柳州市 Trip Overview
Due to its renowned landscapes, the North Guangxi region is one of the most demanded areas in China.
Dynamic route that from the riverside city of Liuzhou and under an indescribable karstic framework, begins with an unprecedented incursion to the Rongshui Natural Reserve and stops in the surroundings of Danian to know the GREAT COUNTRY OF THE MIAO. In short approaches we will visit some villages of this mythical ethnic group to learn about their culture. We will continue through the most important settlements of the Dong ethnic group; The area is called, for its traditional wooden architecture, the COUNTRY OF THE TORRES DEL TAMBOR AND BRIDGES OF RAIN AND WIND.
In Longsheng prefecture we will ascend to the Longji and Jinkeng rice terraces, those of the DRAGON COLUMN, and whose creation is due to the ZHUANG and YAO RED ethnic groups.
Finally, we will sail on a bamboo raft through the best scenery of the LI RIVER and we will explore the Gaotian karstic area and the Yulong River in the surroundings of Yangshuo.
Additional Info
Duration: 11 days
Starts: 柳州市, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting 柳州市, 广西壮族自治区, China
Due to its renowned landscapes, the North Guangxi region is one of the most demanded areas in China.
Dynamic route that from the riverside city of Liuzhou and under an indescribable karstic framework, begins with an unprecedented incursion to the Rongshui Natural Reserve and stops in the surroundings of Danian to know the GREAT COUNTRY OF THE MIAO. In short approaches we will visit some villages of this mythical ethnic group to learn about their culture. We will continue through the most important settlements of the Dong ethnic group; The area is called, for its traditional wooden architecture, the COUNTRY OF THE TORRES DEL TAMBOR AND BRIDGES OF RAIN AND WIND.
In Longsheng prefecture we will ascend to the Longji and Jinkeng rice terraces, those of the DRAGON COLUMN, and whose creation is due to the ZHUANG and YAO RED ethnic groups.
Finally, we will sail on a bamboo raft through the best scenery of the LI RIVER and we will explore the Gaotian karstic area and the Yulong River in the surroundings of Yangshuo.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Liuzhou
Stop At: Dule Scenic Resort, Dule Village, Southern Suburbs of the District, Liunan District, Liuzhou 545005 China
Arrival in Liuzhou (Afternoon to visit the Karstic Dule Park, Kaiyuan Buddhist Temple, Confucius Temple and attend the night show on the Liujiang River)
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Liuzhou Grand hotel
Day 2: Liuzhou – Danzhou Islet – Rongshui Reserve – Danian
Stop At: Danzhou Ancient City, Danzhou Village, Danzhou Town, Sanjiang 545502 China
Liuzhou – Danzhou Eco-islet (Ming garrison on the Rongjiang River) – Rongshui Nature Reserve – MIAO KINGDOM: Danian
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Oriental buffet
Accommodation included: Wan Hao hotel (without breakfast)
Day 3: Danian KINGDOM MIAO
Stop At: Sanjiang, Sanjiang, Guangxi
Danian (excursions in search of the Miao and Yao: villages of Gaomo, Yala and Xiatang. Immersion in the schools of the NGO project “Couleurs de Chine”)
Duration: 8 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Wan Hao hotel (without breakfast)
Day 4: Danian – Ribera Rio Duliu – Fulu – Basha – Jiabang rice fields (Jiaju)
Pass By: Congjiang County, Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou
Danian – Ferry on the Duliu River – Market of the Miao, Yao and Dong ethnic groups of Fulu – Adea Miao of Basha (the Musketeers of the Hills) – Rice terraces of Jiabang / Jiaju
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Titian Miao Lin Zhuang Canguang guest house
Day 5: Jiabang Rice Terraces – Zhanli – Bapa – Xiaohuang – Huanggang – Longli
Stop At: Xiaohuang Village, Gaozeng Country, Congjiang County 557400 China
Jiabang Rice Terraces – DRUM TOWERS COUNTRY: Dong villages of Zhanli, Bapa, Xiaohuang and Huanggang – Former garrison of the Longli Ming Dynasty
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Simple oriental
Accommodation included: Longbiao hotel (without breakfast)
Day 6: Longli – Zhaoxing
Stop At: Longli Ancient Town, Southwest of Jinping County, Jinping County 556700 China
Longli (typical Han architecture, alleys, ancestral temples, government palace, wall and tower gates) – Zhaoxing (oldest Dong town. Possibility of attending the folkloric and historical space of the Dong ethnic group)
Duration: 3 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Yizhan hotel
Day 7: Zhaoxing – Tang’An – Fulu – Sanjiang – Buyang Tea Plantations – Chengyang (Ma’An)
Pass By: Sanjiang Dong Nationality Country, Sanjiang 545500 China
Zhaoxing – Tang’An – Buyang Tea Plantations – Fulu – Sanjiang – Chengyang (Ma’An) (Wind and Rain Bridges and Drum Towers)
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Simple western
Accommodation included: Dong Village hotel
Day 8: Chengyang (Ma’An) – Longsheng – Longji Rice Terraces – Ping’An
Pass By: Longsheng County, Longsheng County, Guangxi
Chengyang (Ma’An) (Wind and Rain Bridges and Drum Towers) – Longsheng – Longji – “Dragon Column” Rice Terraces in the Zhuang Ethnic Village of Ping’An
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Simple western
Accommodation included: Ping’An hotel
Day 9: Ping’An (Longji Rice Terraces) – Guilin – Yangshuo
Stop At: Ping’an Village, Within the County, Longsheng County 541700 China
Ping’An – YAO RED COUNTRY: Hiking to Zhongliu and Jinkeng Rice Terraces – Dazhai – Yangshuo (possibility of attending director Zhang Yimou’s night show “Impressive Liu San Jie”)
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Simple western
Accommodation included: Floral hotel
Day 10: Yangshuo
Stop At: Li River, East of Guangxi Zhuang China
Yangshuo – Yangdi Pier – Raft cruise through the karstic landscapes of the Li River to Jiumashan – Xianggongshan Viewpoint – Yulong River Dragon Bridge in the rural village of Baisha- Yangshuo
Duration: 50 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Mixed buffet
Accommodation included: Floral hotel
Day 11: Yangshuo – Transfer airport or train or bus stations … return or EXTENSION ROUTE
Stop At: Yangshuo County, Yangshuo County, Guangxi
Yangshuo (possibilities of visit according to departure time: Fuli, Xingping or Liugong villages; activities on the Yulong river; Xianggongshan viewpoint) – Transfer airport or train or bus stations … return or EXTENSION ROUTE
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast: Mixed buffet
No accommodation included on this day.