Day 1 Guangzhou → Liannan County → Yao Nationality Museum → Oujia Rice Terraces
08:00
Meet and sign in at Exit B of Kecun Subway Station;
08:30
We set off on time. The tour leader introduced the itinerary and emphasized the precautions. We then headed to our destination with laughter and joy.
12:00
When you arrive at the county town, you can freely arrange group meals or enjoy your own food.
1:30 PM
After a satisfying meal, head to the China Yao Museum to travel through time and space, experience the profound charm of Yao culture, and appreciate the wisdom and beauty of millennia-old traditions. The tour lasts approximately 1 hour.
2:30 PM
Head to the Oujia Rice Terraces, purchase your ticket, and admire Guangdong's largest and most beautiful rice terraces, capturing stunning moments. Travel in groups, so everyone can help snap photos. Oujia Village, known as the "Roof of Lingnan, Guangdong," is situated on the highest peak of Lianshan Mountain and offers a glimpse into farm life. Over 1,000 acres of terraced fields stretch across 2,000 steps. From above, the scenery is breathtaking, with graceful, winding lines resembling a natural ink painting.
5:00 PM
At the Oujia Rice Terraces River, tourists enjoyed a water party, filled their cups with auspicious water, splashed each other with it, soaked their bodies, and sent each other good wishes.
6:00 PM
Dinner at your leisure. After dinner, we will take a break and invite all tourists to join us for a bonfire party full of ethnic characteristics. Experience bowl-smashing wine, bamboo pole dance, and other folk dances.
You can also quietly enjoy the stars, frog sounds, and the cute elves dancing in the night sky - fireflies, and get close to nature on a refreshing summer night.
Day 2 Oujia Rice Terraces → Heishan Rice Terraces → Youling Thousand Households Yao Village → Guangzhou
08:00
In the morning, you will have free time to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Oujia and have breakfast.
08:30
We will hike through the terraces. Large luggage can be left in the car, so pack light. We'll hike for about two hours through the woods, carrying a small backpack. We'll slowly ascend along the cement road between the terraces, passing through untouched, pristine narrow paths and lush mountains, enjoying the natural beauty until we reach the Black Mountain Terraces. At noon, you can choose to enjoy a special farmhouse in the Black Mountain Terraces scenic area (if you're not hiking, you can take a bus to the Black Mountain Terraces).
13:00
Gather and head to Youling Yao Village (1 hour drive, just in time for a lunch break)
2:00 PM
Arrive at Youling Qianhu Yao Village, a village steeped in beautiful scenery and rich local customs. It boasts two national intangible cultural heritage items: the Yao Shuagetang and the Yao Long Drum Dance, both of which have garnered widespread attention. Undeveloped and sparsely visited, this village offers a glimpse into the pristine Yao customs as you wander through the quiet bluestone alleys and quaint Yao houses.
In 1998, Youling Village was awarded the title of "Hometown of Chinese Folk Art" by the Ministry of Culture.
4:00 PM
Gather together for the return trip to Guangzhou, ending your pleasant journey. Estimated arrival time in Guangzhou is 20:00.
