Dong Township Rongjiang · Landscape Painting

Rongjiang County, Qiandongnan – known as the "Cradle of Dong Culture", home to the largest Dong ethnic settlement in China. A 2-day 1-night tour to experience the Dong Grand Chorus, visit drum tower clusters, and feel the charm of integrated Miao and Dong cultures.

Sanbao Dong Village
China's Largest Dong Village
Dong Grand Chorus
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Dali Dong Village
Dong Architectural Museum
7th Red Army Former Site
Red Memory
Panoramic View of Sanbao Dong Village in Rongjiang County
Scenery of Sanbao Dong Village in Rongjiang County
Dong Ethnic Culture and Natural Landscape along the Duliu River

2-Day 1-Night Dong and Miao Cultural Tour in Rongjiang County

Dong Village Exploration + Ancient Street Stroll + Red Army Footprints, Experience Diverse Rongjiang

Tour Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Main Destinations
Sanbao Dong Village, Dali Dong Village, 7th Red Army History Exhibition Hall, Guzhou Old Street
Suitable for
Folk culture lovers, architectural photographers, historical researchers
Per Capita Budget
¥450-¥750
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Core Experience of Dong Culture
Hometown of Drum Towers and Intangible Heritage Inheritance
Itinerary Highlights

All-day in-depth exploration of Dong culture

Attraction Arrangement
Sanbao Dong Village
One of the largest Dong ethnic settlements in China, composed of Chezhai, Zhaitou and Meizhai villages, known as the "Thousand-household Dong Village". The cluster of drum towers in the village is large-scale, and the Dong Grand Chorus is well inherited, making it the first choice to experience Dong culture.
Dali Dong Village
Known as the "Dong Architectural Museum", it completely preserves the architectural complex of Dong quadrangles, drum towers, flower bridges and other structures from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Stone slab roads crisscross the village, and ancient wells with clear springs are scattered throughout the village, perfectly integrating cultural landscapes with natural ecology.
Rongjiang Dong Culture Museum
A special venue systematically displaying Rongjiang's Dong culture, comprehensively presenting the Dong ethnic group's historical evolution, living customs, song and dance art, and handicraft inheritance through physical exhibits, scene restoration and multimedia technology.
Practical Information
Travel Tips
  • Can book a live performance of Dong Grand Chorus
  • Experience Dong cloth weaving skills
  • Participate in the Dong "Yueye" collective guest-greeting activity
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Riverside Homestay in Sanbao Dong Village
  • Boutique Inn in Guzhou Ancient Town
  • Dong's Wooden Building in Dali
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Historical Review and Landscape Exploration
Red Memory and Ecological Experience
Itinerary Highlights

Integration of revolutionary history and folk customs

Attraction Arrangement
7th Red Army History Exhibition Hall
A historical witness to the 7th Red Army's capture of Rongjiang in 1930. The hall displays precious revolutionary cultural relics and historical photos, detailing the Red Army's battle history in Rongjiang and the profound friendship between the army and the people, serving as a provincial-level patriotic education base.
Guzhou Old Street
A arcade-style ancient street built in the Ming and Qing dynasties, with bluestone slab roads running through east and west, shops lining both sides, and a wide variety of Miao and Dong characteristic commodities. You can experience traditional handicrafts such as glutinous rice cake pounding and Dong cloth making.
Xiaodanjiang Miao Village
A traditional village with well-preserved Miao culture. The stilted buildings in the village are built along the mountain, and the Miao embroidery and silver jewelry making skills are exquisite. Grand activities such as reed pipe dancing and bullfighting are held during the Miao New Year Festival every year.
Practical Information
Featured Experiences
  • Dong's "Gate-blocking Wine" Welcome Ceremony
  • Experience of Miao Ancient Papermaking Technique
  • Dong Fishing Song Duet along Duliu River
Return Suggestions
  • Purchase Dong bright cloth and Miao embroidery crafts
  • Taste Rongjiang rice rolls and fragrant goat delicacies
  • Experience Dong "New Rice Festival" in summer

Must-Try Foods in Rongjiang County

Rongjiang Rice Rolls

Rongjiang's characteristic breakfast, thin skins steamed from rice milk wrapped with fillings such as sour beans and minced meat, served with special dipping sauce, sour and spicy appetizer, the most representative snack of the local area.

Beef Bie Hot Pot

A traditional Dong hospitality delicacy, with soup base made from undigested grass juice in beef stomach, stewed with beef and beef offal, slightly bitter at first taste then sweet, with unique flavor and medicinal value.

Rongjiang Fragrant Goat

A national geographical indication product, black goats raised in the Yueliang Mountain area, with tender meat and no mutton smell, can be braised in soy sauce, dry pot or barbecued, a must-have dish for Rongjiang banquets.

Pickled Fish

A traditional Dong pickled delicacy, fresh fish from Duliu River sealed and fermented with glutinous rice, chili and other ingredients for several months, sour and spicy with fresh flavor, can be eaten raw or fried/grilled, with unique taste.

Rongjiang County Travel Tips
Best Seasons
  • Lunar March 3rd: Dong "Sowing Festival", grand folk activities held
  • May-June: Best scenery along Duliu River
  • September-October: Rice harvest season, golden period for terrace photography
  • November: During Dong New Year, can experience "Long Table Banquet" and other New Year customs
Cultural Etiquette
  • Remove shoes when entering drum towers, do not touch sacred artifacts
  • Keep solemn during sacrificial activities
  • Ask for permission before taking photos of elders
  • Receive "Gate-blocking Wine" with both hands
Tour Tips
  • The mountainous area has frequent rains, prepare rain gear
  • Stone slab roads in villages are slippery, non-slip shoes recommended
  • Some Dong villages still maintain traditional lifestyles, avoid commercial disturbance
  • Carry cash for use in areas with poor signal
Transportation Guide
  • Guiyang-Guangzhou High-speed Railway stops at Rongjiang Station
  • Tourist shuttle buses available from county seat to various Dong villages
  • Chartered car recommended for Yueliang Mountain area
  • Book transportation and accommodation in advance during holidays