Name: Inside Guizhou: A Discovery of Miao, Buyi, and Dong Traditions
Brand: WildChina
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About this Journey

We’re excited to partner with Global Heritage Fund to bring you this exclusive journey inside Guizhou. Join us as we explore the rich cultural traditions of the Buyi, Miao, and Dong people through local experiences, amidst a backdrop of karst mountains, rice terraces, and wooded hillsides.

Watch our past event where we travel virtually to Dali Dong Village, one of the villages on this journey.

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What we love

Meeting a Dali Dong village elder to understand the customs and history of the Dong people, among the largest ethnic groups in Guizhou
Learning how to create and play the bamboo lusheng instrument, used by the Miao people during celebrations
Spending an afternoon with a village shaman to learn about Dong spirituality, afterlife beliefs, and healing techniques

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Itinerary

Day 1Arrive in Guiyang

Meet your WildChina guide in the airport arrivals hall – We’ll have your private vehicle on standby ready to transfer you to your hotel • Wander through the gilded halls of Guizhou’s oldest Zen Buddhist temple – the Hongfu Buddhist Temple

Day 2Buyi Village

Moving deeper into unpaved territory, set out on a ~2-hour drive to the home of the Buyi people • Discover the traditions of the Buyi people who are believed to be related to the earliest inhabitants of Guizhou • Celebrate the Buyi Chaibai Singing Festival which brings together thousands of villagers for an evening to remember

Day 3Fan Pai Village and Feiyunya

Begin your day at Fan Pai Village, where you’ll meet the Black Miao (or Hmu) people, known for their distinct dark color of their traditional clothing • Enjoy a locally sourced, homemade lunch • Head to Feiyunya Village to celebrate the Lusheng Festival – an ancestral worship that involves a jubilant traditions of dancing , rooster fighting, and water buffalo fighting

Day 4Dali Dong Village

Begin your next few days at the Dali Dong Village, a listed UNESCO World Heritage Site, to immerse yourself in the traditions of one of the largest ethnic groups in Guizhou – the Dong people • Enjoy a “vintage fish” banquet, a Dong culinary tradition • Meet Grandpa Lao Yang, a village elder who will show share the history and culture of the Dong people • Enjoy a private dinner at the village’s Drum Tower, and learn traditional song and dance

Day 5Dali Dong Village

Learn a Dong dyeing technique, derived from soybeans, that results in a light blue ink • Visit the DOUSA Dong Women’s Cooperative that helps bring economic opportunity and maintain the Dong heritage of textile production • Hike around the verdant landscape before meeting with a village shaman and enjoying a private Dong a capella performance • Spend the rest of the evening as the guest of honor at a village leader’s home

Day 6Biasha Village

Enjoy an early morning hike in the village and enjoy sweeping views of the hillside villages and verdant countryside • Drive to Biasha Village • Meet Biasha Miao villagers to learn about their unique gun customs • Drive to Congjiang and spend the rest of the evening at your leisure

Day 7Depart from Congjiang

Meet your WildChina guide and driver at the hotel lobby and drive (~3 hours) to the Guiyang airport for your departure flight back home.

Hotels

SOFITEL GUIYANG HUNTER, GUIYANG

5 Star

Nestled in the Central Business District, Sofitel Guiyang Hunter is a convenient base for exploring the diversity and culture of the region

Hampton by Hilton, Kaili

5 Star

Hampton by Hilton’s particularly colorful rooms and delicious breakfast serve to keep you energized for your day’s adventures.

The Well House Boutique Hotel, Dali Dong Village

5 Star

The Well House Boutique Hotel, designed by architect firm ATLAS, combines the local architecture traditions of Dali Dong village with modern elements to make for a cultural yet comfortable stay

Xinxiang Songlai Grand Hotel, Congjiang

5 Star

The Congjiang Xinxiang Songlai Grand Hotel is a newly-opened 4-star hotel in Congjiang. The rooms and amenities are basic, but we deem it the best option available in this area.

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Details

What’s Included

Services of an English-speaking WildChina guide
All accommodations based on double-occupancy including breakfasts, as indicated in the itinerary
Private chauffeur service to and from airport at start and end of your trip
All admission fees and activity expenses, as indicated in the itinerar
Meals, as indicated in the itinerary, and drinking water

What’s Excluded

International and domestic flights, domestic trains, plus relevant taxes
Chinese tourist visa, which is required for most foreign passport holders
Travel and medical insurance
Meals, apart from those included in the itinerary, and alcohol
Expenses of a personal nature
Excursions and activities not included in the itinerary
Discretionary gratuities for guides and drivers

Next Steps

How do I book this tour?

Please use the inquiry form on the right-hand side of this page or email info@wildchina.com to get started. One of our travel designers will be in touch accordingly to start the process of planning your custom China trip!

What is the payment schedule?

Deposit:

Once you are ready to book, a $500 USD per person planning fee is required to begin reserving your arrangements. This will go towards your total trip costs and will be taken off your final balance amount.

Full payment:
Full trip payment will be requested 60 days prior to departure. If you’re booking within 60 days of your departure, you may be asked to pay make the full payment straight away.

Payments can be made via credit card, bank transfer, WeChat or Alipay.

What is your cancellation policy?

See our full booking conditions here.

Why WildChina

We’re on the ground with you

Our team of advisors will design every detail of the trip with you through close consultation, then orchestrate your entire journey while on the ground. We’re in the same time zone as you, so we can fulfill requests and handle issues without a hitch. With over 40 staff in China and an expansive network of operational partners across the country, we have the manpower to ensure your journey is safe, reliable and comfortable from beginning to end.

Your trip, your way

Flexibility is our highest-ranking compliment. We pull off journeys for pioneers with a 6-hour layover to Hollywood’s elite, and everywhere in between. Our team regularly pulls off unprecedented logistical feats; nearly any time frame or budget is within our realm. No matter how you wish to experience China, we are here to bring that dream to life.

We embody passion

WildChina guides are carefully handpicked for their knowledge and charisma, then meticulously trained to maintain our exceptional service standards. They are expert storytellers and passionate natives of the regions where they guide, having the perfect combination of local insights and service know-how to bring you seamless once-in-a- lifetime moments all across China.

The little things, the big picture

Supporting inspired local economies allows you to experience the soul of the destination, while also protecting and cultivating China’s artisanal culture. From watching artisans creating their handcrafts, to picking organic vegetables for dinner on a local farm, our tours are designed to showcase and protect China’s heritage, both natural and human.

Inside Guizhou: A Discovery of Miao, Buyi, and Dong Traditions

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