6-Day Guiyang – Kaili – Zhenyuan – Libo Tour

After breakfast, begin your exploration of Miao minority culture with a 2.5 hour drive to Kaili and the Qingman Miao Village. In a traditional welcoming ceremony, local Miao girls in their vibrantly colored traditional costumes will toast you with home-made rice wine at the entrance to the village. As you wander through the village, admire the wooden stilt houses of typical Miao ethnic architecture and learn interesting facts about their traditional life. Watch first-hand the skill of Miao women weaving, embroidering and sewing traditional Miao clothes in the same way they have for centuries. Appreciate the ancient textile process, delicate embroidery, ancient dyeing skill and other exquisite ethnic arts and crafts that are maintained by the people today, even in the face of contemporary development across China.

Before heading to Shiqiao there will be time for lunch, perhaps tasting the local cuisine.

The tour continues to Shiqiao Miao Village, renowned for its picturesque landscape, inviting customs and 1500 year old paper making technique. Watch skillful craftsmen as they turn tree bark into smooth white and colored paper and decorations, rarely seen elsewhere in this modern world.

At the end of today’s activities you will be transferred to your hotel in Kaili.

Meals included: Breakfast

In the morning, you will travel to Jidao, a long skirt Miao dress village set in a serene rural landscape. Wandering the ancient paths, enjoy the opportunity to make contact with the locals and learn a little of their laid back lifestyle on a visit to a village family. Marvel at the stilt buildings and water granaries dating back to the Qing dynasty that still play an essential role in local life. A short drive through rugged countryside will take you to Langde Miao Village, where more stilted wooden buildings are set in the idyllic scenery of lush paddy fields. Wander at leisure through the cobblestone streets to get a feel for the unhurried pace of life, friendly people, ancient architecture and unique ethnic customs. If lucky you may come across traditional singing and dancing performances or ancestor worship activities. Further on, after a one hour drive south, arrive at Paika Miao Village where you can observe craftsmen making Lusheng, a traditional bamboo musical instrument and symbol of the Miao and Dong people. The final visit of the Miao Villages today is Datang Short Skirt Miao Village, where local females dress traditionally in miniskirts, part of their distinctive ethnic costumes. Of particular interest amongst the traditional building architecture is the barn built almost four meters above water, as an ingenious way of protecting stores from fire, mice and insects. At the end of the day, you will be transferred to Zhenyuan and checked in to your hotel. Enjoy the peaceful ancient town’s night views along the Wuyang River.

Meals included: Breakfast

Commence your day with a leisurely stroll around Zhenyuan Ancient Town and enjoy the opportunity to learn about history that resides deep within the preserved old city walls and bridges along the town’s street. Continue your exploration with a visit the Qinglong Cave Ancient Architectural Complex, admire the unique combination of temples and pavilions built over the cliff of mountain, still a place of worship for followers of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. The day’s adventure continues with a drive of approximately 3.5 hours to Libo, where you’ll have the chance to appreciate the beautiful natural landscape that is synonymous with the region. On arrival in Libo, your guide will assist with check in and if needed, provide advice for dining options.

Meals included: Breakfast

After breakfast, enjoy the one-hour drive to reach Xiaoqikong Scenic Area (named after the ancient bridge of Xiaoqikong, “the small seven-hole arch bridge”)  You will find both surprise and delight in this enchanting place. Renowned for its beauty, it affords visitors breathtaking views of stunning green water lakes, magnificent waterfalls that drop from the karst landform cliff, and idyllic forests that are picture postcard perfect. From here, move on to Daqikong Scenic Area (yes, named after “the large seven-hole arch bridge”) for further exploration onboard a ferry boat across the lake, an experience that provides an altogether different perspective of this stunning scenic area. Enjoy the return trip to your hotel and relax on the final evening of your tour.

Meals included: Breakfast

Your guide will assist with check out from your hotel and then transfer you to Guiyang airport or train station for travel to your next destination.

Meals included: Breakfast

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