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County in Guizhou, China
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Taijiang County (台江县; pinyin: Táijiāng Xiàn) is a county under the jurisdiction of Qiandongnan Prefecture in Guizhou Province, located in the southeast of Guizhou Province and the middle of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture. In 2020, the population of Taijiang County was about 123,000. It has the title of "the first county of Miao nationality in the world".
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苗疆姊妹广场
It is a leisure place, and many activities are held here during the festival. The square decoration is very national style.
红阳万亩草场
Hongyang ten thousand Mu grassland is an important scenic spot in Nangong Forest Park, located in the south of Taigong Town, Taijiang County, the north foot of Leigong Mountain, the jurisdiction of Hongzhai Village, 16 km from the county seat. Ten thousand mu of grassland stretching undulating, known as the "southern Tianshan" laudatory name. At the end of Ming Dynasty, the king of Guangxi, Wu Sangui and Wu (Sun) Shi Han (Dian Hua period) camped here and lived and multiplied for a hundred years; Guizhou Miao hero Zhang Xiumei moved here to resist the Qing army.
翁你河国家湿地公园
The total area is 376.89 hectares.
苗族刺绣博物馆
The museum houses collections of Miao embroidery, traditional clothing, and related cultural artifacts. It includes two main exhibition halls and four themed galleries, focusing on Miao sub-group dress traditions and embroidery techniques.
反排苗寨
A Miao village situated on a high slope, consisting of over 440 households of indigenous Miao residents. Traditional wooden stilt houses dominate the architecture. A small stream runs through the village, which also features a bullfighting ground, ancestral ritual sites such as Drum Mountain, Yi Lang, and the Drum Cave. The village hosts the Miao ancestral festival, Drum Cang Festival, once every thirteen years.
施洞古镇
A historic town in Taijiang known for its Miao cultural traditions and traditional riverside settlement.
施洞独木龙舟节
An annual Miao dragon canoe festival held around the 24th–27th day of the fifth lunar month, centered on Shidong Town and Laotun Township. The festival features traditional dragon canoe races and Miao cultural activities. It is a national intangible cultural heritage of China.
村BA
A village basketball tournament originating in Taipan Village. The tournament is traditionally associated with the local Chixin Festival and has become known nationwide as “Village BA”. Games combine rural basketball with local Miao cultural activities and attract large numbers of spectators.
苗庄鲜鹅
This restaurant specializes in Miao cuisine. Signature dishes include drunken goose hotpot and Guizhou fermented chili stewed fish, both of which are quite spicy. Non-spicy options can be requested with the staff.
苗侗寨石锅鱼
The restaurant features stone pot hotpot with its signature Guizhou red sour soup base and fresh fish. The dish is sour and spicy, offering a flavorful and appetizing experience.
湘味黔缘
Popular with locals, the restaurant serves stir-fried dishes and hotpot with a generally spicy flavor. Signature dishes include steamed fish with chopped chili and stir-fried bamboo shoots with cured meat.
台江大酒店
A high-end hotel by local standards. Facilities include parking, a quiet bar, a fitness center, meeting rooms, luggage storage, and taxi booking services. A free buffet breakfast is provided each morning.
和天大酒店
A mid-range hotel offering a fitness room, parking, and a laundry room. Breakfast is available at an additional cost of ¥28 per person.
方旎民宿
A budget guesthouse offering parking, a laundry room, ride-hailing assistance, and car rental services.
维也纳3好酒店
A budget hotel with an outdoor park, laundry room, parking, and car rental services. A self-service breakfast is available for ¥30 per person. A night market is located about 400 m from the hotel, making dining and evening activities convenient.
海天酒店
The hotel provides parking and luggage storage services.
台江商贸城
There are many good restaurants and food stalls in this area, as well as wet markets and shops selling clothes.
By train
High-speed rail is the fastest way to reach Taijiang, although a transfer by road is required.
By long-distance bus
Long-distance buses are the main form of transport connecting Taijiang with surrounding cities.
By car
Driving offers greater flexibility for visiting Taijiang and nearby villages.
On foot
The county seat of Taijiang (Taigong Subdistrict) is compact, with major commercial areas, government offices, and public spaces such as Xiumei Square located close together, making it well suited…
Scheduled buses and tourist shuttles
Scheduled buses and tourist shuttle services to major towns and attractions depart from Taijiang Bus Station.
By taxi
Standard taxis: Within the county seat, the starting fare is about ¥5 (2025). Taxis serve most central areas and are easiest to find near the bus station and public squares.
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