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the Ethnic Groups in Southwest China |
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12 - day Tour of Guizhou and Yunnan |
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Day 01 Arrive in Guangzhou |
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Upon
arrival, take a view of this modern city which is the
capital of Guangdong Province and the south gate of China.
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Day 02 Guangzhou - Guiyang |
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Take
a morning flight to Guiyang - the capital city of Guizhou
Province. Afternoon's sightseeing includes Jiaxiu Pavilion,
the symbol building of Guiyang, and Hongfu Buddhist Monastery.
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Day 03 Guiyang - Huangguoshu Waterfall |
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After breakfast,
coach to the largest waterfall in China - Huangguoshu Waterfall.
Explore the waterfall and the local stone Buyi village where
you can enjoy their stone architecture..
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Day 04 Huangguoshu Waterfall - Guiyang |
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After breakfast,
visit the Dragon Palace Cave which is underground water cave
and needs a boat ride inside for about 40 minutes. Enjoy Gound
Opera at Caiguantun Old-Han Chinese village. In the afternoon,
visit a local batik-making factory which is owned by one of
the top 10 folk artists in China. Back to Guiyang.
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After
breakfast, take coach to Kaili which is the capital city of
Guizhou Southeast Autonomous Prefecture of Dong & Miao people.
Afternoon tour includes local folk museum and Matang Gejia Miao
Village. The rest of the day is free to explore in the village
where you will have a chance to see the daily life of the villagers
and how they make batik. |
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Explore
Datang Mountain village where you will enjoy an amazing performance
by its friendly short-skirt Miao villagers. You will have the
opportunity to see Miao people's festival dress, especially
the silver ornaments. In the afternoon, pay a visit to Qinman
long-skirt Miao village. Stroll in the village by yourself,
then coach back to Guiyang. |
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Take
morning flgiht to Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan Province.
Upon arrival, visit the world-noted Stone Forest where is a
massive collection of gray limestone pillars.
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Fly to Dali in the morning. The main inhabitants of the
region are the Bai people. Afternoon's sightseeing includes
Three Pagodas and the ancient city. You can stroll through
the famous foreigner's street and have a cup of coffee
or beer.
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Take a 4-hour coach to Lijiang, a town where is set in
a beautiful valley. Most of the inhabitants are Naxi and
Tibetan people. If you are lucky enough, your local guide
may be a Naxi or Tibetan girl. Upon arrival, visit Black
Dragon Park. Then explore the Dayan Ancient Town where
could be traced back to the Tang Dyansty and has been
on the list of World Heritage Site of UNESCO. The delightful
maze of cobbled streets, rickety old wooden buildings,
gushing canals and bars and cafes that make Lijiang a
paradise.
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Full
day tour to Jade Dragon Mountain which is 5500m above sea level,
Baisha Frescoes most of which were painted during the 15th and
16th centuries by Tibetan, Naxi,Bai and Han artists. Then visit
a typical village - Yushui Naxi Village. Enjoy an ancient Naxi
music performance by Naxi Orchestra in the evening.
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Fly
back to Kunming in the morning. Afternoon's visit to Western
Hills, also known as the "Sleeping Beauty Hills",
then to Golden Temple.
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Leave
Kunming to Guanghzou or Hong Kong. Your fascinating journey
comes to an end as you board your international flight home.
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