, known as the "Ocean of Songs". The village is built against mountains and rivers with drum towers standing tall. Villagers have passed down multi-part a cappella singing from generation to generation, which was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009.
Congjiang Ethnic Culture Exhibition Park
A theme park showcasing the cultures of Miao, Dong, Yao and other ethnic groups in Congjiang. Through physical exhibits, scene restoration and living performances, it comprehensively presents the cultural landscape of multi-ethnic coexistence and prosperity.
Practical Information
Travel Tips
  • Book Dong Grand Chorus performances in advance
  • Respect Basha's custom of tree worship
  • Experience Miao's glutinous rice cake pounding activity
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Jiabang Terraced Fields View Homestay
  • Basha Tree House Inn
  • Xiaohuang Dong Song Theme Inn
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Agricultural Civilization and Health Culture
Terraced Field Wonders and Yao Bath Experience
Tour Highlights

World Heritage and Intangible Cultural Heritage Health Preservation

Attraction Arrangement
Jiabang Terraced Fields
A globally important agricultural cultural heritage site. The terraced fields stretch 25 kilometers undulating with the mountain terrain, like silver belts in spring, green waves in summer, golden towers in autumn, and jade mirrors in winter. The core area is dotted with primitive villages such as Dangniu, Jiaye and Jiache.
Gaohua Yao Village
The hometown of Yao herbal bath, where the traditional Yao herbal bath is well preserved. Every household has a medicinal bath barrel. Villagers are proficient in the pharmacology of hundreds of herbs, and their medicinal bath formula is included in the national intangible cultural heritage list.
Zhanli Dong Village
A mysterious village with unique birth culture, maintaining an almost constant population for hundreds of years. Village regulations control childbirth, with the unique legend of "Huanhuacao" (gender-changing herb), known as "China's No.1 Village of Birth Culture".
Practical Information
Featured Experiences
  • Yao herbal bath health experience
  • Terraced field fish catching and farming activities
  • Learn Dong's indigo dyeing technique
Return Suggestions
  • Buy Yao bath medicine packs and Dong cloth crafts
  • Taste Congjiang fragrant pig and simmered wine
  • Participate in rice harvesting activities during autumn harvest season

Must-Try Foods in Congjiang County

Congjiang Fragrant Pig

A national geographical indication product and a rare miniature pig breed in China. The meat is tender and odorless, can be served plain, grilled or made into cured meat. It has thin skin and fine bones, rich nutrition, known as "the fragrance of cooking meat in one house spreads to four neighbors".

Beef Bie Hot Pot

A special food of the Dong people, using undigested grass juice from beef stomach as the soup base, boiled with beef and beef offal. It tastes slightly bitter at first then sweet, with the medicinal effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, invigorating the stomach and aiding digestion.

Simmered Wine

A traditional fermented wine of the Dong people, made from glutinous rice, wild fruits and other raw materials buried in a fire pond and simmered for several months. The wine is orange-yellow and transparent, with a mellow and sweet taste, an important drink for Dong people to entertain guests and offer sacrifices.

Sour Soup Fish

A representative dish of the Dong people, using fresh fish from the Duliu River stewed with rice sour soup, litsea cubeba and other ingredients. It has a sour and appetizing taste with tender fish meat, a must-have dish for the Dong people's "long table banquet".

Travel Tips for Congjiang County
Best Seasons
  • April-May: Terraced fields irrigation period, best for mirror-like scenery photography
  • August: Dong New Rice Festival, experience harvest celebrations
  • October-November: Rice ripening, golden terraced fields landscape
  • December: During Dong New Year, participate in Sa worship activities
Cultural Etiquette
  • No touching villagers' firearms in Basha
  • Wear special bathrobes for Yao village herbal bath
  • No noise or photography in sacrificial places
  • Hold the cup with right hand when accepting road-blocking wine
Travel Reminders
  • Mountain roads have many curves and steep slopes, drive carefully
  • Bring anti-mosquito supplies
  • Respect the "ban stele" regulations in villages
  • Some villages only accept cash
Transportation Guide
  • Direct access to Congjiang Station via Guiyang-Guangzhou High-speed Railway
  • Special tourist line from county seat to Basha
  • Recommended to charter a car to Jiabang Terraced Fields
  • Check road conditions in advance during rainy season