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 after taking this tour.
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;
Venture into the idyllic villages of Miao ethnic group in Kaili of Guizhou, enjoy exquisite colorful ethnic costumes, join local friendly people to sing, dance and have fun in the tour;
Catch the most authentic side in the primitive Miao and Dong ethnic villages in Southeast Guizhou to know about their real life at present;
Visit the Last Gunslinger in China - Biasha Miao Village where you can see the locals using guns to welcome the dear guest and watch an amazing haircut ritual - a live shave with a sickle;
Enjoy a meaningful historic discovery of the over-2000-year old Zhenyuan Old Town with emotional walks on its old bridge, visit the Black dragon cave temples and touch the old bricks of the walls in the alleys, they are telling us the old stories about the town.
Welcome to Guiyang!
Our driver and guide pick you up at Guiyang Longdongbao Airport or Guiyang North Railway Station(Guiyang Bei) when you arrive, and transfer to your hotel in Guiyang city. Visit Guiyang city and its night food market-Qingyun Market.
After breakfast, drive about 2 hours to Anshun for today's trip to Huangguoshu Waterfall, which is the largest waterfall in Asia. You will appreciate the different views of the waterfall, especially go behind the waterfall and see how water starts dropping and touch the waterfall.
Visit Doupotang Waterfall which is one of the shooting places of well-known TV series of one of the four Chinese literature classics - “Pilgrimage to the West”. Walk pleasantly there to appreciate the 105 meters wide and 21 meters high waterfall formed on the more than 100 meters calcific beach bar, which dumps from the top giant pool of 15 thousand square meters wide. As the waterfall always roars strongly during flooding period, it is also named “Roaring Waterfall”.
Next, take the shuttle bus to have a close admiration of Tianxingqiao Scenic Area. 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. Here you will see the stone forest of 0.4 square kilometers grows on water with verdant undershrub and cactus, and meet the Beauty Banyan looking like a beautiful lady with graceful posture.
Then, take the shuttle bus 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 and one of the most famous waterfalls around the world. Walk around the waterfall to admire its distinct landscape from different angles and feel its breathtaking roaring of falling into the 17 meters deep shoal. Besides, you will encounter with more inspiring places including the 134 meters dragon-like Water Curtain Cave behind the waterfall, more than 3,000 excellent bonsai displayed exquisitely in the bonsai garden, and more to feel the grand sight of the large scenic area.
After the visiting, your guide and driver will escort you back to the hotel in Guiyang City.
Visit Huanggang Dong village and Basha Miao village today on the way to Zhaoxing.
Huanggang 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. Festivals are special here - “Goddess of Thunder Worship Festival” and “Tai Guanren Festival”. If time is right, you can witness such a unique scene. (Note: For the exact time of the festivals, you can contact our travel consultants for more info.)
Basha Miao Village for an exciting exploration. Biasha Miao Village is called as “the Last Gunslinger Village in China”. This is the only place in China where residents are still legally allowed to own and carry guns. The Biasha people are said to be the descendants of Chi You, a mythological warrior in ancient China, and have traditions dating back 2000 years. Men of Biasha dress as ancient warriors with black waistcoats and straight black trousers as well as swords, hunting dogs, and firelocks. Women of Biasha wear black pair shirts and pleated skirts, which are simple but embroidered with bright colors. Once getting into the village, you will witness the welcome ceremony - Biasha men line up and fire 3 shots to welcome guests! Later, enjoy the folk performance to learn more about Biasha culture, including customs of farming, hunting, ancestor-worshiping, gaming and marriage. You can even watch an amazing haircut ritual - a live shave with a sickle. If you have more time, you can take a walk around this beautiful village.
After breakfast, you will head to explore Tang'an Dong village. Settled at a mountainside and surrounded by terraced fields and lush greens, Tang'an village is the miniature of all Dong villages in the southern dialect region. Hiking down the hills to Zhaoxing from Tang'an village takes about 2 hours, and you will also pass through some terraced paddy fields and other Dong villages on the way.
Zhaoxing Dong Village 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.
In the afternoon, drive to Zhenyuan, and ancient town in Guizhou.
Visit Black Dragon Cave Temples and Zhenyuan ancient town in the morning. In the afternoon we will drive to Wudong Miao village.
Wudong Miao Village in Leigongshan Mountain is a remarkable and culturally rich destination.
It is nestled in the Leigongshan Mountain area. Surrounded by lush mountains and beautiful natural landscapes, the village enjoys a serene and idyllic environment. The fresh air and the magnificent mountain views make it a charming place that attracts many visitors who yearn for a close encounter with nature.
The Miao ethnic group has a long history and profound traditions, and these are vividly presented in Wudong Miao Village. The traditional wooden stilted houses are a characteristic sight there. These houses are not only places for people to live but also reflect the unique architectural wisdom of the Miao people. They are well-constructed and blend harmoniously with the surrounding natural scenery.
This morning we can take a hike in Mount Leigongshan, it takes 1.5h, passing through a valley of waterfalls..
After the hike, we continue another excursion. The destination is Langde Upper Miao Village, renowned as "the Hometown of Chinese Folk Song and Dance Art," located approximately 28 kilometers away from Kaili. This charming village offers a refreshing escape from bustling crowds, embracing a tranquil natural ambiance while welcoming visitors with open arms and showcasing its rich cultural heritage. Upon reaching the village, you will be greeted with genuine warmth through a traditional welcome ceremony with the lovely ladies and girls, elegantly adorned in traditional Miao costumes offering "block-the-way" wine. Following the convivial toasts, immerse yourself further in the vibrant atmosphere as you witness an enthralling singing and dancing performance at the Lusheng Ground. Here, the talented men of the village will skillfully play the Lusheng, a traditional musical instrument, while the graceful ladies showcase their artistry through mesmerizing dances. Should you wish, feel free to join in the dance.
After the Miao lunch in Langde, we drive to Guiyang airport, the tour 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.
