9 Days Private Self-guided Tour to Guizhou with Driver

Day 1: Chongqing--Guiyang. O/N Guiyang.

1. 10m
   Upon your flight landing, our English speaking driver will wait you by holding a welcome board with your name and transfer to Guiyang hotel and need 5hrs driving, 406km.
2. Guiyang
   15h
   When you arriving in Guiyang hotel, our driver will help you check in the hotel then is free time for you.

Day 2: Guiyang. O/N Guiyang.

1. Guiyang
   10m
   Our guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00 in the morning. You will be escorted to the well-known Huangguoshu waterfall in around 120 minutes ride.
2. Huangguoshu Water Falls
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   The Huangguoshu Waterfall, a milky way in miniature, is the largest waterfall in Asia. Seventy-four meters (243 feet) high and eighty-one meters (266 feet) wide, it is a scenic marvel. Do not miss it if you are in Guizhou Province.
   There are mainly three National Parks in this waterfall national park: Waterfalls Cluster, Water-Curtain Cave and Rhinoceros Pool (Xi Niu Tan).
   You first the Waterfall-Viewing Pavilion (Guan Pu Ting), where you could see the panorama of the whole waterfall. Then, seen from Water-Viewing Pavilion (Wang shui Ting), you could view the grand scene of surging water. The third one is the Water-Viewing Pavilion (Wang shui Ting) beside the Rhinoceros Pool. The marvelous night scene of the grand waterfall creates lasting impressions.
3. Tun Bu Village
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   After lunch, you will visit the Tunbao Village in Tianlong. The culture of Tunbao (Tun Bu) is unique and traditional, such as the special traditional clothes, which are designed respectively from head to foot, and Di Xi, a kind of drama that performers should wear masks and hold the stage property for performing.
4. Guiyang
   18h
   Then, We will drive back to Guiyang city around 18:00pm.

Day 3: Guiyang--langde village--Kaili.O/N Kaili.

1. Guiyang
   10m
   At 8:00am, our driver will meet you at your hotel lobby then transfer to Kaili city and need 4hrs driving,230km.
2. Miao Village
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Before check in the hotel in Kaili, you will visit the Lanhua and Jidao and Langde Miao villages due to those villages just nearby the Kaili and need one hour driving from the Kaili city center.
   The Langde village is 30 km away from Kaili. Surrounded by green mountains,Langde Village is situated beside a crystal-clear stream. You have to drink "block-the-way" wine when you arrive (a local custom for welcoming the guests). Twelve tables are placed in the middle of the path from the highroad to the gate of the village. Then visit the traditional Miao-style stilt houses enjoy sweet Miao folk songs. After that,you could have a free walk on the roads and courtyards in the village paved with cobbles or bluestone.
3. Kaili
   17h
   After the lunch, you will Transfer to your hotel at Kaili city center.

Day 4: Kaili--Congjiang--Zhaoxing. O/N Zhaoxing.

1. Xiaohuang Village
   2h
   At 9:00am, you will transfer to Congjiang, on route, you will stop at Shiqiao village first.
   The Shiqiao Miao Village located about 2.5 km southeast of Danzhai County, The Miao Ethnic there still lives a self-sufficient living style. The village is renowned for its traditional paper-making. It is a nice place for travelers, especially for calligraphers to experience and learn the traditional paper-making.
   
   Currently, Shiqiao Miao village has over 300 households with a total population of more than 1300. There are about 60 households are engaged in paper-making. There is no denying that most Miao people there are good at paper-making.
   
   After that, you will transfer to Yintan Dong village in Congjiang. This village was similar village as Xiaohuang village.
   The Yintan Dong village, about twenty kilometers away from Congjiang, is one of the most representative Dong villages in Guizhou for its Dong buildings and daily life of this minority. Although the houses are fairly recent (50-100 years ago ), the rules for the Dong buildings have been met. Taking a good look at the natural environment of the village, the houses, the drum towers, the pavilions, they are competely different from the ones in West! The drum tower of the village soars to 21 feet high in the center of the village. Wherever one is, one can not miss the center f Yintan. Travelers have the feeling of being immersed in time amidst extremely well preserved buildings.
2. Yisha Miao Nationality Village
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Finally, you will go to the Basha Miao village, this village is one hour driving away from Zhaoxing village.
   Basha is a very special and old Miao Ethnic village and is virtually untouched in any way by modernization. Basha residents still live in their wooden houses, practice centuries-old customs and have their own unique beliefs. The village is perched on a hill, 5 kilometers from Congjiang. Legends say that Basha's ancestors immigrated from heartland China to this isolated mountainous region over 2,000 years ago.
3. Zhaoxing DongZhai
   17h · Admission ticket not included
   Tonight you will stay at Zhaoxing village, is one of the largest Dong Villages in Qiandongnan area in Guizhou. Walking into Zhaoxing Dong Village, one will feel as though the clock is being turned back. All the buildings in the village are wooden-stilt houses. This is a picturesque village noted for the beautiful natural sights and unique ethnic flavor. It is surrounded by verdant mountains with a crystal stream running through.

Day 5: Zhaoxing Dong village--Tang'an village--Zhanli/Huanggang village. O/N Zhaoxing.

1. Zhaoxing DongZhai
   10m
   Today, Our driver will meet you at 9:00a and first visit the Tang'an village.
2. 1h
   You will take a shuttle bus from Zhaoxing village to Tang'an village and need 15 minutes and after visit, you can hiking down to Zhaoxing village or take a bus back.
   The TangAn village is located about 6 km east of Zhaoxing, half way up Mount Longbao, about 840 meters above sea level. The village was first built in the Jiaqin years of Qing Dynasty (A.D 1795-1820). It is now home to over 170 households and more than 800 people. The Dong people live together in clans, and the two main clans being the Ying and Lu. They live scattered between the Banbo and Jiding ranges.
3. Dong Nationality Style Village of Zhanli
   2h
   Next, go to the Zhanli village which is about 16 kilometers away from Congjiang county, Zhanli village serves as a gathering point for the Dong ethnic group, accommodating 836 villagers in 186 households. Ancestors of Zhanli made a rule during the early Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to achieve balance between the population and the amount of cultivated land.
   Afterwards,if you want to visit more, we can go Huanggang village, as one of the gatherings of the Dong ethnic people, Huanggang village celebrates many local festivals. The most important two are held on Jan 7 and June 15 of the Chinese lunar calendar. Located in remote mountains, Huanggang continues production and living customs that have lasted for thousands of years.

Day 6: Zhaoxing--Sanjiang--Longji Rice Terraces. O/N Ping'an village

1. Zhaoxing DongZhai
   10m
   In the morning, our driver will meet you at 8:30am and then transfer to Gaungxi province, en route, we will stop at Sanjiang Chengyang village, need 1.5hrs driving, 80km.
2. Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge
   20m
   The Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge blend the styles of bridge, corridor and kiosk into a whole, reflecting the unique Dong style and the wisdom of the Dong people. The bridge was built to provide a shelter for the people who works in fields, but later became a date place for the young people and a famous attraction to visitors at home and abroad.
3. Chengyang Bridge Scenic Resort
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   When you pass the Chengyang bridge and walk in Chengyang, you will find yourself in a natural Dong Minority Museum, eight natural villages, each village has a wind and rain bridge, a drum tower and a stage, different villages have different styles on design of these public Dong architectures, if you have time, you could rent a local villager to tell you the differences of each village, very interesting.
4. Longji Rice Terraces
   4h · Admission ticket not included
   After the lunch,you will head for Longsheng to visit the Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces. Some 27 kilometers (16 miles) away from the town of Longsheng, the terraces stretch layer upon layer from the mountain base to its summit. From the 13th century during the Yuan Dynasty, the local Zhuang people started to construct and use the amazing terraces. Now, the Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces cover an area of 66 square kilometers (about 16,308 acres) and span an altitude between 300 meters (about 984 feet) and 1,100 meters (about 3,608 feet). Standing on the mountain, you will be shocked by the patches of fields and curve lines around the mountains. You will then pay a visit to the Villages of Zhuang to experience the unique Chinese ethnic culture.
5. Ping'an Village
   18h
   When we enter the terraces area, we will stop the long hair village then we will continue to Ping'an village, we will hiking around the village to visit the Nine dagons & five tigers view point and Seven stars with moon view point area.

Day 7: Ping'an village--Guilin. O/N Guilin.

1. Ping'an Village
   10m
   In the morning, our driver will meet you at 9:00am then transfer to Guilin city center, need 2hrs driving, 100km.
2. Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan)
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   First we will visit the Reed Flute Cave before check in the hotel in Guilin.
   The Reed Flute Cave is a cave-based scenic spot located in the northwest suburb of Guilin, Guangxi, China, 7 km from the Guilin city center. It is about 240 meters (787ft) deep and 500 meters (1640ft) long. The cave has a great number of various exquisite stalagmites, stalactites, stone pillars and stone curtain, which have been forming since 180 million years ago. So it is also known as "the Palace of Natural Art".
3. Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbishan)
   40m · Admission ticket not included
   Next, we will transfer to the Elephant hill which in the centra of Guilin City, is a hot attraction and landmark of Guilin. Beautiful natural views merged with valuable cultural landscape make it a fascinating place which makes tourists fascinated and longing for.
4. Guilin
   15h
   After the lunch, our driver will takes you to your hotel in Guilin and is free for you.

Day 8: Guilin--Yangshuo. O/N Yangshuo.

1. Guilin
   10m
   In the morning, our driver will pick you up from the hotel at around 07:45, and then escort you to the Zhujiang pier, where you will start the Guilin Li River cruise to Yangshuo(4 star boat with the buffet lunch, can book the boat tickets for you if you want).
2. Li River
   4h · Admission ticket not included
   The boarding time is scheduled at 9:20am, and the whole journey takes about 4 hours. With our guide's company and interpretation, you could immerse yourself in the stunning karst landscape made up of rolling hills, verdant forests, odd caves and tranquil villages along the Li River. A buffet Chinese lunch will be offered on board before you reach Yangshuo at 2:00pm.
3. Xianggong Mountain
   50m · Admission ticket not included
   After disembarkation, we will drive you to see the Yangshuo Xianggong hill.We will climb for 15 minutes along a moderately sloped staircase to reach the top of Xianggong Hill. Please inform our guide in advance if you need a walking stick. Lying between the famous Yellow Cloth Shoal and the Mural Hill, Xianggong Hill is one of the greatest viewing platforms in Guilin to take in the glamour of the Li River. The supreme view of the meandering Li River making a 180-degree bend, attracts countless visitors and photographers annually.
4. Yangshuo County
   18h
   At the end, your driver will escort you to your Yangshuo hotel and is free time for you.
   There is a night show option in Yangshuo. It is the 'Impression Sanjie Liu', performed above and on the Li River and against verdant hills. The dreamlike stage effect and original singing and dancing of national minorities have won the performance a great reputation among visitors. The show begins at 20:00 and lasts for 70 minutes; ticket prices range from CNY 268 to CNY 368 depending on the seats. If you are interested, our driver will reserve tickets for you and escort you to the site after you finish your dinner.

Day 9: Yangshuo. The tour end.

1. Yangshuo County
   10m
   In the morning, our driver will pick you up from the hotel at around 09:00, and then escort you to the Yulong river, where you will start the Yangshuo Yulong bamboo boat tour.
2. Yulong River
   1h 30m · Admission ticket not included
   Taking a bamboo raft ride on the Yulong River (or dragon river), a tributary of the Li River, is a very relaxing way to enjoy the highly scenic area south of Yangshuo. Here you can enjoy the stunning scenery and views of country life on a non-motorised raft in the traditional way with a gondolier who steers you over the breakwaters past many small mud-brick villages and farmlands. Once you’re on the bamboo raft, sitting and enjoying the peaceful countryside, the limestone mountains, the beauty of this experience opens out before you. Even if you have cycled the area with a few hidden stretches approaching the river, the view from the river is very different. The boat lasts for 90 minutes, one way boat ride.
3. Fuli Ancient Town
   30m
   Next, go to Yangshuo Fuli Town by car; the duration is about 20 minutes. In this town, we will take you to experience the life of local farmers. First, our guide will escort you to a local market then can head to the old streets to see the fan, paintings and water buffalo near the river(end of the street).
4. Xingping Town
   1h
   What used to be sleepy riverside village, Xingping village has actually grown to Xingping town of which the old center can easily be explored in about 1 hour. Xingping has a long history and many buildings date back to the Qing and Ming dynasties. On local market days the town comes to life and can get quite busy with locals from the surrounding villages coming to buy and sell their produce. Restaurants and coffee shops sell the local specialty, beer fish, and local handicrafts which range from really cheap handmade jewellery,
   Also,the scenery around Xingping is magnificent and you can see the scenery immortalised on the national 20 RMB note.
5. Yangshuo County
   10m
   At the end,we drive you back to your hotel in Yangshuo or Guilin or Guilin airport/train station. End of our 9 day tour services.

Pickup details

We can pick up at Chongqing airport(CKG) OR Chongqing hotel.

• Specialized infant seats are available
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Can add more days if you want