This hidden retreat in Zunyi, Guizhou, deserves more recognition.
It combines the cultural heritage of eight indigenous ethnic minorities, with the emerald-green Wujiang River reflecting the iconic stilted houses.
Visitors can enjoy rowboat rides along the river, participate in activities like tea brewing by the fire, lamb hotpot feasts, fish lantern parades, and traditional “fire pot” performances.
A night in the village feels like stepping into a thousand years of Guizhou's history.
As winter arrives, the destination launches the “Wujiang Village Winter Song & Fire Art Season”, showcasing the multi-ethnic charm of Guizhou in an immersive way.
📍 Location: Wujiang Village International Resort, Zunyi, Guizhou
By High-Speed Train: Arrive at Zunyi Station and take a taxi.
Alternatively, you can travel to Zunyi South Station, then take a 20-minute taxi ride to the resort.
📷 Photo-Worthy Spots:
1️⃣ Yalu King Bridge
Capture panoramic views of ancient architectural clusters.
Walk on water stone steps under the bridge while ducks and geese swim nearby.
2️⃣ Huilong Island Square
Snap terrace views, rowboats, and Du Zhubiao (single bamboo drifting), a traditional intangible cultural heritage performance. Mist appears for an hour at regular intervals.
3️⃣ Wu Paper Workshop
Perfect for slope-top views of the village architecture. You can also try making handmade crafts inside.
4️⃣ Yanhuang Teahouse
Frame the rowboats passing through the river from the wooden windows while enjoying the cozy winter tea-brewing experience.
🌠 Nighttime Performances (Huilong Island Square):
⭐️ Lighting Ceremony: An elder commands the lighting of the ancient buildings, creating a breathtaking spectacle.
⭐️ Iron Flower Show: Watch sparks fly in this traditional craft performance at the terraced square.
⭐️ Fish Lantern Parade: Follow NPC characters dressed in ethnic costumes, carrying fish-shaped lanterns through the ancient alleys. It’s like stepping into the magical world of Spirited Away!
⭐️ Drone Light Show: 400 drones perform in the night sky, creating mesmerizing patterns.
⭐️ Bonfire Party: Join hands and dance around the fire, immersing yourself in a festive ethnic atmosphere.
⭐️ Fire Pot Performance: A heritage performance that leaves the audience in awe.
🥘 Food Recommendations:
Lamb Hotpot Feast: Enjoy this local specialty while watching live performances in front of the ancient opera stage at Huilong Island.
Sour Fish Soup: A must-try Guizhou dish available at the riverside food street.
Wujiang Village offers a perfect blend of ethnic cultural charm and breathtaking landscapes. With the winter art season in full swing, it’s the ideal time to uncover this treasure and experience Guizhou's "thousand-year history in one night"!
