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A ten-day private circuit from Kunming that pairs Guizhou’s karst gorges and minority villages with Zhangjiajie’s towering sandstone pillars. Expect long drives, short strenuous walks, cable cars and richly textured cultural stops.
A ten-day private circuit from Kunming that pairs Guizhou’s karst gorges and minority villages with Zhangjiajie’s towering sandstone pillars. Expect long drives, short strenuous walks, cable cars and richly textured cultural stops.
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Operated by happychinatours · Kunming, Yunnan
Dawn in Kunming and the van eases out of the city—rice terraces recede, highways curl through karst peaks, and the landscape begins to speak in stone. Over ten days this private itinerary threads Yunnan and Guizhou's green plateaus with Hunan's sandstone pinnacles: Wanfenglin’s forest of peaks, the thunder of Huangguoshu, the cathedral-like Malinghe Gorge, sacred Fanjingshan, the river-town poetry of Fenghuang and the avatar-like pillars of Zhangjiajie.
moderate.
10 days.
Moderate fitness—able to manage several hours of walking, stairs and short canyon descents; not technical.
Pickup from central Kunming hotels is included; confirm exact pickup point when booking as the operator can collect from most city hotels.
Most walks are moderate—stone steps and canyon floors require good shoes; cable cars and shuttles reduce strenuous sections if you prefer.
Core transportation and a private guide are included, but some optional cable cars, local shuttles or attraction surcharges may require extra payment on site.
Yes—this private itinerary can add days or swap stops; discuss preferences for pacing, extra village time or fewer transfers with your guide.
The route crosses Ming-era towns (Qingyan) and longstanding Miao and Dong minority settlements where wooden stilt architecture and drum towers preserve regional heritage.
Fanjingshan is a UNESCO World Heritage site and many parks operate strict trail management—stay on paths, avoid single-use plastics and follow local guidance to protect fragile karst and forest ecosystems.
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