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Guizhou Family Learning Journey: Mountains, Culture & Discovery · 8 Days / 7 Nights

Waterfalls and karst, bridge engineering, astronomy, Dong culture and a gentle terrace walk—an eight-day family learning journey through Guizhou.

This family learning journey starts and ends in Guiyang, travelling through Huangguoshu, Dushan, Libo, Zhaoxing Dong Village and the Tang’an Terraces. It brings together karst landscapes, major engineering, astronomy, living cultural traditions and a gentle rural walk at a family-paced rhythm. Reference group pricing Group of 4–7: SGD 1,808 per person Group of 8–9: SGD 1,622 per person Group of 10 or more: SGD 1,515 per person Adults and children pay the same price. These are reference group rates; departure dates, meeting arrangements and availability remain subject to confirmation. Full cancellation and amendment terms will be provided before booking. The confirmed quotation and contract will govern.

Guizhou, China (Guiyang, Huangguoshu, Dushan, Libo, Zhaoxing Dong Village and Tang’an Terraces)

Families travelling with children; every traveller under 18 must be accompanied throughout by at least one adult.

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Highlights

  • Recognise karst landforms, forests and water systems through waterfall and Xiaoqikong visits.

  • Explore structure and collaboration through the bridge museum, model building and viewing activity.

  • Explore astronomy through interpretation, exhibition-area visits and model building.

  • Encounter local culture and rural environments through bamboo weaving, community bridge building, Dong grand-song learning and the gentle terrace walk.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive in Guiyang: an introduction to Guizhou.

After arrival transfer, visit Guizhou Provincial Museum independently to explore the province’s geological evolution, history and diverse cultures, then check in. Meals are at your own arrangement.

Day 2: Major engineering and waterfall landscapes.

Visit the Baling River Bridge Museum, learn about bridge construction and Guizhou’s bridge development, build a family bridge model and view the bridge. In the afternoon, explore key Huangguoshu areas including Doupotang Waterfall and the Great Waterfall.

Day 3: Explore China’s FAST astronomy programme.

Join a learning activity around China’s FAST programme, combining exhibition-area visits, interpretation and model building to explore radio telescopes, space exploration and Chinese science and engineering; then continue to Dushan.

Day 4: Libo scenery and Yao craft.

Visit Libo Xiaoqikong for clear water, forest, waterfalls and old bridges. In the afternoon, visit Yaoshan Ancient Village and try bamboo weaving with a local craftsperson, making a piece to take away.

Day 5: Dong village community activity and an evening gathering.

Visit Huanggang Dong Village for a community bridge-building activity with local residents, then continue to Zhaoxing Dong Village for Dong grand-song learning and an evening bonfire activity.

Day 6: A gentle terrace walk, then return to Guiyang.

With a local guide, take a family-friendly gentle walk at the Tang’an Terraces, mainly downhill and at an unhurried pace. Return to Guiyang after lunch.

Day 7: Urban nature and Guiyang evening life.

Visit Qianling Mountain Park to observe urban forest ecology, spend the afternoon at Qingyun Market and sample local food, then see Jiaxiu Tower at night.

Day 8: Depart from Guiyang.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport or rail station according to the confirmed flight or rail schedule. Travel home with the bamboo-weaving work and the journey’s discoveries.

Inclusions

  • Local charter transport and seven nights’ twin-share reference hotel or equivalent accommodation.

  • Source-listed visits and activities, including Huangguoshu, Baling River Bridge learning, FAST learning, Libo Xiaoqikong, Yaoshan, Huanggang community bridge building, Zhaoxing, Dong grand-song and bonfire, and Tang’an shuttle arrangements.

  • Hotel breakfasts and five lunches on Days 2–6 are included; other meals not listed as included are at your own expense.

  • Driver-guide for up to six guests; local Chinese-speaking guide for seven or more.

  • One-time rain poncho and at least two bottles of water per person daily, replenished as needed.

  • Included insurance is limited to attraction insurance. Other insurance, including transport accident insurance, must be purchased separately; coverage is subject to the applicable policy terms.

Exclusions

  • Flights, high-speed rail or rail travel to and from Guizhou.

  • Meals not listed as included, drinks and other personal expenditure.

  • Insurance other than attraction insurance, including transport accident insurance.

  • Single supplement where a room cannot be shared, including the source-listed situations.

  • Any expense not expressly listed as included.

Flights excluded

Learning outcomes

  • Recognise karst landforms, forests and water systems through waterfall and Xiaoqikong visits.

  • Explore structure and collaboration through the bridge museum, model building and viewing activity.

  • Explore astronomy through interpretation, exhibition-area visits and model building.

  • Encounter local culture and rural environments through bamboo weaving, community bridge building, Dong grand-song learning and the gentle terrace walk.

Learning themes

  • Karst landscapes, forests and water systems

  • Bridge engineering, structures and collaboration

  • Radio telescopes, space exploration and science and engineering

  • Yao bamboo weaving, Dong grand-song learning and Dong village culture

  • Mountain farming and terrace landscapes

Named reference hotels or equivalent as supplied; room type and final hotel are subject to confirmed arrangements.

Hotel breakfasts and five lunches on Days 2–6 are included; other meals not listed as included are at your own expense.

Driver-guide for groups of six or fewer; local Chinese-speaking guide for groups of seven or more.

Hotel, vehicle and activity order may change for departure, weather or attraction arrangements without lowering the stated standard; safety-led arrangements will be discussed.

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Guizhou Family Learning · 8 Days / 7 Nights · English · 22 Oct 2026

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