Listen to the Soulful Ancient Songs Through the Tunnel of Time in Guizhou.

When the Dong Grand Song starts, goosebumps cover the skin Tears easily fall in the face of beauty and vitality. Hidden in the dense mountains and forests of Guizhou is a treasure known as the 'Millennium Dong Village' - Zhaoxing Dong Village. 🏞️ The Dong people in the village showcase their culture through traditional costumes, unique architectural styles, exquisite handicrafts, and delicious Dong cuisine. The Dong Grand Song is the most impactful cultural symbol among these, serving not only as a carrier of cultural heritage but also as a means of spiritual communication and resonance. The Dong Grand Song originated during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, with a history of over 2,500 years. In 1986, it amazed audiences at the Autumn Arts Festival in Paris, France, and was described as 'music sparkling like a clear spring, a melody skimming the edge of ancient dreams.' In 2009, the Dong Grand Song was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. For generations, the Dong people have lived together in clans, using songs to narrate stories, history, educate, make friends, express emotions, and nurture the soul. For the Dong people, the drum tower is the symbol of the Dong village, and the Dong Grand Song is the spiritual pillar of this ethnic group. There are two ways to experience the Dong Grand Song: one organized by the government and the other spontaneously organized by the villagers. It is recommended to choose the latter, as the villagers perform with genuine effort and boundless passion. ✨ You will feel that this is not just a performance, but more of a cultural feast. 🔥 We sit around the bonfire in the hearth, singing, dueting, playing the bull-leg fiddle, and the Dong pipa, creating a lively and warm atmosphere, disconnected from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. The human touch of everyday life soothes the ordinary heart. Zhaoxing Dong Village is a place that leaves an indelible mark of this soothing human touch on your heart, earning it the title of 'the last home for the weary human soul.' 📍 Address: Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province 🎶 Dong Grand Song: They also sing in their daily lives, mostly in casual attire. Performances in full costume require a fee.