Exploring in the Rain: A Hidden Paradise Deep in the Valleys of Guizhou

Dali Dong Village is located in a deep mountain valley in Zaima, Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province, 23 km from the county center. It is a traditional settlement inhabited by the Dong people. The village preserves numerous distinctive Dong architectural structures dating back to the Ming and Qing dynasties, including five wooden Wind and Rain Bridges that are more than a century old, a complex of traditional Qing-era courtyard-style wooden houses, and ancient paths paved with blue stone. The area is home to pristine forests and more than 400 ancient nan trees, and preserves cultural traditions such as the Grand Song of the Dong (a world-class intangible cultural heritage) and Dong opera.

📍 Location: Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province
🚗 By car: About 3 hours from Guiyang.
🚌 Public transportation: Take a high-speed train to Rongjiang Station (1 hour 9 minutes), then take a taxi to the village (about 30 minutes).
📅 Filming date: May 19, 2026
⛅ Weather: 26°C

🎬 Chapters
00:00 Highlights Preview
00:58 Overlooking the Valley
05:14 The Ancient Well
09:21 Ancient Trees & Wind and Rain Bridge
11:10 Exploring Traditional Homes
21:44 Riverside Homes
23:30 The Ancient Stone Path
26:25 Rice Fields at the End of the Village
29:35 Drum Tower

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