Guizhou Hidden Ethnic Minority Discovery Tour
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.
Trip Highlights
Customizable Tour Itinerary
Day 2 Guiyang-Jichang Old Han Village-Guiyang
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.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
- Hotels: Sofitel Guiyang Hunter
Day 3 Guiyang-Xiaba Country
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.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Day 4 Village-Guiyang
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.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Day 5 Guiyang-Leishan
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.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Day 6 Leishan-Guiyang
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.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,
Day 7 Guiyang Departure
You’ll be transferred to the Guiyang airport.
- Meals: Breakfast,
Price Includes
- In-country transportationas noted in the itinerary.
- Admission fees and activity expenses as noted in the itinerary.
- Luxury or boutique hotels centrally located.
- Meals in local restaurants as noted in the itinerary with complimentary drinking water.
- Your own English-speaking guide service.
- Your own chauffeur and vehicle service.
Price Excludes
- International transportation.
- Chinese tourist visa. (which enquired for most foreign passport holders)
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Meals, snacks, alcohol, etc. apart from those included in the itinerary.
- Excess baggage charges.
- Personal expenses.
- Sights, excursions and activities not included in the itinerary.
- Gratuities to guide and driver.
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