Guiyang & Kaili Cultural Experience, City Break, Private Tour
Description
Join this four-day tour to discover the essence of Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province, locally known as “precious sunlight”. Visit Old Han Village and explore the unique art of old Chinese theatre “Ground Opera”, take a short hike to Fanpai and get in touch with the locals and their traditional farming system. Observe the universe and the creation of the black holes through the largest astronomical telescope in the world and get spoiled by delightful Chinese cuisine while dining at the local restaurants. Enjoy this four-day city break and discover Guiyang and Kali through their unique culture, lifestyle and gastronomy.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Old Han Village: home to the descendants of troops from Nanjing, where the people still dress in traditional Han costume. The villagers specialize in a type of local art, called “Ground Opera”, which literally means “theatre on the ground”
Kaili: the center of Miao minority culture, hosting more than 120 local festivals every year. The Miao people are known for arts and crafts, including jewellery, embroidery, brocade, batik and paper cutting
FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical radio Telescope): the largest astronomical telescope in the world. It owns a unique tech of observing the black holes
Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English-speaking local guide during Old Han Village (Day 1), Fanpai one-hour-hike to Fanpai and Fangzhao village tour (Day 2), FAST and Astronomical Experience Hall and Astronomical Museum excursion (Day 3)
ACCOMMODATION:
- 3 nights' accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1, 3 Guiyang:
Superior Hotel Category = Holiday Inn Guiyang hotel or similar 4*
Day 2 Kaili:
Superior Hotel Category = Kaili Tenglong Holiday Hotel or similar 4*
OPTIONAL EXTRAS:
Pre-/Post night in Guiyang:
Superior Hotel Category = Holiday Inn Guiyang hotel or similar 4*
MEALS:
- 3 Breakfasts
- 3 Lunches
TRANSPORT:
- Inbound/Outbound private transfers from/to Guiyang airport/railway station with an English speaking guide
- Air-conditioning private transfer during the tours (Day 1, 2, 3)
ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES:
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary; Old Han Village (Day 1), one-hour hike to Fanpai and Fangzhao village tour (Day 2), FAST and Astronomical Experience Hall and Astronomical Museum excursion (Day 3)
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet
Excluded
- International flight tickets and airport taxes or China visa fees (if any)
- Rail tickets
- Travel Insurance
- Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic/non- alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses or items not stated explicitly in the programme
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- Any visit not mentioned in the programme
- Optional tours and activities
- Grand Opera show on Day 1
- Tips for guides and drivers
Know before you go
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.