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Anlong

Anlong County sits in the southwest corner of Guizhou, bordering Guangxi, within the Qianxinan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. It offers a combination of karst mountain scenery, ethnic minority culture (Buyi and Miao peoples), and the rare Long Horn Miao community at nearby Suoga Village — one of China's most distinctive ethnic minority groups.

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Anlong

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Longtou Mountains

A scenic mountain area featuring dramatic karst peaks, forest trails, and panoramic views over the Qianxinan plateau landscape.

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Xianheping Forest Reserve

A protected forest reserve and park offering hiking through subtropical forest, wildlife observation, and cool mountain air.

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Suoga Long Horn Miao Village

Home of the Long Horn Miao (长角苗), a small ethnic group known for their extraordinary headdresses made from yak hair and ancestors' hair wound around buffalo horns. The village maintains traditional dress and festivals.

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Zhaodi Ancient Town

The historic core of Anlong with traditional Buyi and Han architecture, ancient streets, and local market culture reflecting the prefecture's multi-ethnic heritage.

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熔岩美术馆

A notable gallery in the area.

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Wanfeng Lake (Ten Thousand peak lake) scenic boat attraction

A notable attraction in the area.

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吉隆堡度假村

贵州苗族文化浓郁,黄果树瀑布、侗寨是民俗与自然结合的代表,是西南地区重要的山地旅游目的地。

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义龙城市规划展示馆

贵州苗族文化浓郁,黄果树瀑布、侗寨是民俗与自然结合的代表,是西南地区重要的山地旅游目的地。

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Anlong County sits in the southwest corner of Guizhou, bordering Guangxi, within the Qianxinan Buyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture. It offers a combination of karst mountain scenery, ethnic minority culture (Buyi and Miao peoples), and the rare Long Horn Miao community at nearby Suoga Village — one of China's most distinctive ethnic minority groups.

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- Longtou Mountains - Xianheping Forest Reserve - Suoga Long Horn Miao Village - Zhaodi Ancient Town - 熔岩美术馆 - Wanfeng Lake (Ten Thousand peak lake) scenic boat attraction - 吉隆堡度假村 - 义龙城市规划展示馆

Transport note

Anlong is accessible from Xingyi (the prefecture capital, about 60 km away) by bus or car. Xingyi has an airport (Xingyi Wanfenglin Airport) with connections to major cities. The journey from Guiyang takes approximately 4-5 hours by road or bus.

Food note

Anlong cuisine reflects the Buyi and Miao culinary traditions of Qianxinan Prefecture. Specialties include Buyi-style sticky rice dishes, sour soup preparations, grilled meats, and local mountain vegetables. The area is known for its distinctive fermented and preserved foods.

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