4 days · Your own private group
Qingyuan Escape: 4 Days from Yao Villages to Tea Hills
A mountain-village stay, underground river, Gulong Gorge and a final day in Yingde’s tea country.
Customize this journeyThe journey, at a glance
A route to make
your own.
Move between a Yao village, canyon scenery and quieter tea landscapes on this four-day Qingyuan proposal. The route offers a stronger outdoor element than the five-day cultural journey: Gulong Gorge rafting can be requested, while quieter sightseeing is discussed for travellers who prefer to skip it.
- Explore Wanshan Chaowang’s mountain views and Youling Yao Village.
- Spend a night in proposed mountain-village accommodation.
- Combine Lianzhou Underground River with Gulong Gorge scenery.
- Finish with tea, stone-ground soy milk and a suggested tofu meal.
Who this journey suits
Travellers interested in village stays, caves and optional outdoor adventure.
The itinerary
Let the days unfold.
A reference plan, with room for your own interests. Final visits and timings are agreed in your proposal.
01Day 1 · Youling Yao VillageMountain views and Youling village lanes
Travel from Qingyuan towards Wanshan Chaowang viewpoint and Youling Yao Village. Take a short walk through the village and settle into the proposed mountain accommodation.
A local chicken dish and a relaxed evening are part of the food-and-stay ideas. Cloud seas and stars are possible scenery, not conditions that can be guaranteed.
Confirm the mountain lodging, luggage access and walking requirements.
02Day 2 · Lianzhou / Gulong GorgeAn underground river before the gorge
Visit Lianzhou Underground River, allowing time for cave scenery and the proposed boat section. Continue south towards Gulong Gorge and stay nearby before the next day’s activities.
This is a transfer day as well as a sightseeing day, so the departure time is set around the actual route.
Confirm cave access, boat operation and the hotel near Gulong Gorge.
03Day 3 · Gulong Gorge / YingxiChoose your Gulong Gorge experience
Explore Gulong Gorge’s waterfalls and the proposed glass-viewing areas. Rafting is an optional addition for eligible participants when operating; those who do not want it can discuss a sightseeing-focused plan.
Continue towards Yingxi Peak Forest for the night, moving from the gorge into limestone countryside.
Rafting, high walkways and rides depend on operating conditions and participation rules. Confirm alternatives and tickets.
04Day 4 · Yingde tea countryTea and a taste of the countryside
Visit a tea garden for a slower final morning. The proposed programme includes tea tasting, a stone-ground soy-milk activity and a tofu meal before departure.
Use this day to enjoy the landscape at a different pace from the gorge, with transfer timing planned around your onward travel.
Confirm the tea venue, workshop and meal, and allow time to reach your departure station.
Before you decide
The practical details.
Your confirmed quotation specifies the services included in your journey.
Where you stay
The accommodation plan is a proposal. Exact hotels, room types, occupancy and availability are confirmed in your individual quotation.
Getting around
Arrival and departure points, vehicle arrangements, intercity travel and guiding are specified in your quotation. International travel is not automatically included.
Make it yours
Discuss your preferred pace, rooms, meals and activity choices with us before confirming. Changes depend on availability and may affect the quotation.
Good to know
This route changes accommodation each night.
Rafting is optional, not automatically suitable for every age or participant.
Sunrise, cloud seas and star visibility depend on weather.
A few useful answers
Before we begin.
Can I skip rafting?
Yes. Ask for a sightseeing-focused proposal at Gulong Gorge. Confirm the alternative activities, waiting arrangements and any price difference before booking.
Is the mountain stay a luxury hotel?
The source proposes a village guesthouse. Exact room facilities, access and service standards need checking; the setting is not a guarantee of a luxury hotel standard.
How is this journey priced?
This is a reference itinerary, not a fixed-price package. Your dates, party size, rooms, transport, activities and guide arrangements determine an individual quotation. Only services listed in that confirmed quotation are included.
Is an English-speaking guide included?
Guide language, guiding days and driver-only sections must be agreed in your quotation. An English itinerary does not mean English-speaking guiding is automatically included.
Can you adapt the pace and meals?
Tell us about walking preferences, children’s ages and dietary needs before we prepare a proposal. We will check feasible changes with the relevant venues; specialist meals and accessibility are not assumed.
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