Day One
Guiyang. Transfer to city by coach, and option of
leaving heavy luggage at Guiyang railway station. Head into central
city for a look at the provincial capital, dubbed 'Hong Kong of
south-west China' because of its modern infrastructure and high-end
shopping. After lunch, we'll visit People's Park with its performers,
singers, story-tellers and fortune-tellers, and pause to view the old
statue of Chairman Mao surrounded now by fancy hotels. We'll visit the
provincial musuem to learn more about the area's ethnic minorities,
and then head to the railway station for a scenic 2.5 hour journey to
Kaili, giving us a chance to view the landscape of farms, villages,
rice terraces and karst, as well as interact with the locals who use
the train. Once we arrive in Kaili we'll transfer to the hotel, then
go out for dinner.  Well trry Suan Tang Yu ( hot and spicy fish) and
“silk babies”. There's the option of heading to a foot massage centre
(optional extra), or visiting an embroidery/batik outlet that features
crafts from all over the region. Stay in central city hotel in Kaili.

Day Two
. Kaili - Matang. After a Chinese buffet
breakfast in the hotel, we'll continue our introduction to the diverse
minorities of Guizhou. Kaili is the hub for the area's minorities.
First, we'll head out to a workshop studio where we can see how the
different fabrics and materials are processes, and watch one of the
leading embroiders make colourful creations. After spending time at
Yang Jiajong's small museum and workshop, we'll go for lunch, and then
venture out to the hidden village of Matang, home to the Geijia people
(a minority not yet recognized by the government as unique), where we
can visit craft studios (silver, embroidery, batik) and hike up to
Dragon hill. We'll wander around the village, visit the lusheng
(flute) festival arena, and be able to observe the Geijia people
harvest rice. In the late afternoon we'll return to Kaili to sample
the local sour lemon chicken hotpot, washed down with purple rice
wine. Stay in central city hotel in Kaili.

Day Three
Sunday 14th November. Kaili - market day. Today, after breakfast at
the hotel, we'll visit the Sunday Market in Kaili, a special
attraction each week because of the number of ethnic minorities who
come to town to sell their wares. We'll visit the Kaili Minority
Museum, showcasing the area's minorities, their costumes, customs and
handicrafts, including that of the Miao and Dong minorities. Then
we'll head to the handicraft market on the outskirts of town, a great
opportunity for taking photographs and admiring the handiwork.
After lunch, we'll visit a bustling local market to see the variety of
produce, and then explore part of old Kaili, with its traditional
crafts area featuring basket weavers and silver-makers. Then we'll
head for a short walk in the hills around Kaili for a view of the
surrounding area. For dinner, we'll head to the famous BBQ area to try
some of the foods we saw in the market. There's the option of
attending a cultural show in the evening (optional extra), or heading
back to the foot massage spa (optional extra).

Day Four
  Zhenyuan-Xijiang. We'll take the train at 8.22
to the ancient strategic town of Zhenyuan, surrounded by mountains and
rivers. There, we will visit Dragon Cave, to view pavilions, temples
and shrines combining Confucian, Taoist and Buddhist beliefs. Then,
after lunch, we'll return to Kaili (1 hour+) and head up to the
largest Miao village of Xijiang, set on a hillside. Watch performance

of local villages singing and dancing. Take part in a ‘block the road’

pre-dinner drink and a long table banquet. After admiring the lights

of the old town hillside, we'll retire to a Miao family guesthouse.

Day Five

Xijiang-Kaili-Guiyang. After breakfast we'll

head uphill to view rice terraces and visit wooden stilt homes of

villages to see traditional crafts such as weaving and spinning. We'll

return to Kaili after lunch, and take the train at 3.50pm to Guiyang.

Then transfer by coach to the airport.

Tour Feature: Crossing Provinces, Landscape, Ethnic, Hiking, Cycling.
Fitness level required: ***(Moderate)
Road condition: **-***(OK-Good)
Time of availability: All the year

Tour Overview

Day1 Guilin---Yangshuo--Moon Hill--Big Banyan Tree--Yangshuo--Impression Liusanjie.Nightstay in Yangshuo.
Morning, head to Yangshuo, the best of Guilin, then visit Moon Hill, Big Banyan Tree Park, by cycling in the beautiful countryside of Yangshuo. Afternoon, easy walk in the West street in the center of Yangshuo’s prosperity, find a nice dinner place for your stomach. Evening watch the well-known night show called Impression Liusanjie which is directed by Zhangyimou --the very director of 2008 Beijing Olympic Opening Ceremony. Be prepared to be shockingly impressed by the visual dream in reality.

Day2 Yangshuo--Yangdi--Xingping--Silver Cave--Yangshuo. Nightstay in Yangshuo.
Morning, drive out for a bamboo boat rafting from Yangdi to Xingping, sit and enjoy essence of Guilin’s chinese-traditional-painting-liked landscape. Visit Xingping old town at the rafting end, Afternoon, visit Silver Cave--one of 10 best spots of Guilin. Night, Be free like a bird.

Day3 Guilin--Yangshuo--Ping’an. Nightstay in Ping’an.
Morning, drive back Guilin for a visit to Diecai Hill, take a bird’s eye view of this beautiful city as the last sight and goodbye, then long drive to Ping’an where the Minority Zhuang & Yao have been living for centuries. After hotel check-in, Climb up to some spots to enjoy the amazing picture drawn by parallel lines of fields. If weather allows. Stay longer for the sunset. Night, relax with quietness and forget the city life for one night.

Day4 Ping’an--Golden Hole- Nightstay in Chengyang.
Morning, pack snacks and water for a classic hike(4.5hours) from Ping’an to Golden hole. go through mountains to appreciate different parts of terrace.( An easier option: drive in another direction to Golden Hole). After it, leave for Chengyan in Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County, where we can experience the rich culture of Dong People, visit the marvelous Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge--the most well-known architecture in Dong culture, then take an easy walk in 8 Dong villages to see local’s everyday life and listen to Dong songs with beautiful harmony.

Day5 Chengyang---Zhaoxing in Guizhou Province. Nightstay in Zhaoxing.
Morning, Drive to Zhaoxing crossing the border between Guangxi and Guizhou Province for a tour in the biggest Dong village in China. When get to Tang’an village located on the top of mountain, we could hike down to Zhaoxing, and meet our van at the foot. Afternoon, visit the surroundings to explore more in this well-known village.
                                                       
Day6 Zhaoxing--Congjiang---Biasha. Nightstay in Congjiang.
Morning,Walk in the morning of Zhaoxing to experience the fresh view in a different time. visit the Dong museum to know every aspect of this minority,Afternoon, At noon, drive 2 hours to Congjiang, pay a tour to Biasha Miao Village,where lives the last gunner tribe of China.
                                                      
Day 7 Congjiang--Kaili--Xijiang.Nightstay in Xijiang.
A day on the wheels, long drive. If time allows, visit Langde village where resides long-skirt Miao. Night, enjoy the night scene of Xijiang Thousand Family Village--the biggest Miao village in China.

                                
Day8 Day6 Xijiang--Kaili--Zhenyuan. Nightstay in Zhenyuan.
Morning, Explore Xijiang on foot with camera, get to know Miao by visiting the museum and village. Afternoon,drive to Zhengyuan ancient town. Night, be ready to be amazed by it at night.(An option:Boat trip on the river)
                                                                  
Day9 Zhenyuan--Guiyang.
Morning, hike up to the top of Zhenyuan for a bird eye view. Visit Qinglongdong Temple to know the history of Zhenyuan.
Afternoon, Leave for Guiyang. Happy Ending.

Inclusions:

All Entry Tickets
Accommodation: 3-star hotel or guesthouse.
Transportation: What's kind of transportation we use depends on the No.of travelers.The case usually goes like below:
1-2 : Public Bus.
3-7 :Private Van of 7-9 seats ( or Public bu and Partial Private Van Combined)
8+: Private bus.
Meal:Chinese Meal
Guide: An experienced English speaking guide

Exclusions:
Snacks, Drinks,Laundry, tip and other personal expense.

Notice:
Surcharges will be charged in (May 1st-7th),(October 1st-7th),and Spring Festival ( Chinese New Year).
The price quoted is to be used for reference only. A final tour quote will be provided to you at the time of  final confirmation on itinerary and standard. it may be lower or higher based on the No. of traveler and your traveling time