Dali's Ancient Dong Village: Guizhou's Rice Terraces and Cultural Heritage

Deep in the Rural Mountains

Destination:ChinaProvince:GuizhouCity:Dali
Deep in the Rural Mountains
The China Adventure2024-11-115 min

Ethnic minority communities like the Dong have made their home in the low river valleys and steep terraced mountainsides of China’s Guizhou province for over 1,000 years. The farming village of Dali, primarily home to members of the Dong people, is a remarkably well-preserved example of a rural cultural landscape consisting of traditional vernacular architecture, particularly its pagoda-like wooden drum tower and so-called “rain and wind” bridges, terraced rice field, and rich intangible heritage.

--- The China Adventure
November 11, 2024, Autumn in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:20Arrival at Dali Dong Village
  2. 1:03Ancient building architecture
  3. 2:07Oldest house in the village
  4. 2:37Visit to the drum tower
  5. 3:07Viewpoint overlooking the village
  6. 4:43Trying local Dong food

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Deep in the Rural Mountains

Explore the enchanting Guizhou province and uncover the timeless beauty of Dali, a village nestled in the rural mountains of China. Discover the rich cultural heritage of the Dong people, their unique architecture, and the breathtaking terraced rice fields. This journey promises a captivating glimpse into a traditional way of life, far removed from the bustling cityscapes.

Dali's Ancient Dong Village: Guizhou's Rice Terraces and Cultural Heritage

Ethnic minority communities like the Dong have made their home in the low river valleys and steep terraced mountainsides of China’s Guizhou province for over 1,000 years. The farming village of Dali, primarily home to members of the Dong people, is a remarkably well-preserved example of a rural...

Attractions in this video: Drum Tower, Rice Terraces