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Qiandongnan Prefecture has 15 counties (Huangping, Shibing, Sansui, Zhenyuan, Cengong, Tianzhu, Jinping, Jianhe, Taijiang, Liping, Rongjiang, Congjiang, Leishan, Majiang, Danzhai); 1 county-level city (Kaili).  There are 33 ethnic groups, including the Miao, Dong, Han, Buyei, Yao, Tujia, Zhuang and Sui. It has a total population of 4.42 million, of which 81.87 percent are ethnic groups, 42.09 percent are Miao and 31.86 percent are Dong ethnic group.. Here lists top things to do in Qiandongnan,Guizhou Province

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Kaili City
Capital of Qaindongnan Miao & Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Kaili is famous for the Miao and Dong ethnic culture. Many of the nearby villages inhabited by the ethnic minorities are worth trying. It is praised to be the 'town of a hundred festivals'. International Lusheng Festival held annually should be the grandest. The festival aims to show the ethnic cultural of the region as the birthplace of Lusheng, the reed-pipe wind instrument.
Kaili is located at the transitional zone between Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau and the Middle Hilly Area, on the river bank of the Qingshui River. There are many attractions in Kaili.

Qiandongnan Museum	Xiasi Ancient Town	Matang Gejia Miao Village
Nanhua Miao Village	Shidong Miao Village	Kaili Sunday Market

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Zhengyuan
With a history of more than 2,200 years, Zhenyuan Ancient Town boasts many historical relics especially the unique architecture complex on the cliff. The Green Dragon Cave (Qinglong Cave) on the cliff of Zhonghe Mountain in the east of Zhenyuan is a must-see site. Delicate structures like the Zhongyuan Temple, Ziyang Academy and Wanshou Palace are built on the 80 meters (262 feet) high and 300 meters (984 feet) long cliff. A cruise on the Wuyang River running through the town and a hiking to the picturesque Tiexi River Scenic Area are also recommended.

Zhenyuan Black Dragon Cave	Wuyang River Scenic Area	Yuntaishan Mountain

Liping
Liping located in the southeast of Guizhou is famed as the ‘Town of Dong People’. It gathers many Dong Villages, which attract visitors to explore the interesting Dong culture. Zhaoxing Dong Village , being one of the largest Dong villages in Qiandongnan, is renowned for the traditional Dong drum towers and bridges. The quiet and peaceful rural life in Yandong Dong Village and the impressive terrances in Tang'an Dong Village are also amazing.

Huangping
Flying Clouds Cliff (Feiyun Cliff): Also named Flying Clouds Cave, it is located 12 km (7.5 mi) to the northeast of Huangping County. With a history of nearly 600 years, it is an ancient building complex blending the religious architectures, ethnic minorities’ style and the idyllic gardens.

Leishan
Leishan County is famous for Xiangjiang Miao Village and Langde Miao Village.
Xijiang Miao Village: Lying 37 km (23 miles) from Xijiang of Leishan County and 35 km (22 miles) from Kaili, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village is the only village owning over one thousand Miao households in China.

Langde Miao Village: Located in Baode Village of Leishan County near Kaili, this village is inhabited by over one hundred Miao families. Here you can see the Miao people in their traditional long dresses, and enjoy the excellent local music and dance performance.

Rongjiang
Sanbao Dong Village: Situated 5 km (3 mi) from Rongjiang County, it is the largest Dong ethnic minority area in China. Visitors can drop in to see the Zengchong Tower nearby. The tower is in Congjiang Count; however it is more convenient to go there from Rongjiang.

Congjiang 
Jiabang rice terrace located in the Jiabang village, Jiang county, Guizhou province, where is the hinterland of Mount Moon. From Dangniu village to Jiabang village for 25 miles, there are many beautiful rice terraces scattered around, a piece follow by piece, layer upon layer with various shape.

Basha Miao Village: It keeps the ancient mode of production and lifestyle of Miao nationality.
Zengchong Drum Tower: Being the largest and most famous drum tower of the Dong style in Guizhou, this fir wood construction was completed in 1672 during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
Gaozeng Dong Village
Longli Ancient Town in Jinping County