9-day round-trip high-speed train tour – Colorful Guizhou + Pingba Cherry Blossoms + Bai Li Peony Flowers
The season when azaleas and cherry blossoms bloom is from March to April each year. This route is mainly designed for Southeast Asian tourists entering Nanning, where they can take a high-speed train to Guizhou, explore the typical karst peak forest landscape of Guilin, experience the local customs and traditions of the Miao and Buyi ethnic minorities in Guizhou, and admire the world’s largest azaleas and cherry blossoms.
A recommended 9-day itinerary：
| Date | tourist attraction |
| D1 Entering Nanning |
Entering Nanning, visit Three Streets and Two Alleys. |
| D2 Nanning-Libot |
Take the high-speed train to Libo, and visit both the Big Seven Holes and the Small Seven Holes. |
| D3 Lijie – Xijiang |
Xijiang Thousand Household Miao Village |
| D4 Xi Jiang-Zhenyuan-Pingba-Anshun |
Zhenyuan Ancient Town Pingba’s Ten-Thousand-Acre Cherry Blossoms |
| D5 Anshun-Bijie-Anshun |
Hundred-Mile Azalea Garden |
| D6 Anshun-Xingyi |
Huangguoshu Waterfall |
| D7 Xingyi |
Wanfenglin, Wanfeng Lake |
| D8 Xingyi-Guiyang |
Ma’linghe Grand Canyon, Jiaxilou, Qingyun Market |
| D9 Departure from Guiyang to Nanning |
Take the high-speed train to Nanning, then depart from Nanning. |
Travel experience：
Explore the mysterious villages of ethnic minorities hidden deep in the mountains.
Enter Buyei and Miao villages to experience Guizhou’s diverse ethnic minority cultures and some gradually disappearing ancient customs.
Step into the Guizhou Karst Peak Forest Kingdom and marvel at the masterpieces crafted by nature’s extraordinary artistry.
Admiring the Bijie Hundred-Mile Azalea Garden, the largest natural azalea garden in the world.
Visiting the Pingba Cherry Blossom Garden for an enchanting encounter with thousands of acres of cherry blossoms.
key attractions：
Bijie Hundred-Mile Azalea
The Baili Azalea Scenic Area, located in Bijie, Guizhou Province, is a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction. It features a natural azalea forest belt stretching over a hundred miles, where 41 varieties of azaleas bloom in vibrant competition, earning it the titles “Earth’s Colorful Ribbon” and “Kingdom of Azaleas
In the flat fields of Pingba, there are tens of thousands of cherry blossoms.
In early March, as spring warms up and flowers bloom, ‘World’s Greatest: Guizhou Pingba’s Ten Thousand Mu Cherry Blossoms’ officially extends an invitation to the world. This place surpasses Taiwan and rivals Japan, stunning the entire globe.
World Natural Heritage Site – The Seven Holes, Large and Small
Arriving in Libo, explore the green gem on the karst landscape, a paradise on earth at latitude 25 degrees north.
Visit the largest Miao village in the world – Xijiang Thousand Households Miao Village
As night falls over the Qianjiang Thousand Household Miao Village, a breathtaking visual feast quietly begins.
One of the largest waterfall complexes in the world, also the filming location for the TV series ‘Journey to the West’.
Known as the ‘First Waterfall of China’, Huangguoshu Waterfall features the Water Curtain Cave, which was the home of Sun Wukong in the TV series ‘Journey to the West’.
China National Geography describes the Wanfenglin as one of the earliest places in China to welcome spring scenery, and it is also one of the five most beautiful peak forests in China.
The karst peak forest landscape of Wanfengling is magnificent, resembling a natural ink painting. The village at the foot of the mountains presents a beautiful pastoral scene, together forming a perfect picture.
Check-in at business district：
Nanning Historical and Cultural Street District – Three Streets and Two Alleys
Both San Street and Li Alley have preserved many traditional buildings from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republican era. The area is bustling with life from morning till night.
Qingyun Market – The First Stop of Guiyang’s Culinary World
Qingyun Market not only gathers various culinary delights but also serves as a hub for cultural trends. It combines the rustic charm of local traditions with eye-catching modernity, while also embodying the vibrant life of Guiyang’s old city.
tasting gourmet food：
Arriving in Guizhou, attend a Miao ethnic long-table banquet with distinctive minority characteristics.
The Miao ethnic group is known for its hospitality. Young Miao women sing mountain songs and pour you a large cup of rich glutinous rice wine using the ‘high mountains and flowing water’ method.
Dragon’s Ridge Meat Pie Chicken
Upon arriving in Guiyang, you won’t be unfamiliar with roubing ji. Our tour guide will lead you to savor authentic roubing ji.
Best Time to Go:
It is recommended to travel from March to April when the flower sea is most spectacular, with rich color layers and the best viewing experience.
A detailed itinerary for 9 days：
The following itinerary is for your reference. If you have other needs, we would be honored to arrange professional travel planners for you. They will tailor a special itinerary based on your interests, schedule, and budget.
Day 1 Departure from Nanning
Welcome to Nanning! To ensure a worry-free journey, your personal guide will meet you at the airport arrival hall, then take a bus to the hotel for check-in, and visit the famous historical and cultural district of Sanjie Liangxiang in Nanning.
The San Street Liang Alley Historical and Cultural Block features City God Temple, Urban Construction Museum, Chinese Film Theatre, Deng Yingchao Memorial Hall, and various specialty shops with local characteristics. Here, you can experience the locals’ leisurely and nostalgic atmosphere.
Dinner arrangements: Dinner
Transportation: Bus
Hotel options:
Nanning Hotel (4-star)
Nanning Hilton Wutown International Hotel (5-star)
Day 2: Nanning to Libo
After breakfast, take the high-speed train to Libo to visit the World Natural Heritage site of the Big and Small Seven Holes Scenic Area.
Libo Xiaoqikong Scenic Area is renowned for its unique karst topography, emerald waters, and magnificent waterfalls, earning it the title of ‘the green gem on Earth’s belt’. Xiaoqikong boasts a pristine natural wonder that integrates mountains, rivers, forests, caves, lakes, and waterfalls, forming over a hundred tourist attractions.
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Transportation: bus and high-speed train
Hotel options:
Libo TianTai Hotel (4-star)
Libo Four Seasons Garden Hotel (5-star)
Day 3: Liupanshui to Xijiang
After breakfast, take a bus to Xijiang to visit the largest Miao ethnic settlement in the world – Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village.
This is the only ‘Miao Capital’ in China and one of a kind in the world. The entire village has 1,468 households and over 6,000 people, with 99.5% of the original residents being Miao ethnic group. It is known as the largest Miao settlement in China and even the world.
Enjoy the splendid night view of the Miao village at night. Special gift: Miao costume dressing experience.
Meal arrangements: breakfast & lunch – Kaili Sour Soup Fish & dinner – Miao Ethnic Long Table Banquet
Transportation: bus
Hotel options:
Xijiang Qianyun Mountain House Hotel (4-star)
Xijiang Sanchunli Characteristic Homestay (high-end homestay within the scenic area)
Day 4: Xijiang – Zhenyuan – Pingba – Anshun
After breakfast today, we took a car to Zhenyuan to visit the ancient town of Zhenyuan. The ancient town of Zhenyuan is located by the Wuyang River in Zhenyuan County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province. It is an ancient town with a very long history, known as the ‘Venice of the East’. It features majestic mountains and beautiful waters, a serene and natural environment, and is one of the largest and most beautiful ancient cities in China.
After Chinese dinner, we headed to Pingba to admire the million-square-meter cherry blossoms. The Pingba Farm Cherry Garden has now planted over 500,000 precious cherry trees. From March to early April each year, when the cherry blossoms bloom, walking through them feels like being in a fairyland.
Meal arrangements: breakfast & lunch & dinner
Transportation: bus
Hotel options:
Anshun Half-Mountain Hotel (4-star)
Anshun DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel (5-star)
Day 5: Anshun to Bijie and back to Anshun
Today, we are heading to the Pomegranate Flower Forest Park in Dafang, Bijie. You can take a walk in the Pomegranate Flower Forest Park, admiring the various colors and types of pomegranate flowers. Cross the suspension bridge and reach the pavilion at the top of the mountain to enjoy the beautiful scenery of this ‘sea of pomegranate flowers’.
Meal arrangements: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Transportation: bus.
Hotel options: Anshun Half-Mountain Hotel (4-star)
Anshun DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel (5-star).
Day 6: Anshun to Xingyi
After breakfast, visit Huangguoshu Waterfall, the largest waterfall in Asia, and explore attractions such as Shuilian Cave, Tianxing Bridge, and Doupotang. Experience the grandeur of the rushing river plummeting down from over 70 meters high cliffs. In the afternoon, travel by car to Xingyi.
Meal arrangements: Breakfast & Lunch — Eight traditional dishes of the Buyei ethnic group + Bamboo basket feast & Dinner
Transportation: Bus
Hotel options:
Xingyi Lakeview International Hotel (4-star)
Xingyi Guolong Aparthotel (5-star)
Day 7: Xingyi
After breakfast, visit the most beautiful peak in China, Wanfenglin (including an eco-friendly bus), and Baguati. After lunch, tour Wanfeng Lake (including a boat ride). Visit the Chinese Hogwarts Castle – Jilong Castle. After dinner, stroll through Xingyi’s commercial center.
Meal arrangements: breakfast & lunch & dinner
Transportation: bus
Hotel options:
Guizhou Xingyi Landmark International Hotel (4-star)
Guizhou Xingyi DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel (5-star)
Day 8: Xingyi to Guiyang
After breakfast, visit the Majiang River Grand Canyon, which combines grandeur, wonder, danger, and beauty. The canyon features cascading waterfalls and ancient trees and famous plants adorning both banks, each with unique forms. In the afternoon, return to Guiyang and visit the Jiaxiu Tower and Qingyun Market.
Meal arrangements: breakfast & lunch & dinner
Transportation: bus
Hotel options:
Guiyang Daxiya Hotel (4-star)
Guiyang Pullman Hotel (5-star)
Day 9: Departure from Xingyi to Nanning
At the end of your 9-day round-trip train journey to Colorful Guizhou, Pingba Cherry Blossoms, and Bai Li Du Juan Flowers, your guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the high-speed railway station. You will then take a high-speed train to Nanning and transfer to an international flight back home.
Meal arrangements: breakfast & lunch
Transportation: bus & high-speed train
hotel selection：
Recommendation for boutique hotels to enrich your travel experience.
Membership fee quotation：
The price depends on your travel plans, travel dates, number of people, and the hotel and meal preferences you choose.
The price includes：
- travel bus
- Chinese-English bilingual tour guide
- The attractions, hotels, and meals listed on the itinerary.
- Travel insurance
- 24/7 customer service hotline during travel
