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Zhaoxing Dong Village
No. 2 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Guizhou

Zhaoxing Dong Village

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Zhaoxing Dong Village has a Dong village recorded in the Guinness World RecordsDrum tower cluster of Dong village,Drum towerEach has its own distinctive features. Zhaoxing, originally named "Zhaodong," is a long, narrow east-west valley where two small streams converge into a river that flows through the village, spanned by severalWind and rain bridge,Wind and rain bridgeIt is named after the long corridor-style bridge house built on it, which provides shelter from wind and rain. Zhaoxing Dong Village has fiveDrum tower, distributed among five regiments in the village, in the order of "Ren tuan drum tower", "Yi tuan drum tower", "Li tuan drum tower", "Zhi tuan drum tower", "Xin tuan drum tower", hence collectively known asDrum towerArts and culture village.Drum towerIt is the landmark of the Dong village, resembling a pagoda in appearance with an imposing grandeur, standing out prominently even before entering the settlement.Drum towerA drum was usually hung above, and in the past, when the village faced invasion, fire, or needed to discuss matters, someone would climb up to beat the drum, summoning the villagers.Drum towerHence the name.Drum towerIt is the venue for village meetings, establishing regulations, and addressing issues, as well as a place for villagers to rest and engage in activities after work. Ren tuan drum towerIs one of the shorter ones in the villageDrum tower, next toWind and rain bridge, behind which is the opera stage, the drum tower, opera stage, andWind and rain bridgeCan all be displayed on the same platform. Behind the Yituan drum tower is also an opera stage, and in front of the stage is a large platform. This platform is an open space in Zhaoxing, so many Dong song performances take place here. Behind the Litian drum tower is a Sasui altar. Climb up the grain-drying field next to the Sasui altar, and you'll see another perspective ofDrum tower. Zhituan drum tower is a Xieshan-style drum tower in Zhaoxing. Following the river downstream from Zhituan drum tower leads to Xintuan drum tower, which is closer to the main street. The village houses are stilted wooden structures built with fir wood, featuring flush gable roofs covered with small black tiles—simple, practical, and neatly tiered. For a panoramic view of the village, head to the viewing platform near Zhaoxing Middle School on the hillside behind the village, where you can take in the overlapping black-tiled roofs and the pointed tops of drum towers. At night, the drum towers and flower bridges light up, their reflections shimmering on the river. The main street is dotted with small shops and bars, and villagers often gather by the drum towers to sing Dong grand songs spontaneously. During festivals like Spring Festival, Grain Rain Festival, June 6th, and Dong New Year, the village comes alive with grand song performances, dance circles, and long-table feasts. Highlights include eating black rice and face-painting during Grain Rain Festival, as well as the Sa worship and "carrying the official" rituals during Dong New Year. The riverside path from Yi Group Drum Tower to Ren Group Drum Tower is the best-preserved core area of stilted houses, lined with shops perfect for leisurely exploration. Drum towers, grand songs, and wind-and-rain bridges are known as the "three treasures of Dong culture," all of which can be fully experienced in Zhaoxing.

Liping · 36.4 km from downtown
Zhaoxing Dong Village - Drum Tower Complex
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Zhaoxing Dong Village - Drum Tower Complex

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Zhaoxing Dong Village - Drum Tower Complex, as the landmark of the Dong village, features a rigorous architectural structure and exquisite craftsmanship. The entire construction uses no nails or rivets, making it a concentrated embodiment of Dong architectural skills. The drum tower integrates the features of a pagoda, a pavilion, and a loft, possessing the grandeur of a pagoda, the elegance of a pavilion, and the refinement of a loft. A drum is generally hung on the drum tower. In the past, when the village encountered foreign invasions, fires, needed to discuss major village affairs, or had other urgent matters requiring the assembly of village elders and villagers, people would climb the tower and beat the drum, which is how the drum tower got its name. The drum tower was built through the collective labor, material contributions, and fundraising of the villagers. The entire structure is made entirely of cedar wood, designed and built by skilled Dong craftsmen themselves. The entire construction was done without blueprints, with the dimensions of hundreds or thousands of beams, crossbeams, and columns calculated entirely in the craftsmen's minds. Such skilled craftsmen are particularly numerous in Liping, Guizhou. Dong drum towers built in places like Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Japan all hired craftsmen from Liping. A large drum is suspended on the top floor of each drum tower, which is managed by the village elders. For major events such as fire alarms or reports of theft, they would order a messenger to climb the tower and beat the drum. Once the drum sounded, villagers would come out upon hearing it and gather at the drum tower. Throughout the year, after working, villagers sit around the fire pit to chat about interesting farming stories. During festivals, men, women, young, and old dress in their festive attire to engage in entertainment activities such as "Cai Ge Tang" (stepping song hall), "Tai Guan Ren" (carrying the official), "Sai Lu Sheng" (lusheng competition), and singing Dong operas. Dong folklore suggests that the drum tower originated from the Dong people's nature worship of cedar trees and is a concrete materialization of this nature worship. Ancient documents record that the ancestors of the Dong people "buried giant trees in the ground to build towers, several zhang high, and singers would climb up and stay there at night."

Liping · 36.4 km from downtown
Huanggang Dong Village
No. 11 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Qiandongnan

Huanggang Dong Village

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4.7/5
23 reviews

Huanggang Dong Village is located in Shuangjiang Township, on the border of Congjiang and Liping counties, 33 kilometers from Congjiang County. Hidden in the mountains, it's a relatively unknown Dong village. Its Dong folk songs, customs, and scenery are among the best in Congjiang. (Image: With just over 300 households, Huanggang Dong Village surprisingly boasts five drum towers. A single, over ten-meter-tall drum tower amidst a sea of two-story buildings is already a standout, let alone five. Drum towers serve as gathering places for the unified ethnic group. Legend has it that the ancestors who fell drunk in Huanggang were five brothers. Later, the brothers each multiplied and gave rise to five large ethnic groups, leading to the construction of five drum towers. A unique feature of Huanggang's drum towers is that each features a wooden board inscribed with the twenty-four solar terms, allowing residents to track the seasons. Each tower also features two lifelike dragons. Huanggang is a Dong village that celebrates the "Sky Shouting Festival." Also known as the Rain-Praying Festival, it's called "Xie Sa Xiang" in the Dong language, meaning "to worship the Thunder Goddess." The magical aspect of the Sky Shouting Festival is that if it's sunny before the ceremony, it's guaranteed to rain after; and if it's rainy before, it's guaranteed to sunny after. This tradition has been practiced for years, with unwavering success. Afterward, long tables are set up for toasts. In the evening, Dong folk songs begin, creating a lively atmosphere.

Liping · 38.4 km from downtown

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_TI***47November 9, 2026
5.0
We really enjoyed our visit to Zhaoxing Dong Village. It is a charming little village, still inhabited by locals, with a lovely atmosphere and plenty of character.During our visit, there were relatively few tourists, so the village was rather quiet and there wasn’t much activity going on. However, we actually enjoyed this peaceful atmosphere. We loved wandering through its narrow streets, observing everyday local life, admiring the traditional architecture, and attending the evening cultural performance.The following morning, we also made a short trip to the nearby Tang’An Rice Terraces. Unfortunately, the cold weather and strong wind didn’t allow us to spend as much time there as we would have liked, but it was still worth the visit.Overall, Zhaoxing is a lovely place to experience Dong culture and enjoy a slower pace of life. We would definitely recommend including it in a trip to this part of China!

Zhaoxing Dong Village

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印象西南July 29, 2026
5.0
When visiting Zhaoxing Dong Village, don't miss the Tang'an Terraces atop the mountain. Compared to the bustling villages below, this place retains a rare, pristine atmosphere. Layer upon layer of stone-built terraces unfold along the valley, stilted houses are scattered among the fields, and a drum tower stands quietly in the village, creating a healing pastoral scene of Dong culture. Two ways to experience it are recommended: if you have the energy, you can hike along the ancient path from Zhaoxing to Tang'an, walking along the ridges to experience the texture of the terraces up close; if you prefer a more relaxed trip, take a shuttle bus up the mountain. In the early morning, the mountains are often shrouded in mist, with clouds drifting among the terraces like a fairyland; in the evening, the setting sun casts its glow over the rice paddies, and smoke rises from the village chimneys, making for stunning photos at every turn. The area is very sparsely commercialized, with few noisy shops, and you can still see locals working in the fields. The scenery changes with the seasons: during the irrigation season, the rice paddies are like mirrors, and in autumn, the landscape is a sea of ​​golden hues. Tips: The temperature on the mountain is low, so remember to bring a light jacket. The stone paths are slippery, so watch your step. If you want to get away from the crowds and quietly experience the rural life of southeastern Guizhou, the Tang'an Terraces are worth a special trip.

Tang'an Terraced Fields

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法罗女士July 4, 2026
4.0
It's a free attraction, and quite nice, better than Zhaoxing Dong Village. It's a very primitive village. Remember to find the right angle; the photos turn out quite well. Because we got up late, we arrived there in the afternoon and found a restaurant to eat at. Many shops there sell nice handmade ornaments, trinkets, and sachets. We didn't climb to the very top of the village; the first half was better.

Tang An Dong Village

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大眼世界July 21, 2023
5.0
There are really many drum towers in the scenic area, but they all look very similar no matter how you look at them. Only when the locals take you to see them and talk to you can you discover their differences. They grew up here since childhood, and many elderly people will sit down to sell things or play chess, allowing you to feel the local customs.

Zhaoxing Dong Village - Drum Tower Complex

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M12***72October 24, 2021
5.0
The people are very friendly and greet you happily. There is no commercial tourism at all, and it is especially suitable for those who like sports. There are hiking/running trails on all sides. There is also a big fat cow that takes a bath every day... You don't even need to go to the zoo. Meals: Fried noodles 8, small plate of meat 20, 35-proof glutinous rice wine 10 yuan per catty. Standard rooms are usually 100-200. There are many children in the town, please be careful and drive slowly

Huanggang Dong Village

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好景致September 11, 2022
5.0
When you go to Liping, you must visit Qiaojie. This is also the place where the Red Army held its first important meeting during the Long March, the "Liping Conference". The Liping Conference adjusted the direction of the Long March and laid the foundation for the victory of the Long March. From this point of view, Liping is an auspicious place. Qiaojie has a history of more than 600 years, and some of the Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings are very old.

Liping Ancient City Qiao Street Scenic Area

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🌸汤圆小丸子🌸April 7, 2025
5.0
非常值得一去,尤其是夏天避暑的好地方,秋天赏枫叶🍁,行走在大自然之中,心情特别愉悦!

Liping National Forest Park

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精光葫芦娃March 25, 2021
5.0
Feilong Cave is located 12 kilometers northeast of Ciping, Jinggangshan City, Jiangxi Province. It is located in Liping Village and is close to Tongmuling, one of the five major outposts. Legend has it that there was a flying dragon that didn't like to show off in the sky, but liked to do somersaults underground. One year, it hollowed out the entire Liping underground and created the Nine Palaces and Eighteen Halls. Because there are many stone swallows living in the cave all year round, some people call it "Stone Swallow Cave". According to the investigation of relevant departments, this peculiar cave belongs to the Devonian limestone, which is about 250 million to 380 million years old.

Feilong Cave

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无声的小孩November 7, 2023
5.0
You don't need to walk far, which is good. It is very friendly to the elderly, the weak, the sick and the lazy who don't like to climb mountains. The disadvantage is that the toilet inside is too bad, it's hard to describe. Parking is convenient, mainly because there are few tourists.

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