Legend has it that Qu Yuan once climbed up a thousand steps high platform with his bare hands and asked the heavens about governing the world. From natural phenomena such as the separation of heaven and earth and the changes in yin and yang, he asked about the survival of the people and the rise and fall of the history of the wicked sages. As a result, he created the "timeless masterpiece" "Tianwen", and the platform he climbed was later called the "Tianwen Platform". This legendary 'Wentian Terrace' actually exists in the real world, located in the Dehang Miao Village in Jishou, Xiangxi, Hunan. It is a stone platform surrounded by mountains. Without any direct transportation, this place still attracts countless tourists to climb high and gaze into the distance, stopping and staying for a long time.

Dehang "comes from the Miao language" deut hangd ", meaning beautiful canyon. The Miao people, who have been connected to nature for thousands of generations, have nurtured the power of humanity deep in the mountains through migration. As a result, countless rural areas and mountain villages have sprung up, and countless scenic spots and tourist destinations have emerged, among which Dehang Miao Village is one of them. When you first enter Dehang, your most intuitive feeling is the familiarity brought by the local primitive architectural style and simple humanistic sentiment. Raw wood, stone bricks, rubble, and sandy soil are all processed from nearby mountains and forests. The black tiles and white walls are not painted with pink or black, and the green and blue waves form their own makeup.

Following the melodious melody of the morning, one can see the locals strolling on the bluestone slabs. These pieced together 'roads' are scattered in every corner of the village, and mutual humility has become the norm for the locals as they approach each other. The brightly dressed Miao girl's smile was as beautiful as a flower, and the gentle breeze smoothed her hair that had not yet been combed. The cloth shoes still had yellow soil and grass stains on the way back. When smoke quietly rose from the chimney of the tile house, the girls stopped whispering and quickened their pace.

When Yu Xia crosses the "Three Sisters Peak" and shines on the children playing innocently on the slate, it's hard not to think of the "Dream Peach Blossom Land" where the fisherman wandered. The mountains seem to be a hurdle in the future of children, but they are like fences that enclose their purest childhood. Whether traveling alone or with companions, you can experience the unique charm of Miao culture up close at the central square of Dehang Miao Village.

Walk a few more miles outside the mountain stronghold, aimlessly hoping for joy. The mountain spring water of the secluded path flows down from the unknown mountaintop, and the moss along the coast lazily climbs the stone steps of the path. In the countless narrow gaps between mountains, this scene can often be formed. The clear landscape is a mirror, and those who lean against the railing and gaze into the distance can see their true selves. If you shed all the worldly distractions, your gaze towards the fish in the water must be envious. Wandering here always makes you unconsciously unload something.

Faced with Dehang's tolerance towards nature, it is probably like Su Shi's self-awareness and enlightenment of 'sending mayflies to heaven and earth, a drop in the vast sea'. Baiyun Canggou is only a moment, but this world is eternal. Along the steep cliffs, temples of unknown age offer sacrifices to local mountain gods. The devout Miao people have been praying for peace here for generations. The encounter with Dehang Miao Village is like white clouds and blue sky above a dome, one destined to leave and the other destined to stay.

Perhaps a long, long time ago, life here had already been like this, the most natural way. Perhaps in this place forgotten by time, you can calm down and start learning to forget time.

Come to Xiangxi and visit Dehang Miao Village to experience the unique Miao style. With the changing times, this place still retains its unique charm.