Hidden Ethnic Minority Discovery Journey in Guizhou
This trip has a unique itinerary. You’ll be able to go deep into the local villages, visit local families and interact with local people. These experiences and more will allow you to truly have a better understanding of the tribes and cultures secluded in the mountainous areas. Simultaneously, you’ll be able to witness the simple, yet enticing natural scenery of the villages. You’ll experience how local ethnic groups enrich their spiritual lives regardless of their immaterial life. They sing and dance to celebrate life. It is here that you come to discover untouched cultures and customs. Before this, you need to be prepared for the undesirable accommodations here. You may have to spend one or two nights in the village, as well as hike for two to three hours. If you’re able to withstand the undesirable accommodation and sanitary conditions you’ll be able to enjoy what the unique cultural has to offer.
Hidden Ethnic Minority Discovery Journey in Guizhou: The Most Highlights of the Two Areas
Day 1: Arrival in Guiyang is met by your guide where you’re escorted to your hotel. You’ll have with your guide and explore around the hotel.
Hotels recommended: Kempinski Hotel Guiyang, Sheraton Guiyang Hotel, Hyatt Regency Guiyang, Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel Guiyang, or similar hotels.
Day 2: You’ll ride about 90 minutes to the Jichang Old Han Village. It is the last surviving example of its kind. You’ll learn about the daily lives, history, culture, etc., and enjoy an ancient opera performance by local villagers. The opera is named Dixi (Ground Opera) or Tiaoshen (God Dancing). Following lunch, explore the nearby Old Han Villages and go on an excursion. You’ll be driven back to Guiyang and stay there overnight.
Day 3: Take a ride for about 90 minutes from Guiyang to Xiaba Country to explore the neighboring villages. In the afternoon you’ll explore the villages of Damochong Valley where you’ll hike for about 2 hours through some dense and green bamboo groves and crystal streams. There, you’ll discover the traditional paper-making in Dazhai villages and you can try making paper. You’ll have dinner with a local family where you’ll experience being the custom of being a guest in the Dazhai village through homestay or a guesthouse.
- * Staying overnight in a village is very quiet and you’ll need some anti-mosquito medicine. The guesthouse is featured for locals and are typically worse for travellers that prefer staying in a star rated hotel because the village is dark and a torch is needed.
Day 4: Today you’re woken up by the chickens and can explore the village in the morning. A three hour hike through the mountain villages to the Yandi White Miao follows breakfast. At this village you’ll visit a local family and have lunch with them. You’ll be driven back to Guiyang in the afternoon. You’ll stay overnight in Guiyang.
Day 5: You’ll be driven for about 3 hours to Leishan County. There, you’ll hike for half an hour to the Maomaohe (Mama River) Village, known for the Long skirt Miao ethnic group. After, lunch is given with a local family after which an exploration of the village starts. Later, you’ll have dinner with a family to, learn the local way of life. The village might have a bonfire party to welcome your arrival if the weather permits. You’ll stay overnight in Maomaohe (Mama River) Village either at a homestay or guesthouse.
Day 6: You’ll be woken up by the squawk of poultry, drive to Paika Village, which is a home of the Long-skirt Miao ethnic minority. Explore Paika Village in the morning and learn how to play the Lusheng instrument that are made from bamboo pipes. You’ll be driven to Datang Village to explore the Short Skirt Miao ethnic minority village and learn about the romantic marriage custom. You’ll be driven back to Guiyang in the afternoon where you’ll stay overnight.
Day 7: You’ll be transferred to the Guiyang airport.
Note: The Hidden Ethnic Minority Discovery Journey in Guizhou tour itinerary is only a smaple, we can customize a Guilin tour to meet your personal requests.
