Yangshuo is a well-known China town for the picturesque karst mountains and Li River. Zhoxing Dong Village is an old village in Guizhou Province, which is less touristy, where you can hine in the rice terraces and view the wooden Dong Ethnic Group traditional constructions. Libo is a town to view the Large Seven-Hole Bridge, and Small Seven-Hole Bridge Scenic Zones that are inscribed on the world heritage list by UNESCO.
This tour will let you take round-way bullet train from Guangzhou to Yangshuo, then to Zhaoxing, Libo to view above interesting places with a local guide.
Itinerary
D1. Guangzhou to Yanhshuo by bullet train
At 7am, your guide will pick you up with a Viator signage at the hotel lobby of centrally located Guangzhou hotels, then drive to Guangzhou South Railway Station to catch 2.5-hour bullet train to Yangshuo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to have lunch at local restaurant. Then you will take a cruise on the Li River, enjoying the stunning picturesque landscape of the Karst mountains. Afterwards you will go to well-knownWest Street, where there are pubs, bars, restaurants etc., and it is a wonderful place for the night life.
Meal: Lunch
Overnight in 5-star hotel in Yangshuo
D2. Sightseeing in Yangshuo
Today you will ride a bike to the pictursque Yulong River, or hike around if you do not want to ride bike. Enjoy the stunning country view of Yangshuo with your local guide.
Then you will take a bamboo raft on the pretty Yulong River to view the karst mountains.
After lunch, you will climb up Mt Moon Hill to get a bird view of the entire area of Yangshuo.
Later, you will go back to Yangshuo.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight in 5-star hotel in Yangshuo
D3. Yangshuo to Congjiang, visit Basha Gun Tribe and Zhaoxing Dong Village
Take 1.5-hour bullet train from Yangshuo to Congiang in the morning. Upon arrival, you will head to the Basha Village, which is named The Last Gun Tribe in China. A small Miao village with very little signs of modern influence for Guizhou travel. The people rarely venture out of the village except for selling firewood and shopping for daily necessities in markets, and both men and women can be seen in traditional costumes, wearing their hair long.
Then you will move to Zhaoxing Dong Village that is one of the largest Dong villages in the region, with more than 700 households and a population of 4000.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight in the local nice guesthouse
D4. Sightseeing in Zhaoxing Dong Village
Today you will explore Zhaoxing Village and nearby area with your local guide. Firstly you will learn the history about the old buildings and the huge Drum Towers. Moreover, you will head to the hilly TangAn Village where you will view the traditional houses as well, then walk in the rice terraces to breath the fresh air.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight in the local nice guesthouse
D5. Zhaoxing to Libo by car
After breakfast, you will take 2.5-hour car ride to Libo. The Large Seven-Hole Bridge, and Small Seven-Hole Bridge Scenic Zones in Libo are UNESCO heritage for the wonderful karst mountains and stunning river. You will visit both impressive beautiful sites.
Afterwards you will check in the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Overnight in 5-star hotel in Libo
D6. Libo to Sandu by car, then bullet train back to Guangzhou, tour concludes.
Today you will take 1.5-hour car ride to Sandu Railway Station to catch 4-hour bullet train back to Guangzhou. Upon arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel or the Garden Hotel where the tour concludes.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch