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GW-AD-002 ] South-East Hiking (11 Day)
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Guiyang
- Kaili Langde - Datang - Rongjiang Congjiang - Zhaoxing Sanjiang
- Chenyang Longsheng - Guilin ,11 Days
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Traveling deep into the mountain area of Guizhou, a province tucked
away in Southwest China, we will explore traditional ethnic minority
villages inhabited by Miao and Dong groups, and travel further to
meet the enigmatic Gejia people, who are unfamiliar to even the
(Han) Chinese. We will travel from one village to another, meeting
colorfully dressed ethnic minority people selling goods in the markets,
making tofu or cultivating rice in their fields. If we are lucky,
we might chance upon one of their vibrant festivals, which are held
throughout the lunar calendar. This trip offers a unique opportunity
to spend time in one of China's most isolated regions, appreciating
ancient architectural styles and local customs of the ethnic minorities,
while at the same time enjoying the unspoiled beauty of its mountains
and valleys. ]
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Day 1 Guiyang | We will meet you at the airport in Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou. The rest of the day will be left open for you to either visit its museum - an excellent introduction to local history and culture - or take a walk to Qianling Park to climb a thousand steps to the old Buddhist monastery and sip tea in its garden. | |
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Day 2 Guiyang - Kaili | Guizhou is nicknamed 'the Kingdom of Mountains,' as 87% of its land is comprised of mountains and plateaus. We will leave Guiyang in the morning to drive 200 km (125 mi) along scenic mountain roads to Kaili, stopping on the way in Xiaohuamiao at Guiding, which is a village inhabited by the Flowery Miao, a subgroup of the ethnic minority group. | |
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Day 3 Kaili | We will leave in the morning to visit Matang, a quiet village inhabited by the Gejia minority, where we will learn about their culture, of which very little is known. Next we head to the limestone caves in Yudong, We will return to Kaili in the evening. | |
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Day 4 Kaili - Langde - Datang | A short drive from Kaili along the Bala River will take us to the village of Langde, a real gem with traditional wooden houses and waterwheels. After lunch we will continue our journey to Datang, a Miao village with an aquatic granary and a stunning view of Mt. Leigong. We will stay the night in the village. | |
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Day 5 Datang - Rongjiang | We will continue our drive along a sandstone road to Rongjiang through Kaitun Terrace, where layers of terraced rice fields form what appears to be a gigantic staircase on the side of a mountain. | |
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Day 6 Rongjiang - Congjiang | We will take a 3-hour drive to Congjiang, stopping on the way at Basha, a small Miao village with very little signs of modern influence. The people rarely venture out of the village except for selling firewood and shopping for daily necessities in markets, and both men and women can be seen in traditional costumes, wearing their hair long. | |
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Day 7 Congjiang - Zhaoxing | A 6-hour drive will take us to Zhaoxing, one of the largest Dong villages in the region, with more than 700 households and a population of 4000. The Dong can be recognized by their turbans (for men) and pleated skirts (for women). They are also known for their architecture, particularly their drum towers, and Fengyuqiaos, or wind and rain bridges, which are pavilions for sheltering people during bad weather. | |
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Day 8 Zhaoxing - Sanjiang - Chenyang | From Zhaoxing we will continue our journey south into Guangxi Province to visit Sanjiang, a village inhabited by the South Dong, one of the two subgroups of the Dong ethnic minority. A short drive away from Sanjiang will take us to Chenyang, a quaint little village with one of the largest Fengyuqiaos in the region. Here we will explore the villages on foot, visiting lively markets and hillside farms. | |
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Day 9 Chenyang - Longsheng - Guilin | We will leave Chenyang in the morning to visit Longsheng, where the mountains are covered with terraced rice fields, some of them reaching up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) peaks. We will drive to Guilin in the late afternoon. | |
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Day 10 Guilin | Cruising down the Li River. Back to Guilin by car and visit the Reed Flute Cave. | |
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Day11 Guilin | Transfer to the airport and board your homebound flight. Arrive in your country on the same day. (B) | |
