Meeting Point: Guilin North Railway Station.
Miao Welcome Ceremony: Begin your journey with the warm and spirited Miao rice wine welcome ceremony — known as Lanmenjiu. Dressed in dazzling silver ornaments and traditional embroidered attire, Miao girls greet you with melodious toasting songs and three bowls of rice wine, and know the best wishes inside. If you prefer not to drink, simply smile and accept their blessings, the gesture itself is a heartfelt expression of Miao hospitality.
Main Street of Xijiang: Wander along the lively high street of Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, where rows of traditional wooden stilt houses line the mountain slopes and graceful wind-and-rain bridges cross gentle streams. Learn about Miao silver craftsmanship, clothing traditions, and festive culture, immersing yourself in the charm of this valley community.
Authentic Miao-Style Lunch: Enjoy a traditional Miao lunch at a local restaurant inside the village. Taste signature dishes such as smoked pork fried rice, handmade Ciba (sticky rice cake), and locally brewed rice wine. Experience the distinctive sour, spicy, and aromatic flavours that define Guizhou’s mountain cuisine.
Stroll and Scenic Viewpoint: After lunch, walk or take a short shuttle to the Xijiang Viewing Platform, offering a panoramic view of tiered wooden houses cascading down the hillsides. As sunlight glimmers on silver ornaments and smoke rises from village kitchens, you’ll see why Xijiang is called the most beautiful Miao village in China.
Making Ciba (Sticky Rice Cake) Experience: Step into a Miao family home and try your hand at pounding sticky rice into Ciba, a traditional festival activity. Use a wooden mallet to rhythmically pound warm glutinous rice while sharing laughter with locals. When finished, enjoy a sweet bite of your own creation, a delicious taste of Miao tradition.
Please note: Your guide will meet you at Guiyang North Railway Station to start the tour, and also finish the tour here. We will arrange the private car to drop you and your guide to Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village area after the train.
Our team will contact you immediately to coordinate high-speed train time arrangements once receive your booking.
