Guizhou means “the precious land”, a somewhat ironic name for a province that has ranked as one of the poorest in China for most of the 20th century. Brimming with dramatic landscapes, rich in minority, it’s a province that would do well to feature on any traveler’s itinerary.

The Miao are famous for their silverware, you’ll see the younger girls literally weighed down by their giant elaborate headdresses and row upon row of necklaces and bangles, architectures with unique style and the exotic and colorful costumes, will make tourists feel everything is new and fresh.

Kaili is the capital of the Southeast Guizhou Miao & Dong Nationalities Autonomous Prefecture. There are many grand ethnic festivals in the region. The wooden drum dance is an important festival for the Miao of the Kaili area. In the hot summer, the Miao girls, living several miles away, will come with their parents to dance the wooden drum dance. In this wooden drum festival, while the young girls are dancing to the rhythm of the wooden drum, the young men are looking for their life partners. When the curtain of night comes down, the young women and men will express their affections for each other by singing.<!--[endif]-->

Join BOHDI® ADVENTURES for an amazing multiday adventure in and around Guizhou (southwest – but not too south and not too west)along the way filling up on fresh air, experiencing the Guizhou countryside, hitting the great spots, and enjoying the exhilaration of biking and hiking.

Points of interest:

• Awesome intermediate mountain trails
• Pure life, pure culture
• Interesting performances
• Great food!

Day 1 Fly to Guiyang, 3 hour highway drive to Kaili, pass the ancient town ”Xiasi” (very famous, the only water town in that area). Bike off road to Kaili city. Stay in the city

Day 2 Bike mountain trails to the beautiful Bala river, arrive at Qianhu Miao village (around 50 KM), stay overnight, unique experience!

Day 3 Ride and drive over the Leigong (thunder spirit) Mountain, pass Miao, Dong, Yao, Shui Nationalities area. 2000M altititude, stay at Zhaoxin Dong Village.

Day 4 Hike the Tangan Mountain path, see Diaojiao houses, hear Dong songs, and stay again in Zhaoxin Dong Village.

Day 5 Ride back to Leigong Mountain, stay at Lei Mountian Village, view typical Miao buildings, drinking with the local people and sing songs

Day 6 Return Guiyang, for free time and fly back to Shanghai

TRIP Price 4880RMB includes: bike transportation and/or rental bike, accommodation, transportation in Guizhou, all meals and drinks alcohol not included, English speaking adventure guide

Does not include: nighttime activities, extra beverages, shopping, personal activities

Air Fee: 1280RMB+200RMB each way (might vary)