Guangzhou: Qingyuan MT.Kastar and Yao Village day tour
ID: GYG1159894-1777813
Category:
Country: China
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Discover the beauty of Qingyuan and the Yao villages on a Day tour from Guangzhou. Explore karst mountains, visit Sanjiang Yao Village, and experience Yao culture.
Begin your journey in Guangzhou and travel to Qingyuan, a city known for its karst mountains, clean rivers, and ethnic minority villages, especially those of the Yao people.
Next, head to the Yao Ethnic Minority Villages. The Yao people are known for their colorful embroidered clothing, silver jewelry, Pan Wang worship, long-drum dance, and matriarchal traditions in some subgroups.
Visit the top Yao villages near Qingyuan, including Sanjiang Yao Village, the largest Yao settlement in Guangdong, and Nan’gan Yao Village, known for its mountain terraces and cloud sea views. Explore Donglin Village, a less touristy spot with beautiful rice terraces and Yao textile workshops.
Many villages offer cultural shows, handicraft demonstrations, and Yao-style meals, including bamboo rice, smoked pork, and herbal tea.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of the Yao ethnic minority
- Explore the stunning karst mountains and scenic peaks of Qingyuan
- Visit Sanjiang Yao Village and experience traditional Yao culture
- Cruise on the Beijiang River and visit the ancient Feixia Temple
- Enjoy a Yao-style meal and watch a traditional long-drum dance
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Best visited between April and June or September and October
Limited public transport to villages
Mandarin is helpful as few locals speak English
Respect local culture and ask before photographing people
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of Yao ethnic minority villages
- Visit to Sanjiang Yao Village
- Cultural performances
- Hiking in karst mountains
- Visit to Feixia Temple
- Transport to and from Guangzhou
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
