# Xijiang Thousand-Household Miao Village (西江千户苗寨)

Southeast Guizhou, Guizhou Province · Southwest, China · Guidebook rating: 5/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/xijiang-thousand-household-miao-village
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Admission:** ¥90
- **Time needed:** 1–2 days
- **Getting there:** Direct buses to Xijiang leave from Kaili; board at the prefectural bus station. Fare: ¥16–35.
- **Good for:** Old Towns & Villages, Photography, Ethnic Culture

## About Xijiang Thousand-Household Miao Village

Xijiang is home to the world-renowned Thousand-Household Miao Village. Legend holds that the Xijiang Miao are descendants of Chiyou’s third son, and the village’s primitive ecology has remained relatively intact over the centuries. If you have time, spend a full day or stay overnight, as the village takes on a special charm after dark.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 504. 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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