Xiasi Ancient Town in Kaili
Xiasi ancient town, once known as "little Shanghai" and "pearl on the Qingshui River". Here are beautiful mountains and rivers, outstanding people. The world's best and Asia's best Kayak Slalom base is here.
Type: Ancient Town
Chinese Name: 下司古镇
Recommended Visiting Time: 2-3 Hours
Open Hours: 09:00-17:30
Admission Fee: Free
Address: Xiasi Town, Majiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture(黔东南苗族侗族自治州麻江县下司镇)
Where is Xiasi Ancient Town
Xiasi ancient town is located in the upper reaches of Qingshui River, South by west of Kaili City, adjacent to Majiang County in the west, Yatang street in Kaili City in the East, Xingshan town in Majiang County in the west, Xuanwei town in Majiang County in the South and Fuquan City in the north. It spans between 107 ° 42 ′ 3 ″ – 53 ′ 9 ″ E and 26 ° 26 ′ 29 ″ – 34 ′ 3 ″ n.
Why is Xiasi Ancient Town So Special
Xiasi ancient town, once known as “little Shanghai” and “pearl on the Qingshui River”. Here are beautiful mountains and rivers, outstanding people. The world’s best and Asia’s best Kayak Slalom base is here.
History of Xiasi Ancient Town
In the 13th year of Jiaqing (1808 A.D.), Xiasi was turned into a commercial port, which developed into a downtown area in the Republic of China. There were water and land docks. The commerce and trade here was still very prosperous. There were people trading here in counties and cities near the market, which was one of the larger rural markets in Qiandongnan Prefecture.
Main Attractions of Xiasi Ancient Town
With Qingshui River as the link, Xiasi scenic spot integrates natural scenery, history and culture as well as national customs, with 52 sceneries.
Cultural relics and historic sites include: Xiasi ancient town, ancient wharf, streets and lanes, Miao Diaojiaolou, xiatong and zhuangyuandi, Yuwang Palace site, Guanyin Pavilion and Wenchang Pavilion, etc.
Ethnic customs mainly include: Miao farmers’ paintings in Tonggu village, more than 120 farmers engaged in modern folk painting, hundreds of works were exhibited and won prizes at home and abroad, some were sent to museums for collection, and Majiang county was named “modern folk painting town of China” by the Ministry of culture. The Miao people in Baiyang village are mysterious, simple and primitive, attracting tens of thousands of Chinese and foreign tourists to visit. The Yao people’s songs and dances and batik in Heba are appreciated and favored by the majority of tourists.
How to Get There
Travel with China Dragon Tours(Top Recommended)
If you want to get rid of hustle of public transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private tour package which covers sightseeing dining and transfer from us. Our local tour guide and driver will escort you to Xiasi Ancient Town with speed and convenience, and take care of all the details. You just need to focus on sightseeing.
Independent Travel
Bus Line: you can take the bus to get off at Xiasi station and walk to it.
Self Driving Route: Kaili – Yatang – Development Zone – Xiasi ancient town (about 20 kilometers and 30 minutes by self driving, about 40 RMB by taxi)
Useful Travel Tips
Festival
Every mid July of the lunar calendar, people here follow the tradition of holding dragon boat competitions, bullfighting competitions, traffic flow, one after another, lively.
Delicious Food
People who have been to Xiasi Ancient Town always remember the delicious food here. Moon Baba, blueberry ice powder, fish in sour soup, sauce noodles… Are full of the unique flavor of Xiasi ancient town.
More Attractions in Kaili
● Miao Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum in Kaili City
● Nanhua Village in Kaili, Qiandongnan
● Kaili Ethnic Museum, Qiandongnan
● Xiasi Scenic Area in Kaili, Qiandongnan
● Jidao Long-skirt Miao Village in Kaili, Qiandongnan
Edited by Winnie/张赢
