Please note: THIS TOUR IS DESIGNED FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 PERSONS!
Lusheng Festival is one of the most important festivals for ethnic Miao groups in Guizhou Province. This is a colorful courting party replete with exciting bullfights, horse races, Lusheng (a traditional musical instrument) playing, singing contests, costume shows and traditional dancing. The girls in their intricate silver head-dresses and beautiful embroidered costumes flaunt their wealth and beauty to attract their future husbands.
The festival lasts for 4-6 days. You will be there for the best days to witness Lusheng playing, costume shows, dancing and singing. You will be greeted at the festival by Miao girls eager to sing to you and share their plentiful rice wine. Take care to sip very little from each cup, as you may encounter as many as 16-20 cups on your way in!
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: November 1, 2007 / October 20, 2008. Arrive in Guiyang. The afternoon is free to explore the city on your own.
Day 2: November 2, 2007 / October 21, 2008. Drive one hour to the Jichang Village to experience the remaining culture of the ancient old Han (Chinese) ethnic group. We will visit the local family and enjoy a local opera performance, famous for the symbolic masks.
Day 3: November 3, 2007 / October 22, 2008. Drive this morning to explore villages around Xiaba. Spend the afternoon hiking trough Damochong Valley with stops long the way to learn about the art of traditional papermaking. Spend a night with a local family in their traditional wooden house to understand their lifestyle.
Day 4: November 4, 2007 / October 23, 2008. Continue the hike and drive to Kaili in the afternoon.
Day 5: November 5, 2007 / October 24, 2008. Join the celebration of the Lusheng Festival in Chonganjiang area.
Day 6: November 6, 2007 / October 25, 2008. Enjoy the Lusheng Festival in Huangping, Gulong area.
Day 7: November 7, 2007 / October 26, 2008. Drive to Leishan area and onwards to Paikai Village where we visit a family that makes lusheng, a traditional wooden musical instrument. Take a short hike to reach Maomaohe village, which is known for its Long-Skirt Miao, a subgroup of Miao ethnic minority group. Spend the night at Maomaohe village.
Day 8: November 8, 2007 / October 27, 2008. Maomaohe village to Guiyang.
Day 9: November 9, 2007 / October 28, 2008. Fly back home.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- All hotel accommodations (4-star or the best local guesthouse) based on double occupancy, including tax and service
- All meals as stated in the itinerary highlighting the local cuisine with water, tea, coffee, 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 sightseeing, entrance fees
- Services of local guides, site experts, and other support personnel.
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
- Items of a personal nature such as, laundry, mail, phone calls, faxes, spa treatments, hard liquor
- Normal level of gratuities for local guides and drivers
- Trip cancellation, travel delay or baggage insurance.
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