Tongdao Dong Autonomous County, Huaihua City, Hunan Province — the sacred land of Chinese Dong culture, integrating Danxia landform, Dong culture and ancient village customs. It has characteristic scenic spots such as Wanfo Mountain, Huangdu Dong Cultural Village and Yutou Ancient Dong Village. You can enjoy the diverse customs of "Danxia wonders + Dong township charm + ancient village secrets" in one day.
Exploring Danxia wonders, seeking seclusion in Dong villages, cultural experience
Visit Wanfo Mountain Scenic Area in the morning to admire Danxia wonders; explore Huangdu Dong Cultural Village and Yutou Ancient Dong Village in the afternoon to experience original ecological Dong ethnic customs; visit Hundred Li Dong Cultural Corridor and Tongdao Military Transfer Memorial Hall in the evening.
A traditional special dish of the Dong people in Tongdao, made of fresh paddy field fish with glutinous rice, chili, ginger and other ingredients using traditional Dong fermentation techniques. The fish meat is sour and delicious with a unique flavor, which is a representative dish of Dong dietary culture with a history of hundreds of years.
The highest etiquette for the Dong people to receive guests. Dozens of tables are connected into a long dragon, covered with various Dong special dishes. There are customs such as Dong toasting songs and rotating wine on the banquet, reflecting the Dong people's enthusiasm, hospitality, unity and mutual assistance, which is an excellent way to experience Dong dietary culture.
A traditional drink of the Dong people in Tongdao, made from tea leaves, glutinous rice, peanuts, sesame and other raw materials through multiple processes such as stir-frying and boiling. It has a rich flavor and rich nutrition, with the effects of refreshing the mind, dispelling cold and warming the body, and is an indispensable drink in the daily life of the Dong people.