Yaoshan Ancient Village
瑶山古寨
A 4A-rated ethnic village of the White-trousered Yao, where the Monkey Drum Dance, top spinning, paste-resist dyeing and other intangible heritage live on.
Yaoshan Ancient Village lies around Lapian and Gulei villages in Yaoshan Yao Ethnic Township, about 3 km from Xiaoqikong, and is the main settlement of the White-trousered Yao. The village preserves granaries and mud-walled houses with thatched roofs. Visitors can watch the national-level intangible heritage Monkey Drum Dance, try spinning tops, paste-resist dyeing and weaving, and enjoy a Yao long-table banquet or stay in a guesthouse. Admission is about 60 yuan (confirm on site), and performances follow fixed schedules. It is about 35 km from the county town and suits a visit on the same day as Xiaoqikong. Please ask for the villagers' consent before photographing them.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30 (check scenic area notices)
Nearby sights
- Xiaoqikong Scenic Area
- Daqikong Scenic Area
- Water Forest (Shuishang Senlin)
- Wolong Pool
- Mandarin Duck Lake (Yuanyang Lake)
- Libo Ancient Town
- Former Residence of Deng Enming
- Shuichun River Rafting