5 Days Guizhou Minority Tour with Huangguoshu from Guangzhou
Walk into Primitive Ethnic Minority Villagers by High Speed Train from Guangzhou
Guizhou boasting the excellent ethnic minority gems and cool landscape treasure of special Karst type is one of the most popular destinations to savor both nature and culture!
This 5 days Guizhou vacation is specialty designed for you to discover the primitive Guizhou by a fast 4 hours’ high speed train from metropolis Guangzhou in South China! Take the “Time Machine” train from the cosmopolitan city toward the north to the peaceful ethnic rural villages. In the 3 days in Zhaoxing, Congjiang, Rongjiang and Kaili, you will successfully make unforgettable fresh visits to the top best ethnic Miao and Dong minority villages with their characteristic harmonious countryside view, distinct appealing ethnic dresses and accessories and quite a series of wonderful handicrafts performance and festive gatherings with songs, dances and ceremonies! After the closing up to the authentic slow paced life of brilliant ethnic minority villagers, drive toward west to Anshun to admire the Asia largest waterfall - Huangguoshu Waterfall of 77.8 meters high and 101 meters wide and release all your pressure on the joyous playground with drops, forests, streams, gardens, rockeries, etc. to draw a happy ending of your relaxing trip from Guangzhou!
Highlights of this tour
- Treat your eyes and mind at Huangguoshu Waterfall, the Asia largest and world most magnificent one, by walking around to see the abundant shapes of the fabulous drops, having great fun at the interesting forests, gardens, ponds, etc.
- Discover the best natural and cultural highlights of diverse Guizhou by the convenient and comfortable sightseeing bullet train within 4 hours directly from Guangzhou gateway!
- Enjoy a leisure wonderful day at top Miao villages around Kaili, including Langde Upper Miao Village with grand welcome ceremony and long skirts Miao costume admiration, Shiqiao Miao Village with unique paper making skills, etc.
- Pay a special visit to famous Biasha Miao Village in Congjiang County to appreciate the unique performance of gun firing, hair cutting, etc. of the Last Gunslinger Village in China living on the lovely terraced mountain range.
- Walk into famous Zhaoxing Dong Village to admire the 5 outstanding drum towers, idyllic countryside scenery, beautiful Dong girls wearing characteristic dresses, and the fine performance!
Basic Trip Information
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- 1. This price is for one person, based on a group of 2 adults sharing one double-bed room in a 4-star hotel and traveling in low seasons;
- 2. This price is subject to change according to your traveling season, group size, hotel class, change of activities and possible fluctuation of currency exchange rate.
- Travel Route:
- Guangzhou / Zhaoxing / Congjiang / Rongjiang / Kaili / Anshun / Guiyang
- Travel Length:
- 5 Days and 4 Nights
- Tour Code:
- CD-GZGT-06
- Group Size:
- You, your family, friends or group
- Experience:
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- Departure:
- Any day you want
Full Itinerary Day by day
- Day 1 Guangzhou High Speed Train to Congjiang - Zhaoxing
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Good morning! On this day, you’ll be escorted to Guangzhou South Railway Station and take a 4-hour high speed train to Congjiang in Southeast Guizhou. Upon arrival, you will be met by local tour guide at Congjiang Railway Station and escorted to check in at your hotel in Zhaoxing. (Please note: Guangzhou-Guiyang high speed rail has stops connected with Guilin, Sanjiang and other cities. You could feel free to choose your enter city to Guizhou.)
After a short break, you’ll explore the largest Dong village in Guizhou - Zhaoxing Dong Village. Zhaoxing 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). You won’t miss the great performance in this morning and watch the famous Grand Song of Dong People and other interesting programs.
After that, you can choose to hike from Zhaoxing Dong Village to Tang’an Dong Village which needs about 2 hours or you can take the sightseeing bus there. If by hiking, you’ll pass by the intoxicating rice paddies and primitive Dong villages. In spring, the rice terraces are filled with water; in summer, green seedling grows well at the terraces; in autumn, the rice terraces are decorated with golden rice. Tang’an Dong Village is perched on hillside terraces and it is called the “living museum of Dong minority” with authentic feelings and beautiful landscape around. Visit the Eco Museum and enjoy more peaceful time in the village.
After the visiting, be escorted to your hotel in Zhaoxing and have a nice sleep!
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- Day 2 Zhaoxing - Congjiang - Rongjiang (B, L)
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After breakfast, your local guide and driver will meet you at the hotel and then escort you for about 1 hour to Huanggang Dong Village, a village 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.)
Next, drive about 1 hour and 10 minutes (37 kilometers) to Congjiang to start an exciting exploration for a visit to Biasha Miao Village with 84 kilometers’ drive from Rongjiang to Congjiang. 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.
Then, drive about 2.5 hours (110 kilometers) to Dali Dong Village in Rongjiang County. Dali Village is a quiet village with 400 ancient phoebes and over 40 are with a history over 500 years. Once you enter into the village through Wind and Rain Bridges, you’ll step on the ancient stone-paved path built in the reign of Qianlong in Qing Dynasty (1636-1912). All the buildings are built from wood and the most common of which are built as quadrangle dwellings. Don’t miss Yang Family Quadrangle Courtyard with over 200 years with 93 generations living here. Come to the center of the village to see the drum tower where performances are held at the square. If time permits, you can do a little hiking to the beautiful Sandie Waterfall about 2 kilometers away.
After the tour, be escorted to Rongjiang County for accommodation.
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- Day 3 Rongjiang - Kaili (B, L)
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Today you will travel from Rongxian to Kaili, the cultural center of Guizhou’s Qiandongnan ethnic region. It is a scenic drive around 180km/3 hours with a leisure pace. En route, stop at the Viewing Plaform to enjoy the panoramic landscape of Gaoyao Rice Terrace where over a thousand acres of terraced fields sitting atop a majestic mountain, cascading layer upon layer, stretching all the way from the mountain peak to its base while a beautiful Miao village resting quietly on the terraces. You will then go to Shiqiao Village which is famous for the national intangible cultural heritage of traditional paper making with trees’ bark by Miao ethnic group. Catch the rare opportunity to see the traditional processes of making papers in the Chuandong, a natural cave where the underground river water flows quietly. Recommended optional activity: learn to make Flower Paper in the craftshop of a local family.
The final attraction for today 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. Allow the flavors of the wine to delight your senses while immersing yourself in the genuine hospitality of the villagers. 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. To enrich your experience, you can take part in the village’s Cultural Program which usually includes catching fish in the field, picking fresh vegetable in the farm and learning to make embroidery. If you want to experience this Cultural Program, please tell your travel consultant in advance to make appointment.
Accommodate in Kaili city which is about 28km from Langde Upper Miao Village.
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- Day 4 Kaili - Anshun (B, L)
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After breakfast, your guide and driver will meet you at the hotel and then drive about 4 hours to Anshun.
After lunch, start today’s trip to Huangguoshu Waterfall, which is the largest waterfall in Asia. You will appreciate different views of the waterfall, especially go behind the waterfall and see how water starts dropping and touch the waterfall.
Visit Doupotang Scenic Area 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 sightseeing vehicle to have a close admiration of Tianxingqiao Scenic Area (Heavenly Star Bridge). 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 watch the stone of forest of 0.4 square kilometers grows on water with verdant undershrub and cactus, and meet the Beauty Banyan lookings like a beautiful lady with graceful posture.
Then, take the sightseeing vehicle 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 angle 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 bonsais 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 accompany you to the hotel in Anshun and help you check in. Have a nice sleep!
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- Day 5 Anshun - Guiyang & Guiyang Departure (B)
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After breakfast, you will be escorted to the airport / train station in Guiyang for your flights / train to the next destination or home! Service Ends!
Note: if you want to travel further to Mount Fanjing, Guiyang, Libo, etc. in Guizhou, contact us and we’ll arrange the private tour for you.
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