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Although relatively underdeveloped compared with East Coast China, the southwestern province of Guizhou, with its natural resources, rich multicultural heritage and pivotal historical position, is a treasure for the traveler who enjoys exploring nature and minority culture. Guizhou is known as a "natural garden"for its picturesque mountains and beautiful rivers, majestic waterfalls and gorges, fantastic karst landscape and stone forests, and particularly the enchanting ethnic minority cultures.
*Zhijin Cave, one of the biggest Karst caves in China
*Huanguoshu Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Asia
*Yelang Valley, inspired by Nuo Opera dated back 2000 years ago
*Small Seven Arch National Park listed as Natural Heritage by UNESCO
*Zhaoxing Village, the largest and oldest Dong village in China
*Experience unique ethnic Dong culture and activities in the Dong village
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Itinerary:
Day 1 Shanghai ✈️ Guiyang 🚗 AnshunTake the early flight HO1207 07:15AM/10:00AM to Guiyang, transfer to (2.5hrs) to Zhijing Cave after meet your guide at the airport. Visit Zhijing Cave with the most beautiful stalactites and stalagmites in China by walking 2 hours in the cave. (Packed lunch suggested at the airport)
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Zhijin Cave, also known as Daji Cave ( Rooster Hunting Cave), is one of the biggest Karst caves in China, and it is most attractive and famous. It boasts the tallest and thinnest stalactite and the densest concentration of cave chambers in the world. One stalactite has a maximum width of 175 meters, it was approved by UNESCO as a World Geopark on Sep 19, 2015, becoming the first world Geopark in Guizhou province.
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It says that “One who has visited Zhijing Cave thinks nothing of other caves” in China. The amazingly fantastic cave are mind-blowing since they are shaped like mushrooms, flowers, bamboo, rice fields, mountains, animals and fair ladies. Some of the most spectacular sights include the mysterious "Silver Rain Tree", a 17-meter-tall rare flower-like transparent crystal, the upside down Pipa(a stringed instrument), the unusual and rare Moonstones, and the king’s Helmet...After we finish the Zhijing Cave. We will drive 1.5 hours to Huanguoshu Waterfall National Park in the late afternoon and check in the hotel. Dinner will be served after that. Stay at Huanguoshu Waterfalls Yingbin Hotel**** ![]()
After breakfast, we will pay a visit to Huanguoshu Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Asia that is 77.8 meters high and 101 meters wide, especially you will have opportunity to walk through the Water Curtain Cave behind the waterfall. After we visit the Huanguoshu Waterfall. We will have lunch first then drive 2hours to visit Yelang Valley in the afternoon.
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Yelang Valley is an artistic castle built by Song Peilun 20 years ago who gave up an opportunity to stay in the United States as a cartoonist, instead, he returned to a plot of wasteland he bought in his home province of Guizhou. There, he decided to create a different kind of art. The castle grounds are home to more than 300 statues lining both sides of a creek. They resemble the huge human figures on Easter Island. Song drew inspiration from local Nuo Opera, a tradition in which people wear masks and dance to drive away evil spirits, this tradition can be dated back 2000 years ago since Han Dyansty.![]()
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At your first sight of the valley, you will see the stone castle with different shapes which arouse your inner illusion for the primitive culture. Various stone statues and stone pillars can be seen everywhere in the Yelang Valley. But in Song ‘s eyes, they are all brave and strong soldiers who guard for the rare and invaluable untouched Paradise. Every morning, Song takes a visit around the valley and takes a careful look at everything. For Song , everything in the valley is like his children and he is their most beloved and affectionate farther in a certain way.After we finish our visit in Yelang Valley. We will take a short ride to your hotel in downtown Guiyang. Dinner after hotel check-in.Stay at Novotel Downtown Guiyang****We will drive 3hours to Libo after breakfast, and pay a visit to Small Seven Arch National Park that has been listed as International Natural Heritage by UNESCO, the park is named after the small seven-arch bridge built in 1875.The whole scenic area is filled with mysterious dense forests, splendid overlapping mountains, and jade-blue rivers and lakes, beautiful cascades and waterfalls. ![]()
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Because of the well-preserved ecological environment, the area is honored by both Chinese and overseas experts as "an unparalleled well-preserved green gem unmatched by any other Karst sites in the world. You will visit Small Arch Bridge, Laya Waterfall, 68 Cascades, Flying Dragon Waterfall, Mandarin Duck Lake, Aquatic forest, Cuigu Waterfall and Wolong Waterfall. In the evening, we will have dinner together, cheers!Stay at Libo Jiahe Hotel**** ![]()
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After breakfast, we will drive 3hours to Zhaoxing Dong Village, pay a visit to local family and learn from locals to make your own batik piece in the afternoon. Enjoy local traditional activities in the Dong village. After dinner, enjoy the amazing night view and Iron Flower Hitting Show in Zhaoxing Village.![]()
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Known as the biggest and oldest Dong village in China, Zhaoxing was ranked as one of China's six most beautiful villages and towns by Chinese National Geography. It holds over 1,000 households and nearly 6,000 inhabitants. A small river runs through the village, which lies in a basin among the green mountains with terraced fields creeping upwards along the slopes. The Dong people inhabit timber-made houses built row upon row on the hillside.
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The village is a wonderland for Dong festivals, songs and dancing. The most famous event is the Grand Chorus, a unique polyphonic folk music tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation for over 2,500 years. The village is also well-known for its five beautiful drum towers, five wind-and-rain (flower) bridges and five theater stages, all scattered across the five villages. A drum tower is a multi-storied pagoda-like wooden structure built without the use of any nails. As a symbol of a Dong village, it is usually the tallest building. It is used as a venue to host special events and ceremonies.Stay at Indigo Boutique Guesthouse![]()
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Day 5 Zhaoxing 🚗 Guiyang ✈️ ShanghaiAfter breakfast, enjoy your free time in the village. Later today we will drive you to the Guiyang airport to catch your flight back home. Safe journey, see you next time!![]()
5199RMB/Person
Single Room Supplement 1100RMB/Person
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【Price including】
·All the entrance fees listed in the itinerary
·Private bus for transportation
·Hotel accomadations as listed in the itinerary
·English speaking tour guide
·All breakfast/lunch/dinner during the whole trip
·Two bottles of water per person per day
·Insurance
【Price not including】
· Single room supplement 1100RMB
· Personal expenses
· Flights into and out of Guiyang
10~8days before the trip takes place 70% refund.
7~5days before the trip takes place 50% refund.
Less than 5days before the trip takes place, no refund.
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Our location: Shanghai West Bund
