7 Days Guizhou Tour to Guiyang, Kaili, Libo
Tour Overview
Located in the southwestern part of China, Guizhou Province is the only province in China without a plain. It is a picturesque region with one of the most typical karst landscapes in the world. The province has been recognized by Lonely Planet as one of the top 10 most visited regions of the year.
This 7-day Guizhou tour covers some of the region’s most famous sites, such as Huangguoshu Waterfalls, Miao villages, and the Xiaoqikong and Daqikong Scenic Areas. You will explore the region’s ethnic minority cultures in depth with a local guide, enjoying dances performed by locals in their gorgeous and unique ethnic costumes and experiencing a welcome drink ceremony.
The Guizhou private tour, departing from the capital city, Guiyang, takes you on a cultural glimpse while impressing you with beautiful natural beauty and comfortable coolness.
Travel destinations: Guiyang, Kaili, Libo
Suitable for: Nature & Culture Lovers
Tour type: Private
Highlights of this tour:
- Experience the awe-inspiring Huangguoshu Waterfall, Asia’s largest.
- Hike through the spectacular Silver-Chain Waterfall, caves, and natural bridges at the Tianxingqiao Scenic Area.
- Enjoy Welcome Rice Wine and Watch Traditional Miao Dance Performance in Langde Miao Village.
- Visit the largest Miao village in China – Qiaohu Miao Village, where you can fully experience the original Miao culture and enjoy the beautiful night view of the Xijiang River.
- Explore the beautiful natural landscapes of Xiaoqikong and Daqikong Scenic Areas.
Day-by-day Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Guiyang
Welcome to Guiyang, the capital city of Guizhou province, one of China's top summer resorts! Upon your arrival at the airport, the private local driver will pick you up from the exit gate by holding a welcome board with your name. Then you will be transferred to your selected hotel for rest and relaxation.
If you have energy, you can explore the city on your own. You are recommended to visit the Jiaxiu Tower. This is a landmark building in Guiyang, built in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), situated on a huge stone in the Nanming River in the city center. It is a three-story wooden attic. The night view here is quite beautiful and a must see sight for visitors to Guiyang.
You can also visit Qingyan Ancient Town, one of the four ancient towns in Guizhou, which is famous for its long history and strong cultural atmosphere. Because of the local geological conditions, Qingyan Ancient town is built entirely of stone. Visitors can see the spectacular wall built right on the cliffs with vast rocks, dividing the Qingyan into the Inner and Outer towns.
Meal: Dinner
Accommodation: in Guiyang
Jiaxiu Pavilion - Day 2: Guiyang to Anshun TourMarvel at the Largest Waterfall in Asia - Huangguoshu Waterfall
Today, we will depart early from the hotel for a guided Guizhou tour to Huangguoshu Waterfall. Tourists usually follow the route: Doupotang Waterfall - Tianxing Bridge Scenic Spot - Huangguoshu Waterfall.
Your private guide will lead you to Doupotang Waterfall first, located 1 km upstream of Huangguoshu Waterfall. With a height of 105 meters, it is the widest waterfall in the waterfall group. The amazing thing about this waterfall is that the cave to the left of the waterfall has a strange resonance when a huge flood passes by. Therefore, Doupotang Waterfall has another elegant name: Roaring Waterfall. After that, move on to Tianxing Bridge Scenic Area, where you will catch the essence of karst landform, integrating mountains, water, forests, caves, roots, stones and waterfalls.
Huangguoshu Waterfall At 77.8 meters high, 101 meters wide, the famous Huangguoshu Waterfall in the park is the largest in Asia. There are six viewing platforms, allowing visitors to appreciate the waterfall from above, below, front, back, left, and right. Put on a raincoat and walk into the Waterfall Cave to get up close and personal with the waterfall, which is something else. A visit to here would be an invigorating experience, never miss it when you travel to Guizhou.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: in Guiyang
- Day 3: Guiyang to Kaili TourEnjoy Welcome Rice Wine and Watch Traditional Miao Dance Performance
After breakfast, you will be escorted for a 3-hour driving to Kaili to visit Langde Miao Village. It is well known for its traditional architecture and unique Miao culture and customs.
You will enjoy welcome rice wine and watch a traditional Miao dance performance. Besides, wander the village and explore its stilted houses & winding alleys. You informative tour guide will introduce you to something special.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: in Kaili
Langde Miao Village - Day 4: Guizhou Miao Village TourVisit Qianhu Miao Village for Traditional Miao Culture and Scenery
Today, you will be transferred to Qianhu Miao Village, the largest Miao village in China.
It is a picturesque place surrounded by green rice fields. Here visitors can fully experience the original Miao culture, including Miao songs and dances, language, architecture, art, silverware, clothing, and food, and enjoy the beautiful night view of the Xijiang River.
Qianhu Miao Village Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: in Kaili
- Day 5: Kaili to Libo TourTour Xiaoqikong for Picturesque Landscapes and Ethnic Culture
After breakfast, check out your hotel. Then we will drive for 3.5 hours to Libo, a city located in southern Guizhou.
Your first stop today will be Xiaoqikong Scenic Area. Located among karst peaks, the scenic spot is named after a bluestone bridge with seven arches across the Xiangshui River. The Seven Small Arches is a combination of mountains, water, forests, caves, lakes, and waterfalls. It looks beautiful and quiet, with strong customs of the Tujia and Yao ethnic groups.
Entering through the east gate, take a battery car (included) to visit various scenic spots in the area, including the 68-level Waterfall, the Water Forest (a good place to take shots of the stunning scenery), Wolong Lake (a fairyland resembling Jiuzhaigou Valley), and Yuanyang Lake (two towering trees side by side in the lake).
Xiaoqikong Scenic Area In the afternoon, you can visit the nearby villages (on your own) and learn about the local ethnic groups, such as the Miao, Buyi, and Yao.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: in the scenic spot
- Day 6: Libo to Guiyang TourExplore Daqikong for Virgin Forests, Karst Canyons, and A Natural Rock Bridge
After breakfast, your private Guizhou tour will continue to Daqikong, aka Big Seven Holes. This scenic spot is named after an ancient bridge with seven holes, 7 meters high, 4.5 meters wide and 35 meters long. The highlights here are virgin forests, underground rivers and karst canyons. You can explore the area by boat, while admiring the natural masterpieces of the region.
Apart from that, Tiansheng Bridge is not to be missed. It is a natural giant rock, one of the wonders of karst landscape, 60 meters high and the bridge hole is more than 20 meters wide. When the river water flows over the bridge, it will form a big waterfall more than 2 meters high. Looking up under the bridge hole, visitors can also see giant stalactites hanging.
Take a boat at the Daqikong Scenic Area In the evening, you will enjoy a farewell buffet dinner to celebrate the perfect end of your trip to Guizhou.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: in Guiyang
- Day 7: Departure from Guiyang
Today is your final day of the 7-day Guizhou Tour. You have the free morning to relax and explore Guiyang at your own pace.
Then, your private driver will escort you to the airport for your onward journey to your next destination. Thank you for choosing us for your China tour to Guizhou. We are always here serving you and hope to see you again!
Meal: Breakfast
Accommodation: N/A
