4-Day Guilin Minority Discovery Tour
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Day 1
Place & Transport: Arrive in Longsheng, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Airport Transfer (Longsheng), Minority village and Longsheng Terraced Field, Huangluo Yao Village
Meals: Chinese Lunch at Longji Ping'an Restaurant
- Minority village and Longsheng Terraced Field: The Longji Terraces are built into the steep mountain range named "The Dragon's Backbone" about 2 hours from Guilin. The terraces look like ribbons as they wind from the foot to the top of the mountain. This ingenious construction makes best use of the scarce arable land and water resources in the mountainous area. There are about 66 square kilometers of terraced fields in the district. The Terraces were first built in the Yuan dynasty and completed in the Qing dynasty by the Zhuang people. Zhuang and Yao minority villages dot the area and feature traditional unique architecture where no nails are used in construction. The different minority customs and dressing styles are especially interesting. Sedan chairs are available from the parking lot to the top of the mountain for customers who would like to see the great views but fail to climb all the way up to the top, it takes about CNY350 per person for the round trip.
- Huangluo Yao Village: This settlement place of Hong Yao nationality gains the recognition of the world-one long hair village, and it has been written in the Guinness World Records. Every woman in the village has a long hair, and the longest one is nearly 75 inches. You can enjoy the long hair dancing and the dancing of praying for good fortune, which are the traditional folk performances in this village.
- Longji Ping'an Restaurant: Ping’an restaurant is one of the popular restaurants in Longji terrace, which is located half way up of the terrace field and will take some steps to get there. The restaurant mainly serves Guilin local dishes and is especially famous for roasted Bamboo Rice and fresh vegetables.
Day 2
Place & Transport: Longsheng to Sanjiang
Today's Activities: Our guide and driver will escort you from Longsheng to Sanjiang, Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge in Sanjiang, Mapang Drum Tower
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Local Restaurant
- Chengyang Wind and Rain Bridge in Sanjiang: It was built in 1916, and it is the best one among the wind and rain bridges in Dong stockade villages. At present, it is the largest wind and rain bridge .
- Mapang Drum Tower: It is a symbol of Dong village, there is a drum tower where is a village, only the building style and height are different. Mapang Drum Tower is one of the most famous drum towers in China, built in Ming Dynasty, hit by village fire for several times, the existing drum tower was rebuilt in 1943. the drum tower is pagoda style, 15 meters high, 11 meters wide, nine floor eaves in total, each floor has eaves, which are drawn various patterns such as flowers, grass, fish, birds and character, the top part of the tower is covered with green tiles.
- Local Restaurant: The limited restaurant options mean that there is no choice available however our guide will organize the best available based on the season and the surroundings.
Day 3
Place & Transport: Sanjiang
Today's Activities: Danzhou Ancient Town
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Local Restaurant
- Danzhou Ancient Town: Danzhou Ancient Town is located in the southwest of the Rongjiang Town, is an administrative villages with a total area of1.6 square kilometers. Danzhou ancient town is a multi-ethnic villages, it has Miao, Yao, Dong, Zhuang and Han five ethnic groups and as a total of. 1100 people live there. Danzhou ancient town called the "water of the Island," is a small island surrounded by water, the island with fresh air, so quiet and comfortable, with a unique, beautiful and diverse natural scenery: From 1591 to 1952, Danzhou ancient town was been the Sanjiang local government more than 400 years. The famous sites in the village are The East Ancient Gate, North Ancient Gate, Guangdong and Fujian Hall, the ancient city walls, the site of the former county government, Ming and early Qing Dynasty houses.
- Local Restaurant: The limited restaurant options mean that there is no choice available however our guide will organize the best available based on the season and the surroundings.
Day 4
Place & Transport: Depart Sanjiang, Flight No. TBA
Today's Activities: Hotel to airport Transfer (Sanjiang)
Meals: Breakfast
| City | Tourist Class |
| Longsheng | Longji Star Wish Resort |
| Sanjiang | Fengyuqiao International Hotel |
Note:
1.Prices are in US dollars per person. Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. China National Day Holiday (Sep 30-Oct 7, 2012), and Chinese Spring Festival (Jan 22-29, 2012)
2. if only one person is traveling then the single room supplement is not required. If, for example, three people book a hotel, with two in one room and one in another room, the single room supplement must be paid.
3. Discounts for children from 2 to 12 years old differ according to the service e.g. plane, train, hotel and attractions and vary from 50% to 90%. We will apply each discount as specified by the provider.
4. The price is based on engaging English guide. Additional cost may apply when other guide are needed.
Price Inclusions:
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Entrance Fees: To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
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Meals: All meals as specified in the itinerary.If the restaurant indicated is not available on the day, your guide will arrange another restaurant from our list of approved restaurants. Breakfast is usually a western style buffet. We endeavor to ensure that a choice of western and Chinese breakfasts is supplied, however there may be occasions when only a Chinese breakfast is available in some remote locations.
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Private Transfers: Transfers between airports, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing in Guilin by private air conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above). Your comfort is our priority! Click here to get a description of the vehicles that we use for our tours.
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Guide: As outlined in the itinerary an English-speaking guide and driver will be provided in each city, who will remain with you throughout your time in that city. A new guide and a new driver will meet you at each city on your tour, to provide you with the best local knowledge available.
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Hotels: Hotel fees are based on two people sharing one room with twin beds. All hotels as listed in the above itinerary serve daily western or Chinese breakfast. All rooms are air-conditioned with private facilities unless specified.
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Service Charge & Government Taxes: Insurance The insurance is China Life Tourist Accident/Casualty Insurance
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Luggage Transfers: Between airports and hotels
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Arrangements: The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.
Price Exclusions:
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Personal Expenses: Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.
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Meals: Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
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Single Room Supplement.
- International Airfare or Train Tickets to enter or leave China.
USA-CHINA/CHINA-USA: China Highlights has negotiated special discount fares (restrictions apply) for selected flights operated by Air China from major US and China gateways. We are able to offer these special deals to confirmed customers. -
China Entry Visa Fees.
- International Excess Baggage Charges.
Passengers holding an adult fare or half fare ticket are entitled to a free baggage allowance of 20kg, for economy class. Total weight of carryon baggage for each passenger may not exceed 5kg. The size may not exceed 20x40x 55cm.
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