Day 1 Various locations → or → Guiyang ★ Gathering day
All day
There is no specific itinerary for today. Tourists will check in at their own hotel in Guiyang. Simply provide "China-TravelNote+Name" to check in. We will meet in the evening for the pre-departure meeting. The specific time will be determined by the tour leader.
Recommended nearby attractions
After arriving in Guiyang, if you have time, you can go to Qianling Mountain Park to enjoy the "Nan Guo Sheng Jing" and the magnificent night view of Jiaxiu Tower, one of the ten famous towers in China. You can also visit Gongnan Pavilion, Cuiwei Pavilion, etc. along Fuyu Bridge. Climb Dongshan Temple to enjoy the beautiful night view of Guiyang.
Food recommendations
Old Town Food Street: Weiqing Road, Wenchang Pavilion, Minsheng Road Caijia Street, Wenchang North Road, and Shengfu Road are popular with locals for their authentic cuisine.
Qingyun Market: A place where snacks from all over Guizhou are gathered. Here you can taste a variety of snacks and there are exciting activities held from time to time.
Please be safe during free time.
Day 2 Guiyang → Xiaoqikong → Libo
All day
After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Libo Xiaoqikong, where tourists will have fun in the afternoon.
Known as the "Emerald of the Earth" and the "Miracle of Karst Landforms," Xiaoqikong Scenic Area is less crowded in autumn, with no long lines. Furthermore, the scenic changes throughout the route, along with its compact layout, create a fairyland-like experience. Tourists with cameras will likely fill up their memory cards.
After visiting Xiaoqikong, we drove to Libo County to check in. We went to Libo Food Street to find some delicious food!
Day 3 Libo → Zhaoxing Dong Village
All day
Depart from Libo and head to Zhaoxing Dong Village, a village with thousands of households inhabited by the Dong people in Li Congrong.
Drum towers and wind and rain bridges are hallmarks of the Dong village. Five drum towers are located on both sides of a small river. Locals often gather near the towers to enjoy the cool air, sing, play chess, and discuss matters, all embodying a quaint ethnic atmosphere. We'll explore Zhaoxing Dong Village in depth, and those interested can play a game of Baishan Go with the villagers.
China-TravelNote specially organized a long table banquet in Dong Village.
In the evening, you can visit the observation deck and, as the sky gradually darkens, witness the dazzling lights of Zhaoxing's drum towers, creating an unforgettable spectacle. You can also go on your own to enjoy the ethereal sounds of the Dong ethnic group's Grand Song, a truly unique and intangible cultural heritage of both China and humanity. It's a must-hear experience.
Day 4 Zhaoxing → Basha Miao Village → Zhenyuan
All day
After breakfast, we will go to Basha Miao Village, the last gunman tribe in the world.
We will have a wonderful and unique folk activity here: the mighty Basha men dressed in the characteristic costumes of the Black Miao people will play the Lusheng to welcome everyone's arrival; the brightly dressed Basha girls will offer gate-blocking wine in ox horn cups.
In the afternoon, we will leave Basha and go to Zhenyuan Ancient Town, which is known as the Venice of the East.
Zhenyuan, the ancient town of Taiji, is sure to delight you. The Wuyang River, the mother river, flows through the city in an S-shaped pattern, forming a Bagua diagram. This is why Zhenyuan is also known as the Bagua Ancient Town. Composed of three connected streets, the streets are lined with inns, restaurants, and shops. A wide variety of local snacks are also available.
When the lights come on, you can take a night tour of Zhenyuan, known as the "Little Phoenix", which is a unique experience!
Day 5 Zhenyuan Ancient City → Fanjing Mountain → Shiqian County
All day
After breakfast, we will depart for the Fanjing Mountain scenic area, one of the five famous Buddhist mountains in my country.
Fanjing Mountain, one of Guizhou's six landmark scenic spots and a sacred mountain in eastern Guizhou, is a captivating wonderland and natural oxygen bar. Renowned poet Wang Xinjian's poem "Crossing Fanjing Mountain" exemplifies its captivating beauty, offering a tranquil escape from worldly worries. Follow China-TravelNote as we ascend the Red Cloud Golden Summit and admire the Mushroom Rocks. Due to Fanjing Mountain's prime location, with luck, you can even witness vast seas of clouds. It's said that those with a connection to Buddhism can even witness the Buddha's halo at the summit. Here, we'll perform a prayer ceremony and make a wish for 2020. These wishes will be written on a prayer plaque and hung at the foot of Fanjing Mountain's Golden Summit. Hopefully, the wishes made in the pure land of Brahma, the Sky City, will soon be fulfilled!
After the tour, we will proceed to Shiqian Hot Spring Resort Hotel (please bring your own swimsuit). Shiqian Hot Spring, also known as Chengnan Hot Spring, is one of the oldest hot springs in China. Its facilities were built in the 34th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty (1606 AD) and have a history of more than 400 years.
At night, you can soak in the Shiqian Hot Spring to wash away your fatigue.
Day 6 Shiqian County → Guiyang ★ Disbandment Day
All day
Tourists can sleep in and get enough rest to prepare for their return journey.
We will take a bus from Shiqian to Guiyang in due time and take you to the airport/high-speed rail station, thus ending our pleasant journey and looking forward to our next meeting.
