- Deep in the clouds of Qiandongnan lies a living museum of Miao culture—Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. Over 1,200 stilted wooden houses cascade along the foothills of Leigong Mountain, their blue-tiled roofs and upturned eaves fading in and out of the morning mist like an ink-wash painting gently wrinkled by time. At dawn, mist from the terraced fields drifts over wooden walkways as Miao grandmothers pass through wind-and-rain bridges with bamboo baskets, their silver ornaments jingling and startling butterflies resting on stone walls. By afternoon, sunlight filters through the latticed windows of embroidery workshops, where deft fingers weave indigo fabric into ancient tales of birds and fern patterns. As dusk falls, the aroma of long-table feasts spills through alleyways—hundreds of wooden tables snake through the village, the tangy scent of sour fish stew blending with Lusheng melodies until the whole valley is drunk on the harmony. When night arrives, thousands of golden lights set the stilt houses aglow. From the viewing platform, the starry sky merges with the village's radiance, as if you've stepped into a dream spun from moonlight by the Miao people. This is no static attraction, but a living home where six centuries of Miao heritage flow—every cobblestone bears the marks of migration, every wisp of chimney smoke carries echoes of ancient ballads. Lift the veil of mist, and touch the millennium-old heartbeat hidden in these mountain folds.
- Deep within the sea of clouds on Leigong Mountain, the long-table banquet at Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is a culinary epic of the Miao people. Hundreds of cypress wood long tables stretch for a thousand meters along the bluestone alleyways, like a gilded ribbon connecting the vibrant life of the Miao families. As dusk paints the eaves of the stilt houses, the fresh aroma of sour fish soup wafts over the Wind-Rain Bridge with the steam. Wild rice sour soup boils with rice field fish, and the pungent fragrance of Litsea cubeba mixes with the intensity of mountain pepper. This intangible cultural heritage dish, passed down for six hundred years, is the Miao people's culinary secret hidden in the folds of the mountains. During the banquet, the silver ornaments of the Miao women jingle in the candlelight, followed by the "Gaoshan Liushui" (High Mountain and Flowing Water) drinking ritual: four bowls of rice wine stacked high, pouring into the cup like a waterfall. Toasts and lusheng music blend, transforming into waves of passion from the depths of the Miao mountains. Even more delightful are the spiciness of "Miao King Fish" and the fermented philosophy of "pickled soup." Each dish is a gift from the mountains and rivers, and every bite holds the wisdom of life from ancient songs. After the feast, stroll around as the oil stains on the wooden tables form a tapestry of time. Seniors gather around the fire, recounting migration stories, while children chase fireflies across the Wind-Rain Bridge. The long-table banquet is not just a culinary feast, but a living cultural snapshot. When you touch the table's edge, polished by time, you can hear the echoes of Miao ancestors singing around the table six hundred years ago, allowing the warmth and vibrancy of the Miao mountains to become a cherished memory of your journey.
- Guizhou is a mountainous region with changeable weather, so please bring your own jacket, umbrella, and other essentials.
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- Travelers must pay close attention to their personal safety and keep valuables with them at all times!! Do not leave valuables in hotels or tour vehicles! Please take good care of your personal belongings during the trip. The travel agency will not be liable for any losses caused by improper personal storage.
- Travelers must carry valid ID documents when departing. If failure to present valid ID results in inability to board flights, take trains, check in to hotels, or visit attractions, travelers will be responsible for any resulting losses.
- Travelers must ensure they are in good health before participating in the travel itinerary arranged by the travel agency. Any concealment of health conditions is prohibited. The travel agency will not be responsible for any accidents resulting from the traveler's health issues.
- The travel agency does not recommend travelers to participate in activities with uncertain personal safety. The agency will not be responsible for any consequences resulting from travelers' unauthorized actions.
- If travelers leave the group or change the itinerary on their own, it will be considered a voluntary forfeiture, and the travel agency will not be able to refund any fees. Any additional costs and safety issues arising from this will be the sole responsibility of the travelers.
- Without reducing the number of attractions, our company reserves the right to adjust the itinerary sequence. In case of itinerary delays or changes caused by force majeure or travelers' own reasons, our company shall not be liable for any resulting losses or responsibilities, and all incurred expenses shall be borne by the travelers themselves.
- The times indicated in the itinerary are for reference only and are subject to change based on actual touring conditions. The schedule may be adjusted due to factors such as weather, road conditions, holidays, transportation arrival/departure times, attraction queues and management, individual traveler circumstances, and force majeure events. We appreciate your understanding.
- Each attraction has shopping areas as part of its basic commercial facilities, which are not designated shopping stores arranged by travel agencies. Please identify carefully, choose prudently, and consume rationally. If consumer rights are violated, our company will assist you in handling related matters but will not bear any responsibility.
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