➤AM: Arrive in Guiyang. Airport pickup and hotel check-in.
➤Lunch: Enjoy a traditional Siwawa lunch, a popular Guiyang speciality featuring thin rice-flour wraps filled with fresh vegetables and served with a flavourful dipping sauce.
➤PM: Explore Qingyan Ancient Town, a 600-year-old fortified town known for its ancient stone walls, winding cobblestone streets, and well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty architecture. Return to the city centre to visit Jiaxiu Tower, one of Guiyang's most iconic landmarks.
➤EVE: Welcome Dinner featuring local cuisine
Day 02:Guiyang – Zhenyuan
➤AM: Travel to Zhenyuan Ancient Town (2.5h), a charming riverside town with over 2,000 years of history. Wander through its narrow lanes, admire traditional architecture, and discover the old town nestled between mountains along the Wuyang River.
➤EVE: Enjoy a local speciality dinner in Zhenyuan, followed by a scenic night cruise along the Wuyang River, when the illuminated ancient buildings and bridges create beautiful reflections on the water.
Day 03:Zhenyuan – Mount Fanjing
➤AM: Travel to Mount Fanjing (2h), a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its extraordinary mountain landscapes and rich biodiversity.
➤AM/PM: Take the cable car up the mountain and explore its dramatic peaks, Buddhist temples, and remarkable rock formations, including the iconic Red Clouds Golden Summit. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
➤Late PM: Visit the Great Golden Buddha Temple, home to an impressive golden Buddha statue.
Day 04:Mount Fanjing – Zhaoxing
➤AM: Travel to the Dong ethnic region (4h) and explore Tang'an Dong Village, a traditional mountain settlement surrounded by terraced rice fields. Wander through its stone-paved lanes and admire traditional wooden houses and drum towers, while experiencing the slower rhythm of village life.
➤EVE: Enjoy a performance of the Grand Choir of the Dong people, a UNESCO-listed polyphonic singing tradition passed down through generations. Subject to local performance schedules.
➤AM: Explore Zhaoxing Dong Village, one of China's largest Dong ethnic settlements. Visit the village museum to learn about Dong history, traditions, and craftsmanship, with an opportunity to try traditional tie-dyeing, a local intangible cultural heritage craft.
➤PM: Wander through the village's five iconic Drum Towers, named after the Confucian virtues of Benevolence, Righteousness, Courtesy, Wisdom, and Trust. Explore the wooden houses and picturesque Wind & Rain Bridges, and soak up the lively atmosphere of local village markets.
➤EVE: Enjoy a traditional Dong Long-Table Banquet, featuring a variety of local dishes and an opportunity to experience the communal dining traditions of the Dong people.
Day 06:Zhaoxing – Huanggang – Zhanli – Jiabang
➤AM: Visit Huanggang Dong Village, a traditional settlement where wooden stilt houses, drum towers, and local customs remain an integral part of everyday life.
➤PM: Continue to Zhanli Dong Village, known for its distinctive Dong traditions and peaceful rural atmosphere. Discover the traditional wooden drying racks used to hang harvested rice, a characteristic feature of the region's agricultural heritage.
➤Late PM: Travel to Jiabang Rice Terraces and check in to the local accommodation.
Day 07:Jiabang – Getou Miao Village
➤AM: Explore the spectacular Jiabang Rice Terraces, where generations of Miao farmers have carved intricate layers of rice paddies into the mountainsides. Wander through the scenic landscape, dotted with traditional wooden houses and small farming villages, and enjoy sweeping views of the terraced hills.
➤PM: Travel to Getou Miao Village (4h), a 400-year-old traditional Miao settlement tucked away in the forested mountains of Leigongshan. Known for its ancient Chinese fir trees, some believed to be over 1,000 years old, the village is home to traditional wooden stilt houses nestled along a mountain stream. Explore the peaceful village and discover how generations of Miao villagers have lived alongside and protected these remarkable trees.
➤EVE: Enjoy a traditional Miao-style Sour Soup Beef Hotpot, a local speciality featuring tender beef cooked in a tangy, aromatic broth.
Day 08:Getou – Langde – Kaili
➤AM: Travel to Langde Miao Village (1.5h), known for its well-preserved wooden architecture and rich Miao cultural traditions. Wander through the village and learn about local customs and community life.
➤PM: Continue to Kaili and explore the Kaili Miao Embroidery Heritage Market, a lively marketplace showcasing beautiful handmade embroidery, traditional textiles, silver jewellery, and other intangible cultural heritage crafts. Discover the intricate patterns and craftsmanship passed down through generations of Miao artisans.
