D1 Guiyang-Kaili(181km,2h40minutes)(Lunch)
You will depart from Guiyang to Kaili in the morning. Upon arrival, after a short rest, you will visit the Jidao Miao Village (Long Shirt Miao), located 20 km southeast of Kaili, remains original and tranquil with idyllic surroundings.A visit to Jidao Miao Village, you'll listen to many legendary stories.Visiting Shangzhai and Xiazhai ,you could explore Old Geomantic Trees, time-horned granaries, the Cave of the Immortal, the Footprints of buffalos and Horses and more sites.
Afterwards,you will visit Xijiang Miao Village, which is the largest Miao village in Asia with more than 1000 Miao households. While walking on the paths, you could see the layer upon layer of closely connected wooden-stilted houses , the Baishui River passing through the bottom of the mountain,and the Wind-rain bridges connecting the banks of the river.you also could enjoy Miao’s traditional clothing, daily life and join to sing and dance.During the day the sunlight makes the red wood board shine brightly, and in the evening, smoke from the chimneys spirals, forming a white belt around the mountain's waist.The night view of the village also has another flavor.
Stay overnight in Xijiang.
D2 Kaili-Zhenyuan( 125km,1h45minutes)(lunch)
On this day,you wil visit the Upper Langde Miao Village (Long Skirt Miao) ,30 km away from Kaili. Surrounded by green mountains,Langde Village is situated beside a crystal-clear stream. You have to drink "block-the-way" wine when you arrive (a local custom for welcoming the guests). Twelve tables are placed in the middle of the path from the highroad to the gate of the village. Then visit the traditional Miao-style stilt houses enjoy sweet Miao folk songs. After that,you could have a free walk on the roads and courtyards in the village paved with cobbles or bluestone.
After the appreciation of the dance and song ,you will head for Zhenyuan Ancient Town. The town has more than 160 scenic spots including the ancient streets, the caves, temples, pavilions, rivers, bridges with gorgeous natural landscape. Situated between mountains and waters, Zhenyuan is the oldest city of Guizhou with different customs of ethnic minority compared to that of Xijiang. It is extraordinarily quiet compared with many other ancient towns. The town is divided into two parts by the Wuyang River: south 'Wei City' and north 'Fu City', which forms a water town. Hence it is well-reputed as the 'Oriental Venice'. Spend some leisure time to explore in the old town is also a pleasant thing.
Rest in Zhengyuan Ancient Town.
D3 Zhenyuan-Zhaoxing(250km,3h20minutes)(lunch)
Today,you will leave for the Zhaoxing Dong Village, one of the largest traditional Dong minority town in Guizhou.Dong nationality features three unique folk culture symbols, the Wind-Rain Bridges (the Flower Bridges), the Drum Tower, and songs of the Dong nationality. As a symbol of the Dong village, the drum towers serve as the embodiment of the Dong people's exquisite building skills and technology.This is an eye-catching characteristic in this becoming tourist destination. While walking into the Dong village, you will come across many bridges, which are basically roof-covered buildings across the river, covered with pavilions. All bridges are masterpieces of folk architecture in every detail, with wood columns, purlins, stools, and railings.Boasting great historical, scientific, and artistic value, the bridges were listed fifth on the national cultural heritages list.Rest yourself in Zhaoxing.
Stay in Zhaoxing.
D4 Zhaoxing -Congjiang(53km,1h30minutes)(lunch)
In the morning, you’ll head for Congjiang. You’ll visit Basha Miao Village, Xiaohuang Dong Village and Huanggang Dong Village one by one.You will enjoy the traditional clothes,folk dance,architecture in Congjiang Dong Village. Basha Miao Village, a hidden kingdom occupied by the legendary Basha Miao people. Enter the Last Gunmen’s Tribe in China and enjoy the Lusheng performance by the men, rice wine presented by the girls. Here are Welcome Ceremony with Guns, Adult Ceremony, Reed-pipe Wind Dance and more. pay extra fees ,you could enjoy some activities performed by the Miao.
Then,you will visit the Xiaohuang Dong Village and Huanggang Dong Village to appreciate the well-preserved lifestyle, customs, folk residence and festivals. Surrounded by green hills,Xiaohuang Dong Village owns many diaojiaolou and tall Drum Towers. Entire villagehave maintained a primitive style, and many old customs have been preserved intactly.
Stay in Congjiang.
D5 Congjiang-Guiyang(283km,4h20minutes)(lunch)
After the lunch, your guide and driver will escort you back to Guiyang.
End the trip.
Service package includes:
1. 5 lunches;
2. Four nights accommodation;
3. Air conditioned tour vehicle;
4. English speaking tour guide;
5. Entrance tickets for Xijiang Miao Village, Basha Miao Villages, Zhaoxing Dong Villages;
6. Guiyang pick-up and drop-off;
7. Insurance.
Service package excludes:
1. Personal expenses;
2. Tips to the guide and driver;
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