Shanjiang Miao Village, Immerse in the Authentic Miao Culture and Traditions

In a canyon 20 kilometers northwest of Fenghuang Ancient Town, Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province
Miao Village is the most ethnically distinctive place in the local area
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Introduction

Shanjian Miao Village, also known as Zongbing Camp, is a small mountain village full of Miao ethnic features. In Miao language, Shanjian is called "Bagu", which means toad cave, because there is a cave nearby with many toads, hence the name. During the Qing Dynasty's repression of the Miao uprising, a Zongbing Camp was established here. After liberation, Shanjian Reservoir was built, so the Miao village was no longer short of water, and many people came to enjoy the scenery. Therefore, "Bagu" was renamed "Shanjian", and the administrative district name was also changed accordingly. Shanjian still maintains ancient Miao traditional customs. The dazzling Miao costumes, the special door-blocking wine, and the unique Ka drum, blocking road songs, and border fields are all fascinating. In addition, the traditional festival "April 8" moon and flower dance, and the "June 6" mountain song duet are even more exciting and worthy of admiration.
Address
In a canyon 20 kilometers northwest of Fenghuang Ancient Town, Fenghuang County, Xiangxi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hunan Province
Opening hours
All day (All day) (January 1st - December 31st, Monday to Sunday)
Transportation
Usually it is a one-day tour (guesthouses can help book tickets) with a special car for return trips. Alternatively, you can go to Dixi Road at the head of the Fenghuang Second Bridge and take a small van to Shanjian, which departs when full and sometimes requires a long wait.

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