Chengdu Trip Overview
Visit highlights of China including the Sichuan,Yunnan,Guizhou,Guangxi and Gaungdong provinces with this private 26 days tour from Chengdu.
You will be picked up from Chengdu hotel and dropped off at Guangzhou.
Additional Info
Duration: 26 days
Starts: Chengdu, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Visit highlights of China including the Sichuan,Yunnan,Guizhou,Guangxi and Gaungdong provinces with this private 26 days tour from Chengdu.
You will be picked up from Chengdu hotel and dropped off at Guangzhou.
Itinerary
Day 1: Chengdu. O/N Chengdu.
Stop At: Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan
In the morning, your driver will meet you at 9:00am of your Chengdu hotel then transfer to Mount Qingcheng, need 80 minutes driving, 65km.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mount Qingcheng, Qingcheng Mountain Town, Chengdu 611844 China
Firstly, you will visit the Mt.Qingcheng which is divided into two parts they are called Front Mountain and Back Mountain. The front mountain is the main part of Mount Qingcheng Scenic Area and covers about 15 square kilometers. The back mountain covers about 100 square kilometers. The clear streams, verdant woods and magnificent peaks make the back mountain very attractive. In winter, it is very cold in Mount Qingcheng; but in summer, it is so cool that Mount Qingcheng is regarded a great summer resort by many people.
At this mountain you can see many cultural relics and historic sites in the front mountain and the scenery here is also very beautiful. The main attractions in the front mountain are Natural Drawing, Jianfu Palace, Tianshi Cave, Chaoyang Cave and Shangqing Palace, etc. The main attractions in the back mountain are Golden Cliff and Sky Storehouse, Goddess Cave, Clouds Caves, View of Platform Bridge, etc.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dujiangyan Irrigation System, Dujiangyan City, Chengdu, Sichuan, China, 611830
Next, go to the Dujiangyan Ancient Irrigation System and need 30 minutes driving. About 2,200 years ago, Chengdu was threatened by the frequent floods caused by the flooding of the Minjiang River. So the local official of the Shu state, Li Bing, together with his son, decided to construct an irrigation system on the River t prevent flooding. After a lengthy study and years’ hard work by the local people, the great Dujiangyan Irrigation Project was completed. Nowadays, the project still plays a crucial role in draining off floodwater, irrigating farms and providing water resources for more than 50 cities in Sichuan province.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Chengdu, Chengdu, Sichuan
When you finished the Dujiangyan tour, your driver will escort you to your hotel.
Duration: 18 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 2: Chengdu–Leshan Buddha–E’mei. O/N Emei city.
Stop At: Leshan Giant Buddha (Da Fo), No.2435 Lingyun Street, Shizhong District, Leshan 614000 China
Today, will drive you to Mount Emei, on route, will stop the Leshan Giant Buddha which is the largest carved stone Buddha and the tallest pre-modern statue in the world. It was cut from the cliffs of Lingyun Shan in the hopes of calming the turbulent waters of the three rivers that flow together under its gaze. Stairs are carved into the cliff that connect the area at the Buddha’s feet with the land above, allowing you to view this astonishing sight from a range of vantage points. Views are stunning over elbows and knees, taking in the river scene and Leshan’s skyline.
Upon arrival in Leshan, you have lunch at a restaurant within sight the Giant Buddha. We’ll then explore the Giant Buddha and enjoy fantastic views of the surrounding landscape from atop the Buddha’s head.
Wen then pay a visit to Lingyun Temple and Museum and get a deeper insight into the history of this amazing Buddhist site and learn the story of the carving of the Giant Buddha.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Baoguo Temple, The foot of Emei Mountain, Emeishan 614200 China
Upon arrival in E’mei, you can visit the Bao Guo Temple, the largest temple at Emei Mountain, is the doorway to the mountain as well as the center of Buddhist activity of Emei Mountain. The temple faces the Phoenix Lake and backs onto the Phoenix Plains; it welcomes the sun-rise each morning and is the last place to see sun-set at dusk.
The temple was constructed on the right side of Crouching Tiger Temple in Ming Dynasty and was originally named the Hui Zong Hall, with an intension of gathering Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoist. In early Qing Dynasty, the Hui Zong Hall was moved to the actual residence and rebuilt. In 1703, the name was changed to “Bao Guo” which literally translates as “serve the nation”.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Emeishan, Emeishan, Sichuan
At the end, your driver will escort you to your hotel.
Duration: 18 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 3: Mount Emei–Ya’an city. O/N Ya’an city.
Stop At: Mount Emei (Emeishan), Emeishan 614201 China
When you buy the entrance ticket, you can take a shuttle bus to the Leidongping bus station,then we hike about 30 minutes to get to the Jieyingting Cableway Station. Then we can take cableways to the top of Emeishan – Golden Summit.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: E’meishan Jinding Scenic Resort, Within E’mei Mountain, Emeishan 614200 China
After the cable car, just few minutes waking, we can see the Golden Summit and can stay 40-60 minutes there. The experience on the Golden Summit is fabulous – sparkling golden Buddha statue, grandiose temples, endless stretching cloud sea, fresh air, etc.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Yaan, Sichuan, China
After the mount Emei, will drive you to Ya’an city
Duration: 18 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 4: Ya’an–Xichang. O/N Xichang.
Stop At: Bifengxia Panda Reserve, Bifeng Gorges Scenic Resort, Yucheng District, Ya’an 625000 China
At Ya’an, you will visit the Bifengxia Panda base and you can see Giant Pandas here for one hour, you can also hike in the gorges for about 2-3 hours.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Xichang, Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan
After that, drive to Xichang and need 5hrs driving.
Duration: 18 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 5: Xichang–Lugu lake(Yunnan Province). O/N Lugu lake.
Stop At: Xichang, Xichang, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan
Today, you will drive around 6hrs to Yunnan Lugu lake, 260km.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lugu Lake, 300 km (186 miles) from Lijiang Yongning Town, Ninglang County, Lijiang 674300 China
Upon arrival in Lugu lake, you can check in and have a rest at Lugu lake, but if you want see something at Lugu lake, no problem, just let your driver know.
Situated on the border of Yunnan Province and Sichuan Province. Lugu Lake is called the mother lake by Mosuo people and this land is considered as “the Kingdom of Women” and “Home of the Matriarchal Tribe”.
Duration: 18 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 6: Lugu lake. O/N Lugu lake.
Stop At: Lugu Lake, 300 km (186 miles) from Lijiang Yongning Town, Ninglang County, Lijiang 674300 China
In the morning, get up early to enjoy beautiful sunrise over Lugu Lake. After breakfast, you’ll first drive to visit Zhamei Monastery. Built in Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644), it is the largest Tibetan Buddhist monastery for Yunnan Mosuo people and Pumi group. You can enjoy the 12-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha, exquisite murals and splendid color-engravings.
Then, continue your memorable trip by visiting around Lugu Lake – appreciating the famous Sweetheart Trees in Nisai Village, exploring the last tribe of Mosuo with only 24 households in Little Luoshui Village. Transfer to visit a Mosuo family to know better about Mosuo people’s matriarchal system, visiting marriage customs, festivals, religion, costumes and daily life. Later, drive to visit Mosuo Museum, the only museum in China to present Mosuo people’s history, culture and folk customs.
Duration: 18 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 7: Lugu lake–Lijiang. O/N Lijiang.
Stop At: Lugu Lake, 300 km (186 miles) from Lijiang Yongning Town, Ninglang County, Lijiang 674300 China
In the morning, you can visit one of the three magical islands of Lugu Lake – Liwubi Island. Go shore excursion to Liwubi Island and explore a lama monastery of yellow sect.
After that, you will enjoy some quiet time to walk along the Luguhu Lake by yourself. Enjoy the sunset wonder of Lugu Lake in Luoshui Village. Later, transfer to Lige Village embraced by water on three sides. In this evening, enjoy Mosuo Bonfire Party with ethnic singing and dancing performance. You will take part in singing and dancing with Mosuo boys and girls around a big bonfire in the outdoor square.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Lijiang, Lijiang, Yunnan
After Lugu lake, you will drive 4-5hrs to Lijiang.
Duration: 18 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 8: Lijiang. O/N Lijiang.
Stop At: Lijiang, Lijiang, Yunnan
Your driver will meet you at your hotel lobby at 08:30am then transfer to Tiger Leaping Gorge and need 2hrs driving, 80KM.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Tiger Leaping Gorge (Hutiao Xia), 100 km NW of Lijiang Hutiaoxia Town, Shangri-La County 674402 China
When you purchased the entrance ticket then our driver will bring us to the gorge.
You will set out for you hiking tour to the upper part of the Tiger Leaping Gorge. Take a 15~20 minute walk along the plank road to the viewing platform on the valley floor. Strong currents of Jinsha River roar through the narrow valley, with waves slapping against the rocks. Please have your camera ready to capture this spectacular view. At the narrowest point, you will see a giant rock of 13 meters (43 feet) high seated in the middle of the river, abruptly cutting the torrents into two branches. Meanwhile, the surging waves crash against the rock with a tremendous roar. A special viewing platform was built there for visitors to fully appreciate this impressive scenery and take pictures.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Black Dragon Pond Park, Xin Daje, Lijiang 674100 China
Afterwards, take the private car to Black Dragon Pond Park. At this park, you can take the panorama view of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.
This park is the landmark of Lijiang. The pool is listed in the Collections of Famous Pools of China because of its exquisite beauty. Its surroundings are all green with grass and shaded by swaying willow trees. In its waters, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is reflected. At the far side of the pool, there are renovated buildings used for art exhibition such as the Moon-Embracing Pavilion with its own white marble bridge across the water, and the Five-Phoenix Temple built during the Ming Dynasty.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Baisha Ancient Town, North of Lijiang County, Yulong County 674100 China
Next, got to Baisha village, at this village, we can visit the Dongba pictograms, The mural paintings in Dabaoji Palace and ‘ten thousand camellia blossoms’ tree etc..
Baisha literally means ‘white sands’. The town was the first settlement of the Naxi people after they migrated south from the Tibetan plateau. It was once the political, commercial and cultural center of the the powerful, yet mysterious, Naxi Kingdom. The region became part of the Yuan Empire in late thirteenth century. The Mu family, which administrated Lijiang from the late fourteenth to the early eighteenth century, had its birthplace in Baisha. The area also played a large part in the strategic commercial network known as the Tea Horse Road.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Shuhe Ancient Town, 2 Miles North West of Lijiang Ancient Town, Lijiang 674100 China
After lunch, you will have a leisure walk in Shuhe Ancient Town.
Shuhe, or ‘Shaowu’ in Naxi language, means the village at the foot of the high mountain. In the past, behind the village there was a high moutain named Jubao, so people named the village. Shuhe Ancient Town is located 4km to the northwest of the Lijiang Ancient Town. Its central part covers an area of about 5 square kilometers with a population around 3,000. In 1997, Shuhe was ranked as an important part of Lijiang Ancient Town which was already the World Cultural Heritage named by UNESCO.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 9: Lijiang–Shaxi. O/N Shaxi.
Stop At: Yulong (Jade Dragon) Mountain, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Yulong County 674100 China
Today, you may visit the Snow Mountain with the cale car to Spruce Meado first or visit White Water River first, But it really depends of the Impression Lijiang Show, because the show time will depend on daily number of visitors from 11:00am–15:00pm and the show lasts for 60 minutes.
The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is very easy to visit via a system of cable cars which take visitors to different parts of the mountain. The 13 peaks, home to several glaciers, are covered in snow all year round. Different altitudes give rise to changing landscapes with peaceful meadows giving way to snow-covered paths and glaciers. We choose to Spruce Meado with the cable car due to with the lower altitude(3300M) and less people than the way to Glacier Park and also with the nice view.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Lijiang Impressions Show, No.19-9 Guodahuama Street, Old Town, Lijiang China
Next, go to Lijiang Impression show. The show is outdoor performance, including traditional songs and dance by local ethnic people selected from the villages around Lijiang, is held at the foot of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, just out of the main building, at pre-determined times.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: Blue Moon Valley, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang China
Afterwards, take the private car to White Water River(Blue Moon Valley). The Blue Moon Valley actually is an extremely blue river meandering through a lush valley of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain. Seen from a distance, it resembles a blue crescent moon inlaid at the foot of the mountain. That’s how the place got its beautiful name! However, blue is not the only colour of the river. If it rains, the white mud and limestone rubble at the riverbed will be swirled up, making the water as white as milk. Therefore, local Naxi people name it White Water River (Baishui River).
Duration: 50 minutes
Stop At: Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town, Southwest of Jianchuan County, Dali China
After the Lijiang tour, will drive 2hrs to Shaxi ancient town and overnight in Shaxi.
Duration: 18 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 10: Shaxi–Dali.O/N Dali.
Stop At: Yunnan Shaxi Ancient Town, Southwest of Jianchuan County, Dali China
In the morning, check out the hotel in Shaxi then drive to Dali.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Xizhou Town, North Dali Old Town, Dali China
Upon arrival in Dali, you will visit the Xizhou, aside from Dali, is another great place to observe the typical Bai Minority folk culture and architecture. A characteristic Bai courtyard residence consists of rooms on three sides and a decorative screen wall on the south direction. These residence generally have carved beams, turned up eaves, with the splendid of their green, gold, blue and white paint.
Xizhou is a very quiet and still uncrowded town. It has the advantage of preserving itself from mass tourism and one can observe a real local life, especially around the main square where families meet, where children like to play until after dark. Sit in a restaurant or cafe around the square, enjoy some fresh local beer, and watch the life around you.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Chongsheng Three Pagodas, Under Yingle Peak, Dali 671000 China
Next, go to Three pagodas which is facing the Erhai Lake in the front, the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple of Dali constitutes a situation of tripartite confrontation with a large pagoda and two small ones. As one of the oldest and most magnificent architectures standing gracefully and forcefully in South China, it is a famed place of interest, a symbol of ancient history and culture of Yunnan Province. Built amid previous Chongsheng Temple by Nanzhao Kingdom, a local regime of Tang Dynasty (618-907), the three pagodas was named after the temple. Though the temple was damaged in Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), the three pagodas were reserved after numerous natural disasters and manmade incidents. The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple was designated as an important heritage site protected under the state in 1961 and inscribed as AAAAA grade scenic area in 2011.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Erhai Lake, No.55 Zhongshan Road, Dali 661000 China
After the lunch, you will Transfer to Erhai Lake and can enjoy the lake view or cycling around the lake.
The Erhai Lake (Ear-shaped Sea), reputed as “Pearl of Plateau”, is the second largest highland lake of Yunnan.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Dali Ancient, Dali 671000 China
At the end,you can spend a few hours leisurely wandering the paved streets, admiring the traditional architecture of the Bai ethnic minority, trying their local food and snacks, and buying some souvenirs.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 11: Dali–Kunming. O/N Kunming.
Stop At: Dali, Dali, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan
In the morning, check out the Dali hotel and drive to Kunming and need 5hrs driving, 320km.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Kunming West Hill (Xishan Forest Park), West of Kunming’s suburb, Xishan District, Kunming 650100 China
Today, before check in the hotel in Kunming, you will firstly visit the Western Hill which is a forest park, a beautiful place with fabulous views. You can overlook the Dian Lake on the Western Hill, and there are also wonderful temples. The most amazing part is the Dragon Gate on the top of Western Hill.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kunming Dragon Gate, At the top of Xishan, west of Kunming’s suburb, Xishan District, Kunming 650100 China
You can take the cable car to reach the Gragon gate and spend 30 minutes there.The Dragon Gate is the essence of Western Hill forest park. The scenic spot is located at the end of the whole scenic spot of Western Hill which is sitting next to Dian Lake – the largest freshwater in Yunnan and is famed as the “Pearl on the Plateau”. Standing on the Dragon Gate, travelers can overlook the panoramic view of Dian Lake, which is magnificent and gorgeous and attracts many people to Western Hill. There is an old saying about the Dragon Gate – once enter into the dragon gate, you will become famous and successful, and it’s a symbol of good luck.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Kunming, Kunming, Yunnan
At the end, your driver will escort you to your hotel.
Duration: 18 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 12: Kunming. O/N Kunming.
Stop At: Kunming, Kunming, Yunnan
Your English speaking driver will meet your hotel at 09:00am then transfer to Stone forest and need 2hrs driving, 100km.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park, Shilin Town, Shilin County 650000 China
Today, you firstly visit the renowned Stone Forest, a bizarre rock formation created by rain and weather over millennia. It is amazing for the stones formed like that which makes you feel like come into a “stone world”.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Green Lake (Cui Hu), No.67 Cuihu South Road, Wuhua District, Kunming China
Next, go to Green Lake, enjoy fresh air and morning life of local citizens. The Green Lake Park is one of the most beautiful parks in Kunming. The water is green, the bamboos around the lake are green, and willows in summer and spring are green, hence the name. It is reputed as the emerald of Kunming City.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 13: Kunming–Anshun(Guizhou Province). O/N Anshun.
Stop At: Kunming, Kunming, Yunnan
Your guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00 in the morning. You will be escorted to the Guizhou Anshun in around 6hrs ride.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Anshun, Anshun, Guizhou
Upon arrival in Anshun, you can check in and rest in the hotel or have short visit nearby the city.
Duration: 18 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 14: Anshun–Guiyang. O/N Guiyang.
Stop At: Anshun, Anshun, Guizhou
Your driver will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00 in the morning. You will be escorted to the well-known Huanguoshu Waterfall in around 60 minutes ride,40km.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Huangguoshu Water Falls, Zhen Ning Bu Yizu Miao Zu Zizhi xian, Zhenning County, Anshun 561022 China
The Huangguoshu Waterfall, a milky way in miniature, is the largest waterfall in Asia. Seventy-four meters (243 feet) high and eighty-one meters (266 feet) wide, it is a scenic marvel. Do not miss it if you are in Guizhou Province.
There are mainly three National Parks in this waterfall national park: Waterfalls Cluster, Water-Curtain Cave and Rhinoceros Pool (Xi Niu Tan).
You first the Waterfall-Viewing Pavilion (Guan Pu Ting), where you could see the panorama of the whole waterfall. Then, seen from Water-Viewing Pavilion (Wang shui Ting), you could view the grand scene of surging water. The third one is the Water-Viewing Pavilion (Wang shui Ting) beside the Rhinoceros Pool. The marvelous night scene of the grand waterfall creates lasting impressions.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Guiyang, Guiyang, Guizhou
At the end, your guide will escort you to your hotel in Guiyang.
Duration: 18 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 15: Guiyang–Zhenyuan. O/N Zhenyuan.
Stop At: Guiyang, Guiyang, Guizhou
Your driver will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00 in the morning. You will be escorted to the well-known Zhenyuan ancient town in around 3.5hrs ride, 276km.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Zhenyuan County, Zhenyuan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou
Zhenyuan has long been an ancient town of the Miao people. Time-honored history endows Zhenyuan Ancient Town with many rich and generous cultural relics, making it much like a historic garden. The town covers only an area of 3.1 square kilometers (about 1.2 square miles) but greets you with more than 160 scenic spots including caves, palaces, pavilions, temples and rivers with their unique architecture, exquisite engravings and marvelous natural landscape. Among them are the famous Wuyang River Scenic Area and elegant ancient complex in the the Black Dragon Cave (Qinglong Cave) – beckoning sights not to be missed by any visitor to eastern Guizhou.
Duration: 18 hours
Stop At: Qinglong Cave Ancient Architecture Group, Wuyang River Bank, Zhenyuan County 557700 China
Later,you can visit the Qinglong cave before head to Guiyang, but is the optional , you can go inside(need to pay the ticket) or just take a photo from outside of the temple.
The Qinglong Cave or Black Dragon Cave is a group of Buddhist and Taoist temples along the Wuyang River. These temples, half built and half caved into the cliff, represent a unique architectural masterpiece in the region. There is nothing like the view from the other side of the river, as it is very impressive. Once indoors, however, the detail of the buildings and the beauty of the statues are equally as interesting.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 16: Zhenyuan–Kaili. O/N Kaili.
Stop At: Zhenyuan County, Zhenyuan County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou
Your driver will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00 in the morning. You will be escorted to the Kaili in around 120 minutes ride, 116km.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Miao Village, Nanhuamiao Village, Sankeshu Town, Kaili 556008 China
Before check in the hotel at Kaili, you will visit the Lanhua and Jidao and Langde Miao villages due to those villages just nearby the Kaili and need one hour driving from the Kaili city center.
The Langde village is 30 km away from Kaili. Surrounded by green mountains,Langde Village is situated beside a crystal-clear stream. You have to drink “block-the-way” wine when you arrive (a local custom for welcoming the guests). Twelve tables are placed in the middle of the path from the highroad to the gate of the village. Then visit the traditional Miao-style stilt houses enjoy sweet Miao folk songs. After that,you could have a free walk on the roads and courtyards in the village paved with cobbles or bluestone.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kaili, Kaili, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou
At the end, your driver will escort you to your hotel.
Duration: 18 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 17: Kaili–Congjiang–Zhaoxing. O/N Zhaoxing.
Stop At: Kaili, Kaili, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou
Today, will drive you to Zhaoxing via the Congjiang.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Xiaohuang Village, Gaozeng Country, Congjiang County 557400 China
After off the highway, we will enter Yintan Dong village in Congjiang. This village was similar village as Xiaohuang village.
The Yintan Dong village, about twenty kilometers away from Congjiang, is one of the most representative Dong villages in Guizhou for its Dong buildings and daily life of this minority. Although the houses are fairly recent (50-100 years ago ), the rules for the Dong buildings have been met. Taking a good look at the natural environment of the village, the houses, the drum towers, the pavilions, they are competely different from the ones in West! The drum tower of the village soars to 21 feet high in the center of the village. Wherever one is, one can not miss the center of Yintan. Travelers have the feeling of being immersed in time amidst extremely well preserved buildings.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Yisha Miao Nationality Village, North of Congjiang County, Congjiang County 557400 China
Next, go to Basha is a very special and old Miao Ethnic village and is virtually untouched in any way by modernization. Basha residents still live in their wooden houses, practice centuries-old customs and have their own unique beliefs. The village is perched on a hill, 5 kilometers from Congjiang. Legends say that Basha’s ancestors immigrated from heartland China to this isolated mountainous region over 2,000 years ago.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Zhaoxing DongZhai, Southeastern of Liping, Liping county 557700 China
At the end, your driver will escort you to your hotel.
Duration: 18 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 18: Zhaoxing–Chengyang(Guangxi province). O/N Chengyang village.
Stop At: Zhaoxing DongZhai, Southeastern of Liping, Liping county 557700 China
Today, you can visit the Zhaoxing Dong village which is one of the largest Dong Villages in Qiandongnan area in Guizhou. Walking into Zhaoxing Dong Village, one will feel as though the clock is being turned back. All the buildings in the village are wooden-stilt houses. This is a picturesque village noted for the beautiful natural sights and unique ethnic flavor. It is surrounded by verdant mountains with a crystal stream running through.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tang’an, Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, China, 557307
You can also take a shuttle bus from Zhaoxing village to Tang’an village and need 15 minutes and after visit, you can hiking down to Zhaoxing village or take a bus back.
The TangAn village is located about 6 km east of Zhaoxing, half way up Mount Longbao, about 840 meters above sea level. The village was first built in the Jiaqin years of Qing Dynasty (A.D 1795-1820). It is now home to over 170 households and more than 800 people. The Dong people live together in clans, and the two main clans being the Ying and Lu. They live scattered between the Banbo and Jiding ranges.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge, Guyi Town, Sanjiang 545500 China
At the end, your driver will escort you to your hotel in Chengyang village and need 2hrs driving.
Duration: 18 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Day 19: Sanjiang Chengyang Dong village–Longji Terraces. O/N Ping’an village.
Stop At: Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge, Guyi Town, Sanjiang 545500 China
Chengyang Dong Village features well-preserved residential houses and charming natural landscape. In the village, you will see the landmark constructions of Dong village, the Wind and Rain Bridge and the Drum Tower. Constructed with wood and bricks, the Wind and Rain Bridge blend the styles of bridge, corridor and kiosk into a whole, reflecting the unique Dong style and the wisdom of the Dong people. The bridge was built to provide a shelter for the people who works in fields, but later became a date place for the young people and a famous attraction to visitors at home and abroad. When you see the lofty pointed tower with upturned eaves, you will know that you come to a Dong Village. The Drum Tower is always located in the center of a village, acting as the political and cultural center. Every time when the chief of the village beats the drum on the top floor, villagers will stop their work and get together around the Drum Tower.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces, 80 kilometers from Guilin, Longsheng County 541701 China
After a two-hour drive you will reach the entrance for the Longji Terraces and you will visit the Ping’an Village, This village has the most famous and beautiful rice terraces in Longji and need about a 30-minute drive again from the entrance tickets office.
The Dragon’s Backbone Rice Terraces is a splendid agricultural spectacle with a history of more than 650 years. The most eye-catching part of the terrace cluster is the Ping’an Village Rice Terrace, which was the earliest one discovered by tourists and photographers. Numerous narrow rice fields dug along the hill slopes form terraces connected by winding flagstone trails. There are viewing platforms for visitors to view the entire terrace fields built tier upon tier. While you are there you can also experience the minority Zhuang people’s traditional way of life. It is quite interesting to help them in the fields, try on their bright-colored ethnical costumes, and visit their unique stilted houses.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Ping’an Village, Within the County, Longsheng County 541700 China
Upon arrival, Then you will take a moderate trek along steps to Ping’an Zhuang Village. The walk up takes about 40 minutes and you on a stroll around the village where you can glimpse the local Zhuang peoples’ unique wooden stilted houses and we can have a lunch in the village.
After a short lunch break, continue your terrace exploration to the No.2 Viewing Platform(Seven star with the moon), a 15-minute walk, which is a fantastic spot for a bird’s-eye view of the Longji Terraces beneath your feet. You will have enough time to take pictures and enjoy the fresh air at the platform. And then, we will head to No.1 Viewing Platform(Nine Dragons and five tigers)
