Afternoon: Qianxinan Museum Upon arrival in Xingyi, begin with an orientation at the regional museum. The focus here is on the ancient Bronze Drum artifacts and the historical timeline of local ethnic minorities, providing necessary context for the architecture and communities you will encounter later in the week.

Evening: Fenglin Bouyei Village Transfer to a traditional water village built in the Bouyei ethnic style. The evening allows for a relaxed walk to observe the layout of the stilt houses and stone architecture, followed by a local welcome dinner.

Morning: Qianxinan Museum Begin with a visit to the regional museum to establish a historical baseline. The exhibits focus on local ethnic minorities and the region's ancient Bronze Drum artifacts.

Afternoon: Bapan Village SUP Transfer to Bapan Village for a relaxing Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) session. Paddle down a slow-moving, crystal-clear river bordered by century-old banyan trees. Your guide will share local folklore along the route, including the legends of the Ancient Banyan Wood Spirit, providing a peaceful and culturally rich afternoon.

Full Day: Maling River Canyon Today involves a moderate to high physical effort. We start at the "Old Bridge," an optimal vantage point that provides a comprehensive, top-down view of the deep limestone gorge—perfect for architectural and landscape photography. Following this, you will descend into the scenic area for an approximately 3-hour hike along the cliffside paths, navigating behind cascading waterfalls and through dense prehistoric fern forests.

Early Morning: Yuhuangding Sunrise An early start to reach the Yuhuangding observation point before dawn. Watch the sunrise over a vast sea of clouds and karst peaks while enjoying a freshly prepared coffee.

Late Morning & Afternoon: Jilong Castle Cruise Proceed to Wanfeng Lake for a boat cruise around Jilong Castle, a striking European-style building situated on an isolated island. The activity is low-impact, featuring onboard or lakeside coffee/tea. With the day's activities wrapping up by mid-afternoon, the evening is left free for your own leisure.

Morning to Early Afternoon: Cave Exploration With a scheduled wake-up around 8:00 AM, the technical cave exploration begins at 10:00 AM. Over the next 3 to 4 hours, you will wear provided technical gear to traverse via ferrata routes, descend into dark chambers, and navigate underground rivers.

Late Afternoon: Rest Return to your hotel to shower and recover from the physical exertion.

Evening: Jiexinhuayuan Night Market Head out to Xingyi's city center, characterized by its unique octagonal street layout. Walk through the bustling local night market and sample a variety of regional street food.

Full Day: Wanfenglin Scenic Area A full day dedicated to relaxation and recovery. Spend the day in Wanfenglin (Forest of Ten Thousand Peaks). We skip the strenuous climbs; instead, you will walk along the flat mountain viewing paths and ride electric scooters through the valley's agricultural fields and villages. The afternoon features a laid-back stop at a local cafe nestled among the peaks.

Morning: Transfer Enjoy your final breakfast. A private driver will coordinate with your schedule to transfer you to the Xingyi airport or railway station for your onward journey.