Essential Guizhou&Guangxi:Guiyang&Congjiang&Longsheng Terrace&Guilin 9D tour
Duration
9D8N
Destination
Guizhou; Guangxi
Tour type
Tribal; Landscape; Photography
Accommodations
Standard
From
USD 1278.00 /pax

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

01. A close visit of Zhuang, Dong, Miao, Yao ethnic minority people , photography and explore the charming culture and architecture of minorities.

02. Relax while cruising along the picturesque Li River, this beautiful river offers fantastic scenery of extraordinary peaks and sprays that makes you were in fairyland.

03. Explore deep into the classical and minority Chinese countryside by riding a bicycle in Yulong river and Hiking through Tang An Dong Village to Zhao Xing.

03. Visit the wonderful large-scale rice terrace field Longji Terrace with a fantastic hiking,escape from the hustle and bustle of modern cities and experience the leisurely Chinese style rural life. 

Itinerary
Day 1 : ARR Guiyang

Spots:Free Program

Welcome to Guiyang! You will be picked up by local tour guide at the airport hall or train station, and then be escorted to your hotel in Chongqing city in a private vehicle.
After check in, you can hang out around the City to experience local conditions and customs.

Stay at: Xibainian Hotel, local 4star or similar standard


Day 2 : Guiyang – Anshun – Guiyang(BLD)

Spots:Huangguoshu Waterfall, Tianxing Qiao Scenic Spot

After breakfast, drive about 2.5 hours to Anshun for today’s trip to Huangguoshu Waterfall, which is the largest waterfall in Asia with 74 meters high and 81 meters wide. The waterfall could be viewed from six different positions to get its magnificence, greatness and elegance.While behind the great Waterfall, there stands the Water-Curtain Cave. When walking in the 6 different caves in it, people can enjoy the scene of the water flowing down, hear the pleasant sound of the waterfall, or touch and feel the cool of the waterfall with arms stretch out, or see the green slope of Huaguoshan Mountain out from the cave. After lunch, visit the Tianxingqiao Scenic Spot, which is featured various grotesque limestone formations, caves, waterfalls and the Heavenly Star Bridge (Tianxingqiao), which is formed by a slab of stone across a gorge.

Back to Guiyang in the late afternoon.

Stay at: Xibainian Hotel, local 4star or similar standard


Day 3 : Guiyang train Congjiang(BLD)

Spots:Basha Miao Village

Take bullet train to Congjiang in the morning(about 1H).Visit Basha Miao Village to explore the legend of the Last Gunmen's Tribe of China after arr Congjiang. In village, almost all the adult male villagers have a blunderbuss for hunting. and the male villagers' distinctive hair dresses are known as the existing most ancient style in China. 

Stay at: Xenp Xangh Xedt Lail Hotel,local 4star or similar standard


Day 4 : Congjiang(BLD)

Spots:Tang An Dong village, Zhaoxing Dong village

In the morning, you will be escourted Tang An Dong village is a paradise for photographing and hiking lovers. Surrounded bu mountains in 3 directions, the village is home to Dong people for 700 years. Due to the inconvenient transportation, the village is an off-the-beaten-track spot where visitors can experience much simpler and more authentic local life than Zhaoxing Dong village.In the afternoon, you will challenge yourself to hike about 3 hours from Tang'an back to Zhaoxing Dong Village, you will be amazed by the breathtaking views along the way.

Stay at: Xenp Xangh Xedt Lail Hotel,local 4star or similar standard


Day 5 : Congjiang – Sanjiang – Longsheng(BLD)

Spots:Local minority market, Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge

Freely have fun in Local minority market. With a full impression of Dong people's real life, you will be attractive by their simple and happy lifestyle.

Then continue driving to Sanjiang, visit Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge to explore the nearby Dong People's villages. The Wind and Rain Bridge is a wonder of Dong minority. Rather than a bridge, it is a combination of bridge, corridor and pavilion where passers-by could shelter themselves from wind and rain. Keep driving to Longsheng, and stay overnight at hotels in the village and you will have chances to visit local families and discover more of local Zhuang ethnic minority people.

Stay at: Longji Linshe Hotel, or similar boutique hostel


Day 6 : Longsheng – Guilin(BLD)

Spots:Longji Rice Terraces

Enjoy the fresh air in the peaceful morning, and watch the magnificent sunrise over the beautiful rice terraces at a great location.  Experience the wonderful large-scale rice terrace field scenery at Longji Rice Terraces in the morning. The must of Longsheng is the spectacular Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces, where you will see an amazing picture of the terraces stretching layer upon layer, coiling around from the base of the mountain to its summit. In this case, the smaller mountains here look like conchs while the bigger ones resemble towers.  In the afternoon, you will continue the journey to Guilin downtown.

Stay at: Imperial Dragon Bay Mandala Hotel, local 4star or similar standard


Day 7 : Guilin cruise Yangshuo(BLD)

Spots:Li River Cruise, Yangshuo West Street

Morning transfer to Guilin Zhujiang or Mopan Hill wharf to board your cruise down to Yangshuo along Li River, connecting Guilin city and Yangshuo, this beautiful river offers fantastic scenery of extraordinary peaks and sprays that makes you were in fairyland. The cruise journey takes around 4 hours. You will have lunch on board.

Upon arrival Yangshuo, be picked up and transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon you could choose to ride bicycle/bamboo rafting to enjoy the nice countryside views along the Yulong river also as well the rural life in China, you will have a chance to visit local family during the tour. Then visit famous West street. Considered the busiest and most famous street in Yangshuo.

Stay at: New West Street International Hotel, local 4star or similar standard


Day 8 : Yangshuo – Guilin(BLD)

Spots:Yulong river, Reed Flute Cave

In the morning of Yangshuo we suggest you hike at the lower reaches of Yulong river (If you don’t want to hike, you can have a visit to 800-year-old town - Fuli old town which is only 8km from Yangshuo town and very famous for the typical colorful fans and scroll paintings. Stroll around the ancient town and enjoy the beautiful Li river landscape.

Take bus back to Guilin in the afternoon. visit Reed Flute Cave, a natural limestone cave that has been over 180 million years in the making. Within see many stalagmites and rock formations in this dark yet wonderful environment. Against colorful light, the cave becomes a magnificent underground palace.

Stay at: Imperial Dragon Bay Mandala Hotel, local 4star or similar standard


Day 9 : Guilin DEP(B)

Spots:Free Program

Today is free for you until your tour guide transfer you to the airport in time for your flight or drop you off at the airport.

You can hang out to relax yourself in the local life, where you can see locals enjoying chatting, playing cards, or just walking slowly in parks or along the rivers and lakes.

Tips of Today: 

1) please pack your luggage carefully, especially for small things like camera charger, power adaptor, mobile phone, phone charger, wallet and towel;
2) If your flight is arranged in the afternoon, please make sure you check out the hotel before 12pm.


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Cost description
Price Include

01. Accommodation: Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room in selected or similar standard hotels;

02. Meals: Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner);

03. Guide: English speaking guide (for other languages a supplement applies);

04. Transport: Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle unless stated otherwise;

05. Tickets: Entrance fees for mentioned visits, include all necessary tools inside the spots like sightseeing bus, cable car, electric car etc;

06. Insurance: Insurance: 3 hundred thousand insurance for overseas guests;

07. Others: Daily drinking mineral water; 

 

Price Exclude

01. Meal which are not specified in the itinerary.

02. Tips and gratuities for the service of the tour guide and driver.

03. Other personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.

 

Remarks

01. The above itinerary is just for ur reference, which can be flexibly adjusted according to your personal needs.

02. The price is for one pax, and based on a private mini group(group size=4adt) of twin share room and travel in shoulder season(Apr-Jun).

03. The price is subject to change according your travel season, group size, hotel standard, change of activities and possible fluction of currency exchange rate.