Culture and Minorities of Southern China Tour 2013

Guiyang – Anshun – Kaili – Kunming – Dali – Lijiang

Situated in the Southwest of China, Yunan & Guizhou provinces proudly have the most ethnic minorities, such as Miao, Yi & Tujia people. This tour will allow you to explore the remote villages, experience their diversified culture, and get close to the friendly people whilst discovering the untouched beauty of this vast land.

Tour Highlights :

25 Aug Fly Melbourne–Guangzhou

26 Aug Fly Guangzhou – Guiyang

Visit Jiaxiu Tower
Stroll in Qingyan Ancient Town

27 Aug Anshun

Visit Huanggeshu Waterfall
Explore an ancient town
Enjoy Laohan ethnic grand opera

28 Aug Guiyang – Kaili

3-hour drive to Kaili
Visit local ethnic folk museum.
Qingman & Shiqiao Miao Village

29 Aug Kaili

Visit colorful local market
Explore Langde Miao Village
Interactive local song and dance

30 Aug Kali – Guiyang – Kunming

Arrive Kunming

31 Aug Kunming

Stone Forest, nature phenomenal
Visit local Sani Tribe’s village

1 Sep Fly Kunming – Dali

Cruise on Erhai Lake
Bai people’s Tie-Dye workshop
Xizhou traditional 3-Course-Tea
Chongsheng Monastery pagodas
Old Town of Dali
Bai’s local market

2 Sep Dali – Lijiang

White Water River
Ming Dynasty’s Baisha Murals
‘Living museum’ town
Black Dragon Pool with pavilions

3 Sep Lijiang

Dragon Snow Mountain by Cable
Jade Peak Lamasery
Dongba Tang Dynasty Music

4 Sep Tiger Leaping Gorge

Tiger Leaping Gorge

5 Sep Lijiang – Guilin

At leisure until airport transfer

6 Sep Guilin

Cruise on legendary Li River
Limestone peaked mountains.
Bustling Yangshuo market

7 Sep Fly Guilin-Melbourne

Colorful Reed Flute Cave
Elephant Trunk Hill
Free time until airport transfer