Chiyou Jiuli City (Pengshui)
A complex of Miao ritual architecture: the 24.5-meter Jiuli Divine Pillar is the world's tallest Miao totem pole; the stilted houses of Miao King City spread across the hillside; the Chiyou Grand Hall honors the ancestors of the Miao people
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-17:30
- Ticket
- CNY 90
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A complex of Miao ritual architecture: the 24.5-meter Jiuli Divine Pillar is the world's tallest Miao totem pole; the stilted houses of Miao King City spread across the hillside; the Chiyou Grand Hall honors the ancestors of the Miao people; grand song and dance performances are held during Miao festivals such as the Flower Mountain Festival. Admission CNY 90, 08:30-17:30, reachable by transfer from Pengshui high-speed rail station; a half-day immersion in Miao culture.
Getting there: High-speed rail, Pengshui Station, then transfer
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