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6 Days\5 Nights
Guizhou, famous for its magnificent landscape scenery, rich ethnic cultures and unique geological landscapes. During the 6-day in-depth Guizhou tour, you will go deep into the best Miao and Dong villages in the core area of southwest Guizhou to admire the gorgeous and unique ethnic costumes, hairstyles and jewelry, and enjoy the proud songs, dances and handicrafts of the multi-talented minority villagers! Get close to the local people and experience their unique and diverse folklore. Let's start your journey to beautiful Guizhou!
Attractions: Buyi village
Meal: Not Included
Hotel:Overnight in Guiyang
Take the flight to Guiyang, meet your local guide at the airport, and transfer(2hrs) to the hiking trail point( packed lunch suggested at the airport ). Hike 2.5 hours through beautiful Karst mountains and farming lands to a Buyi village built 600 years ago.
Here, visitors can enjoy the characteristic architectural styles of the Miao, such as hanging footstools and wood carvings, and learn about the traditional lifestyle and cultural customs of the Miao. Camping the cave or Stay at the hotel(45 minutes driving far away from the camping base)
Attractions: Dazhai Village, Long Table Banquet, Batik
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Kaili
Enjoy a beautiful morning view of the mountains in the mist, walk down to our van and drive 3 hours to Dazhai Village of Green Miao. We will make a stop on the way to visit the Sky Bridge in China, which is 332 meters high and 2135 meters long. You will be impressed with the view surrounding the bridge. You will be welcomed by the local Green Miao with a traditional ceremony, singing and drinking rice wine. Enjoy a Miao-style lunch called“Long Table Banquet" at a local family.
Gejia people are best at batik making with the dye from the indigo plant. Lots of their batik patterns is famous for its unique dyeing technique and brilliant colors. A special batik technique is used in the production process, which gives the fabric special patterns and designs.Drive 40 minutes to Kaili and check in at your hotel.
Attractions: Leigong Mountain Reserve
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Kaili
Drive 2 hours to Leigong Mountain Reserve and walk 30 minutes to visit Miao Village, built on top of rice terraces. After lunch we start a 3 hour hike through virgin forest. Terraces are a traditional farming landscape that makes farming and irrigation easier by dividing the mountain slopes into layers of terraces and creates a uniquely beautiful landscape. Drive 1.5 hours back to Kaili in the afternoon.
Attractions: Gejia Village, Langde Village, Shiqiao Village
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight Rongjiang County
Transfer(45min) to the hiking trail point, and then walk one hour to Gejia Village. The Gejia people are one of the unrecognized minority groups in China. Gejia people are best at making batik with the dye from the indigo plant..Lots of their batik patterns are talking about the sun because of the strong sun worship. Transfer to Langde Village of Long Skirt Miao. It is a historical Hmong village. Nestled between winding mountains and surrounded by dense forests, this Miao village offers beautiful scenery. Langde Miao Village is famous for its original Miao culture and natural scenery.
After lunch, transfer(1hr) to Shiqiao Village, well-known for paper making from mulberry tree bark with the traditional techniques dated back to 2000 years ago. You will visit the inheritor of traditional papermaking and learn from him to make your own paper. Drive 2 hours to Rongjiang.
Attractions: Black Miao Village
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Dong Village
Visit the local shaman in the village and learn to read and write water characters. Then transfer (2 hours) to the mountaineering trail, Hike 2-3 hours on beautiful terraces to a Black Miao Village and have lunch with a local family. The villagers in the Miao Walled City have preserved the ancient traditional way of life and folk culture, so tourists can get a close understanding and feel the daily life and customs of the Miao people. In addition, you can watch the Miao singing and dancing performances, participate in their festival celebrations as well as learn about their handicraft and textile skills.
Attractions: Not
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Not Included
Enjoy your free time in this 600-year-old Dong village in the morning. Drive 3 hours to Guiyang airport/station for your flight/train.