Thanks in part to the remote and rugged topography of Southwest China, the Dong people inhabiting Sanjiang areas continue to display the richness of their cultural heritage as excellent musicians, superb architects, and makers of high quality textiles. Sanjiang is a land of song, the Dong are especially famous for their chorus singing. Traditionally the Dong had no written form of their language. Instead, the Dong¡¯s history and ancient legends were imbedded in song. Dong festivals occur throughout each year, varying from Bull fighting Festival to Bird-fighting Festival, competitive Fireworks Festival to colorful Singing Contest. Local food and speciality such as sour fish and pickled pork are tasty dishes to attempt, oiled tea and rice wine are always good drink to increase your mental activity.

Entering whichever of the stockade villages, you will enjoy an eyes' feast of unique and delicate buildings interlaced with surrounding idyllic sceneries. Dong people have erected many bridges covered with porches and pavilions, which act as shelter when it rains. Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge is the biggest amongst them.