Miao Minority/ Huangguoshu Waterfall
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APR 7-20 2008 14-days Backcountry Guizhou
Approx cost Rm3400 (for group of 10 pax), Rm3200 (12pax), Rm3100 (14 pax) & Rm3000 (16 pax)Update 13 Feb 08 - This is one of the 'real' China trip and we are wondering the response for this trip is slow. Please quickly email rachelheng123@gmail.com or contact her at 012-352 0868 for registration.
Update 2 Feb 08 - We have 9 persons 'interested' to join and please register with Rachel, rachelheng123@gmail.com quickly to ensure the trip can on, so that we can get the group flight with lower fare. Check out trip report Mar06 under Past Groups Trip Menu and read about experiencing the real China.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This is meant to be a "free and easy" adventure trip. Participants should be relatively fit, with a good sense of humour, and above all, have the right attitude for close travel with others through possibly some trying times. Most definitely, this is not a trip for prudes, whiners, fuss-pots, and other similiarly assorted types! We had a couple of those before and it wasn't pleasant for us or them. Although every effort will be made to stick to the given itinerary, ground conditions may change and cause some disruption and/or deviation from the norm. Otherwise, have fun.
Guizhou ? Literally translated as “the precious land”, its very name is a misnomer of sorts as it is actually one of the most poorest province of China . Located south of Sichuan, and east of Yunnan, Guizhou receives few visitors, especially in the more remote backwaters. But measured in the rich minority culture still in abundance, overflowing in dramatic landscapes unspoilt by mass tourism, and topped by the majestic Huangguoshu waterfall, Asia's largest with a drop of …….m, Guizhou is a “precious land” indeed! The highlights would not be Asia's biggest waterfalls at Huangguoshu, but the many quaint villages and countryside sceneries as we move from place to place.
We use local bus for the duration of the trip. We stay in a mix of budget hotels and local guesthouses. As far as possible, it will be rooms with private bath but expect a few places without this, especially in the villages. As usual, you pay for your own meals, entrance fees and other activities.
Day 1 KLIA to Guiyang : Fly ZH9895 KUL/Shenzhen 0855/1040hr and then connect to ZH9975 Shenzhen/Guiyang 1705/1845. Transfer to Hotel and Overnight (ON) Guiyang.
Day 2 Xingyi: We drive south-west to Xingyi 360km 6hr, the base for Maling Gorge. In the afternoon we visit the Minorities Musuem that outlines the weddin customs of all the minorities of Guizhou. ON Xingyi.
Day 3 Maling Gorge: We visit the Ten Thousand Peak Hills Forest, a karst peak scenery similar to Guilin/Yangshuo area. Then we continue onto Maling Gorge for a hike throught the luch gorge, across bridges and cascading waterfalls. In the afternoon, we drive to Anshun and ON.
Day 4 Huangguoshu Waterfall: Its one hour from Anshun to the premier attraction in Guizhou. Reaching a width of 81m and a height of 74m, it is reputed to be largest in China and Asia. Some 8km below these falls is the Star Bridge Scenic Area (Tianxing Qiao) with more waterfalls, caves and stone archways. Return to Anshun for ON.
Day 5 Kaili: We move east to the village of Kaili 350km 5hr with a stop in Tianlong Tunbao Village. Here one finds old preserved stone houses where people maintain the traditional lifestyle of the Ming Dynasty. ON Kaili.
Day 6 Shidong: We drive through beautiful countryside with terraced hillsides and quaint villages to reach Shidong 80km 1.5hr, the center of the Long Miao culture in South-East Guizhou. This town is famous or its production of silver ornaments. You also visit some of the many villages enroute to Taijiang. ON Taijiang.
Day 7 Kongbai & 5hr walk!: The short drive takes us to small village Kongbai 2hr, where we begin our tough 5hr walk to Xijaiing Thousand Family Village, crossing two mountains and passing through several small villages. Expect to arrive in the late afternoon. For those with less physical poweress, they can simply hop onto our bus to take them straight to Xijiang, famous for being the largest Miao village in this province. ON basic guesthouse.
Day 8 Datang & Rongjiang: We enjoy the trip south to Rongjiang 166km 7hr bypassing spectacular high mountain and reiver views, and a variety of local costumes including the interesting miniskirts of Datang's Miao minority. ON Rongjiang.
Day 9 Congjiang, Basha & Zhaoxing : A short 80km 2hr drive is Congjiang, where we visit the Basha Miao Village for a song & dance performance by the local villagers. The men's hairstyle in this village is unique in that most of their hair is cut short, leaving a long ponytail tied up in a knot on top of their heads. After lunch we drive on to Zhaoxing 120km 4hr, the biggest Dong village in China. ON Zhaoxing guesthouse.
Day 10 Explore Zhaoxing: We visit the areas in and around Zhaoxing enjoying the local Dong architecture including drumtoweres and rain & wind bridges. Also shop for lcao handicrafts. ON Zhaoxing.
Day 11 Back Rongjiang & Zaidang: We spend the morning in Rongjiang, afterwhich we move on to Rongjiang with a midwy stop at Yintan Dong Village. the market in the morning. Total distance 200km 6hr. ON Rongjiang.
Day 12 Sandu & the Shui minority area: We start very early to Zaidang Dong Village to hear amazing antiphonal singing involving a 1.5hr trek into their village. We then drive along the Duliu River from Rongjiang to Sandu 100km 5hr thru bamboo and rice terraces. This area is the only Shui minority areas in China with 97% of locals being from this tribe. ON Sandu.
Day 13 Back to Guiyang: Its a short 230km 4hr drive to Guiyang, where we spend the rest of the day free and easy in Guiyang. ON Guiyang.
Day 14 Go Home: We fly ZH9896 from Guiyang to Shenzhen 1125/1255 before connecting to ZH9976 to KUL 1935/2115.
Rongjiang village walk / Zhaoxing
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Cost cover airfares, accomodation and travelling to sites mentioned above.
- Accomodation will be in local budget motels and guesthouses. Not covered are airport taxes & fuel surcharges, in-town taxis or buses, meals, bicycle rentals and entrance fees.
- Cost is subject to change depending on fluctuations in exchange rates and/or airfares.
- We do not do compulsory shopping stops common to normal China tours. We also do not collect compulsory tips for guide and instead leave it to the group to decide.
- A deposit of Rm700 will be payable to confirm your place.
Email: yongo@streamyx.com or rachelheng123@gmail.com
Phone: Lee Min: 016-220 9033 or 603-4023 8210
Phone: Rachel 012-352 0868
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