Southeast Guizhou Travel Guide

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Location

The Miao & Dong Autonomous Prefecture in Southeastern Guizhou (Called Qiandongnan in Chinese) is located in the southeastern part of Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. The prefecture adjoins Hunan Province to the east, Guangxi Autonomous Region to the south, and Zhunyi and Tongren prefectures of Guizhou to the north.

Population

The prefecture has a population of 427.3 million, 80.7% of which are minority people. The prefecture administrates a city (Kaili, the capital) and 15 counties and is home to 38 minority groups, including Miao, Dong, Han, Buyi, Shui, Yao, Zhuang, Tujia nationalities.

Tourism

It is home to 38 minority groups, with Miao, Dong, and Yao People being the largest trends. I... [ View Details ]

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There are 3 comments about Southeast Guizhou:

3-star Roger Says: 2009-2-1 3:55:00
This area can only be accessible via winding mountainous road.

4-star Great Traveler Says: 2009-1-21 23:56:00
Some of the footpaths into several of the villages can be quite muddy and slippery, so good footwear is essential. A second pair of sport pants is a good idea, as there is a lot of mud, and the occasional slip is almost inevitable.

4-star Gina Says: 2009-1-21 23:54:00
Traveling in winter, it can be quite cold, so you are advised to take good warm clothing, including a hat and gloves.