Lingxi Gaoyou Village

　　Stepping into Gaoyou Village in Linxi Township, Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, you are immediately greeted by the sincere warmth of the hospitable Dong people. Here, the folkways are simple, the customs mysterious, relations between neighboring villages harmonious, and the coexistence of humans and nature serene — it’s like stepping into a real-life Peach Blossom Spring.

　　The villagers of this harmonious Dong mountain hamlet have lived for generations in wooden stilt houses built against the mountains. The village, located far from the county seat, is home to more than 400 households and over 1,800 people. Stilted wooden houses stand densely throughout the village, alongside numerous ancient wells and pavilions. The surrounding landscape is picturesque — clear mountain springs taste crisp and sweet, lush pines and firs thrive, and bamboo groves sway gracefully. From a high vantage point, the rustic stilt houses with their dark eaves exude a unique charm. In the center of the village stands a white courtyard — the best-preserved and largest Feishan Palace discovered in Sanjiang so far. Viewed from above, the splash of white amid the dark Dong rooftops is strikingly vivid yet harmoniously integrated. On the tea fields, innocent and cheerful young girls from Gaoyou flit about like a flock of joyful birds, their nimble hands darting across the tea bushes, creating a moving scene. When the sun sets, the golden afterglow bathes the village in radiant splendor, an enchanting view that never tires the eye. As dusk falls, wisps of cooking smoke rise gently from the Dong houses, creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

　　The greatest charm and advantage of Gaoyou Village lie in its unique landscapes and rich, colorful folk culture. Throughout the year, aside from traditional holidays such as Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, there is a wide variety of uniquely Dong-flavored festivals and events. With “a festival every month,” it’s known as Sanjiang’s “village of many festivals.” Examples include the Lusheng Festival, Black Rice Festival, New Crop Tasting Festival, Bullfighting Festival, Winter Eating Festival, as well as distinctive Dong cultural and artistic events such as the Guyu Leek Festival and various song festivals.

　　In recent years, Gaoyou Village has gained fame for being “gracefully landscaped, civil-minded, neat and tidy, democratically managed, and harmoniously rural.” With its stunning scenery, unique dwellings, and strong ethnic flavor, the village’s breathtaking natural and cultural landscapes attract a large number of tourists and photography enthusiasts, earning it the title of “poetic homeland.”

　　Source: People's Government of Liucheng County