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Lying in the southeastern area of Guizhou Province, Kaili
City is a living quarter of the Miao ethnic minority. So it is a
nice place to learn about the culture and life of the Miao people.
However, as a tourist destination, Kaili also boasts its natural
landscapes, karst landform and the ancient architecture.
Located in the southeastern area of Kaili, the Langde Miao Ethnic
Minority Village is a must place for visitors to savor the unique
Miao ethnic culture. Here visitors will receive a special welcoming
ceremony from the hospitable Miao people. During the ceremony, a
series of ethnic customs such as Miao dancing and folk musical instruments
performance will be presented whilst visitors are usually invited
to dance and drink with the local people. In addition, the Miao
style houses namely 'Diaojiaolou' represents the typical feature
of Miao's architecture. Still, if you want to know more about the
local ethnic minorities, the Kaili Ethnic Museum will be a good
choice.
Natural landscapes around here also deserve your traveling. If
you would like to view the mountain, you can go to the Leigongshan
Nature Reserve in Leishan County, southeast to Kaili. On the mountain,
you can admire the highest peak of southeastern Guizhou Province.
Covering an area of nearly 17 square miles, the nature reserve is
rich in species of animals and plants. If you like to appreciate
the local waterscape, you will feel satisfaction at the Wuyang River
Scenic Area. Spanning Huangping, Shibing and Zhenyuan counties,
the Wuyang River (main waterway) is 21.7 miles long. Traveling in
the river by boat and admiring the riverside scenery is really fantastic.
Since the karst landform here is another typical feature, you are
suggested to have a view of the Yudong Karst Cave, only two hours
by car from Kaili. Discovered in 1984, the cave is about five miles
long. Now 1.2-mile long section has been explored and opened to
the public. The stalactites, stalagmites and cave flowers inside
the cave are rather amazing.
Traveling in Kaili City, you will find there are much ancient architecture
built in the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, including
the Dage Park, the Feiyun Cliff, the Zhenyuan Ancient Town and the
Black Dragon Cave to the east of the town.
Finally, do not forget to pay a visit to the local Sunday Market.
Opening on Sundays, it is a perfect place for visitors to browse
the local ethnic people's living goods including special foods,
herbal remedies and all sorts of decorations.
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