Zhaoxing DongZhai
Guizhou · China
During this day tour, you also have a chance to visit the Tang’an Dong village, and take a hike(2 hours) from Tang’an to Zhaoxing, passing through Xiage Dong village and the terraced paddy fields.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Zhaoxing Dong Village
Welcome to Zhaoxing Dong Village, a place where time slows down and traditions are etched into every piece of hand-carved wood. Tucked away in the green folds of the mountains of southeastern Guizhou, Zhaoxing is one of the…
Listen in the app2The Country of Drum Towers — Central Gathering Square
We now stand before one of the village's magnificent drum towers. Zhaoxing is often called the Country of Drum Towers, and for good reason. …
Listen in the app3Feng-you-chiao — The Wind and Rain Bridges
As we cross the stream weaving through the village, we find ourselves upon a Feng-you-chiao, or a Wind and Rain Bridge. These graceful structures are a hallmark of Dong engineering and aesthetics. …
Listen in the app4The Art of Indigo — Traditional Dyeing Workshops
Walking through the narrow stone alleys of Zhaoxing, you will undoubtedly notice a distinctive rhythmic sound: the rhythmic thud of wooden mallets striking cloth. You have entered the world of indigo dyeing, a craft that defines…
Listen in the app5Stilted Living — The Wooden Houses of Zhaoxing
The architecture of the homes in Zhaoxing is a direct response to the mountainous terrain and the humid climate of Guizhou. These are traditional stilted wooden houses, often referred to as 'Gan-lan' style. …
Listen in the app6The Grand Song of the Dong — Performance and Ritual
Perhaps the most profound element of Zhaoxing's heritage is the Dong Grand Song. As we reach an open performance area near the river, we are at the site where the village's soul finds its voice. …
Listen in the app7The Rhythms of the Land — Rice Terraces and Tea Fields
To truly understand Zhaoxing, one must look beyond the wooden structures and into the surrounding landscape. The village's existence is inextricably linked to the rhythm of the land. …
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As our journey through Zhaoxing Dong Village comes to a close, take a moment to look back at the lanterns glowing softly in the twilight. Zhaoxing is more than just a place; it is a feeling of harmony between human and nature,…
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What is Zhaoxing DongZhai?
Zhaoxing DongZhai is a place in Guizhou · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Guizhou · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 25.9069, 109.1792 |
| Last updated |