8-Day Cultural Tour from Hong Kong to Guilin & Guizhou: Rice Terraces, Ethnic Villages, and Stunning Landscapes
📍 Zhangjiajie
📋 Overview
An 8-day journey from Hong Kong by high-speed rail to the karst wonderland of Guilin, cruising the legendary Li River to Yangshuo, hiking the spectacular Longji Rice Terraces, then venturing into Guizhou to experience Huangguoshu Waterfall and the vibrant Miao and Dong ethnic cultures of Xijiang and Zhaoxing villages.
✨ Highlights
- Travel by high-speed rail from Hong Kong to Guilin
- Cruise the legendary Li River past the iconic 20 RMB landscape
- Explore Yangshuo's countryside with bamboo rafting on the Yulong River
- Hike among the spectacular Longji (Dragon's Backbone) Rice Terraces
- Stand behind the thundering Huangguoshu Waterfall via Water Curtain Cave
- Experience the world's largest Miao village at Xijiang with silver crafts
- Hear the UNESCO-recognized polyphonic Dong Grand Song in Zhaoxing
- See Zhaoxing's five iconic wooden drum towers and wind-and-rain bridges
🗓️ Itinerary
Day 1: Hong Kong — High-Speed Rail to Guilin
Board high-speed train from Hong Kong to Guilin, enjoy Two Rivers and Four Lakes night cruise.
Day 2: Li River Cruise to Yangshuo
Full-day Li River cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo, explore West Street.
Day 3: Yangshuo Countryside & Longji Rice Terraces
Yulong River bamboo rafting, Ten-Mile Gallery, transfer to Longji Rice Terraces.
Day 4: Longji — Guilin — Guiyang
Sunrise at terraces, visit Jinkeng Yao village, high-speed train to Guiyang, city tour.
Day 5: Guiyang — Huangguoshu Waterfall — Guiyang
Visit Huangguoshu Waterfall with Water Curtain Cave, Buyi village and batik demonstration.
Day 6: Guiyang — Xijiang Miao Village
Travel to Xijiang, experience Miao culture, silver jewelry and embroidery, evening performance.
Day 7: Xijiang — Zhaoxing Dong Village
Travel to Zhaoxing, explore drum towers and wind-and-rain bridges, hear Dong Grand Song.
Day 8: Zhaoxing — Congjiang — Departure
Optional Basha Miao village, high-speed train from Congjiang for onward journey.
✅ What's Included
- 8 days private guided tour
- 7 nights accommodation (4-5★)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- English-speaking licensed guide
- All entrance fees & activities
- Daily breakfast & select meals
- Airport transfers
- Travel insurance
❌ What's Excluded
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses & tips
- Optional activities
- Meals not listed in itinerary
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