Wumeng Red Footprints
Trace the epic Long March through Guizhou’s majestic Wumeng Mountains. From the world’s largest azalea forest to historic revolutionary sites and Third Front industrial heritage — a journey through nature, history, and human spirit.
Tour Highlights
- 🌸 Baili Azalea Forest — the world’s largest natural rhododendron forest, a sea of flowers in spring
- 🔴 Jimingsansheng Site — historic “Rooster Crow Awakens Three Provinces” revolutionary landmark
- 🏔️ Weining Shimenkan — remote mountain village with unique ethnic and missionary history
- 🏭 Third Front Museum — Liupanshui’s industrial heritage of China’s 1960s national defense construction
- 🥾 Wumeng Mountain hiking — breathtaking canyon and grassland trails
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 — Baili Azalea Forest
- Morning departure from Guiyang to Bijie
- Afternoon: Explore the Baili Azalea Forest — over 125 square kilometers of natural rhododendrons
- Scenic boardwalk hike through flower-carpeted hills
- Sunset views over the azalea-covered mountains
- Overnight in Bijie area
Day 2 — Jimingsansheng & Shimenkan
- Morning drive to Jimingsansheng — “Rooster Crow Awakens Three Provinces” historic site
- Learn about the Red Army’s Long March crossing through this strategic location
- Afternoon: Journey to Weining Shimenkan village
- Explore this unique mountain village with its century-old missionary history and ethnic Miao culture
- Interact with local villagers and learn traditional weaving crafts
- Overnight in a local guesthouse
Day 3 — Third Front Industrial Heritage
- Morning: Travel to Liupanshui — China’s “Third Front” industrial city
- Visit the Third Front Construction Museum — massive rusted gears, machinery, and revolutionary statues
- Learn about China’s 1960s national defense industrialization campaign
- Walk through preserved factory halls and exhibition halls
- Afternoon: Wumeng Grand Prairie scenic area (season-dependent)
- Evening: Liupanshui city dinner
Day 4 — Wumeng Canyon Adventure
- Morning: Guizhou Canyon suspension bridge hike
- Cross dramatic red sandstone gorges and suspension bridges
- Experience the raw power of Guizhou’s karst river canyons
- Afternoon: Return to Guiyang
- Evening arrival and farewell dinner
What’s Included
- ✓ Private English-speaking guide
- ✓ 3 nights accommodation
- ✓ All meals (breakfast + lunch + dinner)
- ✓ Private transportation
- ✓ All entrance tickets
- ✓ Museum entry and exhibits
- ✓ Village homestay experience
Not Included
- ✗ International flights to Guiyang
- ✗ Travel insurance (recommended)
- ✗ Personal expenses
- ✗ Alcoholic beverages
- ✗ Optional extra activities
Tour Investment
From $899 / person
4 Days / 3 Nights · Small groups · Best for Mar-May (azalea season)