CHINA ADVENTURE CLUB JOURNEYS
Inside Guizhou: A Discovery of Miao, Buyi, and Dong Traditions
Explore China Adventure Club journeysJourney at a glance
- Day 1 Arrive in Guiyang
- Day 2 Buyi Village
- Day 3 Fan Pai Village and Feiyunya
- Day 4 Dali Dong Village
- Day 5 Dali Dong Village
- Day 6 Biasha Village
- Day 7 Depart from Congjiang
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.Watch NowTour Highlights
- 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
YOUR JOURNEY
Route Map
Select a route section to explore the map. Tap a stop for its location or use the directions link for the next leg. Flights, trains, cruises and hiking arrangements follow your itinerary.
- 1GuiyangDirections to Buyi Village
- 2Buyi VillageDirections to Fan Pai Village, Guizhou
- 3Fan Pai Village, GuizhouDirections to Feiyunya, Huangping, Guizhou
- 4Feiyunya, Huangping, GuizhouDirections to Dali Dong Village
- 5Dali Dong VillageDirections to Biasha Village
- 6Biasha VillageDirections to Congjiang
- 7Congjiang
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Guiyang
Meet your local 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 2 Buyi 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 3 Fan 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 4 Dali 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 5 Dali 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 6 Biasha 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 7 Depart from Congjiang
Meet your local guide and driver at the hotel lobby and drive (~3 hours) to the Guiyang airport for your departure flight back home.
Hotels
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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
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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 StarThe 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
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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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Photos Tangan Dong Village Dong Village Soybean Dyeing Hiking in Leishan County
Details
What’s Included
- Services of an English-speaking local 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
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