Chinese Spring Festival arrives mainly at the end of January or during February, there will be a lot of festival activities of ethnic groups happening during the 2 months, it's just the right time to discover and experience the real Chinese culture. If you want to take pictures of young pretty girls in traditional clothes, please do not miss this chance. The local young people often work in the cities for making a living, but they must go home and stay in their villages when festivals arrive, where they can look for their girl or meet other friends.
In this Guizhou Spring Festival tour, visitors can experience the Chinese Spring festival activities with local habitants in the villages, and visit the famous Guizhou attractions Xiaoqikong, Huangguoshu waterfalls, Qingyan, Zhaoxing Dong village,Tang'an Dong village,Baibei Miao village, Zenlei village of Shui group,Zhenyuan and Guiyang city.
Arrival at Guiyang airport or Train station, and visit Qingyan ancient town in the afternoon before we check into the hotel.
Visit Huangguoshu waterfalls, discover Huangguoshu Waterfall, Asia's largest one waterfall to catch the infinitely changing forms of water into diverse waterfalls for visual and mind release and joy;and drive back to Guiyang city in the late evening.
Visit Xiaoqikong scenic area after we take a drive of 3h from Guiyang city. Xiaoqikong scenic area includes Wolongtan Lake, Cuigu Waterfalls, 68 waterfalls group, Laya Waterfalls and Xiaoqikong Ancient Bridge.
As the unparalleled Karst forest on the same latitude in the world, Xiaoqikong is praised as “The Emerald on the Belt of the Earth". Strolling around the Karst natural landscape at Seven Small Arches and Maolan National Nature Reserve in Libo, apart from the exquisite scenery of “Head up like Zhangjiajie, Head down as Jiuzhaigou”, there are also rich ethnic customs. Primitive villages of Bouyei Minority, the peculiar culture of Shui Minority, the strange customs in Yao villages and the exquisite clothes and handicrafts in Miao villages are all very appealing. When summer is coming, why not invite your friends to conquer the water in Shuichun River, experience the thrill of going up and down with the waves. When the sun goes down, ramble around local snack street, drink a bowl of cool bayberry juice and taste sour foods and fresh fish dishes. That is the full accomplishment of the Libo tour.
Visit Zhaoxing Dong village after we arrive, and take a local car to Tang'an Dong village, hike from Tang'an to Zhaoxing, pasting through the terraced paddy fields(2hours).
Zhaoxing Dong Village. It has been selected as “one of the six most beautiful countryside in China” and together with its drum towers were listed into the Guinness World Records in 2001. It is divided into 5 natural small villages, living in five different areas - which are called “Tuan” locally. Besides, there are five drum towers, five Wind and Rain Bridges and five stages setting in the village. Start your exploration from the village gate and get atop of the viewing platform to enjoy the panorama, where you can also clearly appreciate the five drum towers standing beautifully in the village. Afterwards, pay a visit to the Zhaoxing Dong Culture Museum to have a better understanding about Dong people and its culture in all aspects. Follow the route to visit Xin Tuan (means faith) with the highest drum tower at 25.9 meters, Zhi Tuan (means wisdom), Yi Tuan (means righteousness), Li Tuan (means Rritual) with the first drum tower in Zhaoxing built in 17th century and Ren Tuan (means benevolence). If weather permits, watch the famous Grand Song of Dong People and other interesting programs.
Explore the nearby Dong villages and experience Spring Festival activities of Dong group.
Visit the best kept Dong village called Huanggang, and then drive to explore Zhanli Dong village on the way to Rongiang.
Huanggang Dong Village is considered as one of the most beautiful and traditional Dong villages in Guizhou. Huanggang, hidden in the mountains, built in ancient Song Dynasty (960-1297), has preserved the most authentic Dong culture. The villagers have had simple and unsophisticated ethnic life for hundreds of years. You can explore their local life and enjoy the unique architecture in the village. There are five drum towers standing in different directions and you can see the elders chatting in the tower or weaving their cloth.
Explore the remote Miao villages around Rongjiang, especially those remote Miao villages near Tingdong.
Visit Baibei Miao village, Zenlei village of Shui group and some other villages, experience the Lusheng festival on the way to Shiqiao Miao village.
After breakfast, pay a leisure visit to explore Miao's history and culture in Upper Langde Miao Village, which is considered to be the live museum of Miao Culture. This village is surrounded by mountains and rivers and boasts wooden stilt houses, winding mountain paths, and well-preserved Wind and Rain Bridge.
Today we visit Langde Upper Miao village, Wudong Miao village and then experience another Lusheng festival near Kaili.
Visit Matang village of Gejia group, Flying Cloud Temple on the way to Zhenyuan.
Gejia group is good at making batik with indigo and wax.
Matang Gejia Village, a primitive village with over 420 Gejia people who are called the 57 th ethnic group in China unofficially. According to the legend, Gejia people are the direct descendants of Hou Yi, a legendary hero who was said to shoot the nine scorching suns in order to save his people. Matang Village is famous for exotic attires, colorful festivals and countryside feelings. The women and girls here are specialized in batik that you can fully appreciate the uniqueness of the Gejia batik patterns and embroidery as well as the excellent craftsmanship of the villagers. If you are interested, you can learn how to make batik with wax from a local master and create your own batik work.
Flying Cloud Temple is famous for its building design and long history.
Visit Zhenyuan ancient town and the Black Dragon Cave in the morning, and drive to Guiyang after lunch.
On the way to Guiyang, visit Lusheng festival in Longli.
Guiyang departure, the trip ends.
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Private transportation through out the itinerary. SRT will arrange for all travelers to be met on arrival and seen off on departure based on your flight info.
Shared accommodations in well located, tourist to superior class hotels include breakfast, service charge and government tax.
All entrance fees(shuttle bus) sightseeing; excursions and activities as per the itinerary
Domestic flights and 2nd class express train listed in the itinerary
Private friendly and professional English-Speaking guides (French, Italy, Russian, German can be arranged per your request)
Visa support letter for you to apply Chinese visa easily.
Travel and health insurance when travel with us.
8, A 24/7 helpline while you are traveling.
International and domestic flights not indicated.
Food, Lunch or dinner not specified
Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
Personal expenses and the other tours or activities not mentioned
We will upgrade trains to 1st class where available if book the tour 5 months in advance of departure.
There is no problem to travel Silk Road during Ramadan.
Complimentary 2 bottles of water each person on daily use.
We will use business MPV to luxurious coaches and trains.
All the hotels we selected are 4-5star well-located in the city center with good and proper breakfast for our clients.
Our guides are very friendly, knowledgeable, helpful. And our group tours will be escorted from SRT.
Generally speaking Mid March—End Oct are the best time to visit Silk Road. And we strongly suggest you come in May, June, October to avoid the heat and crowd. No need to worry about high altitude along the Silk Road. We will prepare Oxygen bags if the package includes Xiahe, Qinghai Lake and Taxkorgan County.
We offer beneficial Cancellation Policy to our customers.
