English‑speaking local guide
Small Groups or Private Tours
Price of tour: $898*
* (Price can be 10% lower or higher depending on the season.)
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5 Days Guizhou Authentic Minority Villages Tour
Immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of southwest China with our 5 Days Guizhou Authentic Minority Villages Tour!
Starting and ending in Kaili, this unique journey takes you deep into the region’s countryside, visiting 14 distinctive Miao and Dong villages far from the crowds. You’ll be welcomed by friendly locals, join in traditional singing and dancing, and witness centuries-old crafts—such as batik making and paper crafting straight from the Tang Dynasty era.
Along the way, hike through terraced fields, explore lively minority markets, and experience authentic village life and ceremonies, including rituals in villages renowned for their grand songs, group weddings, and unique costumes. With an English-speaking guide and local accommodation, discover a side of China rarely seen by outsiders.
– Meet your local guide and driver at the train station.
– Visit Matang Gejia Village to observe and experience traditional batik making.
– Continue to Langde Upper Miao Village. A welcome ceremony awaits, where you will be offered rice wine and entertained with singing by the Miao people.
– Overnight stay in Langde Upper Village.
– Visit Paika Miao Village, known for its manufacture of the Lusheng musical instrument.
– Explore Xinqiao Miao Village in Datang Township, famous for its tradition of wearing Mini Skirts.
– Overnight stay in Dali Dong Village.
– Visit the minority groups market to see interesting and unique items.
– Upon arrival in Zhaoxing, check into the hotel, then take a local car or bus to Tang’an Dong Village.
– Hike from Tang’an Dong Village to Zhaoxing through the terraced fields (approximately 1 hour).
– Overnight stay in Zhaoxing Dong Village.
– Visit Huanggang Dong Village in the morning, known as the origin of the Grand Song of the Dong people.
– Visit Zhanli Dong Village, where the tradition of group weddings is still observed twice a year.
– Visit Xiaohuang Dong Village.
– Continue to Basha Miao Village, where the men are known for their distinctive hairstyles and are allowed to carry guns.
– Overnight stay in Rongjiang.
– Visit Baibei Miao Village, one of the oldest Miao villages at the foot of Moon Mountain and the birthplace of traditional bird feather clothing.
– Visit Zenlei Shui Village.
– Explore Shiqiao Miao Village, where you can observe and experience traditional papermaking from tree bark, a skill dating back 1,300 years to the Tang Dynasty.
– Tour ends upon arrival in Kaili.
Included in the price
– Train station pickup and transfer service
– Vehicle transportation
– English-speaking guide
– 4 nights’ local clean and comfortable accommodation (twin sharing basis)
– Daily breakfast
– Entrance fees to all attractions
– Village hike
– Traditional batik and paper-making experiences
– Bottled water
– Travel insurance
Excluded from the price
– Train fares or flights
– Tips for the tour guide and driver
– Meals other than breakfast
– Single supplement (if applicable)
Book directly with a local operator – no middlemen, no hidden fees.
Traditional travel agency service – real people, not bots.
Personalized planning – every tour can be adapted to your needs.
Direct communication with our local team before and during your trip.
Price from: $640
Our multilingual team’s passion ensures you receive personal, attentive, and friendly guidance—from planning to the last day of your trip.
Talk directly to real travel experts based in the country – no automated call centers, no chatbots. We tailor each tour to your interests and support you every step of the way.
Certified local guides for a deeper cultural experience.
Authentic experiences led by local experts – not generic sightseeing.
Travel like a local, with guides who truly know the region.
Jessie | Founder
10 years experience in organizing expat tours in China.
Jessie first worked as travel consultant for many years, her excellent organizing skills and great travel route planning have won the trust of many customers. In 2018 she founded experiencetibet.org, an agency offering tours in Tibet autonomous region and other Tibetan areas in China such as Gansu, Yunnan and Sichuan. In 2020 she started yellowbirdtour.com, with destinations all over China.
Penny | China travel consultant
Penny has rich experience in organizing foreigners tours to many places in China, such as Tibet, Gansu, Yunnan, Xinjiang, Zhangjiajie. She is very responsive, always quick and patient. Customers like her, they always come back for more tours, and also recommend many of their friends to join.
Dawei | Tour guide / operator
Dawei is a Tibetan Buddhist, and comes from the most north edge of the Tibetan plateau in Qinghai province, Western China. He has travelled as a tour leader to many South Asian countries such as India, Bhutan and also nearly the entire country of China. He focuse especially on guiding in Qinghai, Gansu, Sichuan, Ningxia provinces and Tibetan regions. The activities of these various tour groups have included adopting family, horse racing, hiking, bird watching, cycling, camping, overseas students, cultural and religious sightseeing.
Andrew | Touir guide / operator
Andrew was born and grew up in a small village of Zhangjiajie, Hunan. From 2009-2012 he works for royal Caribbean International cruise as an onboard guest services officer. After that, he dedicates his life/time to guiding and operating tours in Zhangjiajie and around. As a native person, he knows all the corner of the scenic area, such as good restaurants, souvenir shops and cultures. He is very experienced and super flexible, he knows how to avoid the crowds and take advantage of the weather and offer the best travel experience to customers, all you need to do is just relax and enjoy!
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