Guizhou Miao Odyssey: 5 Days of Heritage and Scenic Wonders
$1582
Welcome to our Miao ethnic-themed trip! We will travel to Guiyang, Guizhou, China, home to the world's largest Miao village – Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village. During the day, we can wear traditional Miao clothing and take photos. We can also explore the ancient village and experience the making of intangible cultural heritage crafts such as silver jewelry, Miao embroidery, and batik. At night, when all the lights in the Miao village are turned on, we will witness a breathtaking night view like a river of stars falling from the sky. Next, we will visit Upper Langde Miao Village and watch traditional Miao song and dance performances. We will also visit Shiqiao Village, the home of traditional Chinese papermaking, and learn about ancient papermaking techniques.
Itinerary Summary
Arrival and departure city, with free time to explore at leisure.
Stay overnight in Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, the world's largest Miao village, and enjoy the breathtaking night view resembling a river of fallen stars; learn and experience intangible cultural heritage crafts such as silver ornaments, Miao embroidery, and batik; admire the karst landforms along the way; experience the "High Mountain Flowing Water" toasting ceremony; wear full traditional Miao costumes and take stunning photos amidst the stilted houses and mountains.
Explore Upper Langde Miao Village; visit Shiqiao Village, the hometown of ancient Chinese papermaking, and learn about traditional papermaking techniques; enjoy Miao folk performances.
Ancient Paper making in Shiqiao Village
Daily Itinerary
Hello! Welcome to Guizhou, the "Land of Mountains." This city, built amidst mountains, is the most leisurely stop on the way to the hidden Miao Mountains. If you arrive early, a bowl of tangy and refreshing plain rice noodles or "Siwawa" (a type of Guizhou street food) is the perfect key to tantalizing your taste buds.
Chartered vehicle
4-star hotel
No meals included on this day.
1. Jiaxiu Tower
2. Qianling Mountain Park
- Guizhou is rainy; it is recommended to pack rain gear in your luggage.
Today we will visit the core attraction of this trip—Xijiang Miao Village. Here, we will see thousands of stilted houses built along the mountainside. At night, the lights of the houses illuminate the valley like a galaxy, and you will understand what a "land epic" truly means.
Chartered vehicle
Boutique guesthouse
No meals included on this day.
1. Xijiang Miao Village
2. Admire the karst landforms along the way
- Today we will travel to Xijiang Miao Village (approximately 200km, about 3.5 hours by car).
Today, we will learn how to make Miao intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, creating batik or Miao embroidery by hand. We will also receive the "High Mountain Flowing Water" toast from the Miao natives, a gesture of the highest respect. We will also have a photo shoot in Miao costumes.
Walking and sightseeing bus within the village
Boutique guesthouse
No meals included on this day.
1. Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop (Batik)
2. Experiencing the "High Mountain Flowing Water" Toast
3. Miao Costume Photo Shoot Service
- All handicrafts in the intangible cultural heritage workshop, whether for learning or for purchase, require advance booking with customer service.
Today we will bid farewell to Xijiang Miao Village and visit a more rustic and tranquil Miao village—Upper Langde Miao Village. Life here is more authentic, and the air is filled with laughter. Afterwards, we will travel to Danzhai, a living center for many national intangible cultural heritages.
Chartered vehicle
4-star hotel
No meals included on this day.
1. Upper Langde Miao Village
2. Danzhai Wanda Intangible Cultural Heritage Town
3. Enjoy Miao folk performances
- We will first travel to Upper Langde Miao Village (approximately 40km, about 40 minutes), then to Danzhai (approximately 80km, about 1.5 hours).
Today marks the end of our journey. We have only one activity planned: a visit to Shiqiao Village, the birthplace of ancient papermaking technique, where you can create your own unique sheet of paper.
Chartered vehicle
No meals included on this day.
Ancient Paper making in Shiqiao Village
- 1. Papers made using the ancient papermaking technique need time to dry.
- 2.After the papermaking experience, we will return to Guiyang Airport/Station (approximately 120km, with a travel time of approximately 1.5–2 hours).
Important notes
1. A single supplement is bookable for this trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
2. Please send a scanned copy of the personal information page of your passport to your booking agent at least 15 days before departure, so that we can purchase your train tickets and make reservations for attractions..
3. Travelling in China will heavily rely upon using local payment apps – Wechat and Alipay for making payments. It’s essential to install them on your phone and have a data package ready prior to your travel. You shouldn’t rely on credit card for travel in China.
4. While travelling in China, you won’t have access to social media and some websites. You may consider installing a VPN to access those sites and apps.
5. Please note that there are some prohibited items for trains and flights in China.