World Natural Heritage World Geopark The First National Forest Park of China
Day 1,Kaili Arrival
Pick up in Kaili - Transfer to Kaili, the capital of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture
Accommodation: Kaili
Day 2,Kaili
Langde Upper Miao Village - Matang Gejia Village
Langde Upper Miao Village, renowned as "the Hometown of Chinese Folk Song and Dance Art," located approximately 28 kilometers away from Kaili. This charming village offers a refreshing escape from bustling crowds, embracing a tranquil natural ambiance while welcoming visitors with open arms and showcasing its rich cultural heritage. Matang Gejia Village, a primitive Miao village with over 400 Gejia people who are called the 57th ethnic group in China unofficially. According to the legend, Gejia people are the direct descendants of Hou Yi, a legendary hero who was said to shoot the nine scorching suns in order to save his people. Matang Village is famous for exotic attires, colorful festivals and countryside feelings.
Accommodation: Kaili
Day 3 Kaili-Rongjiang
Shiqiao Miao Village - Dali Dong Village
Shiqiao Miao Village is about 32 km southwest of Kaili city. Shiqiao Village is famous for the national intangible cultural heritage of traditional paper making with trees’ bark by Miao ethnic group.
After Shiqiao Village, be driven about 2.5 hours (149 km) to Dali Dong Village in Rongjiang County. Dali Village is a quiet village with 400 ancient phoebes and over 40 are with a history over 500 years. Once you enter into the village through Wind and Rain Bridges, you’ll step on the ancient stone-paved path built in the reign of Qianlong in Qing Dynasty (1636-1912). All the buildings are built from wood and the most common of which are built as quadrangle dwellings. Don’t miss Yang Family Quadrangle Courtyard with over 200 years with 93 generations living here. Come to the center of the village to see the drum tower.
Accommodation: Rongjiang
Day 4 Rongjiang - Congjiang - Zhaoxing
Biasha Miao Village - Zhanli Dong Village - Huanggang Village - Zhaoxing Dong Village
With 85 kms’ drive from Rongjiang to Congjiang-Biasha Miao Village is called as “the Last Gunslinger Village in China”. This is the only place in China where residents are still legally allowed to own and carry guns. The Biasha people are said to be the descendants of Chi You, a mythological warrior in ancient China, and have traditions dating back 2000 years. Men of Biasha dress as ancient warriors with black waistcoats and straight black trousers as well as swords, hunting dogs, and firelocks. Women of Biasha wear black pair shirts and pleated skirts, which are simple but embroidered with bright colors. In this afternoon, drive to Zhanli Dong Village,Next, head to Huanggang Dong Village.
Accommodation: Zhaoxing
Day 5 Zhaoxing - Congjiang Departure
Zhaoxing Dong Village - Tangan Dong Village - Train off Congjiang
Explore the largest Dong village in Guizhou - Zhaoxing Dong Village. Zhaoxing Village has been selected as “one of the six most beautiful countryside in China” and together with its drum towers were listed into the Guinness World Records in 2001. It is divided into 5 natural small villages, living in five different areas - which are called “Tuan” locally. Besides, there are five drum towers, five Wind and Rain Bridges and five stages setting in the village.After that, you can choose to hike from Zhaoxing Dong Village to Tang’an Dong Village which needs about 2 hours or you can take the sightseeing bus there. If by hiking, you’ll pass by the intoxicating rice paddies and primitive Dong villages.
Escort you to Congjiang Railway Station to catch your train to next destination.
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