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Langde Miao Village

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The last destination on our Guizhou trip was Langde Miao Village. Check out the posts about Xijiang and Leigong Mountain too!

You can take a bus to Langde from Kaili (25km) or Leishan (15km). The village was built in the Yuan and Ming dynasties, having a history of more than 600 years. Currently there are 306 families and 1377 people living in Langde.

It’s an excellent destination for a day trip. Far less tourists than Xijiang, but easier to access than villages on Leigong Mountain. Langde consists of lower village and upper village, between them are a small hill and rice fields. You can find food to eat in the village, but I didn’t see any signs for accommodation.

I recommend Langde Miao Village to anyone traveling in the area, hope from the photos you can see why.

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See Miao women wearing their traditional outfits

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Wander around the village through small alleys

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Experience the daily life of locals

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Walk through the fields

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Admire local architecture

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6 Comments

  • nobu

    Thanks for sharing also this story! I went to Guizhou last year, and I loved this place. I have not been to langde, but I love to go next time. Have you visited some Dong villages in that area as well?

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    Sara Jaaksola Reply:

    I didn’t went to any Dong villages on that trip, you do have any special villages to recommend for me?

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  • Nicholas

    Are there any hotels or guest houses at this place? Is it possible to spend a few days at the village?

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    Sara Jaaksola Reply:

    The village is quite small so one day is enough to explore it, but of course if you want to just spend a few days there and relax, that sounds amazing too. The villagers do have some guest houses at their homes, just ask around.

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