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6 Days\5 Nights
This 6 days Guizhou tour will give you overall impression about the diverse Guizhou Province. You’ll start from the heart of Guizhou in its capital city - Guiyang and transfer to Anshun City to admire the largest waterfall in Asia - Huangguoshu Waterfall and reach the Miao and Dong ethnic groups’ habitat in Southeast Guizhou for several days’ deep cultural exploration. All of the destinations, tourist attractions and ethnic villages can be called the CLASSIC ones that you won’t leave any regrets when taking this tour.
Attractions: Jiaxiu Pavilion, Cuiwei Garden
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Guiyang
Welcome to Guiyang, the beautiful“City of Forest”and provincial capital of Guizhou! Upon your arrival, your local guide and driver will meet you at the arrival hall in the airport / train station and escort you to your hotel in Guiyang downtown.
You can go to visit Jiaxiu Pavilion. It is a landmark building and tourist attraction in Guiyang City. The building is 42 meters high and was named after Tian Jin, the governor of Guiyang Prefecture in the Ming Dynasty.
Also, you can walk to Cuiwei Garden. You can enjoy the magnificent natural scenery, stroll through the sea of flowers and feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. There are also various pavilions, rockery pools and unique garden landscapes in the park so that visitors can enjoy the unity of nature and humanity.After today’ s visiting, be escorted back to your hotel and stay overnight in Guiyang!
Attractions: Huangguoshu Waterfall, Doupotang Scenic Area, Tianxingqiao Scenic Area
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Anshun
After breakfast, drive about 2.5 hours to Anshun for today’s trip to Huangguoshu Waterfall. It is one of the most famous waterfalls in China and one of the widest waterfalls in the world. Huangguoshu Waterfall consists of the beach, the main waterfall and the attached waterfall, the water is majestic and attracts a large number of tourists every year. Visit Doupotang Scenic Area which is one of the shooting places of well-known TV series of one of the four Chinese literature classics - “Pilgrimage to the West”.
Next, take the sightseeing vehicle to have a close admiration of Tianxingqiao Scenic Area. It is one of the highest stone arch bridges in the world. The Tianxing Bridge crosses the Guizhou River, which has a strong current, and the bridge is built on a cliff face, which is skillfully constructed and creates a magnificent landscape. Catch all its essences of Karst landscape to know why it is complimented as a fairyland of Karst ecology miniature landscape with different sceneries at different angles and idyllic environment of birds and flowers, water and mountain, forest and cave, etc.
Then, take the sightseeing vehicle to see the iconic Huangguoshu Waterfall of 77.8 meters high and 101 meters wide. With such magnificent and shocking scenery, it is the No.1 largest waterfall in whole Asia.After the visiting, your guide and driver will escort you to the hotel in Anshun City and help you check in. Stay overnight in Anshun.
Attractions: Dragon Palace Scenic Area, Dragon Gate Waterfall, Rotating Pond, Qingyan Ancient Town
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Kaili
Today, after breakfast, you will be driven for about 1 hour to Dragon Palace Scenic Area in Anshun City. You will visit the Tianchi Lake formed by the collapse of roof of Karst cave and is tested as the place with the lowest radiation dose rate in the whole world and is a great refreshing place with lots of negative oxygen ions for physical benefits. Followed by is a visit of the powerful Dragon Gate Waterfall. This waterfall is 105 meters high, and the water rushes down like a dragon gate, leaving a deep impression on people. Visitors can overlook the entire waterfall from the waterfall viewing platform and experience the magnificent natural landscape.
You will absolutely take a boat to enter the Karst First and Second Entrance of Dragon Palace to immerse into the colorful underground palace of various shaped stalactites in fabulous lighting hanging above by nature. Then continue to walk around the Rotating Pond that is 101 meters in diameter and a typical Karst funnel landform.
Last, we wil escort and drive you 1.5 hours to visit Qingyan Ancient Town in South Guiyan.It is famous for its complete Ming and Qing architectural style and rich history and culture. There are old city walls, ancient streets and alleys, temples, buildings and pavilions in the ancient town, which show the elegance of traditional Chinese architecture.After the visiting, you will be escorted about 2.5 hours to Kaili! Stay overnight in Kaili!
Attractions: Langde Upper Miao Village, Wudong Miao Village
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Rongjiang County.
After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel. Today, you’ll be transferred about 28 km for a visit to Langde Upper Miao Village which is reputed as “the Hometown of Chinese Folk Song and Dance Art”. It is with less crowds, peaceful natural atmosphere, friendly villagers and rich cultural heritage.
Next, you’ll move to Wudong Miao Village. This walled village is isolated and retains traditional Miao architecture, customs and culture. Visitors can enjoy the traditional Miao dwellings and learn about the Miao way of life and customs. In the walled village, you can also view traditional crafts such as Miao handicrafts, weaving and embroidery, and feel the charm of Miao culture.
After the tour, be escorted to Rongjiang County.
Attractions: Biasha Miao Village, Zhanli Dong Village
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Overnight in Jiangkou County
After breakfast, you’ll start an exciting exploration for a visit to Biasha Miao Village. One of the most beautiful Miao-style villages in China. This ancient Miao village preserves the traditional residential architecture, lifestyle and cultural traditions of the Miao people, attracting many tourists to experience it. In this afternoon, drive to Zhanli Dong Village to listen to the mysterious legend with “one boy and one girl” tradition. It is an ancient village with strong Dong ethnic flavor. It retains traditional Dong architecture and culture, and visitors can enjoy the unique wooden buildings, magnificent scenery and Dong songs and dances.
Next, head to Huanggang Dong Village. It is one of the most characteristic villages of Dong ethnic style in China. Tongzhai is a village inhabited by the Dong people, with a unique architectural style, consisting of wooden structures, integrating the architectural and decorative arts of the Dong people, and full of rich ethnic characteristics.
After the tour, be transferred to Zhaoxing Dong Village for accommodation.
Attractions: Zhaoxing Dong Village, Tang’an Dong Village
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Not Included
After breakfast, you’ll explore the largest Dong village in Guizhou - Zhaoxing Dong Village. Tongzhai is surrounded by dense bamboo forests, clear rivers and beautiful idyllic landscapes. Visitors can feel the pure and simple rural atmosphere and learn about the lifestyle and cultural traditions of the Dong people.
After that, you can choose to hike from Zhaoxing Dong Village to Tang’an Dong Village. It is a well-preserved ancient Dong village. The buildings here are full of traditional Dong characteristics, with unique wooden structures and carvings. Visitors can stroll through the village lanes, enjoy the cultural performances of the Dong people, taste the local cuisine, and feel the ancient and pure Dong flavor.
After the tour, get back to Zhaoxing and your guide and driver will escort you to Congjiang Railway Station to catch your train to next destination.