Kaili

Kaili
Kaili is the capital of Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in southeast of Guizhou province and about 190 kilometers from Guiyang. It is also one of the very few cities in China where Miaos constitute a large percentage of population. Through 50-year development Kaili is turned into a new-born city covering 88 square kilometers from a small town of only 0.3 square kilometers before. By the end of 2004, the city population has reached 450,450 with 344,440 of minority people.
Kaili is the gateway to the minority areas of southeast Guizhou and also is regarded as home to hundred festivals activities due to colorful folk culture and many folk holidays here, such as, Miao nian, Papo, Chixin, etc. Tourists from home and abroad can enjoy different folk customs here.
Diversified cultures honor the southeast of Guizhou province one of 18 minority culture protection regions. Ancient history, special historical sites and places of interest make it a popular destination of tourism. There are numerous ancient towns and splendid cultural relics here. The southeast of Guizhou province is also characterized by the famed mountains, which are famous for grandness, danger, ruggedness and beauty. Rivers here are incised after long-term corrosion and shape lots of deep gorges.??
Kaili attractions:
Dage Park
Dage Park was built on the top of Long Mountain and is the best spot to have a bird-eye view of Kaili. There is a tower on the peak of the mountain, named Kuixing Tower (local name is Dage). The name of the park derives from that.
Qinglong Cave Ancient Complex
Located in east of Zhengyuan town (160 east of Kaili), Qinglong Cave Area is well-known for the ancient complex blended with the features of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. If Zhenyuan town is a cultural vortex, Qinglong cave is its heart.
Zhaoxing
Zhaoxing is the home to Dongs (one of minorities in China) who are talented architects for wooden structures. These people are also good dancers and singer. It is located in Liping county in southeast of Guizhou province and one of the biggest Dong villages.
Xijiang
Located in southeast of Kaili, Xijiang is has the largest Miao community in China, where more than 1000 Miao families (population: >6000) are living here. It is surrounded by mountains and rivers.

Kaili Map

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