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Tour Code: GY01
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Kaili Miao Ethnic Minority Villages Tour
4 Days Luxury & Standard of Guiyang - Kaili (Miao Ethnic Minority Villages) - Guiyang
- Starting from $199 per person Hotels & Price
- Luxury & Standard
Departure: Friday
Nowadays in China the grandma takes care of the grandchild.Day 01Arrival in Guiyang
Our guide will meet you outside the baggage claim area at Guiyang Airport and transfer you to the hotel. Visit Qingyan Old Town, time permitting.
Descriptions: Qingyan Old Town - Located in the south suburb of Guiyang City, Qingyuan Old Town is one of the famous old towns in Guizhou. Built in 1378, the town follows the layout of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The ancient buildings are quite imposing. The carved columns and painted beams are incomparable and ingenious. Though some of them were out of repair, they still look attractive and strongly worth seeing.
Day 02Guiyang - Kaili (Miao Ethnic Minority Villages)
Drive to Kaili and check in at the hotel. Visit a Long-skirt Miao Village. You will experience the Miao people's daily life by visiting the local families. Meanwhile, you can appreciate the Miao people's typical architecture - Wooden Stilt House. Afterwards, continue to visit the traditional way of paper-making in Shiqiao Miao Village and another Long-skirt Miao Village - Boji Miao Village. You will be deeply impressed by the different folk customs and dresses. Transfer back to Kaili.(B+L)
Descriptions:
Qingman Miao Village - Located about 14 miles to the southwest of Kaili, Qingman Miao Village is built along the mountain contours. Surrounded by green mountains and rivers, it is the sweet home to over 300 households and 1,600 Miao people. The unique wooden stilt houses put up range upon range are indeed a splendid scene to see!
The Wooden Stilt House - By making use of steep hillside, the local people use wood to build their houses, whose structure is jointed by tenon and mortise, without a single snail or rivet. The layers of these houses look very much like pyramid-shaped structure from afar, spectacular indeed!
Paper-making in Shiqiao Miao Village - Shiqiao paper is smooth, white, and difficult of bursting. It is said that the paper making in Shiqiao Miao Village has a history of over 1,000 years. By using Han people's experience, the local Miao people use high-quality spring water, tree roots and bark to make papers. Their craft of paper making is regarded as a “live fossil”. Come to Shiqiao, you'll have a chance to witness how they make papers.
Boji Miao Village - Shaped like a dustpan, Boji Miao Village is located in Danzhai County where the land is beautiful and fertile. Over 100 households live here generation after generation. The life in this old village is quite serene and bucolic.
Miao minority people are celebrating their festival.Day 03Kaili (Miao Ethnic Minority Villages)
Visit the local market in the morning. Afterwards, drive to visit the Jidao Miao Village and Langde Miao Village. Transfer back to Kaili.(B+L)
Descriptions: Nanhua Miao Village - Built up to the mountains, Nanhua Miao Village is hidden in green pines and cypresses. The clear Bala River slowly flows around the village. The folkway here is simple and honest. The highlight is the unique Miao clothes. The local Miao girls wear 2.6 feet-long pleated skirt and 3.3 feet-long cattle horn headdress, which is quite striking to newcomers.
Langde Miao Village - Located about 31 miles to the south of Kaili City, Langde Miao Village is a beautiful place surrounded by green mountains and rivers. Come here, you will see the classical wooden stilt houses, winding mountain paths, well-preserved Wind and Rain Bridge and delicate Miao clothes; you will hear the sweet songs floating in the valley and the babble of brooks meandering among mountains. You will be deeply impressed by the beautiful scenery and the unique folk customs.Day 04Departure from Kaili - Guiyang
Drive back to Guiyang and 'Team TCG' ensures your smooth departure from China. We all wish you a pleasant trip home and it is 'Our pleasure to know you'.(B)
B-- Breakfast L-- Lunch D-- Dinner
| Grade | Luxury | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Guiyang | Sheraton Hotel  | Ramada Plaza |
| Kaili | Grand Dragon Hotel | Grand Dragon Hotel |
Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)
2009 Prices (Valid from Jan. 1st, 2009 to Feb. 28th, 2010)
| Grade | Luxury | Standard | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Year Round | Year Round | ||
| Double | Sole | Double | Sole | |
| 2-5 persons | $469 | $589 | $439 | $529 |
| 6-9 persons | $299 | $429 | $269 | $369 |
| 10 & above | $229 | $329 | $199 | $259 |
Prices (based on per person and shown in US dollars)2010 Prices (Valid from Mar. 1st, 2010 to Feb. 28th, 2011)
| Grade | Luxury | Standard | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year Round | Year Round | ||
| Double | Sole | Double | Sole | |
| 2-5 persons | $509 | $649 | $479 | $579 |
| 6-9 persons | $329 | $469 | $299 | $399 |
| 10 & above | $249 | $359 | $219 | $289 |
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Questions & Reviews
1.
Apr. 7,2008 11:17 Reply
Ms.Chris(United States) said:
The old city walls in Qingyan Old Town are built of huge thick stones near cliffs. It looks like very dangerous and fearsome. Qingyan Old Town is right famous for this. Inside the city gates, majority of things in the town are made from stone, thus giving the city the name "the city of stones."
Since this town is well preserved with original flavor and unique characteristics, many TV stations and photographers come to the town to film TV programs. One of the most famous films shot here, is called Searching for the Gun, Jiangwen is the leading actor in it.
This town is also famous for its snacks. Mutton rice flour noodles is one of the most famous tasty treats, some others are like rose candies, chili chicken and cured meat. The many different colors, smells and tastes will leave you wanting more! Worth visiting!
2.
Apr. 7,2008 10:34 Reply
Mr.Unknown said:
Encircled by numerous villages, home to minority groups and some pretty countryside, Kaili is a real "festival land" with over 130 festivals taking place throughout the year. The climate in Kaili is mild, the scenery is impressive, ranging from waterfalls to rolling hills. Transporation to the countless Miao villages is quite convenient, most are only about 10 km away, including the famous Langde and Xiangzhigou Miao villages.
Kaili is easily accessible by train. The best way to get there is to take train No. 248 from Guiyang. The whole journey takes about 3 hours. Kaili train station is located at the north of the city. Take bus No. 1 from the station to downtown Kaili or the bus station.
Kaili Bus Station has daily long distance buses to Guiyang, Zhengyuan, Rongjiang and Congjiang from 8 am to 5:30 pm.
The easiest way to visit the outskirt towns is to take a minibus. Buses going to Xianglu Mountain, Yudong Cave and Longchang can be found along Beijing Xi Lu while for southern destinations such as Leishan and Xijiang, you should pick up a bus on Shaoshan Nan Lu or head straight to the bus station.
The local flavors in Kaili are spicy and sour. Fish Hotpot with sour soup is one of the most famous dishes in Kaili, which is made by putting a fresh carp in boiled water and then adding the special sour seasonings. Beef tendon is another popular dish that is pretty
3.
Apr. 7,2008 10:06 Reply
Ms.Shelia Simkin(Argentina) said:
We spent the entire day watching and participating in the annual Lusheng Festival. All the local villagers came to march in the parade, socialize, meet friends and be entertained. The Miao groups wore their local colorful charming festival dress, loaded with real silver and artificial silver headdresses and jewelry. The Lusheng contest inside Kaili Stadium was held at noon.
Vibrant or colorful can''t accurately describe what we saw. The local ethnic minority people acutally more interested in us than the festival itself. We were constantly being photographed, and asked to pose with their families and children for more photographs. We got more than 15 seconds of fame.
There were also some local vendors selling balloons for the children and handmade crafts...FYI, if you ever travel through China and need your pants shortened, some mending or tailoring needs, there are streets filled with women at their old Singer Sewing Machines who will be happy to take care of your sewing needs for ￥5.00 (it would be like ￥2.00 for local people, tourists would be over charged with no reason )
There was also the little Kaili Minority Museum, which is interesting, with knowledge and infomation about the customs and culture of the minority groups. The Museum also had two interesting shops with old minority jewelry, books, postcards and beautifully executed embroidered jackets for sale. Quite nice!
4.
Jan. 24,2008 14:59 Reply
Ms.Luna Saya(Nepal) said:
China has the most interesting markets I have ever seen! Explore them and enjoy the colors of unknown vegetables and fruits! But be prepared to see some ugly sights (for westerner''s eyes). Meat is still sold on the market without cooling.