Zhaoxing Dong Village
Zhaoxing Dong Village is located in Liping County, Qiandongnan Prefecture of Guizhou Province.Surrounded by verdant mountains with a crystal stream running through, Zhaoxing Dong Village is a picturesque village noted for the beautiful natural sights and unique ethnic flavor.
What to see?
Walking into Zhaoxing Dong Village, you will feel as though the clock is being turned back. All the buildings in the village are wooden-stilt houses. Zhaoxing Dong village is one of the largest Dong villages in Qiandongnan area and it is renowned for the traditional Dong drum towers and bridges.
Zhaoxing Drum Tower
The drum tower, being built of wood, is the distinguishing mark of a Dong village, that is to say, every Dong village has its own drum tower, and Zhaoxing is no exception. The tower represents luck and prosperity. In Zhaoxing Dong Village, there are five drum towers, which are known far and wide for their unique styles. Each of them has a particular name and virtue. These are Ren (benevolence), Yi (righteousness), Li (courtesy), Zhi (wisdom) and Xin (faithfulness). They differ in method of construction, external appearance, height and size. Among the five towers, the Zhi Tower is the most beautiful. The drum tower is the place where Dong People gather for meeting and entertainment and there is even a place for sacrifices during January of Chinese lunar calendar.
Zhaoxing Flower Bridge
As supporting facilities to the drum tower, flower bridges and stages are constructed for local people’s amusement. In general, one flower bridge and a stage are built with one tower. Corridors are built on the bridge. The creative Dong People built these corridors which provide benches for passers-by to have a rest or run for shelter. It is astonishing that there is not a single nail on the whole bridge. With firm mortise and tenon joints, the bridge is strong enough to withstand the region's strong winds and rains. The appearance of the stage is similar to a wooden-stilted houses and it is a place using for playing Dong opera.
Life-style of Dong People
If someone wants to escape noisy city life and would like to experience a special rural life, the Dong village is the best choice, and people can choose to stay there for several days.In Zhaoxing Dong Village, everything is simple and far removed from the influence of modern city life.
Only the murmur of the little brooks, the happy songs of Dong People and the rhythmic beating of the rods for laundry will provide the occasional sounds of daily life. The verdant mountains, simple but elegant houses and the smiling faces of Dong People will greet you and complete this natural feast for your senses.
What to see?
Walking into Zhaoxing Dong Village, you will feel as though the clock is being turned back. All the buildings in the village are wooden-stilt houses. Zhaoxing Dong village is one of the largest Dong villages in Qiandongnan area and it is renowned for the traditional Dong drum towers and bridges.
Zhaoxing Drum Tower
The drum tower, being built of wood, is the distinguishing mark of a Dong village, that is to say, every Dong village has its own drum tower, and Zhaoxing is no exception. The tower represents luck and prosperity. In Zhaoxing Dong Village, there are five drum towers, which are known far and wide for their unique styles. Each of them has a particular name and virtue. These are Ren (benevolence), Yi (righteousness), Li (courtesy), Zhi (wisdom) and Xin (faithfulness). They differ in method of construction, external appearance, height and size. Among the five towers, the Zhi Tower is the most beautiful. The drum tower is the place where Dong People gather for meeting and entertainment and there is even a place for sacrifices during January of Chinese lunar calendar.
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As supporting facilities to the drum tower, flower bridges and stages are constructed for local people’s amusement. In general, one flower bridge and a stage are built with one tower. Corridors are built on the bridge. The creative Dong People built these corridors which provide benches for passers-by to have a rest or run for shelter. It is astonishing that there is not a single nail on the whole bridge. With firm mortise and tenon joints, the bridge is strong enough to withstand the region's strong winds and rains. The appearance of the stage is similar to a wooden-stilted houses and it is a place using for playing Dong opera.
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If someone wants to escape noisy city life and would like to experience a special rural life, the Dong village is the best choice, and people can choose to stay there for several days.In Zhaoxing Dong Village, everything is simple and far removed from the influence of modern city life.
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Travel Tips
Add: Zhaoxing Town, Liping County, Qiandongnan Prefecture,Guizhou Province
Opening Hours: 08:00-19:00
Entrance Fee: CNY 80
Tel: 0855-6130720
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