Danzhai Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

We couldn’t stop drooling over all the incredible food options available to us when strolling through the streets and local market of Danzhai. From freshly cured meats and sweets to grilled tofu, sweet potatoes and more, we could have easily stayed an entire day just feasting on food - including these awesome cold rice noodles. 🥢 Cold rice noodles, DIY style. Customised to taste using an array of sauces / condiments and toppings. Just look at those heaped bowls 😍 📍Danzhai Food Street, Guizhou, China #leaveyourmark

We travelled 1.5 hours from Libo to Danzhai to experience batik art first-hand; a craft inherited through generations among the Miao ethnic group. While we were disappointed that it wasn’t the intimate workshop we had hoped for in terms of learning more about the history of the craft and the meaning behind the designs and motifs we saw (we were led to a huge open plan room, handed pots of melted wax and told to just get on with it 😆), we loved exploring shops filled with delicately decorated batik prints hidden within the streets of the town, alongside intricate architecture and a street a filled with life. 📍Danzhai, Guizhou, China #leaveyourmark

Danzhai Wanda Town

visiting ancient towns and villages cultural notes travel ethnic culture ethnic style Danzhai Wanda Town is located on the shore of Donghu Lake in the core area of Danzhai County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China. Danzhai Wanda Town is the core industrial project of Wanda Group's targeted poverty alleviation in Danzhai County. The architecture adopts the styles of the Miao and Dong ethnic groups, incorporating Danzhai's unique national intangible cultural heritage projects, ethnic handicrafts, Miao and Dong cuisine, Miao medicine, and more. It also features the construction of a four-star Wanda Jinhua Hotel, multiple guesthouses, Wanda Baby King, Wanda Cinema, etc., forming a distinctive comprehensive commercial and tourism destination. Yougong Square in Wanda Town is built by the Miao people for the worship of Chiyou and is also the main entrance to the Danzhai Wanda Town scenic area. On both sides of the pre-welcome square, there stand 8 Miao-style totem poles. The Drum Tower is a symbolic building of the Dong nationality, where the sounds of heaven often ring out, and ethnic situational dramas such as 'Singing Songs and Sitting Moon' are performed, making it a landmark check-in spot in the town. The town also has Jinji Square and Miaonian Square. ⏳Tour Time: Free admission, the tour time is 1 hour to 2 hours.

Danzhai Wanda Town is a popular tourist destination around Guiyang, Southeast Guizhou

9Danzhai Wanda Town is located in the Southeast Guizhou Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, and is a tourist attraction that integrates the cultures of multiple ethnic groups such as Miao, Dong, and Shui. Danzhai Wanda Town has intangible cultural heritage such as Miao batik, ancient papermaking, Miao brocade chicken dance, Miao Jiali, Miao New Year, Miao costumes, Miao Mangtong Lusheng music, Miao ancient gourd dance, etc. Bullfighting Arena The bullfighting arena in Danzhai is definitely a major feature. You can hear screams and cheers outside. It's not very suitable for children to watch, but there are quite a lot of amusement facilities at the entrance. Family outings can be carried out in batches, and both adults and children can be satisfied;

Jinhua Hotel in Danzhai, Guizhou | Experience the charm of Miao and Dong ethnic cultures

Jinhua Hotel integrates the architectural styles of the Miao and Dong ethnic groups with the stunning floral landscapes of Danzhai, blending harmoniously with the 400-acre Danzhai town that embodies a unique ethnic character, offering 'eat, stay, travel, tour, shop, entertain, and educate' all in one place. It provides distinguished guests who love life and nature with exquisite services and a privileged experience. Jinhua Hot Spring Hotel has been shortlisted for the 'Best Hotel Bedroom and Suite Design' at the prestigious British SBID International Design Awards, one of the most esteemed accolades in the interior design industry. Facilities The hotel boasts 338 rooms and suites with distinctive Miao ethnic characteristics, a hot spring center, and two courtyards rich in ethnic and local flavors. The magnificent natural landscape, with mountains covered in fiery red azaleas, becomes the hotel's natural 'back garden'. The unique geographical features of Danzhai endow this land with exceptional hot spring resources. The hotel's Yunqin Hot Spring Center benefits from the natural hot spring water source 2800 meters underground at Longquan Mountain in Danzhai. The center is divided into indoor and outdoor hot spring areas, encompassing 38 pools, a multifunctional rest area, and various entertainment and leisure facilities, accommodating up to 600 people. The design cleverly integrates with the natural landscape of Dong Lake, offering guests an unforgettable experience of 'soaking in the water as if they are in a painting'. Restaurant Located on the second floor of the hot spring center, the Beian All-Day Dining Restaurant has 208 seats, including more than 80 window seats with a panoramic view of Dong Lake. The restaurant's design incorporates local intangible cultural heritage elements such as batik, embroidery, papermaking, and birdcages, allowing guests to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Danzhai and experience the unique ethnic culture while dining. Delicacies Danzhai's special dishes such as 'Konjac Chicken Stir-fry', 'Leek Roots', 'Danzhai Rice Noodles', as well as Maotai Youmi series blueberry fruit wine and juices, offer authentic and delicious local snacks! Traveling to Danzhai and staying at Jinhua will surely make your trip worthwhile!

Danzhai Wanda Town

visiting ancient towns and villages cultural notes travel ethnic culture ethnic style Danzhai Wanda Town is located on the shore of Donghu Lake in the core area of Danzhai County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, China. Danzhai Wanda Town is the core industrial project of Wanda Group's targeted poverty alleviation in Danzhai County. The architecture adopts the styles of the Miao and Dong ethnic groups, incorporating Danzhai's unique national intangible cultural heritage projects, ethnic handicrafts, Miao and Dong cuisine, Miao medicine, and more. It also features the construction of a four-star Wanda Jinhua Hotel, multiple guesthouses, Wanda Baby King, Wanda Cinema, etc., forming a distinctive comprehensive commercial and tourism destination. Yougong Square in Wanda Town is built by the Miao people for the worship of Chiyou and is also the main entrance to the Danzhai Wanda Town scenic area. On both sides of the pre-welcome square, there stand 8 Miao-style totem poles. The Drum Tower is a symbolic building of the Dong nationality, where the sounds of heaven often ring out, and ethnic situational dramas such as 'Singing Songs and Sitting Moon' are performed, making it a landmark check-in spot in the town. The town also has Jinji Square and Miaonian Square. ⏳Tour Time: Free admission, the tour time is 1 hour to 2 hours.

Shangri-La - Paimo Village

The first dyeing in the East, Paimo. Unveiling the life of the hometown of Chinese batik art. The documentary 'Blade in the Deep Mountains' introduces us to the hometown of Chinese batik art, which is known as the first dyeing in the East, the Miao village in the mountains: Paimo Village, Danzhai County, Guizhou Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture. The entire documentary presents the beautiful life rhythm of the villagers in the form of spring, summer, autumn and winter. They believe that humans are part of nature and depend on nature. They worship grains and regard rice as the supreme totem. It is said that if a grain of rice falls and is not picked up, it will be struck by thunder, and this saying is passed down from generation to generation. In summer, everyone here is a master of batik skills, and indigo is the original material for batik craftsmanship. The color soaked out of the indigo will become the pattern color on the Miao costumes. Indigo needs to be soaked in clear water for about a week. The green indigo water carries people's dreams and yearnings for life, and the rice in the fields is really healing. Paimo Village is more than thirty kilometers away from the county town. There is a homestay in the village, which is opened by the batik teacher. The price is affordable and their food is delicious.

The Danzhai gold-mercury mine industrial site, as well as the abandoned prison, is located in Longquan Town and Danwu Township, Danzhai County, Guizhou Province. It is a rich mine hidden in the mountains. The Danzhai gold-mercury mine site has a long history. It is rumored that before the gunpowder was invented, some people were exploited at the site to use the fire and water explosions. According to historical records, during the Tang Dynasty, there were live mercury and silver ornaments produced by Danzhai in the gift of the local toasting court. In July 1940, the Central National Government Resources Committee and the Guizhou Provincial Government Mining Bureau directly managed the Sanhe (Sandu) and Bazhai (Danzhai) mercury mines and opened the 38th Factory. The old scene here is also one of the best places to view. The movie "The Last Night of the Earth" is completed here. Of course, for travel, this is a new discovery, and it is also the place of adventure and portrait creation!

In mid-March, I was very pleased to be invited to participate in the unveiling ceremony of the Danzhai Poverty Alleviation Tea Garden. Poverty Alleviation Tea Garden is a new poverty alleviation project launched by Danzhai Wanda Town with the support of the county government of Danzhai County, Guizhou Province. It uses the method of claiming tea gardens to build a tea industry chain to help local residents to become rich by labor. At the same time, friends who claim tea gardens will also get fresh tea Danzhai green and Danzhai red! There are two different claim modes, suitable for users with different needs, I have already claimed an acre! Join the public welfare team together

Danzhai Wanda Town, located in Danzhai County, Guizhou Province, is located on the shore of Donghu Lake. Originally thought that this "new town" that opened in 2017 may be just a "tourist town" invested by Wanda Group. But I never thought that it was actually a national town and a historical town. The whole town was built along the lake and backed by the mountains. The streamlined lake embankment creates a streamlined layout throughout the town. This is a beautiful town with mountains and waters and pleasant scenery. Danzhai Wanda Town covers an area of about 400 acres. It is a characteristic town that integrates natural scenery and national customs. It is also a tourist town integrating culture and commerce. When you walk into the town, the most striking thing is the row of buildings with Miao and Dai styles, blue-gray tiles, flying eaves, hollow wooden windows, and a long wooden screen. The door, the red lanterns hanging down the string, and the unique hanging style of the Miao people, the moment they step into the door, give a sense of realism and simplicity in Miao Village.

There are many small folk courtyards in the small town of Danzhai Wanda. The interesting and meaningful ones are the bird cage small courtyard, the ancient paper small courtyard and the batik small courtyard. Here you can also experience the DIY. Hand-made process, find a yard of tea, listen to the Miao song, do the craftsmanship, and also spend a good afternoon, this is the way to retain good times and turn the day into poetry.

Wanda Jinhua Hot Spring Hotel is the most distinctive hotel in the village of Danzhai Wanda. It adopts the traditional Chinese courtyard design style, and incorporates the national culture of the Miao nationality in the details. There are many still lifes in the hotel. The works, the green coverage around the hotel is very large, and the location is also very good, staying here can enjoy the holiday.