Guizhou 4-Day Tour
Explore Guiyang’s 400-year-old Jiaxiu Pavilion and Qingyan Ancient Town’s Ming lanes, savoring Siwawa. Marvel at Huangguoshu Waterfall, walking behind its curtain into the cave. Immerse in Miao culture at Kaili’s villages, seeing silver headdresses and joining lusheng dances. Ascend UNESCO-listed Fanjing Mountain, where twin temples perch atop the 2,336m Mushroom Stone peak, often above clouds. This journey blends history, nature, and culture in Guizhou’s heartland.
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Guiyang-Qiandongnan-Tongren
Included with every escorted tour
Day 1: Guiyang Arrival
Arrival in Guiyang – Free Time
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Upon arrival in Guiyang, your driver will meet you at the airport/train station exit and transfer you to your hotel for check-in and rest.
Recommended Activities:
Visit Jiaxiu Pavilion, Guiyang’s iconic Ming Dynasty landmark (built 1598), and explore neighboring Cuiwei Garden to admire traditional architecture.
Savor local flavors like sour fish soup, sticky rice dishes, and crispy fried potatoes at nearby eateries.
Day 2: Xijiang Thousand Household Miao Village
Guiyang to Xijiang Thousand Household Miao Village
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Breakfast&Lunch
Morning: Depart from Guiyang to Xijiang Thousand Household Miao Village, the world’s largest Miao ethnic settlement, renowned for its:
Traditional stilted wooden houses cascading down the mountains
Preserved Miao customs, silver craftsmanship, and Lusheng dances
Experience Highlights:
Scenic Shuttle Ride
Take the eco-shuttle to the Viewing Platform for a breathtaking panorama of 1,000+ illuminated stilt houses at sunset.
Golden Hour Magic
Witness the village transform as twilight falls – thousands of lights gradually twinkle to life like fireflies against the darkening hills.
Nighttime Feast
Join a Miao long-table banquet featuring:
Sour fish soup simmered with wild tomatoes
Purple glutinous rice steamed in bamboo tubes
Toasted rice wine served in horn cups
Day 3: Mount Fanjingshan Pilgrimage
Mount Fanjingshan Pilgrimage
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Breakfast&Lunch
Morning:
Depart after breakfast via high-speed rail to Tongren (approx. 1 hour)
Transfer to private vehicle for the 90-minute scenic drive through Guizhou’s karst landscapes to Fanjingshan
Sacred Ascent:
Cable Car Ride
Glide above primordial forests to 2,100m elevation, where clouds dance around mushroom-shaped peaks
Twin Temple Summit
Climb the Red Clouds Golden Summit (2,336m) via cliff-carved staircases
Visit the Dharmakaya & Sambhogakaya Temples – Buddhist shrines straddling a razor-thin ridge
UNESCO Wonders
Photograph the Mushroom Stone, a 1 billion-year-old geological marvel
Spot endangered Guizhou golden monkeys in virgin beech forests
Evening:
Overnight at the mountain foot eco-lodge with starry night views
Day 4: Tongren Grand Canyon-Departure
Tongren Grand Canyon
Breakfast&Lunch
Morning
After breakfast, journey one hour back to Tongren to explore the spectacular Tongren Grand Canyon – Eastern Guizhou’s hidden natural masterpiece often called “Little Zhangjiajie”. This 50-kilometer-long karst wonderland features:
Towering limestone cliffs rising hundreds of meters
Crystal-clear emerald streams winding through the canyon floor
Dozens of cascading waterfalls (some plunging 100+ meters)
Pristine subtropical forests teeming with biodiversity
Immersive Canyon Walk (1-1.5 Hours)
Follow the cliff-hugging plank pathways for breathtaking perspectives:
→ Right Side: Watch for rainbows dancing in waterfall mist above jade-green plunge pools
→ Left Side: Spot nature-carved karst sculptures – see if you can find formations resembling animals or mythical figures
Afternoon Connections
Your guide will transfer you to Tongren’s airport/train station, where you can:
✓ Extend to Fenghuang Ancient Town (1hr high-speed train) – China’s most picturesque riverside Ming-era village
✓ Continue to Kaili (1hr train) – Heartland of Miao ethnic culture
✓ Begin your onward China adventure
