Time-Smart Guizhou Minorities Discovery
Here is a great way for you to explore the beautiful countryside and colorful Chinese minority culture of southeast Guizhou during a weekend getaway. You just need 1½ hours from Guiyang (capital of Guizhou) or 4 hours from Guangzhou by bullet train to get to beautiful Zhaoxing Dong Village, where you can enjoy great landscapes and ethnic culture.
With this 3-day Guizhou weekend tour, you can appreciate the amazing wooden architecture of the Dong ethnic minority, discover a mysterious branch of the Miao ethnic minority, hike among the terraced fields, dress up in the traditional dress of the Dong people, and try their special tasty food.
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What a trip - made even more special by our incredible guide Mrs Choezom.
![]() What an amazing time - needless to say Tibet is absolutely beautiful. The people, the food, the monasteries, it’s all incredible. However, one person made it even more special. And that was Mrs Choezom. We simply couldn’t have asked for a more perfect guide. Mrs Choezom was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable - but more importantly she was genuinely proud to show off her amazing home. Coming from the UK, we were worried that maybe the language barrier could be difficult, but Mrs Choezom spoke incredible English and taught us so much about her culture. She consistently went above and beyond her duty to make us feel comfortable and happy. No request was ever too much. So thankyou, especially to Mrs Choezom. This incredible experience wouldn’t have been the same without you. I’m not one to usually write reviews, but I think it’s important for people to know just how great she was. I highly recommend both China highlights and especially Mrs Choezom. more
Aug 2025, Jack K
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![]() Unsere 9-t?gige Tour wurde perfekt von Tutu (China Highlights) geplant. Wir sind von Shanghai nach Xining geflogen und dort in den Lhasa Zug gestiegen. Ein Traum. So haben wir uns über 2 Tage der H?he von Lhasa gen?hert. Ich war. Mit meiner Tochter und einen chinesischen Kollegen dort. Angekommen wurden wir von Herrn Zhao einen tollen deutschsprachigen Reiseleiter freundlich nach tibetanischer Sitte (Schal) am Bahnhof in Empfang genommen. Herr Zhao hat uns unser Reise bis zum Base Camp Everest und zurück zu einen wahren Erlebnis werden lassen. Er hat sich um alles gekümmert, angefangen vom der Besten Location für Sunrise/Sundown, auf der Suche nach den Besten Restaurants,……und hat uns die vielen Kl?ster und Tempel auf dem Weg so erkl?rt, dass keines langweilig wurde. Das Highlight in Lhasa ist natürlich der Potala Palast, Mit unserem Fahrer Yan sind wir dann zum Mount Everest aufgebrochen. Herr Yan ist ein sehr sicherer und freundlicher Fahrer, der für uns einige überstunden gemacht hat, um dorthin zu kommen wo wir wollten. Unser absolutes Highlight war natürlich das Base Camp Everest. Dem Everest gegenüber zu stehen war ein erhebendes Gefühl, was jeder erlebt haben müsste. Ich kann nur sagen: Toll, Toll, Toll. Wir haben die Reise extrem genossen. Vielen Dank an Tutu für die tolle und perfekte Planung und Organisation, unseren sehr angenehmen Reiseleiter Herr Zhao und unseren umsichtigen Fahrer Yan. Gunter more
Jul 2025, Gunter S
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One of the most memorable trips
![]() We joined 6 day trip (Lhasa and Shigatse) with China Highlights/Tibet Vista. We have learned a lot about Tibet's history, culture, beliefs and lifestyle. The trip was running smoothly and relaxing. It was very well organized. People always respected of time. The chosen hotels were amazing - good locations, nice views, clean, spacious and nice breakfast. Our guide was Jenny. She was very friendly, helpful and always smiling. She was very knowledgeable like a history professor. We left the group earlier than the rest as our trip was 6 days, while others went further to Everest Base Camp. So another guide (not our original guide, Jenny) would travel back to Lhasa with us and the other person would drive us to the airport. The coordination between guides and drivers were seamless. We were always informed of next steps. We didn't feel left out or abandoned. All guides and drivers were punctual, nice, friendly and professional. Despite of language barrier, all of them were very patient and helpful. All of these not included other tour members who were very nice and easy going. more
Jul 2025, Monruthai S
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Tour "Wow" Points
Unlock the Secrets of Dong Ethnic Minority Architecture
Stay in a Dong village. Walk across their Wind and Rain Bridge. Sit and chat with locals in a drum tower. Discover the Dong people's wisdom contained in these beautiful and incredible wooden buildings.


Dress Up in the Traditional Dress of the Dong
Visit a beautiful but less-touristy Dong village hidden in the mountains. Try on traditional Dong clothes.


Hike among the Terraced Fields
Feel the awesome landscape beneath your feet. Be moved by the hard work of the local people, eking out their living from the mountainside, and the achievements they have made in irrigation and infrastructure.


Encounter the Gunmen of a Mysterious Miao Tribe
Visit a Miao village that is home to the last gunmen tribe in China. Enjoy their folk dancing, accompanied by traditional instruments, and their gun ceremony.


Have a Memorable Drink with the Dong People
Taste the Dong people's favorite traditional food and drink, including their homemade rice wine. Experience their interesting wine drinking customs.


Make a Unique Batik Souvenir on Your Own
Appreciate Dong people's good taste in art and the incredible skill in weaving and batik. You will have a chance to step into their dye house, see how batik is made, and try dying some cloth.


Enjoy the Beautiful Voice of Dong Girls
Watch a show of Dong people's singing and dance. Feel their optimism and their enthusiasm for their life.


Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Meet your personal guide at Congjiang train station. Drive to Zhaoxing Dong Village (about 10 minutes).
Explore beautiful Zhaoxing Village in the afternoon. Your guide will walk around with you, explaining the style of the Dong wooden buildings, local customs, and the Dong people's lifestyle. Try a popular local snack: oil tea and sticky rice cakes with roast pork.
The Dong people's dancing and singing evening show is very enjoyable.
Drive to Huanggang Dong Village in the morning. On the way, you will stop to hike around the terraced fields. Enjoy great views of the rice terraces and the villages on the mountain slopes.
Explore peaceful Huanggang Village and Zhanli Village, where you will see more of the authentic culture of the Dong. People still live their traditional lives there, which have not been touched by tourism and commerce. The drum towers of Zhanli Village are more colorful than those in more popular spots. Let your guide tell the story of a mysterious local herbal medicine for controlling the gender of babies.
Visit Biasha Miao village in the afternoon. Enjoy their traditional dancing and their ceremony with guns.
Visit a batik workshop in the morning. Learn and experience making batik in the Dong style. Appreciate the Dong people's taste in art. Make a unique souvenir on your own (with guidance).
Transfer to Congjiang Train Station for your departure.
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.



Price includes:
- Private air-conditioned business car with big windows and ample space
- English speaking local guide
- Activities, hotels, and meals listed in the itinerary
- 24/7 helpline for while you are traveling
Tour code:gy-9