9-Day Southwest China Secret Realm Tour
9 Days · From $2,399
Explore 4 hidden gems in Guangxi and Guizhou on this 9-day journey, immersing in ancient ethnic cultures, stunning landscapes, and unforgettable traditional experiences.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Arrival in Guilin
Your guide and driver will meet you at the airport or railway station. On the way to your pre-booked hotel, the guide will share interesting information about Guilin.
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Day 2: Guilin to Yangshuo
Cruise the Li River—its beauty varies with the weather: clear peaks reflecting on sunny days, misty mountains on cloudy days, and poetic rain scenes on rainy days.After lunch, head to Yangshuo West Street, a 1,400-year-old street with well-preserved Ming and Qing-style buildings.
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Day 3: Yangshuo to Guilin
Return to Guilin in the morning and visit Elephant Trunk Hill, Guilin's landmark. Take classic photos of the "elephant drinking water" and explore Shuiyue Cave.Walk to East-West Alley to browse intangible heritage shops, taste local snacks, and take ancient-style photos. In the evening, enjoy a night cruise on Two Rivers and Four Lakes.
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Day 4: Guilin to Longsheng to Sanjiang
Drive 2 hours to Longsheng to admire the magnificent Longji Terraces and visit ancient ethnic villages. Hike to the viewpoint for a panoramic view.Enjoy a complimentary drone aerial experience and custom travel Vlog to record your journey. Later, drive to Sanjiang and check into your hotel.
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Day 5: Sanjiang to Zhaoxing
Explore Chengyang Eight Villages, home to exquisite Dong architecture like Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge (one of the world's four famous historical bridges).Take a high-speed train to Congjiang, then transfer to Zhaoxing. Experience the lively local life in Tang'an Dong Village nestled among terraces.
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Day 6: Zhaoxing to Rongjiang
Visit Zhaoxing Dong Village, famous for its Guinness-recorded drum tower group and wind and rain bridges. Enjoy possible Dong ethnic music performances.Later, travel to Rongjiang and visit Chejiang Dong Village, the most populous Dong village known for traditional architecture and drum towers.
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Day 7: Rongjiang to Kaili
Travel to Kaili through the stunning Leigong Mountain. Visit Matang Gejia Village to watch the unique batik-making process.Continue to Jidao Miao Village to photograph rural life, including an ancient grain barn used for centuries.
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Day 8: Kaili to Guiyang
Visit Shiqiao Miao Village, a heritage site of "ancient stone-bridge papermaking" (national intangible cultural heritage). Watch the traditional papermaking process.Later, explore Qingman Miao Village to witness the entire production of traditional Miao costumes, including weaving and embroidery. Drive to Guiyang.
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Day 9: Departure from Guiyang
Morning: Visit Qingyan Ancient Town, a 600-year-old military town with stone-paved streets, historic buildings, and coexisting five religions.After the tour, your guide and driver will transfer you to Guiyang Airport or Railway Station, concluding the journey.
What's Included
- ✓Costs for a private, air-conditioned business vehicle throughout the tour.
- ✓Services of a private English-speaking tour guide.
- ✓Hotels, entrance fees to scenic spots (first gate tickets), and meals as listed in the itinerary.
- ✓Travel insurance coverage during the tour (details available on the Insurance Policy page).
- ✓Inter-city flights or high-speed train travel.
- ✓24-hour customer service support during the trip.
- ✓Service fees, covering tour planning, handling, operation, and communication costs.
- ✗Chinese Visa fees.
- ✗Round-trip ticket. (We offer Air Ticket Booking Service, if you need it, please let us know.)
- ✗Personal expenses.
- ✗Meals, transportation transfers, and tourist attraction fees not listed in the itinerary.
- ✗Optional activities recommended at scenic spots or other commercial establishments.
- ✗Luggage overweight charges.
- ✗Optional activities provided by the driver or guide.
- ✗Personal Accident Insurance during Travel .
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