Gaozeng Dong Village

Gaozeng Dong Village

Gaozeng Dong village has a history of more than 600 years. There are three drum towers in Gaozeng Dong village, which belong to Shangzhai, Xiazhai and bazhai. Two of them are 17 stories, nearly 30 meters high, and the other is 13 stories, more than 20 meters high. The three drum towers all have striking gold roofs, which are chiseled through with pillars and interlaced with each other. They do not need to be nailed and riveted. The craftsmanship is superb.

famous scenery

The village has a beautiful environment. A clear stream flows slowly by the side of the village. Huaqiao, Gulou, Gurong and Diaojiaolou are beautiful and picturesque. There are four drum towers in Gaozeng Dong village. The 17 storey eaves are nearly 30 meters high, and the 13 storey eaves are more than 20 meters high. The drum tower is decorated with dragon paintings, and the dragon in the drum tower is ready to appear. The exquisite sanding village gate, the ancient heavy stage, the flower bridge across the turbulent stream, the row upon row of stilts, the simple and enthusiastic people dressed in Dong costumes, the rhythmic beating of cloth The formation of a picture full of poetic national customs, everywhere shows its profound folk culture. Gao zengsu is known as the "hometown of beauties". The festival costumes of Gao zengsu women are the most elegant costumes of the Dong nationality, with more than ten kilograms of silver ornaments.

Gaozeng people especially like Dong opera. There are still three theatres in the village for more than 100 years, and Dong opera is performed every festival. There are many operas and a wide range of subjects. The masses are always happy to sing, watch and listen to operas.

Gaozeng "Nongjiale" rural experience tourism is developing rapidly, and the level of "Nongjiale" tourism reception is constantly improving. It attracts tourists with "beautiful environment, high-quality service, excellent quality, elegant words and deeds", and has become an important tourist attraction in Li Congrong comprehensive tourism area. Gaozeng Dong village is a famous Dong village in Guizhou. Known as the "hometown of beauties", it is also the hometown of Dong People's big songs.

geographical position

Located in Congjiang County, Guizhou Province. Gaozeng village, 9.6km away from the county, is the residence of Gaozeng township government. Gaozeng village, with a history of more than 600 years, is the largest Dong village in the past. There are 448 households with 1992 people in the village, and the Dong nationality accounts for 99% of the total population. The village has a beautiful environment. A clear stream flows slowly by the side of the village. Huaqiao, Gulou, Gurong and Diaojiaolou are beautiful and picturesque.

Song of Dong Nationality

Gao Zeng's big song is very famous. Whether it's heavy and melancholy creation songs or passionate love songs, you can hear them here. Local young men and women from acquaintance to mutual love to married, also can not do without the "song" of this tradition. Because there are always people who want to fall in love, when it comes to Gaozeng, we are not afraid that we can't hear the duet song or meet the "Moonlight song".

National customs

There are many festivals with high growth. During the festival, there is no need to say big songs. Bullfight and Dong opera are also indispensable programs. Gao zengsu is called "hometown of beautiful women". Gao zengsu's festival costumes are the most elegant costumes among the Dong people. The total weight of silver ornaments is more than ten kilograms. Traditional festivals include the swallow Festival and Acacia eating festival in the first month of the lunar calendar. In February, there is a "sacrifice to Xiangpo". In March, there is a wedding. In April, there is a cotton planting Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival in May, the cow washing Festival on the sixth day of June, and the new eating festival in July.

transport line

Gaozeng Dongzhai is about 8 kilometers away from Jiangcheng County. Qingbian River Bridge in Congjiang County costs 2 yuan per person by agricultural vehicle and 3 yuan per person by motorcycle. It's more expensive to take a three wheeled motorcycle. It costs 15 yuan. It's 1 yuan per person to take a bus from the county.

Travel reminder

1. Ticket price: to visit the drum tower in Gaozeng, you need to buy tickets, 6 yuan;

2. Transportation Guide: Gaozeng is about 8 kilometers away from Congjiang County. In Congjiang County Qingbian River Bridge, it's 2 yuan / person by agricultural vehicle, 3 yuan / person by motorcycle. It's more expensive to take a three wheeled motorcycle. It costs 15 yuan;

3. Best travel time: holidays. Gaozeng's traditional festivals include the swallow Festival and Acacia eating festival in the first month of the lunar calendar, the sacrifice to Xiangpo in February, the marriage in March, the cotton planting festival in April, the Dragon Boat Festival in May, the cattle washing Festival on the sixth day of June, and the new eating festival in July.

Address: Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture

Longitude: 108.97375488281

Latitude: 25.819868087769

Ticket information: no ticket required.

Chinese PinYin : Gao Zeng Dong Zhai