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Guizhou Ethnic Minority Culture Hiking Tour - 6 Days

Guizhou is a province rich in natural wonders and ethnic minority cultures. The many different ethnic minority groups living there have kept their ancient traditions alive and have remained relatively untouched by the modern world. This trekking tour from Guiyang to Kaili will definitely lead you to witness the colorful cultures of Guizhou's ethnic minority groups.

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Date Destinations Attractions, Meals & Transport
1 Day 1 Guiyang
  • airport-hotel transfer in Guiyang

  • Upon arrival at Guiyang, meet the guide and take a visit to the Qingyan Ancient Town which is built completely of stone. It has become an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign tourists because of its long history and strong cultural atmosphere.
2 Day 2 Guiyang - Hefeng Village (by automobile)
  • private transfer from Guiyang to Hefeng Village
  • breakfast, lunch, dinner

  • In the morning, drive about 2 hours to Hefeng Village which is mainly inhabited by Buyi and Miao minority people.

    Then hike about 5 km to Wangche Village and experience the daily life with local people.

    After lunch, hike about 10 km to visit the tea plantation.

    Overnight at hotel in Hefeng Village
3 Day 3 Hefeng Village - Guiyang (by automobile)
  • private transfer from Hefeng Village to Guiyang
  • breakfast, lunch, dinner

  • Today, you hike about 15 km around the Huanglianhe Gorge. You will appreciate the beautiful waterfalls and spectacles caves in the depths of the mountain valleys.

    Then, drive about 2 hours back to Guiyang.
4 Day 4 Guiyang - Kaili (by automobile)
  • private transfer from Guiyang to Kaili
  • breakfast, lunch, dinner

  • Today, you will take a 3-hour car ride to Kaili, the capital city of Guizhou Southeast Autonomous Prefecture.

    After lunch, hike about 10 km to Qingman Miao Village, a quiet village inhabited by the Miao minority, and learn about their culture. Enjoy the nice natural view on the way.

    Afterwards, hike about 5 km to Shiqiao Miao Village to see the traditional paper making.
5 Day 5 Kaili - Leishan County (by automobile) - Maomaohe Village - Shuidian Village - Datang Village - Kaili (by automobile)
  • private transfer from Kaili to Leishan County, private transfer from Datang to Kaili
  • breakfast, lunch, dinner

  • Today, take a car ride to Leishan County, center of the Miao culture in southeast Guizhou.

    From Leishan, you will hike for half an hour before you reach Maomaohe Village, which is known for its Long-Skirt Miao, a subgroup of Miao ethnic minority group.

    After lunch, drive to Shuidian Village via Leishan. Hiking in Shuidian village for 2 hours, you may feel as though you are idling along a corridor of landscape paintings of limestone pinnacles setting against terraced rice fields and picturesque villages.

    Then you will visit Datang Village, inhabited by Short-Skirt Miao, a subgroup of Miao ethnic minority group. Datang is also well known for its beautiful dancing and singing performances.

    Drive back to Kaili.
6 Day 6 Kaili - Guiyang
  • private transfer from Kaili to airport in Guiyang
  • breakfast

  • Today, take a 2.5-hour car ride from Kaili to Guiyang.

    Then, transfer to the airport for your departure.

    Service ends.
Tour Includes :

-- Private tour guide

-- Private air-conditioned coach

-- Land transfers between airport or railway station and hotel

-- Entrance tickets as listed

-- Chinese lunch and dinner as listed

-- Hotels with breakfast

-- Service charge & government taxes

Tour Excludes :

-- Flight or train ticket

-- Personal expenses such as laundry, drinks, phone bills, optional activities

-- Tips for guides and drivers

-- China Visa

-- Travel insurance

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