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11- 22 May 2012 (12-days) Zhangjiajie Guilin
Rm4880 (for10pax group), Rm4780 (12pax), Rm4580 (14 pax), Rm4380 (16 pax and above)

Update 20 Sep 11 - We organized this trip in 2005 and 2007. We received some enquiries to organize in 2012 and we had revised the itinerary for better trip. As such, please register your interest (provide name as passport and gender) early possible to secure the flight seat. Flight schedule will be updated once the flight schedule out. Tentative plan will fly in Zhangjiajie and out from Guilin. Kindly contact Rachel 012-352 0868 or email at rachelheng123@gmail.com

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.

  
Bamboo Rafting at Li River/Day Trek Longsheng Rice Terraces/Group at Chengyang Village

A mix of soft and not-so-soft adventures, await the intrepid traveller on this rustic retreat in rural China ! The going gets rough at times, but worthy compensation is in store as the classic Chinese water-painting fairy-land of UNESCO listed Zhangjiajie National Park unfolds and awe. Longsheng dragon-back rice terraces equally work their magic. We will walk, and walk, but through generally easy terrains of striking temperate forests, age-old rice terraces carved into the hill-slopes, and even clamber in a wet and cold, but invigorating, river gorge traverse. After all that, its relaxing Yangshuo with its laid-back atmosphere surrounded by charming karst scenery—on boats, and bicycles!

This is a true backpack trip involving travel by public buses and trains. We do hire private buses for sightseeing in Zhangjiajie, travel in Sanjiang and up to Longsheng. There will be an experienced English speaking local guide accompanying the group. 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, bicycle hire and other activities.

Day 1 KLIA to Zhangjiajie: Meet at airport for morning flight to Zhangjiajie (Zjj). Overnight (ON) Zhangjiajie City.

Day 2: Tianmen Mountain :Take the 7.4km long cableway to the top of Tianman Mountain, the highest mountain in Zhangjiajie (standing at 1520 metres). Hike out to the various scenic spots. See sub-primitive forests, Tianmen Temple (Buddhist centre of Western Hunan) and Tianmen Cave, made famous by Russian stunt pilots who flew through the 30 metre wide natural archway. Visit the Junsheng Sandstone Gallery and Tujia Folk Museum. Then drive 1.5 hours to Wulingyuan Scenic Area where you will stay overnight.

Day 3 ZJJ National Park: Full day sightseeing in the Zhangjiajie National Park. First, take the cable car up Tianzi Mountain, sightseeing West Sea Sandstone forest and Imperial Brush Pen Peaks. Go by shuttle bus to Yuanjiajie. Visit the Enchanting Stage (Mihun Tai) and the “No.1 Bridge on earth”(natural bridge formed by two mountains). Take the Bailong elevator back down the mountain. ON in Wulingyuan.

Day 4 ZJJ National Park- Yellow Dragon Cave : Return to the National Park for a 2 hour walk along Golden Whip Stream. In the afternoon, visit Yellow Dragon Cave. Return to Zhangjiajie city for the night. ON Zjj.

Day 5 Zuolong Gorge - Jishou :Visit Zuolong Gorge where you will take a 2-3 hour adventurous climb through a forested gorge, balancing on metal spikes, climbing chain ladders etc. After a late lunch in a farmer’s home, drive on for approx. 2 hours to Mingzhu Jiudian where you will stay overnight.

Day 6 Dehang Miao Village-Fenghuang:Spend the morning exploring the Dehang River Valley on foot. Have lunch in Dehang then enjoy a Miao minority performance. Drive on to Fenghuang Ancient Town (2 hours）to stay overnight. Have dinner in a stilt house overlooking the Tuo River.

   
UNESCO Wulinguan or Zhangjiajie

Day 7 Fenghuang-Laozhai-Night train to Guangxi:Have a free morning to wander the streets/alleyways. In the afternoon visit Laozhai Miao village. Return to Jishou (1 hour) to board your 7:30pm train (soft sleeper) to Guangxi Province.(Important note - Train ticket bookings is only available 5 DAYS BEFORE TRAVEL for Groups and Individuals alike. During peak travel period, it's a big problem buying the most comfortable soft-sleeper places. During slow months of May, July and September, chances are best. In the event, our Agent is not able to secure soft-sleepers, they will purchase hard-sleepers. The cost difference will be returned either in cash or credited to account back in Malaysia).

Day 8 Liuzhou-Chengyangi:Arrive in Sanjiang at about 1am and transfer to the Chengyang Dong Village Hotel where you will stay overnight. Have a lazy morning including pancakes on the guesthouse balcony overlooking the ricefields/waterwheels. Then in the afternoon, there will be an optional hike to nearby Dong villages. ON Chengyang.

Day 9 Chengyang-Jinkeng Rice Terraces:After watching the morning song/dance performance in Chengyang, drive approx. 3.5 hours to arrive in Dazhai at the foot of the Jinkeng Rice Terraces. Hike for 1 hour up to the Beautiful Views Guesthouse where you will stay overnight. Have dinner on the balcony of the guesthouse while watching the sun set over the terraces.

Day 10 Hiking in Rice Terraces-Yangshuo:We set out on a long but extremely rewarding 4-6 hour hike through the famed rice terraces on village walking paths, where no vehicles can go. Along the way we will pass through several Yao minority villages. We'll get the locals to prepare simple but authentic dishes for our lunch. We should arrive at our destination by the early afternoon. Transfer 4 hours to Yangshuo for overnight at the Moon Hill Resort.

Day 11 Cycling around Yangshuo:Enjoy a cycling adventure through the countryside of Yangshuo. That night, you have the option of watching the spectacular Liu San Jie performance- a light/music and sound performance set with illuminated karst peaks as the backdrop. Overnight at the Moon Hill Resort.

Day 12 Li River Bamboo Rafting-Go Home: Optional early morning hike to the top of Moon Hill for fantastic views over the surrounding karst peak countryside. Then travel out to Xingping to take bamboo rafts down the river. Transfer onto Guilin for your flight home.

  
Fenghuang Ancient Town/Senior Citizen bicycling / Yongoer at Longsheng

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. Cost cover airfares, accomodation and travelling to sites mentioned above.
2. Accomodation will be in local budget motels and guesthouses. Inter-town travel is covered which will be by local trains and public buses.
3. Not covered are visa fees (58), airport taxes, in-town taxis or buses, meals, bicycle rentals and entrance fees (approximately Rm600). Cost is subject to change depending on fluctuations in exchange rates and/or airfares.
4. Note we do not collect up front compulsory tips nor do we bring our groups for "compulsory" shopping stops. Members will decide the tips based on their satisfaction of the guide services.
5. A deposit of Rm850 will be payable to confirm your place.

Email: rachelheng123@gmail.com or yongo@streamyx.com
Phone: Lee Min: 016-220 9033 or 603-4023 8210
Phone: Rachel : 012-3520868
Address: No 19 Lrg Air Bersih Tiga, Air Panas, 53200 Kuala Lumpur

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