You can choose to study Chinese in Miao Village for 4 hours per day (20 hours/week) or 6 hours per day (30 hours/week). If you want to study Mandarin in China, the intensive one-on-one Chinese course is the fastest way to improve your Chinese.

We use unique teaching methods developed by Keats. Your Chinese teacher(s) will prepare your lessons according to your level of Chinese and your learning goals to ensure that you learn the most Chinese in the shortest possible time.

Hotel accommodation is included.

• Single/Double room accommodation with private bathroom
• Clean, safe and comfortable
• You will live in the Miao village
• Room cleaning service every day

• The best thing about studying in Xijiang Miao Village is that your teacher will accompany you to do sightseeing every day after class, to create a pure Chinese language environment for you. Your teacher will practice Chinese with you in real-life situations. Studying Chinese in Xijiang Miao Village not only focuses on the Chinese language but also offers a chance to explore the city with your teacher.
• Note: The entrance ticket and transportation fee (if there is any) for sightseeing after class are not included in the tuition fee.

• If you prefer to have an all-Chinese learning environment and not speak any English, check out Xijiang Miao Village because you can barely see any international visitors.
• If you prefer a big and vivid international student community or expect a school community experience, please choose to learn Chinese in Kunming at the Kunming campus or learn Chinese in Chengdu at the Chengdu campus.

• Take a flight or train to Guiyang first

• Then take a train from Guiyang North or East Station to Kaili South Railway Station (凯里南站). Duration: ~30-40 minutes. Frequency: Very frequent, with multiple departures throughout the day.

We will pick you up at the Kaili South Railway Station and take you to the Xijiang Miao Village.

For the iconic postcard view, hike or take a shuttle to the viewing platforms across the valley. As the sun sets, watch a thousand households light up, transforming the mountain into a breathtaking, starry landscape. This unforgettable panorama reveals the vast scale and beautiful harmony of the village with nature. It’s the perfect spot to capture stunning photos and truly understand why this is called the “Millennial Mountain Village.” Don’t miss this magical display of light and shadow—it’s the heart of the Xijiang experience.

Nestled within China’s largest Miao village in Guizhou, the Xijiang Miao Museum is an open-air cultural treasury. Rather than a single building, it integrates with the village itself. Visitors explore traditional stilted houses, witness exquisite silver craftsmanship, and admire vibrant embroidery and batik. It showcases the Miao people’s unique architecture, festivals, and rich history through artifacts and live demonstrations. This living museum offers an immersive journey into the enduring traditions and artistic heritage of the Miao community, preserving their way of life amidst the region’s stunning terraced landscapes.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of the village by wandering its main old street. Lined with shops, you can watch local artisans create intricate silver jewelry and embroidered textiles right before your eyes. The sound of hammers shaping silver and the sight of brilliant fabrics is a feast for the senses. It’s the best place to find a unique souvenir, taste local snacks like sticky rice cakes, and feel the lively, welcoming pulse of the community’s daily life and incredible craftsmanship.

Escape to a world of breathtaking wonder at Fanjingshan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ride a cable car up this mystical mountain to discover its unique, otherworldly landscape. Gaze in awe at the Red Cloud Golden Summit, a stunning twin-peaked temple complex perched atop a towering rock spire. A journey here feels like stepping into a fantasy world. It’s a challenging but unforgettable adventure through ancient forests and above the clouds, offering some of the most spectacular and serene views in all of China. A perfect complement to the cultural immersion of Xijiang.

We have arranged a day trip for you to visit Fanjing Mountain.

This is the absolute signature dish of the Miao people. The unique, tangy “red sour soup” is made by fermenting rice and tomatoes for a long time, creating a vibrant and appetizing flavor. Fresh fish from local rivers is then cooked in this bubbling broth. The result is a delicious and refreshing soup that is both slightly spicy and wonderfully sour. It’s a perfect representation of Miao culinary tradition, where fermentation is key. Eating this hearty soup is a must for an authentic taste of the local culture and a truly memorable dining experience.

A delightful and aromatic specialty, Bamboo Tube Rice is both a meal and a experience. Glutinous rice, mixed with savory bits of meat or sweet red beans, is stuffed into fresh bamboo tubes and roasted over an open fire. As it cooks, the bamboo imparts a delicate, fragrant flavor into the rice. To eat it, the tube is split open, releasing a wonderful aroma. The rice inside is sticky, flavorful, and slightly smoky. It’s a fun, hands-on food that captures the essence of mountain cooking and is incredibly satisfying.

When you visit Xijiang Miao Village, you will see vendors selling Sticky Rice Cakes, or Cí Bā. They are a popular local snack made from pounded sticky rice. You will typically see them as soft, white rounds or already grilled. For the best experience, ask for a cake that is freshly grilled. The vendor will warm it over charcoal until the outside is crispy and the inside is soft and stretchy. You can then choose a topping: honey for sweetness, or a savory mix of peanut and soybean powder.