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13-26 April 2013 (14-days) Backcountry Guizhou
Trip cost Rm4680 (for group of 10 pax), Rm4480 (12pax), Rm4400 (14 pax), Rm4350 (16 pax), Rm3980 (18 pax & above)

Update 21 Jan 13 - Revised traveling date & itinerary to catch up "Sister Meal Festival" held once in a year. Kindly email rachelheng123@gmail.com if you keen to join.

Update 24 Oct 11 -Traveling date on 5th April is to catch up "Sister Meal Festival" which held on 6-8 April. Hence, had revised the itinerary & costing accordingly. We received good response on last April 2011, 20 pax joined. This is one of the 'real' & 'origin' of China trip. You can have some picture/idea of the Guizhou at YOUTUBE GUIZHOU TRAVELOGUE. Please email rachelheng123@gmail.com or contact her at 012-352 0868 for registration.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
This is meant to be a "free and easy" adventure trip. Participants should be relatively fit, with a good sense of humour, and above all, have the right attitude for close travel with others through possibly some trying times. Most definitely, this is not a trip for prudes, whiners, fuss-pots, and other similiarly assorted types! We had a couple of those before and it wasn't pleasant for us or them. Although every effort will be made to stick to the given itinerary, ground conditions may change and cause some disruption and/or deviation from the norm. Otherwise, have fun.

    
Miao Minority/ Huangguoshu Waterfall

Guizhou ? Literally translated as “the precious land”, its very name is a misnomer of sorts as it is actually one of the most poorest province of China . Located south of Sichuan, and east of Yunnan, Guizhou receives few visitors, especially in the more remote backwaters. But measured in the rich minority culture still in abundance, overflowing in dramatic landscapes unspoilt by mass tourism, and topped by the majestic Huangguoshu waterfall, Asia's largest with a drop of …….m, Guizhou is a “precious land” indeed! The highlights would not be Asia's biggest waterfalls at Huangguoshu, but the many quaint villages and countryside sceneries as we move from place to place.

We use local bus for the duration of the trip. We stay in a mix of budget hotels and local guesthouses. As far as possible, it will be rooms with private bath but expect a few places without this, especially in the villages. As usual, you pay for your own meals, entrance fees and other activities.

Day 1 KLIA to Guiyang贵阳: Fly CZ366 KUL/Guangzhou 0940/1315hr and then connect to CZ3421 CAN/Guiyang 1550/1715. (NOTE : Flight schedule is based on April 2011 and update once the schedule out). Transfer to hotel and Overnight (ON) Guiyang.

Day 2 Guiyang-Anshun (approx 2 hours) 凯里—天龙屯堡—安顺 : In the morning, visit Hongfu Temple which is located on top of Mt. Qianling and Jiaxiu Pavilion- the landmark building of Guiyang which has a history of more than 400 years. Set off at lunchtime for the 2 hour drive from Guiyang to Anshun. On the way stop at Tianlong, a Tunbao village of stone houses where people maintain the traditional lifestyle of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), including the costumes and language. Watch the Dixi Opera地戏, an ancient form of opera performance on the ground rather than a stage, by performers wearing wooden masks. ON Anshun

Day 3 Huangguoshu-Tianxing Qiao-Xingyi 黄果树—天星桥—兴义(255km, 3.5 hours)
Visit Huangguoshu Waterfall. Standing at 74 metres high and 81 metres wide, it is the largest in Asia. Then continue onto Star Bridge Scenic Area (Tianxing Qiao) , comprised of more waterfalls, caves and a stone archway. In the afternoon, drive to Xingyi. Overnight at the Rongjia

Day 4 Maling Gorge- Ten Thousand Peak Hills 马岭峡—万峰林
Visit the Ten Thousand Peak Hills Forest, a karst peak scene similar to the Guilin/Yangshuo area. Then continue onto Maling Gorge where you will go for a hike through the lush gorge, taking in some beautiful waterfall scenery on the way. Overnight in Xingyi. Overnight at the Rongjia Drive on to the small village called Kongbai from where you will start a 5 hour walk to Xijiang Thousand Family, crossing mountains and passing through several small Miao Villages. Arrive in Xijiang in the late afternoon. ON Ronjia

Day 5 Xingyi ­­­-Guiyang兴义—贵阳 (360km, 6 hours) : Drive back to Guiyang (360km, 6 hours). The rest of the afternoon/evening at your leisure. Overnight in Guiyang

Day 6 Guiyang-Zhaoxing 贵阳-肇兴 (4-5 hours) Drive for 4- 5 hours from Guiyang to Zhaoxing,a beautiful village at the bottom of a valley surrounded by rice terraced mountains. The afternoon is free to explore the drumtowers, wind and rain bridges and handicraft shops in the village. Overnight at the Zhaoxing.

     
MinoritIes

Day 7 Zhaoxing-Basha-Zhaoxing : Visit the Luoxiang market. Then drive for approx. 1.5 hours from Zhaoxing to Basha Village, a very old Miao Village perched on top of a mountain top. In Basha Village you will meet one of the few remaining “gunner” tribes in China. The men-folk here still wear their hair long and maintain their unique code of dress dating back to the Qin Dynasty. We will be greeted outside the village in the traditional manner by a group of the Basha men carrying long rifles then enjoy lunch and a song and dance performance by the local villagers. Have lunch in the village, then drive back to Zhaoxing. Visit Jitang Dong village, a quaint village perched on the side of the mountain. Walk down through the ricefields enjoying spectacular views over the towering terraced mountains and Zhaoxing valley. Overnight in Zhaoxing.

Day 8 Zhaoxing-Dali/Zaidang Dong Village-Rongjiang 肇兴—黎平—溶江Today we will drive from Zhaoxing to Rongjiang via Liping. On this route you will drive through lush countryside dotted with Dong and Miao villages. We will stop to visit the old streets of Liping; Zaidang, a small Dong mountain community famed for its polyphonic choral singing, and Dali Dong Village, a picturesque village which has maintained strong Dong culture. Here, you can see elegant Flower Bridges, a stone-paved street with delicate carvings, a well-preserved courtyard house and the roaring waterfall. ON Rongjiang.

Day 9 Rongjiang-Xijiang (172km, 5 hours)溶江—凯里 : Visit the Rongjiang morning market. Then drive from Rongjiang back to Kaili along the western route enjoying spectacular mountain and river views, and a variety of local costumes. Stop at Datang short skirt Miao village大唐苗寨 and Nanhua Long Skirt Miao village南华苗寨 for an incredible song and dance performance put on by over 100 local people.  In the late afternoon arrive in Xijiang Thousand Family Village and take eco-buses into the village. Overnight at Xijiang.

Day 10 Xijiang-Kongbai西江到空拜徒步:
Set off on the 5 hour hike from Xijiang to Kongbai crossing mountains and passing through several small Miao villages. Arrive in Kongbai in the late afternoon. See a demonstration of silvermaking. Stay overnight in a hotel in a nearby nature reserve.

Day 11 Taijiang-Zhenyuan台江-镇远-青龙洞 Drive from Taijiang to Zhenyuan (around 4 hours). In the afternoon visit Qinglong Dong (aka Black Dragon Cave),which was built into the precipitous Zhonghe Mountain 中和山during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). It is the largest ancient architectural complex in Guizhou, including multi-storied pavilions, temples, shrines and palaces. Overnight at the Zhenyuan

Day 12 Around Zhenyuan-Wuyang River舞阳河 : In the morning, take a cruise on the Wuyang River. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore Zhenyuan. We recommend you to take a hike up to the top of the nearby hill where you can explore part of the Great South Wall and get great views over the ancient town. Overnight at the Zhenyuan.

Day 13 Zhenyuan-Sisters Meal Festival-Guiyang镇远-姊妹节-贵阳 : Today is a long drive (5 hours) from Zhenyuan back to Guiyang. On the way, we will join the festivities at the Sisters' Meal Festival- a dazzling display of local dress, and a lot of entertainment including drums, firecrackers, singing, dancing , bullfighting, horse racing and even beauty contests! Arrive in Guiyang in the early evening.

Day 14 Go Home: We fly CZ3412 from Guiyang to Guangzhou 1040/1210 before connecting to CZ365 to KUL 1720/2110.

   
Rongjiang village walk / Zhaoxing

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  1. Cost cover airfares, accomodation and travelling to sites mentioned above.
  2. Accomodation will be in local budget motels and guesthouses. Not covered are airport taxes & fuel surcharges, China Visa (Rm58), in-town taxis or buses, meals (Rm25-30 per day), bicycle rentals, entrance fees (appx Rm350), cultural perfomance (appx Rm80-100) & other activities.
  3. Cost is subject to change depending on fluctuations in exchange rates and/or airfares.
  4. We do not do compulsory shopping stops common to normal China tours. We also do not collect compulsory tips for guide and instead leave it to the group to decide.
  5. A deposit of Rm800 will be payable to confirm your place.

Email: yongo@streamyx.com or rachelheng123@gmail.com
Phone: Lee Min: 016-220 9033 or 603-4023 8210
Phone: Rachel 012-352 0868
Address: No 19 Lorong Air Bersih Tiga, Air Panas, 53200 Kuala Lumpur

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