The Dong Grand Song originated during the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods and has a history of more than 2,500 years. It is a form of multipart, conductor-less, A Cappella folk chorus unique to the Dong ethnic region, marked by its natural harmonies.

The lyrics of Dong Grand Song cover a wide range of themes, documenting the Dong people's historical changes, daily life, ethics, and aesthetic tastes. It is regarded as an encyclopedic record passed down from generation to generation.

In 2009, Dong Grand Song was inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Once hidden deep in the mountains, these voices have now reached international stages, winning the hearts of audiences worldwide with their distinctive artistic charm.

Recommended Places to Visit

Zhaoxing Dong Village

Located in Liping County, Guizhou, Zhaoxing is one of the largest Dong villages in China, with its origins tracing back to the Northern Song Dynasty. The stilted wooden houses rise layer upon layer along the mountain slopes, with magnificent drum towers standing tall among them. Here, you can take part in a Dong Grand Song chorus and experience the wonder of multipart harmonies mingling with the mountains and countryside.

Xiaohuang Dong Village

Xiaohuang Dong Village is known as "the homeland of songs, an ocean of songs." Surrounded by green mountains and crossed by a gently flowing stream, together with hundreds of traditional stilted wooden houses, it forms a breathtaking landscape. Singing is cherished by everyone in the village, earning it the reputation of being a renowned "Dong Song Nest." The "Xiaohuang Dong Grand Song" is celebrated both in China and abroad.

Recommended Routes

Route 1: Qiandongnan Ethnic Culture In-Depth Loop

Guiyang → Rongjiang Sanbao Dong Village, Qiandongnan → Congjiang Xiaohuang Dong Village → Congjiang Basha Miao Village → Liping Zhaoxing Dong Village → Jinping Longli Ancient Town → Zhenyuan Ancient Town → Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village → Guiyang

Route 2: High-Speed Rail Convenient Journey

Rongjiang High-Speed Railway Station → Rongjiang "Village SuperLeague" → Jiabang Rice Terraces → Gaohua Yao Bath → Basha Miao Village → Xiaohuang Dong Village → Huanggang Dong Village → Liping Qiaojie Street → Zhaoxing Dong Village → Tang'an Dong Village → Longli Ancient Town → Congjiang High-Speed Railway Station

Sources: Xinhua Daily Telegraph, WeChat ID "gzswmbmsc123", WeChat account of Guizhou Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism, and others