Journey type: Adventure
Recommended Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
Difficulty: Moderate
Traveling deep into the mountain area of Guizhou, a province tucked away in Southwest China, we will explore traditional ethnic minority villages inhabited by Miao and Dong groups, and travel further to meet the enigmatic Gejia people, who are unfamiliar to even the (Han) Chinese. We will travel from one village to another, meeting colorfully dressed ethnic minority people selling goods in the markets, making tofu or cultivating rice in their fields. If we are lucky, we might chance upon one of their vibrant festivals, which are held throughout the lunar calendar.
As we gradually make our way to Guilin, we watch the surrounding landscape evolve into ever more spectacular forms. We spend the remaining few days enjoying the picture like Li River and Yangshuo countryside as well as the Longsheng majestic rice terrace.
This trip offers a unique opportunity to spend time in one of China's most isolated regions, appreciating ancient architectural styles and local customs of the ethnic minorities, while at the same time enjoying the unspoiled beauty of its mountains and valleys. Here we will have an opportunity to visit the villages of the Miaos, the Dongs, the Zhuangs and the enigmatic Gejia tribe.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Guiyang; explore nearby Qiangliang Shan and Cuiwei Yuan Park
Day 2: Explore Jichang village (ancient Han), opera viewing, countryside hike; return to Guiyang
Day 3: Visit to Xiaba village (modern Han); hike Damochong valley, papermaking workshop; overnight stay with local family
Day 4: Explore Dazhai village; hike to nearby mountain villages; drive to Kaili, views of valley sunset
Day 5: Visit Leishan village (Miao minority); engage locals, hike rice fields, overnight stay with local family
Day 6: Explore ancient villages of Langde and Datang; drive to Rongjiang
Day 7: Depart Rongjiang for Zhaoxing village (Dong minority)
Day 8: Explore Sanjiang (South Dong minority) and Chengyang villages; arrive in Longsheng
Day 9: Hike famed Longsheng rice terraces; visit nearby Zhuang and Yao villages; return to Guilin
Day 10: Boat ride on Yangzhi enjoying classical Chinese river scenery; arrive in port of Yangshuo
Day 11: Explore Yangshuo village; bicycle rural countryside, Aishan village; climb Moon Hill
Day 12: Return to Guilin
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- All hotel accommodations and village home stay based on double occupancy, including tax and breakfast
- All meals as stated in the itinerary highlighting the local cuisine with water, tea, local beer, and soft drinks.
- Airport arrival and departure transfers
- All ground transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with bottled water and snacks on coach
- All admissions and activity expenses as noted on itinerary
- Services of local guides, site experts, and other support staff
Price Excludes:
- International airfare
- Any en route stopovers, hotels, and meals to and from China
- Excess baggage charges and airport taxes
- Passport and visa fees
- Normal level of gratuities for local guides and drivers
- Travel insurance for trip cancellation, travel delay or baggage lose/damage
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