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6 day nature and culture tour of Western Hunan First/final destination: Zhangjiajie, Hunan Price: From 2150 RMB p.p Western Hunan Province is a mountainous region and a place of incredible natural beauty. It is best known as the home of the Zhangjiajie National Park, a World Heritage listed area of peculiar sandstone quartz peaks, primeval forests and hundreds of endangered wildlife species. Western Hunan also has a long history. On this tour you will not only take in the scenery but also explore the Tujia and Miao minority cultures, visit their old towns, see architecture dating back hundreds of years and have the chance to meet local folk artists. For more information see tour itinerary and dates and prices. |
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9 day minority lands tour of Hunan & Guangxi First/final destination: Zhangjiajie/Yangshuo Price: From 2850 RMB p.p. Western Hunan Province and northern Guangxi have been home to minority people for a couple of thousand years. On this tour, you will visit the towns and villages of four of China's ethnic nationalities: the Tujia, the Miao, the Yao and the Zhuang. This tour provides a rich range of experiences: from visiting developed tourist destinations such as Zhangjiajie World Heritage Park, to staying and eating in farmer's homes in the rice terraces. For more information see tour itinerary and dates and prices. |
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11 day ethnic encounter tour in SE Guizhou/NW Guangxi First/final destination: Guiyang/Guilin Price: Contact us This tour takes you along the backroads of Guizhou province, through a myriad of minority villages from the Biasha tribe whose men dress as ancient warriors, to the Datang "mini skirt" Miao minority. You will hear the polyphonic singing of the Dong minority at Zaidang, see an abundance of local arts and crafts, and explore the traditional architecture of villages with over 2000 years history. This tour then continues into north-western Guangxi, passing through the delightful Dong village of Chengyang, and the Longsheng Rice Terraces before arriving in Guilin, the end point of the tour. For more information see tour itinerary. |
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6 day beyond the backroads hiking trip First/final destination: Guilin Price: From 1200 RMB p.p. This trip is for people who want to visit untouched minority villages, and are willing to sacrifice creature comforts for the experience. Beginning in Guilin, you will travel deep into the heart of Guangxi's minority lands, enjoying gorgeous mountain views, and passing through numerous Yao, Dong and Miao villages, eating and sleeping in local families' homes along the way. For more information, see tour itinerary and dates and prices . |
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6 day hiking and biking in Northern Guangxi tour First/final destination: Yangshuo/Guilin Price: From 1540 RMB p.p This tour is designed for travellers with a good level of fitness seeking an active holiday. Each day involves between 4-6 hours of hiking or biking through very picturesque scenery, including the karst peak landscape of Yangshuo and the amazing Longsheng rice terraces. Your trip to the Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces will take you off the normal tourist circuit, involving a two day hike from Tiantouzhai (the highest point in the terraces) to the Longsheng Hot Springs, staying in a Yao village overnight on the way. For more information, see tour itinerary and dates and prices. |
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7 day best of Northern Guangxi tour First/final destination: Guilin/Yangshuo Price: From 1650 RMB p.p. This tour focuses on the natural scenery and local minority cultures of northern Guangxi. It includes exploration on foot of the Dong villages around Chengyang, a two-day hike through the Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces, biking amongst the karst peaks of Yangshuo and a fantastic day hike along the Li River. For more information see tour itinerary and dates and prices. |
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8 day Yunnan explorer tour First/final destination: Dali/Lijiang Price: From 2400 RMB p.p. Yunnan is home to 25 of China's 56 minority peoples. It is a great place to experience China's rich culture as well as enjoy diverse natural scenery. This trip will give you a myriad of unforgettable experiences: a two day trek through Tiger Leaping Gorge, four-wheel driving through Tibetan territory, relaxing by the canals in ancient Lijiang and much more. For more information, see tour itinerary and dates and prices. |
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