Kunming to Guilin
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- Take a Tai Chi lesson in Kunming
- Walk along a section of the Great Wall at Zhenyuan
- Visit the villages of the Miao, Dong and Zhuang people
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Also known as the 'City of Eternal Spring', Kunming is covered with blossoms and vegetation all-year round due to its mild climate. Dispersed between the modern roads and high-rises are pops of greenery and intricately designed, grand Taoist temples. For those a...
This morning we begin our journey with a visit to the Yuantong Temple. Set in the centre of the city this 1200 year old temple is home to monks from three different schools of Buddhism: Mahayana, Hinayana and Tibetan, with separate parts of the building dedicated to e...
After breakfast we take a stroll through Green Lake Park. The park is in the centre of the city and is formed around four small lakes, linked by traditional Chinese bridges. Each morning locals make their way here for their daily Tai Chi session and we'll join them ...
Today we will visit the spectacular Huangguoshu, or Yellow Fruit Tree, waterfalls. The largest in China, the drop measures an impressive 84 metres, with a width of over 80 metres. A climb up a series of steep, water soaked steps leads to a suspension bridge that cro...
600 years ago, Han Chinese soldiers settled down near Anshun after returning from war. They created a small collection of villages with houses and streets made of local stone. Some of the villages are still inhabited today, with the people living very traditional li...
In the late morning we drive to Zhenyuan, an ancient town of the Miao people, and a pretty mixture of caves, palaces, pavilions, temples and rivers, set in a marvellous natural landscape. We'll explore the town on foot and climb around 800 steps to a vantage point with beautiful views of the whole area, walking for a time on an old part of the Great Wall.
After breakfast this morning we'll take a two hour walk along the banks of the Wuyang River, taking in the karst scenery as we walk. A short ferry crossing brings us to the local market and the courtyards, narrow streets, ancient houses and temples of the old town. ...
The markey in the nearby village of Kaili gives us the opportunity to wander through the streets where Miao and Dong communities sell vegetables and handmade clothing. After seeing what's on sale for the day we'll return to Nande. The village is formed of large woode...
Our first stop this morning is the village square, where we'll watch the locals performing dances to lusheng music. After some time there we'll drive to Rongjiang, a journey of around four hours. On the way we stop at Datang, a Miao village famous for the traditiona...
Just outside Rongjiang, Chejiang Dong village is famous for the massive Banyan trees that line the banks of the river, and its Drum Tower. Highly impressive pagoda-like structures, the Dong drum towers are intricately carved and designed to represent the four seasons...
The Jiabang terraces are rumoured to be over a thousand years old and sprawl across the hillsides of lush green valleys which are dotted with Miao houses and small hamlets. A walk through the terraces will enable us to see how they are farmed by hand and with oxen, s...
We leave early for a three hour drive this morning will bring us to the village of Basha. The Miao people of Basha are unique and follow ancient traditions, possibly dating as far back as the Qing Dynasty some 2,200 years ago. They worship trees, especially maples, a...
Zhaoxing village is one of the largest Dong settlements in China and consists of wonderfully preserved two and three story wooden houses. Pretty bridges cross the rivers and streams that dissect the village, and there are several drum towers and temples. The surroun...
After breakfast we head to the Bamboo Reed Dock where we board our boat on the Li River and cruise to Yangshuo. Lunch is taken on board as we sail along the most scenic stretch of the river. We'll pass paddy fields, villages and stunning limestone scenery. In the afte...
This morning we drive to nearby Moon Hill, where we will take a walk for around an hour and a half through the limestone mountain scenery. Those that wish to ascend around 800 steps to the natural archway will be rewarded with splendid views of the area. In the after...
After breakfast we'll drive to Guilin Airport where the tour ends at 11am. The earliest time your flight can depart is 2pm.
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