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| Nr. of travelers | 2~3 pax | 4~5 pax | 6~9 pax | Single Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar. to Dec. | 1,392 USD | 974 USD | 760 USD | 238 USD |
*The quotation above is not valid in the following duration in 2017: April 1-April 6, Apr 28-May 4, Jun 8- Jun 12, Sep 14-Sep 18, Sep 29-Oct 8.
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or similar classWelcome to Guizhou, the mysterious inland province in the southwest of China, well-known for it's well-preserved Dong and Miao minorities, fantastic singing performance, classic ethnic residences, distinguished dress, original lifestyle and the beautiful natural view.
Your Guizhou tour essentially starts upon your arrival, our local tour guide and driver will greet you at Guiyang airport. From there we will escort you to your hotel where you have a chance to relax on your own for the rest of the day. Overnight, we stay in Guiyang.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
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or similar classToday your Guizhou tour moves from Guiyang to Leishan (4.5 hours on the way), here's where we will explore 2 well preserved Miao villages and take a look into ancient lifestyle.
Langde Miao Village is located on the bank of Danjiang River and surrounded by hills. We'll get to enjoy a wide array of experiences, like the traditional festival, watch traditional singing and dancing performances, folkways and culture. On top of that we'll get to also see the typical Diaojiaolou (It is supported by pillars and roofed by covers on rabbets) and the Wind and Rain Bridge.
The local females here wear the traditional long skirt which is distinguished with other Miao people. After that, we will visit the Datang Miao Village, where the local females wear traditional short skirts. Here you will see the unique building in Miao village, with barns above water.
After the tour, we drive back the Kaili downtown and visit Kaili Ethic Culture Museum which is designed with the Miao and Dong minority style. You can learn about the traditional dress, articles for ancestor worship and daily life of Miao and Dong people in Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties. Overnight, we stay at Kaili.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
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It's day 3 of your Guizhou tour, after breakfast, we drive to (2.5 hours on the way) the famous ancient town, Zhenyuan which is considered to be the gateway of southeast of Guizhou for its important location. Once there, we'll take a stroll around the Old Alleyways and experience the long history of the ancient town. After we will visit the Feiyunya Cliff, the cliff looks like a cloud fling from afar.
Most of the ancient architectures were built in Ming and Qing Dynasty. It is also considered to be the top attraction in central Guizhou. From there we will go to the Black Dragon Cave, located on the Zhonghe Hill on the east of the town, featuring huge rock and caves. Half way there we'll get to see the ancient architectures of Taoist, Confucius, and Buddhist Temple which was built against the hills -- remarkable feats of craftsmanship. In the evening, we'll stroll around the old town and enjoy its stunning night view. Overnight we stay in Zhenyuan.
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or similar classToday we drive back to Kaili and visit two famous sites. First is the Sanchao Bridges, which are 3 different bridges built in three different periods (Iron bridge was built in Late Qing Dynasty, steel bridge in the 1930s and arch bridge in 1990s.). The bridges witnessed the rise and fall of commercial town Chong’an. Gejiazhai Village is a mysterious tribe with an ancient legend. The local people are considered to be the descendants of the famous Archer Hou Yi. You will get to see the distinguished ethnic costume and also its traditional max printing. Overnight we stay in Kaili.
Meals: Buffet Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
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It's day 5 of your Guizhou tour and today we drive from Kaili to the home of Dong Minority, Rongjiang. On the way, you will stop to visit several highlights of the region.
Shiqiao features for the traditional paper-making industry which was handed down from Tang dynasty. At present, around 60 workshops existed in the village. Located on the hill, Gaoyao Terrace, it looks like the beautiful belt of the Miao people. It is a masterpiece created by nature and the ingenious. Jiali Miao Village, hidden in the deep mountain of Congjiang, is famous for its old life and tradition. Though the transportation to the village is rather difficult, it is still worthwhile for you to have a stop here to experience the traditional lifestyle and warm hospitality. Overnight, we stay at a boutique hotel in Zhaoxing.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch
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It's day 6 of your Guizhou tour, this morning, we visit Tang’an Dong Village. The village was firstly built in Qing Dynasty (1795-1820). Today around 170 families, 800 people stay in the village. The village was built against the hill and spread around the center which is the Drum Tower and Theater. The Eco-museum actually has no fixed houses.
It covers the community center of Dong people, lifestyle, working and the place which showcases the visitors with terrace fields, village gate, local residence, drum tower, theater, ancient graves, the well, the alter of the goddess Sa Sui and the traditional lifestyle. We then drive back to explore the well-known Zhaoxing Dong Village which was inscribed as one of the top 33 most attractive destinations in the world by National Geographic.
The village was built during the Song Dynasty (960-1279), consisting of 12 families such as the Ying, Man, Wan, Bai, Ma , and more. Today around 1000 families, 4000 people live in the village. With hundreds years development, the local people have created the typical Drum Tower, Grand Choral Songs, the traditional legal system and religious culture. Overnight, we stay in Zhaoxing.
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or similar classAfter breakfast, we drive to visit the unique Biasha Miao Village, reputed as “the last tribe of gunmen in the world,” which has a total population of 2,550 people and scattered among 5 different villages in the forest.
The local people are probably the only one of the only people who are allowed to own a gun in China. Thereafter we continue to visit Huanggang Dong Village, one of the oldest villages in Southeast of Guizhou. We'll get to experience the traditional lifestyle of the Miao Minority, see the well-preserved traditional residence and feel what it's like to live with the friendly local people. After the tour, we will drive back to Guiyang.
Meals: Buffet breakfast
On your last day of your Guizhou tour, you are free to explore until it's time for us to take you to the Guiyang Airport for your departure flight, ending your memorable tour in Guizhou.
For more information about this 8 day classic Guizhou tour, call 1-888-373-6882.
