Zhaoxing is China’s largest Dong village. It is situated right down in the southeast of Guizhou, not far from the town of Rongjiang, and has a nice setting amid mountain scenery.
Zhaoxing is perhaps the best place in the country for viewing a typical Dong village and is not overrun with tourists as with other ethnic minority villages near Kaili. It is 70kms to the south of Liping, is completely surrounded by mountains, and has a river flowing through it.
The village of Zhaoxing is large and comes with authentic wooden abodes and an array of flower bridges, along with a nice riverside setting and terraced fields. Festivals also go off all year in Zhaoxing.
Getting There & Away
Zhaoxing is best accessed by bus from either Rongjiang (2 hours, 30 minutes) or Sanjiang, farther north at 4 hours, 30 minutes. If coming from the capital, Guiyang, about 300kms to the northwest, the G321 by bus is the best option. Guiyang’s Longdongbao Airport receives flights from Beijing and Shanghai.
Things to Do
Zhaoxing Attractions
- Exploring Zhaoxing
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Simply wandering around the village watching the villagers go about their daily lives is the attraction.
Side trips from Zhaoxing
- Tang’an Dong Village
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This nearby dong village is a lot smaller and more primitive than zhaoxing and is 700 years of age.
Events
- Dong New Year
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One of the most popular dong festivals takes place in zhaoxing just after autumn harvest in late september or october. it features costumed locals and much merriment.