Miao Ethnic Village in SW China Preserves Ancient Traditions

　May 28, 2024

 

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village lies at the foot of Leigong Mountain in northeast Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province.

Surrounded by mountains, the village comprises dozens of settlements built along the hillsides. The Miao people utilized the terrain to construct distinct wooden stilted buildings, creating a spectacular vista of structures rising and falling with the slopes.

Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is considered a well-preserved witness to the Miao ethnic group's "primitive ecology" culture. Miao traditions like farming, festivals, costumes, foods, songs and dances have been passed down for generations.

The village offers an optimal destination to explore the Miao's natural beauty, cultural legacy and social customs. It provides insights into an ancient way of life deeply connected to the environment.

Intern Xing Yawen contributed to this story.

Miao Ethnic Village in SW China Preserves Ancient Traditions
An aerial drone photo shows a view of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. [People's Daily Online/Tu Min]

 

Miao Ethnic Village in SW China Preserves Ancient Traditions
An aerial drone photo shows an overall view of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. [People's Daily Online/Tu Min]

 

Miao Ethnic Village in SW China Preserves Ancient Traditions
The Baishui River divides Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village into two. [People's Daily Online/Tu Min]

 

Miao Ethnic Village in SW China Preserves Ancient Traditions
An aerial drone photo shows an overall view of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. [People's Daily Online/Tu Min]

 

Miao Ethnic Village in SW China Preserves Ancient Traditions
Photo shows an array of wooden stilted buildings in the Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. [People's Daily Online/Tu Min]

 

Miao Ethnic Village in SW China Preserves Ancient Traditions
An aerial drone photo shows an overall view of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, in Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. [People's Daily Online/Tu Min]

 

Miao Ethnic Village in SW China Preserves Ancient Traditions
Photo shows an array of stilted buildings in Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. [People's Daily Online/Tu Min]

 

Miao Ethnic Village in SW China Preserves Ancient Traditions
Photo shows the Fengyu Bridge across the Baishui River. [People's Daily Online/Tu Min]

 

(Source: People's Daily Online)

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