Days
5
Accommodation
5 nights selected hotel
Cities
Guiyang, Kaili, Zhaoxing, Libo, Maolan
Transportation
Car, Hike
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, bottled water
Experiences
Culture, Nature
Group size
4-12 ppl
Team
Local Guides, Trip Manager
This is a journey into the misty hills of Guizhou, where rivers carve valleys between terraces, and cultures root deep in earth, song, and silver. Not in glass cases, but in villages where embroidery is a language, and bridges are built to carry both footsteps and stories.
In 5 days, trace ancient trails between Dong drum towers and Miao markets, hike above rice paddies that shine like mirrors, and drift through bamboo forests where waterfalls speak louder than words. Learn to shape silver, to dye cloth with indigo, to taste sour soup the way grandmothers still make it. Hear songs not on stage, but echoing across dusk-lit courtyards.
Welcome to Guizhou—quiet, layered, and alive.
About this Journey
There's a silence in Guizhou that isn't empty, it's full.
Full of silver tools tapping rhythmically beneath stilted homes, of wind sliding over rice terraces at dawn, of footsteps on stone paths that once led to nowhere in a hurry.
Villages appear like secrets whispered between ridges. One sings with bronze drums, another dyes cloth with indigo and memory. In one, you’ll taste soup as sharp as a summer storm; in another, a child might teach you the name of a butterfly you’ve never seen.
This is where cultures not clash but braid. Dong songs woven into Miao silver, Buyi prayers hidden in the way they tend to rice, traditions held not in glass cases, but in fingertips, kitchens, footsteps.
You come with questions, but leave with rhythms.
A slower walk, a deeper breath, a new way of noticing. And long after, you’ll still carry it: that sense of something quiet, intricate, and alive.
Route Map
Itinerary
Take a private transfer from the Guiyang airport/train station to your hotel for check in. Stroll along the Nanming River and visit the historic Jiaxiu Pavilion, a symbol of Guiyang's cultural roots
Visit Qinyan Ancient Town by car (approx. 1 hour), with its Ming and Qing architecture, narrow cobbled lanes, and traditional Muslim culture
Back to Guiyang, enjoy a welcome dinner with Guizhou’s famous sour soup hotpot, spicy, tangy, and full of local flavor
Drive to Shidong Miao silversmith village in Taijiang County (approx. 3 hours)
Visit silver artisans who have passed down their craft for generations. Try your hand at silver polishing, learn the unique "split-thread embroidery", browse the lively local market, and interact with villagers to understand Miao totems and traditional clothing
In the evening, transfer to Xiasi Ancient Town in Kaili (approx. 1.5 hours). Enjoy dinner and a relaxing stroll through the historic town
Drive to Zhaoxing Dong Village (approx. 2.5 hours), one of China’s largest Dong minority settlements, passing through rice terraces and forested hills. Explore the village’s signature drum towers, covered bridges, and traditional Dong drum music hall
Hike the scenic Tang'an Ancient Trail up to Tang'an Village, weaving through rice paddies and old-growth forests for panoramic views
Enjoy an unhurried evening walk through the village as Dong grand songs echo across the valley
Depart early for Xiaoqikong National Park (approx. 2.5 hours), a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its lush forests, waterfalls, and emerald rivers
Explore natural wonders like Wolong Pond, the 68-level Waterfall, ancient bridges, and the surreal waterborne forest. Optional bamboo rafting through the park’s tranquil waterways
Return to Libo town to check in hotel, have a local dinner
After breakfast, drive to Maolan National Karst Forest Reserve (approx. 40 mins). Take a light 3–4 hour guided walk through karst forests, streams, and lush valleys. Spot butterflies, birds, and native tropical flora
Return to Yao’gu Village for a traditional Buyi meal: grey sticky rice dumplings, sour soup fish, smoked pork with herbs, and foraged vegetables. Visit traditional wooden homes, communal wells, and rice barns. Learn about mountain farming cycles and ancestral beliefs. Watch or join traditional crafts like weaving, indigo dyeing, and straw braiding
Leaving for Guiyang in the late afternoon (approx. 3.5 hours). Check in the hotel then enjoy a farewell dinner
Experiences Included
Details
The following items are included in your trip package unless otherwise stated:
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5 nights of accommodation in selected hotels.
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All meals during the trip – daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner featuring local specialties.
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All transportation during the tour, including high-speed trains, airport/train station transfers, and private vehicles for local travel.
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All entrance fees to sites and activities listed in the itinerary.
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Professional English-speaking tour guide throughout the trip, online trip manager where applicable.
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Bottled water and travel support materials.
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Pre-trip support, including travel briefing and packing suggestions.
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