About this Festival
The most important Miao celebration in Leishan featuring Lusheng reed-pipe dancing, bullfighting, silver jewelry parades, and the grand Long Table Feast. Over 100,000 participants.
Activity preview
| Date | Time | Activity | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 15 | 09:00 | Ancestor worship & opening | Leishan County Center |
| Nov 15 | 14:00 | Grand Lusheng dance | County Square |
| Nov 15 | 18:00 | Long Table Banquet (1km) | Xijiang Miao Village |
| Nov 16 | 10:00 | Bullfighting tournament | Leishan Bullring |
| Nov 16 | 19:00 | Miao song & dance gala | County Theater |
| Nov 17 | 15:00 | Closing parade | Main Street |
Cultural Etiquette & Taboos
- Do not enter ancestral halls without invitation during ancestor worship
- Respect the Lusheng — do not touch without permission
- During bullfighting, stay behind barriers
- Ask before photographing silver jewelry wearers
Visitor Information
📍 Venue
Leishan County Center & Xijiang Miao Village
📍 Address
Leishan County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou
🎫 Tickets & Fees
County events free. Xijiang Miao Village: ¥90.
👔 What to Wear
November cool — bring warm jacket. Light rain gear recommended.
🚌 Getting There
High-speed train to Kaili South from Guiyang (~40min), then bus to Leishan (~1h). Xijiang shuttle from Leishan.
🌤 Weather Tips
November in Leishan: 8-16°C, cool and damp. Frequent drizzle. Mountain roads may be foggy.
📞 Contact
Leishan Culture & Tourism Bureau
Official Source
Leishan County announces 2026 Miao New Year. Most important Miao festival — family reunions, bullfighting, Lusheng dances, and 1km Long Table Banquet at Xijiang Miao Village.
Source: http://whhly.guizhou.gov.cn/
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