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Located 2 ½ hours northeast of Guilin and one of the first areas to be settled in southern China, Longsheng offers a stunning combination of scenery and rural culture in an accessible village to village walking trip. Longsheng is an area of forested highlands and miles of rice terraces that line the hilltops. It has taken 18 generations to build these beautiful landscapes by the local Yao, Dong and Zhuang people. The Yao people retreated from the west 500 years ago and are one of the most colourful in China known for their traditional clothes and coned hair. The Zhuang people are the largest minority in China and share a cultural and ancestral heritage with both Han and groups such as far away as northern Thailand.
By trekking away from the roads you experience the countryside and communities like the locals, as a pedestrian. The trek begins with a short walk up from the end of the road to a traditional building converted into a small hotel near the Yao village of Dazhai. From Dazhai we travel about 18 kilometres (11 miles) overland through forests and farms to a guesthouse near the Zhuang village of Ping’An. On the third day after taking some time to explore Ping’An we walk down the mountain to the waiting car for a transfer back to Guilin or Yangshuo.
This itinerary is not for everyone but for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking to experience the rural China of past it is ideal.
This private guided tour is full board and includes transfers from Guilin, luggage storage and provision of a comfortable day pack for the duration of the walk - comfortable shoes/clothing are required.
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Trip Options
This itinerary is designed as an active intrepid extension to any of our China tours visiting the Guilin/Yangshuo area. Upgrade is available the 2nd night to the luxurious boutique hotel Li An Lodge near Ping'An village.
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Trip Includes
All ground transport in a private car with driver - Guaranteed departure - Airport transfers as per the itinerary - Fullboard accommodation - Specialized and personalized services - All park and reserve entrance fees to include local government taxes - Service of an English speaking professional driver/guide
Trip Excludes
Laundry - Tips - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages including mineral water - International airfare - Visas - Optional activities/extras - Vacation insurance (purchase at www.kensingtontours.com/insurance.cfm )
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
- The price shown is per person, and does not include international air fare to/from the trip start point
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes. We will endeavour to confirm final hotel bookings as soon as possible.
- Cancellations 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund less any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms.cfm
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China & Japan
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