Yinshui Dong Village

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Yinshui Dong Village locates in the 2 kilometers of west Longsheng County, about 89 kilometers from Guilin City. Yinshui Dong Village is a typical Dong village with picturesque scenery. Here you will appreciate the charming view and the outstanding typical Dong architecture, experience the unique ethnic custom, and taste the appetizing local cuisine.

The orgin of the name - Yinshui Dong Village

Yinshui Dong Village is a typical Dong village with picturesque scenery. The village is built in a valley surrounded by steep peaks with dense forest stretching to the sky. The waterfall flying into the valley is like a silver chain hanging off the mountain slope, hence the attractive name of Yinshui - Silver Water.

The long history

The village has a long history. As early in the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907), the Dong ethnic group had settled there. After the hard work and construction of several generations, the village grew into a populous town. Unfortunately, in the reign of Emperor Qianlong in the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911), the Dong people revolted against the Qing Government. The uprising was put down. In order to escape persecution, the villagers fled and abandoned their village. But in 1993, Yinshui Dong Village was renovated under the auspicious of Longsheng County Government.

What to enjoy

The unique architecture

The architecture in the village is quite unique and with a distinctive style. The most renowned structures are the Wind and Rain Bridge integrating bridge, pavilion and corridor and the Drum Tower with square piled-eave, flying corner and tile roof. When appreciating these striking buildings, you will marvel at the

The colorful Dong custom

The Dong people still retains their unique national identity. Almost everyone of Dong nationality is good at singing their folk songs and dancing. Now Yinshui Dong Village has become a window to exhibit Dong custom. Thousands of tourists go there to appreciate "Thousand-year Songs Singing" and respectfully listen to the local people pouring out vicissitudes history of Dong Family.

The delicate local flavors

At the end of village is a temple for villagers to worship. Here you have chances to taste the special local flavors of Dong people, such as acid meat (pig), acid duck, acid fish (Three Acid - the famous dishes of Dong), and listen to the Dong songs.

Attractions around » Guilin, Guang Xi

Natural Scene

• Li River
• Diecai Hill
• Reed Flute Cave
• Fubo Hill
• Elephant Trunk Hill
• Crown Cave
• Seven Star Park
• Longsheng Hot Spring National Park
• Duxiu Peak
• Silver Cave
• Half-Side Ferry
• Pagoda Hill
• Yellow Cloth Shoal
• Snail Hill
• Forest of Odd-Shaped Peaks
• Wangfu Rock
• Merryland World

Historical Site

• Fengyu Cave
• Chengyang Bridge
• Mapang Drum Tower
• Ling Canal
• Daxu Ancient Town
• Tomb of Prince Jingjiang

Cultural Site

• Diecai Hill
• Fubo Hill
• Elephant Trunk Hill
• Seven Star Park
• Yangdi Village
• Dragon Back Rice Terrace
• Ping'an Village
• Duxiu Peak
• Yinshui Dong Village
• Pagoda Hill
• Mural Hill
• Snail Hill
• Merryland World

Yinshui Dong Village Highlights

Guilin Waters and Mountains attraction highlights

• Li River
• Reed Flute Cave
• Elephant Trunk Hill
• Crown Cave
• Seven Star Park
• Yangdi Village
• Dragon Back Rice Terrace
• Fengyu Cave
• Longsheng Hot Spring National Park
• Yinshui Dong Village
• Silver Cave
• Ling Canal
• Schoolboy Hill
• Half-Side Ferry
• Pagoda Hill
• Mural Hill
• Yellow Cloth Shoal
• Snail Hill
• Forest of Odd-Shaped Peaks
• Wangfu Rock
• Green Lotus Peak

city highlights

• Guilin
• Yangshuo
• Longsheng
• Xing'an
• Sanjiang

Karst Landform attraction highlights

• Stone Forest
• Diecai Hill
• Reed Flute Cave
• Fubo Hill
• Elephant Trunk Hill
• Dragon Palace Scenic Area
• Crown Cave
• Seven Star Park
• Fengyu Cave
• Duxiu Peak
• Yinshui Dong Village
• Silver Cave
• Pagoda Hill
• Multi-colored Bay
• Mural Hill
• Snail Hill
• Forest of Odd-Shaped Peaks
• Wangfu Rock
• Maolan Karst Forest Natural Conservation

city highlights

• Guilin
• Guiyang
• Kunming
• Kaili
• Anshun

Ethnic Group Flavor in Great China

• Karez System
• Langde Miao Ethnic Minority Village
• Yangdi Village
• Dragon Back Rice Terrace
• Ping'an Village
• Yinshui Dong Village
• Earth Tower of Hakka
• Village of Ethnic Culture
• China Folk Culture Village
• Sanbao Dong Village
• Dong People's Village
• Tang'an Dong Village
• Nanhua Miao Village
• Datang Miao Village

Local Resident House in Great China

• Everest Base Camp
• Courtyard Houses of Beijing
• Langde Miao Ethnic Minority Village
• Yinshui Dong Village
• Earth Tower of Hakka
• Grape Valley
• Lop Nur People Village
• Wanzhou
• China Folk Culture Village
• Diaolou and Villages of Kaiping
• Sanbao Dong Village
• Dong People's Village
• Tang'an Dong Village
• Nanhua Miao Village
• Datang Miao Village
• Basha Miao Village

Yinshui Dong Village FAQ & Travelers's Tips

  Weather

1. How is the climate of Guilin?
2. What is the best time to visit Guilin?

  Food

1. What should I pay special attention to in term of food and drink in Guilin?
2. Can I find western food in Guilin and Yangshuo?
3. What tour meals will be supplied?

  Shopping

1. Need I catch any cash?

  Travel

1. May I know more about Li River cruise?
2. What about the lodging in county-level scenic areas around Guilin City?
3. Will the shift between different scenic spots take a lot of time?

  Customs

1. Is there any taboo I need to pay attention to during my trip?

  Other Hints

1. What should be prepared about my apparel during the sightseeing of Guilin's mountains scenery?

• What is the best time to visit Guilin?

  Generally speaking, the best time to visit Guilin is between April and October, when Guilin exhibits her immortal beauty.

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• How is the climate of Guilin?

  Guilin has a subtropical monsoon climate. The most important thing to know about Guilin (and Yangshuo) weather is that it can get very hot, humid, and it rains a lot! The rainy season begins from April in Guilin City, so please carry rain gear with you. The average temperature for the year is 19.3 centigrade with a July average temperature of 28.3 degrees. The average rainfall for the year is 192.6 cm per month.

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• What should I pay special attention to in term of food and drink in Guilin?

  The local field snails are tasty and renowned. However, this snack fails to agree with everyone. Additionally, Malatang or chuanchuanxiang (a kind of spicy hot snack, somewhat like hot pot) is delicious but it should be avoided by tourists suffering intestinal tract disease.

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• Can I find western food in Guilin and Yangshuo?

  Can I find western food in Guilin and Yangshuo?

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• What tour meals will be supplied?

  Sour and spicy food dominates the tour meals provided by us and the rice serves as the main food. If you want to make some special requests, please make it clear beforehand.

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• Need I catch any cash?

  Yes. Sometimes you had better catch some cash because you can not get cash from your account through your bank card somewhere. You can ask help from the guides of our agency.

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• May I know more about Li River cruise?

  The low water period of Li River occurs from December to February of the year ensuing. During this period the Li River cruise usually starts from Yangdi to Xingping or begins with Yangdi to Dashuang and then return Yangdi.

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• What about the lodging in county-level scenic areas around Guilin City?

  The county-level scenic areas such as Yangshuo, Longsheng and Sanjiang are different from the Guilin City in term of the lodging places. The hotel accommodation is relative moist and is in a small scale, but the rooms are neatly.

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• Will the shift between different scenic spots take a lot of time?

  These scenic spots of Guilin are relatively near to another one, so you need not waste much time on the way and your sightseeing is leisurely. If you pay a visit to Yangshuo, Longsheng or Sanjiang area, it will take you more time on the way. However, you can feat your eye on the charming scenery.

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• Is there any taboo I need to pay attention to during my trip?

  The guides will inform you of the customs of ethnic groups inhabited in those scenic areas. Please respect the life and belief of the local people and avoid any conflict with them.

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• What about the lodging in county-level scenic areas around Guilin City?

  The county-level scenic areas such as Yangshuo, Longsheng and Sanjiang are different from the Guilin City in term of the lodging places. The hotel accommodation is relative moist and is in a small scale, but the rooms are neatly.

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• What should be prepared about my apparel during the sightseeing of the Guilin's mountains scenery?

  When visiting in Longsheng you may experience a mountain climbing. It is suggested that you choose a pair of suitable and comfortable and skidproof shoes. Moreover, you should climb according to your strength.

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