Guizhou Highlights Tour
Overview
Take this 7-day Guizhou highlights tour to admire the stone Tunpu village and the spectacular Huangguoshu waterfall, step into the ethnic villages in Kaili and wonder among rows of wooden house by visiting popular scenic spots like Huangguoshu Waterfall, Tianlong Tunpu, Zhenyuan Ancient Town, Datang Miao Village, Langda Miao village, Zhaoxing, Basha Miao Village. You will share the unique cuisines with local people and appreciate the brilliant ornaments and colorful costumes.
Duration: 7 days & 6 nights
Destinations: Guiyang - Anshun - Kaili - Rongjiang - Zhaoxing
Starting Point: Guiyang
Ending Point: Zhaoxing
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Drive to Anshun (1.5hrs) for getting an impressive view of the spectacular 74-meter-high Huangguoshu Waterfalls, which is the largest one in Asia. Then proceed to visit Tianlong Tunpu Village, the local Han villagers are the descents of the garrison army of the Ming dynasty (1368-1644). You will still see the remained traditions of ancient Chinese lifestyle 600 years ago. Drive back to Guiyang for overnight stay.
Meal: B, L D
After breakfast, drive to Kaili to discover the life of Gejia people by visiting Matang Gejia Village. Their garments, traditional handicrafts like batik and stitch work and ethnic activities such as dancing with Reed-pipe Instrument or bench dance are the distinctive features of Gejia people. Walk along Chong’an River and step into their dwellings to see the particular architecture. In the afternoon, have a boat cruise at Wuyang River to enjoy a relaxing time. After that, transfer to Zhenyuan and overnight at Zhenyuan Old Town.
Meal: B, L D
In the morning, take your time in Qinglong Caves and the ancient town of Zhenyuan. The area of Qinglong Caves is the center of multi-culture, including Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism. And Zhenyuan Old Town is surrounded by mountains and river, beautiful natural scenery and antique buildings. Then drive back to Kaili. On the way, visit Shidong Miao Village, which is famous for making silver ornaments. If you are in the right time, you will have the chance to join their grand ethnic festivals and activities, like Noux Gad Liangl Festival or Noux Vongx Festival, etc. Stay overnight in Kaili.
Meal: B, L D
Drive to Rongjiang County after breakfast. You will first stop at Datang Miao Village, well-known for the short skirts worn by the local ladies, therefore, they are also called “Mini-skirt” Miao. Go ahead for Langde Miao Village, which is known for their long skirts. The stilted buildings here are important historical relics; stick around and experience local life. Stay overnight in Rongjiang County.
Meal: B, L D
After breakfast, driving to Congjiang County, you will start you trip at the ancient Zengchong Dong Village, a pretty village nestled in the mountains and surrounded by streams. Drum tower is the most distinctive and essential building in Dong nation; you will marvel at the oldest, largest and best preserved drum tower in here among Guizhou Province. Then continue the trip to Zhaoxing Dong Village, which is one of the most scaled Dong villages in Guizhou and the home to more than 6000 Dong people with a long history of nearly 2000 years. It’s regarded as one of the top 6 scenic ancient towns of China, appealing millions of visitors and photograph-lovers every year.
Meal: B, L D
Enjoy a morning by visiting Basha Miao Village, where you will see the unique hairstyle of local men and watch their hair shaving if lucky, you may be surprised at their way of hair cutting. Then say goodbye to Guizhou and head to your next destination.
You can also extend your tour to Sanjiang of Guangxi if you want to enrich the tour with ethnic customs; or proceed to Longsheng and Guilin, enjoying an ideal idyllic holiday with Karst landforms, Li River and amazing rice terraces.
Meal: B
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