Countryside Tour around Kaili

Upon arrival in Kaili (after your transfer from Guiyang) take a regular bus to Yangpai village from the Kaili automobile station, which is located north of the Northeast culture road (Tel: 0855-8223098). Buses are available every hour and following the 1.5 hour trip, you will arrive at Yangpai village. When you arrive in Yangpai village, hike 23 km along the windy mountain path to Xinjiang, the largest Miao village in China. En route, you will visit the families who make up the silversmith and Miao villages, and you will get a close look at the landscape's terraced paddy fields. When you arrive in Xijiang late in the afternoon, you will be greeted into the village by drinking the block-way wine, and welcomed to an evening performance. Local families will open up their doors for you for the evening for 10 Yuan (while conditions may be rustic, you will sleep well after your long trip).

The third day, we recommend waking up before dawn to see the sunrise. Begin hiking around 09:00 am, and head toward Fangxiang country. Please note - there is little along this morning's path; please collect as much as you anticipate needing from your campsite before starting. Today you will hike about 3 hours (12 km) along the main path. This hiking trip is a very worthwhile experience, especially in autumn. Lunch options will be available in Fangxiang village. The last regular bus from Fangxiang to Leishan country leaves at 13:00, so you may need to stay overnight at the local farmhouse (your hosts will be very friendly and will charge only 10 Yuan per night). Please note that bathing facilities will not be available.