7D6N Guizhou Private Tour: Guiyang, Huangguoshu, Xingyi, Libo, Xijiang Miao Village

Please take your flight or high-speed train toGuiyang, known as the "Forest City" with a forest coverage rate of 31.6%. We provide24-hour airport and railway station pick-upaccording to your arrival time, then transfer you to your downtown hotel in Guiyang.

There is no arranged itinerary for the day. If you arrive early, you may visit recommended attractions on your own at your own expense. You can also take a good rest and taste local snacks. In the evening, head near Guiyang Huaguoyuan Shopping Center to admire the Internet-famous city landmarks — the White House and Twin Towers. You may also stroll along the Nanming River or Zhonghua Road to experience the city’s laid-back, slow-paced lifestyle and enjoy Guizhou’s distinctive sour and spicy food culture.

Guiyang Food Guide

• Erqi Road Snack StreetLocation: Hongtong City, Guiyang Railway StationBusiness Hours: 12:00 – 22:00
• Datong Street Snack StreetLocation: Datong Street, Penshuichi, Yunyan DistrictBusiness Hours: 10:00 – 22:00
• Qingyun Road Night MarketLocation: East Section of Qingyun Road, Nanming DistrictBusiness Hours: 19:00 – 04:00 early morning
• Shaanxi Road Night MarketLocation: Shanxi Road, Yunyan DistrictBusiness Hours: 19:00 – midnight
• Local specialties: Spicy Chicken, Huaxi Rice Noodles, Intestine and Blood Noodles, Sour Soup Fish, Silk Doll Vegetable Rolls, etc.

Warm Reminders

1. When dining in Guizhou, please tell the restaurant in advance if you cannot eat Houttuynia cordata.
2. If you cannot tolerate spicy food, please ask forvery mild spicyto suit your taste.
3. Please take care of your personal safety and belongings during free time.

After breakfast, drive about 4 hours toMaling River Gorge Scenic Areafor sightseeing. After the tour, proceed to Xingyi and check into the hotel.

Known as a beautiful scar on the earth, Maling River is located 5 kilometers east of Xingyi City. It is a scenic spot integrating grandeur, wonder, peril and grace. Formed by tectonic movement, Maling River Gorge is a deeply cut rift valley. Inside the gorge, numerous waterfalls cascade down, green bamboos hang along the cliffs, karst caves connect with one another, and spectacular calcified landforms can be seen everywhere. Ancient trees on both banks present varied and charming shapes. The area also features cultural landscapes including ancient bridges, old battlefields and historic post roads, filled with primitive charm and a mysterious, serene atmosphere. Magnificent waterfalls and cliff calcified formations serve as its core highlights, making it a unique natural wonder.

After breakfast, take a ride of about 0.5 hours to Wanfenglin Scenic Area. Afterwards, take a boat tour on Wanfeng Lake, then travel around 3.5 hours to Anshun and check into the hotel.(Wanfeng Lake is a complimentary activity. No refund will be given if it is closed due to bad weather.) As the saying goes, "There are countless mountains under heaven, yet only here do peaks form forests". Wanfenglin takes about 2 hours to visit (scenic shuttle bus not included). It was rated as one of China’s Top Five Peak Forests in the Beautiful China selection by China National Geography. The Bagua Field in Wanfenglin is a naturally formed Eight-Diagram field lying in the farmland of Nahui Village. Its layout is magically intricate and neatly layered as if crafted by divine craftsmanship. There are three natural bottomless sinkholes in the field, known as the Earth’s Eyes. These Nahui sinkholes are wide, shallow dish-shaped depressions. Centered on the sinkholes, farmlands spread out in arcs, forming a marvelous Bagua pattern. Locals believe walking on the Bagua Field brings official promotion and fortune.                  

After breakfast, drive about 1 hour toHuangguoshu Scenic Area, and visit Huangguoshu Waterfall, Tianxingqiao and Potuotang Waterfall. After the tour, drive around 4 hours to Libo County and check into the hotel.

Huangguoshu Scenic Area is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction. Upon arrival, you need to take the scenic shuttle bus at your own expense: 50 yuan for the shuttle bus plus 10 yuan for insurance, totaling 60 yuan, which is mandatory for personal payment.

Proceed to Tianxingqiao Scenic Area, known as "Water Stone Forest" and "Natural Bonsai". It features jagged rocks scattered all over the area. Along the way, you can enjoy famous sights including Gaolaozhuang Tianxing Lake, Tianxing Cave with marvelous karst landscapes, Xiaobailong Spouting Pool, Water Stone Forest, Upper Bridge of Tianxingqiao and Waterfall Bridge.

You will have ample time to visit Huangguoshu Grand Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Asia, which can be appreciated from six perspectives: front, back, left, right, top and bottom. Afterwards, visit Potuotang Waterfall, the widest one among the waterfall group, which is also the classic filming location where the master and disciples journeyed to fetch scriptures in the TV dramaJourney to the West.

Reminders: The scenic area usually has large crowds; please do not walk while taking photos. Splashing water from the natural waterfall may wet the paths, please watch your step to avoid slipping and falling. Please wait patiently in queues for the eco-friendly shuttle bus to prevent crowding and accidental falls. There is an optional escalator in the scenic area costing 50 yuan, available for voluntary use at your own discretion.

After breakfast, travel by car to the Xiaoqikong Scenic Area (about 0.5 hours’ drive). After the sightseeing, take a 3-hour ride to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village and check into the local hotel.

Arrive at the national AAAAA-level scenic spot — Xiaoqikong. The visiting duration is no less than 3 hours. Electric shuttle buses are required for transfers between scenic spots. The shuttle bus fee of 40 RMB per person and scenic area insurance of 10 RMB per person are not included in the package. The total of 50 RMB shall be paid by guests personally.

Xiaoqikong Scenic Area is named after the ancient seven-arch stone bridge built in the 15th year of the Daoguang reign of the Qing Dynasty (1836). Known as a "super bonsai of nature", the scenic area integrates mountains, waters, caves, forests, lakes and waterfalls. Within a canyon less than 2 kilometers long, there are 68 tiers of cascading waterfalls rushing down the valley.

Laya Waterfall features delicate and charming scenery with splashing water droplets. The Water Forest stretches less than 600 meters, where tree roots twist over scattered bluestones and clear streams flow over the rocks. Walking inside feels like wandering in a fairyland. (Note: Boating at Yuanyang Lake is an optional self-paid item inside the scenic area, costing 30 RMB per person.)

After the tour, head to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. Upon arrival, take the scenic area shuttle bus to enter the village. The four-way shuttle bus fee of 20 RMB per person and scenic area insurance of 10 RMB per person are excluded, with a total of 30 RMB to be borne by guests. After checking in and storing luggage at the hotel, you will have free time at your own disposal.

After breakfast, visit Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, the largest Miao village in the world. Experience local Miao daily life by wandering through the alleys, visiting the Miao Life Museum, and enjoying the panoramic view of Xijiang from the viewing platform. Explore the original ethnic customs and ancient traditional culture, visit the thousand-year-old Miao King Mansion to experience the simple ethnic atmosphere, and learn about local characteristic products. It is an in-depth journey to discover and understand the history and culture of the Miao people. Enjoy a special Miao long table banquet for lunch. After lunch, you will have plenty of free time to relax in Xijiang. After the visit, return to Guiyang and check into the hotel collectively.

We provide airport and railway station drop-off service according to your flight or train schedule. Please inform the butler of your travel information in advance.