[2025 Huayuan Attraction] Travel Guide for Shibadong Village (the Village of 18 Caves) (Updated Mar)

Shibadong Village in Xiangxi retains a strong Miao ethnic charm, with its blue-tiled wooden houses and stone paths, resembling a tranquil idyllic painting. Strolling along the paths, you'll see ancient stone mills and traditional Miao embroidery workshops. Stepping into a villager's home, a warm grandmother offers homegrown fruits and shares the village's transformation over the years, her words filled with pride. Don't miss the food! The Miao bacon and sour soup fish have an authentic flavor. Especially the bowl of Miao rice wine, sweet and mellow, warms your heart with every sip. Besides the natural scenery and folk customs, Shibadong Village is also the birthplace of the "targeted poverty alleviation" concept. The village's exhibition hall details the journey of poverty eradication, which is deeply inspiring. By the way, the village nights are also incredibly beautiful, with twinkling lights creating a serene and cozy atmosphere. Stay a night here, away from the city's hustle and bustle, and enjoy the rare tranquility. Friends, if you're looking for a place to relax and experience unique local customs, Shibadong Village is definitely worth a visit!

Shibadong Scenic Area is located in Shuanglong Town, Huayuan County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province. It is a tourist attraction that combines natural scenery, ethnic culture, and red education. 1. Location: Shibadong Village is located in the southwest of Shuanglong Town, Huayuan County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province. It borders Shuanglong Village to the east, Zhangdao Village to the south, Paidaba Village to the west, and Maan Village to the north. 2. Natural Environment: The village is located in the easternmost part of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, which is a karst landform development area. The terrain in the village is mainly composed of mountains, forests, canyons, and karst caves, with an average altitude of 700 meters. The name comes from the 18 natural karst caves in the village. 3. Miao Village Style: Shibadong Village is a Miao ethnic group gathering place, retaining the pure Miao village style. Visitors can feel the strong ethnic atmosphere here. 4. Red Party Building: Visitors can participate in red party building activities to learn about the achievements and experiences of Shibadong Village in the process of poverty alleviation. 5. Rural Tour: Visitors can stroll along the roads in the village, enjoy the beautiful natural scenery, and feel the tranquility and comfort of the countryside.

Shiba Dong Village, an administrative village under the jurisdiction of Shuanglong Town, Huayuan County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province, is a traditional Chinese village. It is located in the southwest of Shuanglong Town, bordering Shuanglong Village in the east, Zhangdao Village in the south, Paidaba Village in the west, and Ma'an Village in the north. The village governs 4 natural villages, 6 villagers' groups, and covers an area of 13.8 square kilometers. Shiba Dong Village is located in the easternmost part of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and belongs to the Karst landform development area. The terrain of the village is mainly mountains, canyons, and caves, with an average altitude of 700 meters and a relatively high terrain. The main entrance of Shiba Dong Village is set up in Feichong Village. The village and the environment are integrated. The center of the village is divided into three fork roads, leading to different directions. The roads in the village are accessible in all directions, like a fan-shaped eight diagrams. There are scenic spots such as Liantai Mountain Forest Farm, Huangma Rock, Wulong Skyline, Bei'er Mountain, and Qiantian Pillar near the village. On December 9, 2016, Shiba Dong Village was announced as the fourth batch of traditional Chinese villages by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, the Ministry of Culture, the State Administration of Cultural Heritage, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Land and Resources, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the National Tourism Administration. In the late Qing Dynasty, local villagers established Lizizhai and Feichongzhai. During the Republic of China, Dangrongzhai and Zhuzizhai were added.