Distributed in a ring, the widest point is 5.3 kilometers and the narrowest point is 1.2 kilometers. Because the forest belt stretches for hundreds of miles, it is called "Hundred Miles of Rhododendro
Distributed in a ring, the widest point is 5.3 kilometers and the narrowest point is 1.2 kilometers. Because the forest belt stretches for hundreds of miles, it is called "Hundred Miles of Rhododendron". Due to the special geology, landform, soil, climate and other natural factors, the azalea trees growing on this plateau are dense, tall and cold-resistant, and have a long flowering period. There are 23 known species of azaleas, about one-third of which are of high grade. At the turn of spring and summer, azaleas are in full bloom. Trees that are several meters tall often have hundreds or even thousands of flowers, making them particularly spectacular. In recent years, in order to cooperate with the development and utilization of Baili Rhododendron Forest, it was decided to move the Yi "Flower Arrangement Festival" and Miao "Tiaohuapo" in Pudi and Jinpo to the large lawn in the center of the flower area and hold them in a traditional way. At that time, young men and women dressed in their own ethnic costumes will light blazing bonfires, dance and sing in antiphonal style in the crowded audience circle. Langde Village is located at the junction of Kaili City and Leishan County, more than 30 kilometers away from the county seat. There is a road directly to Zhaimen. There are more than 90 households and more than 500 villagers, all of whom are Miao compatriots who have been here for generations. The houses are stilted buildings on stilts, built according to the terrain, row upon row, extending from the foot of the mountain to the mountainside. The small river meanders in front of the village, and there are dozens of water tankers irrigating farmland on the bank, running day and night. In the central square of the village, a very large bronze drum (drum head) is built with cobblestones. In the center stands a wooden pillar, shaped like an ox horn, hanging the bronze drum, so it is called Tongguping. The paths in the village are criss-crossed and paved with stones in the shape of a herringbone. Based on the traditional custom of "celebrating bridges during festivals", there are small bridges on each road. There is also a public house with a "beauty couch" in the corridor and corn, sorghum, peppers, fish nets, birdcages and other items displayed indoors. Every household hangs paper-cut patterns of the sun, moon, mountain gods, and traditional symbols for resolving interpersonal disputes (branches, bamboo sticks, white paper, and wattle in a bunch) to pray for blessings and ward off evil spirits. Every traditional ethnic festival, there are grand cultural and sports events such as bullfighting, horse racing, bird fighting, bronze drum dancing, and reed playing. At that time, relatives and friends will gather together, and businessmen will gather in the clouds. Miao girls in costumes stood at the gate of the village, holding horn cups in both hands, singing and offering "road wine" to the distinguished guests. Then they gather in the Tonggu Ping, circle around the drum pillars, and dance in the buzzing sound of the drums, which is called "stepping on the bronze drums". The excitement is still lingering, and the innocent and lively Miao girls appear on the stage again, dancing the cheerful Lusheng dance. The last part is visiting relatives and friends and singing antiphonal songs while traveling. The so-called "youfang", commonly known as "rocking horse man", is a traditional custom of free love among Miao people. The lovers used the singing venue to convey their love, asking questions and answering questions, with beautiful lyrics and elegant manners. On the border of Guizhou and Sichuan provinces. It was called Anle water in ancient times. It originates from Zhenxiong County in Yunnan Province, Chishui County in Guizhou Province, and ends in Hejiang County in Sichuan Province before entering the Yangtze River. It is 500 kilometers long and has a drainage area of ??20,000 square kilometers. It is navigable below Maotai, and this town is the origin of the famous "Maotai liquor" both at home and abroad. From January to March 1935, the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army crossed the Chishui River four times during its Long March. There is a Maotai Ferry Monument. Along the river there are high mountains, green water, steep cliffs, rapids, and dense forests. There are places of interest such as Shizhangdong Waterfall, Hushi Cliff Statues, and Ancient Guandu Cliff Carvings. Shizhangdong Waterfall is located in the upper reaches of Fengxi River, a tributary of Chishui River. It has a height of 71.5 meters and a width of 68 meters. It is a typical curtain-shaped waterfall.