9-Day China Private Tour of Guangzhou, Guilin and Guiyang

Attractions: Six Banyan Temple, Chen Buddhism, Sha Mian Island

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Guangzhou

Welcome to Guangzhou, our local guide will meet you at the airport or railway station. They will escort you to the hotel and help you with the check-in

First, a short visit to the Six Banyan Temple. The Six Banyan Temple is famous for its ancient architecture and fine museums.

The temple has a history of 1500 years and is one of the birthplaces of Chinese Chen Buddhism, where you can have a brief understanding of Chinese Buddhism.

Then, visit the not-to-be-missed Chen Ancestral Hall. It is the ancestral hall of the Chen family and a famous treasure house of ancient architecture and art. Built in 1894, the Chen Family Ancestral Hall is famous for its exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings, ceramics and other artifacts.

Afterwards, take about 10 minutes by car to see the distinctive Sha Mian Island. In Sha Mian, you can enjoy the charming scenery along the river and visit various museums and cultural exhibition halls. Among them, Sha Mian Museum is a museum featuring the history and culture of Sha Mian, displaying a wealth of historical artifacts and photos. In addition, there are also some special snack stalls and restaurants in Sha Mian for tourists to taste local delicacies.

Afterwards, take a break and you are free to choose a local Cantonese restaurant to enjoy your lunch.

Attractions: Ludi Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill 

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Guilin

After breakfast, return to Guilin in a comfortable vehicle. Then visit Elephant Trunk Hill. When viewed from a suitable angle, the peak is really shaped like an elephant's trunk, which is lifelike and very fascinating. Tourists can enjoy the landscape and take photos around Elephant Trunk Hill. Then, drive about 7 kilometers to the next attraction - Ludi Cave. Inside the cave, there are a large number of beautiful and colourful, exquisite stalagmites, stone milk, stone pillars, stone mantle, stone flowers, a wide range of, composed of the Lion's Ridge sunrise, Hongluo Treasure Tent, Panglong Pagoda, the primitive forests, crystal palace.

Attractions: Li River, Yangshuo

Meal: Not included

Hotel: Overnight in Guilin

Early morning pick up from your hotel. Board the boat from Pearl River Pier for a 4-hour cruise on the Li River, The Li River basin has a unique geomorphology, with turquoise and clear water, and the rolling hills on both sides of the river, which form a breathtaking beauty. These mountains are strangely shaped and beautiful, making the Li River a paradise for photographers and painters, and attracting a large number of tourists for sightseeing and playing.

We will be dropped off at, in the old town of Yangshuo - famous for its spectacular views of the mountains and famous bar streets. This afternoon we leave enough time for you to explore the ancient town of Yangshuo, a very charming old town where you will have a different feeling when strolling through its streets, and at the end of the day we will drive you back to Guilin.

Attractions: Longji terraces, Seven Stars with the Moon, Nine Dragons and Five Tiger

Meal: Not Include

Hotel: Overnight in Guilin 

After breakfast, we will pick you up at your hotel lobby at the specified time. After that we will drive about 80 km and you will witness one of the most beautiful rice terraces in China, the Longji Rice Terraces. The Longji Terraces are famous for their winding terraced landscape, shaped like a giant dragon perched in the mountains, showing a magnificent scene of man and nature living in harmony. Visitors can hike through the terraced fields, feel the serenity of farming life, enjoy the gorgeous sunrise and sunset, taste the local cuisine and experience the rich culture of ethnic minorities.

Afterwards, continue the drive to Ping An Village, The Red Yao people live here, and since ancient times, Red Yao women have had the traditional habit of growing long hair, and their long hair, songs and dances, and Red Yao costumes have all become a beautiful folkloric scenery here. If they like to be quiet, sometimes the red Yao girls with long hair will gather at the bank of Jinjiang River to wash their hair together, giving people an original and beautiful visual enjoyment.

After a short rest, start to explore the amazing scenery.

Attractions: No

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Guilin

You can get a perfect spot on the terraces to watch the magnificent sunrise. The rest of the day is free for you - you can safely walk around the village, experience the local ethnic culture or make the most of the wonderful opportunity to take beautiful pictures in such an ideal place.

Finally, drive back to Guilin city. The rest of the day is free for you to relax.

Attractions: Zhaoxing Dong Village, Tang'an Dong Village 

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Zhaoxing

In the morning, take the high speed train to Congjiang. Upon arrival at Congjiang train station, our guide and driver will wait for you at the exit of the high speed train and then start today's amazing tour to visit two outstanding ancient Dong villages - Zhao Xing Dong Village and Tang An Dong Village. The two places are only 9 km apart, but have different characteristics.

Zhaoxing Dong Village is the largest and oldest 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.

Tang'an Dong Village is known as the most primitive Dong Village in China.It is a Dong village with a long history and strong cultural heritage. The village is situated between mountains and waters with beautiful scenery. Tang'an Dong Village is famous for its unique Dong architecture and traditional customs. Most of the buildings are made of adobe and timber structures, preserving the traditional style and craftsmanship of the Dong people. You can enjoy the exquisite Dong Walled Flower Buildings, Drum Towers and Waterwheels and other characteristic buildings. Tang'an Dong Village also preserves rich Dong cultural performances, such as Dong songs and dances, Dong paper-cutting and Dong bamboo music, etc. Visitors can experience and participate in these performances to feel the strong Dong flavor.

After the tour, drive to your hotel in Zhaoqing town and check in.

Attractions: Basha Miao Village, Zhanli Dong Village

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Rongjiang

Today, you will travel from Zhaoqing to Rongjiang. Instead of driving directly to Rongjiang on the highway, you will take an alternative route where there are two amazing villages - Basha Miao Village and Zhanli Dong Village. Basha Miao village is like a hidden kingdom occupied by the legendary Basha Miao. It is famous for being the last gunner tribe in China. The most interesting thing about the village is that Basha boys cannot cut their hair until they are 18 years old, and they have a coming-of-age ceremony - shaving their hair with a sickle. Welcome.

As for the Zhanli Dong Village. 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.

After the tour, overnight in Rongjiang County. We will transfer you to the hotel for rest.

Attractions: Datang Miao village, Wujiamiao village, Langde Miao Village

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Kaili

Today you will travel to Kaili, about 180 km from Rongjiang County. It is the capital of the Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture of Qiandongnan. Along the way there are three amazing villages to visit and very beautiful countryside to enjoy.

Datang Miao village is also known as Xinqiao village by the locals, a small but beautiful short-skirted Hmong village whose women wear homemade short skirts year-round, even when doing farm work.  This tradition has been going on for over six hundred years.Wujiamiao village is famous for its superb batik and embroidery skills, which are listed as intangible cultural heritage at the provincial level. The architecture and customs there are also very primitive.

Langde Miao Village. 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 the tour, overnight in Kaili city.

Attractions: No

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: No

After breakfast, you will be driven to Guiyang in a comfortable private car, taking 2.5 hours en route. Upon arrival in Guiyang, you are free to leave Guiyang for your next destination or take a good rest and then continue to explore other destinations in Guizhou.