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Zhaoxing Dong Village
Discover a thousand-year-old Dong village where drum towers stand as masts in an ocean of songs.
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Scenic Area Overview
Hailed as the "No. 1 Dong Village", Zhaoxing Dong Village is nestled in a valley basin in southeastern Guizhou. It is reputed as the "Homeland of Drum Tower Culture and Art". The grand architectural complex is anchored by five drum towers that symbolize "Benevolence, Righteousness, Courtesy, Wisdom, and Faith". These towers stand side by side with wind-and-rain bridges, opera stages, and stilted buildings, forming a classic model of Dong settlements and hailed as "an open encyclopedia of Dong culture". The soul of the village lies in the Dong Grand Choir, a heavenly melody recognized on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List and hailed as "music that sparkles like a clear spring". Artisans dyeing and beating Dong cloth, crafting silver ornaments, along with vibrant customs such as "Yueye" gathering and long-table banquets, together create a lively mix of warmth and unity that defines Dong life.
Ticket prices 80 RMB per person
Opening hours Open 24 hours a day
Tourist Season Summer is suitable for travel photography, winter is suitable for enjoying scenery.
Special Experiences
Bonfire Party
Dancing around the bonfire with villagers at night is the perfect way to experience the hospitality of the Dong village.
Dong Grand Choir performance
Watch this intangible cultural heritage performance, hailed as "music that sparkles like a clear spring", regularly staged at drum towers, singing squares, or special venues.
Batik/Indigo Dyeing Experience
Make an indigo cloth by hand and paint millennial totems at the exhibition center or workshop.
Dong New Year
It is the grandest winter festival, featuring Sama sacrifice parades, lusheng contests, as well as experiences of rice cake pounding and Dong-style "disco" dancing.
Echoes of Dong Melodies
Be a part of a millennium-old harmony. On the embankment where egrets dwell, gaze at the drum towers and the bright moon. Let the grand choir echoing through the valleys gently chant "Benevolence, Righteousness, Courtesy, Wisdom, and Faith".