Rongjiang Education

Rongjiang County (榕江县), located in southeastern Guizhou Province, is becoming one of the most distinctive destinations for international study tours in China. With its unique combination of rural football culture, Miao and Dong ethnic traditions, intangible cultural heritage, ecological landscapes and rural revitalization projects, Rongjiang provides overseas students with immersive educational experiences beyond traditional classrooms.

The county has developed a complete education system covering kindergartens, primary schools, middle schools, high schools and vocational education institutions. With more than 160 schools and a large number of teachers and students, Rongjiang has created diversified learning platforms connecting schools, villages, museums, cultural centers, agricultural bases and tourism resources.

Unlike conventional educational trips focusing only on sightseeing, Rongjiang international study tours emphasize direct interaction with local communities. Students can participate in football exchanges, ethnic music learning, traditional handicraft workshops, agricultural activities, ecological research and rural development investigations.

The county’s study tour resources are mainly concentrated in five themes: Village Super League sports education, Miao-Dong ethnic culture education, red history education, rural industry innovation and ecological agriculture learning.

Rongjiang Education System and Core Educational Features

Rural Football Education and Village Super League Study

Village Super League as a Global Rural Sports Education Model

Rongjiang has gained international attention through the Village Super League (村超), a grassroots football event that combines sports, local culture and rural tourism. The development of Village Super League has created a unique educational platform where students can study how sports promote community development and cultural exchange.

International students visiting Rongjiang can explore football training systems, village football organization, sports tourism development and youth exchange programs. Activities may include visiting the Village Super League Stadium, observing local competitions, communicating with young football players and participating in friendly matches.

The football education model connects schools, villages and vocational institutions. Students can learn not only football skills but also event management, sports marketing, volunteer services and rural tourism operations.

Football Education Resources

The Rongjiang Vocational Secondary School (榕江县中等职业学校) provides practical education related to football, tourism services and cultural industries. The school can support international exchange programs focusing on sports management, vocational education and rural innovation.

Local primary and middle schools also actively participate in football programs through school leagues and youth training activities, creating opportunities for international youth football exchanges.

Miao-Dong Ethnic Culture and Intangible Cultural Heritage Education

Dong Culture Study Programs

Rongjiang is one of the best places in China to experience living Dong culture. Traditional villages preserve wooden architecture, ethnic music, farming traditions and handicraft skills that have been passed down for generations.

The main Dong cultural learning locations include Sanbao Thousand-Household Dong Village (三宝千户侗寨), Dali Dong Village (大利侗寨) and Zaidang Dong Village (宰荡侗寨).

Students can participate in:

• Dong Grand Song (侗族大歌) music learning
• Drum tower architecture studies
• Traditional textile workshops
• Indigo dyeing experiences
• Agricultural lifestyle observation
• Traditional banquet culture learning

These programs are suitable for students studying anthropology, music, architecture, art and cultural studies.

Miao Culture Study Programs

The Miao villages in Rongjiang preserve unique traditions including traditional clothing, embroidery, music and festival customs.

Important study locations include Baibei Miao Village (摆贝苗寨), Kongshen Miao Village (空申苗寨) and Miao King Temple (苗王庙).

Students can learn about:

• Miao ancestor culture
• Bird Clothing (百鸟衣) embroidery
• Short Skirt Miao clothing culture
• Lusheng music
• Traditional mountain agriculture
• Festival rituals

Through workshops with local cultural inheritors, students gain a deeper understanding of ethnic cultural preservation.

Red History and Social Education Resources

Revolutionary History Study Programs

Rongjiang also provides valuable resources for history and social science education.

The Red Seventh Army Exhibition Hall (红七军历史陈列馆) serves as an outdoor classroom where students can study modern Chinese history, revolutionary movements and social development.

Study activities can include museum visits, historical interpretation, walking research routes and discussions about community transformation.

This program is suitable for international students interested in history, politics, sociology and rural development.

Rural Industry and Digital Economy Education

Rural Revitalization Study Programs

Rongjiang provides excellent examples of how traditional villages combine culture, tourism and modern industries.

Students can investigate:

• Rural tourism development
• Agricultural product branding
• Digital marketing
• Livestream commerce
• Local entrepreneurship

These programs are especially suitable for business students, media students and tourism management groups.

Students can visit agricultural bases, cultural tourism projects and local enterprises to understand how rural communities create sustainable economic models.

Ecological and Agricultural Education Resources

Mountain Ecology and Farming Experience

Rongjiang’s mountains, rivers and traditional agricultural landscapes provide natural classrooms for environmental education.

Key locations include:

• Ten Li Hundred Waterfalls (十里百瀑)
• Xiaodanjiang Forest Area (小丹江)
• Mountain terraces
• Rural farming bases

Students can participate in ecological observation, farming experiences, biodiversity studies and climate-related research.

The programs are suitable for geography, environmental science, agriculture and sustainability studies.

Major Schools and International Study Resources in Rongjiang

Downtown Rongjiang Education Zone

Key Schools and Learning Institutions

The downtown area is Rongjiang’s main education and international exchange center.

Rongjiang No.1 High School (榕江县第一中学) is one of the county’s key secondary schools, suitable for student exchange programs and academic communication.

Rongjiang Ethnic Middle School (榕江县民族中学) specializes in ethnic culture education, traditional performances and youth cultural exchange.

Rongjiang Vocational Secondary School (榕江县中等职业学校) focuses on practical education including football, tourism services, cultural industries and digital economy.

Guzhou No.4 Primary School (古州第四小学) integrates ethnic culture education and traditional handicraft learning.

Dong Village Cultural Study Zone

Dali and Zaidang Dong Village Learning Bases

The Dong villages around Zaima Town provide authentic cultural study environments.

Dali Dong Village is suitable for architecture, agriculture and traditional lifestyle research. Students can study wooden structures, ancient villages, farming systems and handicrafts.

Zaidang Dong Village is ideal for music and anthropology programs because of its strong connection with Dong Grand Song traditions.

Miao Mountain Cultural Study Zone

Baibei and Kongshen Miao Village Learning Bases

The mountain Miao villages provide unique cultural experiences.

Baibei Miao Village focuses on Bird Clothing, embroidery and traditional festivals.

Kongshen Miao Village provides learning opportunities about Short Skirt Miao culture, traditional clothing and mountain village lifestyles.

Recommended International Study Tour Programs

3-Day Village Football and Dong Culture Program

Day 1: Rongjiang Arrival and Rural Football Experience

Students arrive in Rongjiang, visit the Red Seventh Army Exhibition Hall, explore local history and experience Village Super League culture.

Day 2: Sanbao Dong Village Cultural Learning

Students visit Sanbao Dong Village, study drum tower architecture, experience Dong music and participate in traditional handicraft activities.

Day 3: Zaidang Dong Village Music Experience

Students learn Dong Grand Song, communicate with local villagers and complete cultural exchange activities.

5-Day Miao-Dong Heritage Study Program

Day 1–2: Downtown Culture and Sanbao Dong Village

Students explore Rongjiang history, football culture and Dong traditions.

Day 3: Dali Dong Village Architecture and Agriculture

Students study traditional wooden buildings, farming culture and village ecology.

Day 4–5: Zaidang and Baibei Cultural Research

Students experience Dong music and Miao traditional culture through workshops and village activities.

7-Day Comprehensive International Study Camp

Multi-theme Learning Program

The seven-day program combines:

• Village football research
• Ethnic cultural studies
• Rural development investigation
• Agricultural ecology learning
• Traditional handicraft experience

It is suitable for universities, overseas schools and youth exchange organizations.

Best Seasons for Rongjiang International Study Tours

Spring: March to May

Spring is suitable for ethnic festivals, cultural research and photography. Students can experience traditional celebrations, mountain scenery and village activities.

Summer: June to August

Summer is ideal for football camps and ecological programs. Mountain villages provide comfortable temperatures for outdoor education.

Autumn: September to November

Autumn is the best season for comprehensive study tours. Harvest activities, golden rice fields and cultural experiences create excellent learning conditions.

Winter: December to February

Winter is suitable for small academic groups focusing on traditional culture, village lifestyles and lower-cost educational programs.

International Study Tour Services with Yaso Trip

Yaso Trip provides customized Rongjiang international study tours for overseas schools, universities and youth organizations.

Services include bilingual guides, local cultural instructors, school exchange coordination, football friendship matches, ethnic handicraft workshops, traditional food experiences, accommodation arrangements and customized educational materials.

Programs can be designed according to student age, academic background and research objectives, including sports education, anthropology, art, history, business and environmental studies.

Rongjiang Schools and Study Bases Reference Table