• Guilin and Guizhou Landscape & Ethnic Heritage Tour

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    Tour Code: ODY-CN-25109

    Destination: Guilin, Yangshuo, Zhaoxing, Guiyang

Duration

8 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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About This Trip

Embark on a journey blending landscapes and culture from Guilin to Guizhou: uncover the mysterious karst cave of Reed Flute Cave, glide along the Li River on a bamboo raft, and explore Guilin’s cityscape among mountains; step into the Dong and Miao villages in Guizhou, listen to the melodious Dong Grand Song, and discover authentic ethnic traditions; pass by the curtain of roaring Huangguoshu Waterfall, and immerse yourself in an ancient ground opera in Tianlong Tunpu. Every step is a fusion of magnificent scenery and colorful culture, crafting a unique travel experience for you.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1 – 2GuilinReed Flute Cave, Traditional Handicraft Experience, City Foodie Tour
3Guilin – YangshuoLi River Bamboo Raft Drifting, Ancient Osmantus Trail Hike
4Yangshuo – ZhaoxingZhaoxing Dong Village, Dong Chorus
5ZhaoxingDistinctive Dong and Miao Villages
6Zhaoxing – GuiyangTang’an Terraced Fields
7 – 8GuiyangHuangguoshu Waterfall, Tianlong Tunpu
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Itinerary

As soon as you land in Guilin, your private guide and driver will greet you at the airport and take you to the hotel, so you can unwind before this unforgettable trip begins.

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Kick off this morning with a bowl of tangy and spicy Guilin rice noodles, then wander through neighborhoods, savoring steaming meatballs and sweet, icy desserts. Dive into a bustling market, select fresh produce and seasonal fruits, soaking up the lively atmosphere alongside locals.

In the afternoon, explore Reed Flute Cave – the Palace of Natural Arts, where the stalactites and stalagmites shimmer in colorful lights, surprising you at every step. Wrap up your day at a traditional handicraft workshop. Try your hand at making a fan or Zhuang brocade to take a piece of Guilin’s heritage home.

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In the morning, head to Yangdi Pier in Yangshuo County and board a bamboo raft to drift downstream. Watch the rolling karst peaks reflected in the emerald waters of the Li River, as if a scroll of Chinese mountain paintings were unfolded before your eyes.

After getting off at Chaoban Mountain Pier, begin your hike on the Ancient Osmantus Trail. The age-old stone road flanked by farmlands and rustic houses seems to step into a serene, timeless world. Conclude the day with a check-in at the hotel near Yangshuo West Street.

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This morning, hop on a high-speed train for about 90 minutes and arrive in Zhaoxing, Guizhou – renowned as the largest Dong ethnic settlement in the world. Upon arrival in Zhaoxing Dong Village, wander among the wooden stilt houses and quaint lanes, soaking up the village’s peaceful, rustic scenery.

As night falls, enjoy a performance of the Dong Grand Song, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Through unaccompanied voices, the Dong Grand Song leads you into the Dong people’s history, culture, and way of life.

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Start the day by exploring three unique ethnic villages. Begin at Basha Miao Village, where villagers still use traditional fire guns and are known for their strong, fierce spirit. Continue to Zhanli Dong Village, famous for a legend: drinking water from the “male-well” or “female-well” with the herb huanhuacao is said to help families choose the gender of their children. Discover how this remote village keeps its population stable over time.

Conclude the day at Huanggang Dong Village, featuring five drum towers carved with the 24 solar terms. Enjoy the panorama of its Song Dynasty layout from the platform.

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Hike from Zhaoxing Dong Village to Tang’an Dong Village in the morning. Along the way, pass through the layered rice terraces and traditional wooden stilt houses, and occasionally spot villagers working in the fields, experiencing the serene rhythm of Dong rural life.

Once the trek is completed, proceed to the train station for a bullet train to Guiyang, where you can spend the rest of the day unwinding at your hotel or exploring the city.

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▱ Beijing

Today, start with the majestic Huangguoshu Waterfall. Admire the thundering torrent from all sides, walk behind the water curtain to feel the cool spray, and explore the variety of cascades and streams in the scenic area.

Afterward, transfer to Tianlong Tunpu Ancient Town, which preserves the lifestyle of military settlers 600 years ago. Immerse yourself in a lively Dixi Ground Opera showcasing a battle scene, try your hand at making traditional opera masks, and put on Ming-style clothing to get a glimpse into the past.

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As your Guilin and Guizhou journey concludes here, transfer to the airport and bring home memories of breathtaking landscapes and vibrant cultures.

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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eI highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    James T.
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Greenfly
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Ludovic V.
    Couples · London, UK · Verified · TripAdvisor

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