GUIZHOU-GUANGXI TRIP: Ethnic groups of Qiandongnan, Guilin and Li river 9 days SOLOCHOFER

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Guizhou is recognized for its Natural Reserves; Several of the most suggestive scenarios for eco-tourism lovers are found here. In addition, this landscape painting is perfected by a dotted with traditional villages in stone, adobe, wood and tile; and in them, colorful ethnic clans such as the Miao, Shui, Bouyi, Mulao, Gejia, Yao, Dong, Zhuang, … and a heritage reflected in knowledge, beliefs, legends, architecture, fabrics, embroidery, musical instruments, songs, dances, goldsmiths, … and something that is characteristic of them: the rice fields … those infinite terraces worked for centuries and that seasonally mutate appearing flooded like mirrors, dazzling green or yellowish like golden fields.

One of the most attractive circuits for those who wish to be reunited with “Nature” and in turn to discover about “Ethnic groups”, is undoubtedly in the Qiandongnan of the province of Guizhou.

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Duration: 9 days
Starts: Guiyang Shi, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Guizhou is recognized for its Natural Reserves; Several of the most suggestive scenarios for eco-tourism lovers are found here. In addition, this landscape painting is perfected by a dotted with traditional villages in stone, adobe, wood and tile; and in them, colorful ethnic clans such as the Miao, Shui, Bouyi, Mulao, Gejia, Yao, Dong, Zhuang, … and a heritage reflected in knowledge, beliefs, legends, architecture, fabrics, embroidery, musical instruments, songs, dances, goldsmiths, … and something that is characteristic of them: the rice fields … those infinite terraces worked for centuries and that seasonally mutate appearing flooded like mirrors, dazzling green or yellowish like golden fields.

One of the most attractive circuits for those who wish to be reunited with “Nature” and in turn to discover about “Ethnic groups”, is undoubtedly in the Qiandongnan of the province of Guizhou.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Guiyang – Qingyan

Pass By: Guiyang, Guiyang, Guizhou
Arrival in Guiyang and transfer to Qingyan old town (former Ming dynasty military garrison)

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Sui Yuan Inn Kezhan

Day 2: Qingyan – Langde – Leishan

Stop At: Langdezhen, Leishan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou, China
Qingyan (visit fortification, temples, museums and markets) – Miao village of the long slopes of Langde – Leishan (capital of the Miao ethnic group)
Duration: 3 hours

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: “Guilv” Leishan Grand

Day 3:  Leishan – Datang – Leigongshan – Rice terraces of Kaitun – Yongle – Wuji – Sanbao – Rongjiang

Pass By: Leigongshan Mountain, Danjiang Town, Leishan County 557100 China
Leishan – Miao Village of Short Datang Skirts (the Barn Maze) – Leigongshan Nature Reserve – Kaitun Rice Terraces – Yongle – Wuji Miao Village (Batik Workshops) – Sanbao Dong Ethnic Village (Chejiang River, banyan trees and temple to goddess Sama) – Rongjiang

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Mixed buffet
Accommodation included: Shangping hotel

Day 4: Rongjiang – Ribera del Rio Duliu – Rice terraces of Jiabang / Jiaju

Pass By: Tingdongzhen, Congjiang, Qiandongnan, Guizhou, China
Rongjiang (possible ethnic Sunday market) – Ribera del Rio Duliu – Kongming Miao ethnic villages (indigo culture) – Rice terraces of Jiabang / Jiaju

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Mixed buffet
Accommodation included: Titian Miao Lin Zhuang Canguang guest house

Day 5: Rice terraces of Jiabang – Zhanli – Bapa – Xiaohuang – Huanggang – Zhaoxing

Stop At: Xiaohuang Village, Gaozeng Country, Congjiang County 557400 China
Rice terraces of Jiabang – COUNTRY OF DRUM TOWERS: Dong ethnic villages of Zhanli, Bapa, Xiaohuang, Huanggang, Zhaoxing old town
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Oriental simple
Accommodation included: Yizhan hotel

Day 6: Zhaoxing – Tang’An – Fulu – Sanjiang – Buyang Tea Plantations – Chengyang (Ma’An)

Pass By: Sanjiang, Sanjiang, Guangxi
Zhaoxing – Tang’An – Buyang Tea Plantations – Fulu – Sanjiang – Chengyang (Ma’An) (Rain and wind bridges and drum towers)

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Western simple
Accommodation included:  Dong Village hotel

Day 7: Chengyang / Ma’An – Longsheng – Longji rice terraces – Ping’An – Guilin

Pass By: Longsheng County, Longsheng County, Guangxi
Chengyang (Ma’An) – Longsheng – Longji – Rice terraces of the “Dragon Column” in the Zhuang village of Ping’An – Guilin

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Western simple
Accommodation included: Universal hotel

Day 8: Guilin – Li River Cruise – Yangshuo

Stop At: Li River, East of Guangxi Zhuang China
Guilin – Karstic landscapes cruise of the Li River – Yangshuo (possibility to attend the night show of director Zhang Yimou “Impressive Liu San Jie”)
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast: Oriental buffet
• Lunch: Simple catering on board the cruise
Accommodation included: Floral hotel

Day 9: Yangshuo – Transfer airport or train or bus stations … return or EXTENSION ROUTE

Stop At: Yangshuo County, Yangshuo County, Guangxi
Yangshuo (visit possibilities 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.



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