# Xiasi Ancient Town (下司古镇)

Southeast Guizhou, Guizhou Province · Southwest, China · Guidebook rating: 3/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/xiasi-ancient-town
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** Free
- **Opening hours:** 08:30-21:00
- **Time needed:** 2–3 hours
- **Address:** Kaili City, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province
- **Getting there:** Take a bus from Kaili City to Xiasi Town Government (Xiasi bus stop).
- **By car:** Kaili → Yatang → Development Zone → Xiasi Ancient Town
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Old Towns & Villages

## About Xiasi Ancient Town

Xiasi Ancient Town was an important post station on the Tea Horse Ancient Road and has a rich ethnic cultural heritage. Its unique ancient wharf adds a touch of waterside charm to this river town. The town’s serene setting blends Jiangnan courtyard houses, Huizhou-style buildings, Minnan architecture and Miao and Dong styles of construction.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 503. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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