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South China Tour

South China 21-Day Bike Tour - Wuzhou to Huangguoshu Falls

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This cycle tour begins in Wuzhou, Guangxi.  This area is famous for the karst landscape (limestone hill formations jutting up from an otherwise level ground and the subject of countless traditional Chinese paintings.  This area is also riddled with caves used extensively by locals to hide when the Japanese invaded during World War II.   From Wuzhou we head north for three days to Yangshou where we will take a day off to do some local sightseeing, or just hang out in this backpacker-traveler town.

We will continue north to Guilin and Longsheng in to the mountains where there are some hot springs to relax in.  The next stop at Sanjiang brings us into to one of China's many minority areas where the Dong people live.   This mountainous area is offers some of China's marvelous landscapes of mountain sides terraced for rice fields. While the grades are rarely over 10% the length of climbs can be 20 km long. If this is too much we can either get a lift up the hills either in the back of a "walking tractor" or on a local bus.

We continue westerly through small towns and villages, where we can see how the average Chinese live.  The next big stops are Kaili (Miao minority) and Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou.   From there we will continue west to Huangguoshu Falls (China's Niagara) where the cycle tour ends.  From there we will take a four-hour bus back to Guiyang for connections back to the West (see below). 

Details - Guangzhou to Huangguoshu Falls, Guizhou Province

Dates: Contact us with the dates that work for you.

Start location: Guangzhou, Guangdong Province

Finish location: Guiyang, Guangxi Province (with return flight to Guangzhou included)

Tour type: Self-supported - riders carry their own luggage. Transport will be provided for riders and gear on a portion of Day 7 over a rough section of road.

Geographical location: South and Central China Elevation range: 160 feet (50 meters) to 10,200 feet (3,100 meters)

Climate: The best weather for touring is in the spring and fall. Chance of rain. Historic weather information for Guangzhou, Guilin and Guiyang is available from the links below.

Terrain: Flat, rolling and mountainous

Cycling tour level: Moderate and strenuous

Total cycling distance: Approximately 831 miles (1,363 km): Average distance per travel day: 42 miles (67 km) Cycling may be supplemented on occasion with vehicle transport when necessary to reach the next destination before dark.

Days: 21

Cycling Days: 16

Group size: 1 - 8

Land cost: US$2,300 to 4,500, depending on the number of participants (see below).

Accommodations: Will be basic Chinese hotels generally of the 1-3 star variety. On occasion it may be necessary to use a 0-star hotel.

The prices are for double occupancy rooms, and will vary depending on the number of people who participate. Single room supplement: US$ - Call/Email

This tour is limited to no more than eight people. This will permit more flexibility in the program and allow more spontaneity for taking photos or exploring villages along the way.

Prices include the following:

1. Bilingual bicycle tour guide.
2. All hotel accommodations (double occupancy).
3. Meals eaten as group (private meals, snacks and alcoholic beverages are not included).
4. All group transportation costs (buses, boats, and taxis) including to/from the airports.
5. All group entrance fees to attractions.
6. Transport of gear and cyclists when necessary. Riders carry their own luggage.

Bicycle rental is available for $175 including bike, panniers, lock, gloves, raincape and helmet.

This will be a self-supported ride. This means that riders will carry their luggage between destinations unless special arrangements are made. Please contact us for details.

If you decide to do something on your own, you will be responsible for those costs.

Cost: Prices depend on the total number of people going on the tour. Below are the price per person (pp) and quoted in US dollars (US$):

Group size: 1 person: US$ - Call/Email
Group size: 2 people US$ - Call/Email
Group size: 3 people US$ - Call/Email
Group size: 4-8 people US$ - Call/Email

An announcement of the cost of the tour will be made to the group 45-days prior to the start based on the number of registered members.

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A deposit of $500 per person is required. This is fully refundable up to 45 days prior to the start of the tour. Submission of a deposit will guarantee your place on the tour. Balance is due at the beginning of the tour.

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