11 days Private Tour to the Minorities of Guizhou and Guangxi

Guiyang, China
Duration11 days
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Step off the beaten path and explore the hidden beauty of Southwest China.

Travel from Miao villages to Dong communities, across mountains and river valleys, and experience the authentic life of local ethnic minorities. Discover stunning Karst landscapes, visit traditional villages, and enjoy a slower rural lifestyle.

✔ Small group or private options
✔ Authentic cultural experiences
✔ Scenic routes away from crowds

Start from Guiyang Airport and end in Guilin for a seamless journey.

What's included

  • Performances tickets in the attractions
  • Private car and English guide
  • Lunch
  • All tickets and shuttle bus into the attractions
  • Gratuities
  • Photos and souvenirs

What to expect

Day 1: Meet you at Guiyang airport
  1. Guiyang
    2h
    Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport
    Your guide will meet you.
Day 2: Guiyang-Matang-Langde-Kaili
  1. Kaili
    10h
    After two hours from Guiyang by car, the first village we will visit is Matang, which is famous for its wax printing of Ge Miao people, and the next village is Langde, where is known for preserving the ancient style of the Miao village, then we will go back to stay in Kaili for the night
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Day 3: Kaili-Maliao miao village-Wudong-Kaili
  1. Miao Village
    12h · Admission ticket included
    Maliao Miao village is the place where the Miao girls' silver decorations are made. You will be guiided to the village built on the mid mountainside to enjoy the beautiful sight and discover the workshop for silver decorations.
    After that, we will guide you to Wudong Miao village which hides in the remote area of Leigong Mountain.
    The night will be in a hotel in Kaili. 
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Day 4: Kali-Rongjiang cunchao
  1. Rongjiang County
    12h
    Rongjiang is the place where Cunchao(Village Super League) held. We will go there to enjoy the football games and also some performances. The night will stay in Rongjiang
Day 5: Rongjiang-Xiaodanjiang Miao village-Congjiang
  1. 12h · Admission ticket included
    The history of Xiaodanjiang Miao Village can be traced back more than 2000 years ago, when Miao people settled here and preserved rich Miao cultural traditions. The buildings in the Miao village are mostly made of stone and wood, scattered on the slopes, maintaining their original appearance. The natural environment of Xiaodanjiang Miao Village is very unique, with rich biodiversity and a forest coverage rate of up to 83%, making it a refuge for many ancient creatures. Surrounding the village are layers of primitive forests, with fresh and humid air, known as the "natural oxygen bar".
    The night will be in Congjiang county.
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Day 6: Congjiang-Jiabang rice terrace-Basha miao Village
  1. Jiabang Rice Terraces
    12h · Admission ticket included
    Jiabang Terraced Fields is still one of the most important agricultural cultural heritages in China, with rice planted dating back to the early Ming Dynasty. In the golden autumn season, the golden wheat waves in the rice fields and the hanging houses of the Miao family create a colorful rural scenery.
    Basha Miao Village preserves ancient customs such as arming fireguns, shaving with sickles, and worshipping ancient trees. Basha Miao Village is known as the "last gunman tribe".
    The night will stay in Congjiang
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Day 7: Congjiang-Zhaoxing Dong village
  1. Zhaoxing DongZhai
    12h · Admission ticket included
    Zhaoxing Dong Village is famous for its drum tower group and song and dance, and is the core scenic spot of Liping Dong Township Scenic Area. It often holds traditional Dong ethnic song and dance and handicraft exhibitions, allowing tourists to gain a deeper understanding of Dong culture. There are still a large number of traditional Dong architecture preserved in the village, such as Dong wooden towers, drum towers, and sacrificial halls. These buildings are important components of Dong culture and have high historical and cultural value.
    You will walk into the beautiful village to enjoy the beautiful sightseeing and the performances of the Dong people.
    The night will be in Zhaoxing Dong village.
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Day 8: Zhaoxing-Chengyang
  1. Chengyang Bridge Scenic Resort
    12h · Admission ticket included
    The Chengyang Bazhai Scenic Area is a famous deep experience area of Dong ethnic customs in Guangxi, with the theme of "full experience of Dong ethnic life". The main tourist nodes and landscapes are Dong villages, Dong village stilted buildings, wind and rain bridge groups, drum tower groups, and slate roads. The ancient traditions of Dong ethnic wooden buildings, clothing and accessories, song and dance culture, and daily customs here are well preserved.
    The night will be staying in the wooden hotel in Chengyang.
Day 9: Chengyang-Yangshuo yulong
  1. Lijiang Folk Customs Garden
    12h · Admission ticket included
    You will do Bamboo rafts drifting along the Yulong River to enjoy the beautiful sight of the clear water, the bamboo forests and mountains on both sides of the river in various forms.
    The night will be in Yangshuo.
Day 10: Yangshuo-Guilin Xiangshan Scenic Area
  1. Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Resort
    12h · Admission ticket included
    The main attractions of Guilin's "Two Rivers and Four Lakes" include Xiangbi Mountain, Shuiyue Cave, Xiangyan Rock, Puxian Pagoda, Sanhua Wine Kiln, Love Island, Yunfeng Temple Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Revolutionary Site Exhibition Hall, etc.
    You will walk into this beautiful scene to discovert its secret.
    The night will be in Guilin City.
Day 11: See you off at Guilin aiport
  1. Guilin
    6h
    We will see you off at Guilin air port after check-out from the hotel.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

We will pick you up at the arrival hall.
The driver will be waiting for you with a sign with the lead traveler's name.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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