5-day Tour: The Essence of Guilin
Come to Guilin, paddle on Two Rivers and Four Lakes to see the brilliant night lights, walk on the top of Longji Rice Terraces to see the beauty of this world, walk into Zhuang and Yao villages to experience ethnic minority culture and uncover their mystery, take a luxury cruise down the Li River to enjoy the magnificent peaks and hills, ride your bike through the pastoral countryside and villages, raft along the Yulong River to see the picturesque scenery on both sides, visit to a largest tea plantation, pick your own tea leaves and wander through the rows of tea and return to the lodge to experience the traditional tea service and learn the customs, climb up the Xianggong hill to experience the spectacular panorama over the Li River Valley.
ItineraryDay 1: Guilin Arrival, Boat trip to Two Rivers & Four LakesStop At: Guilin, Guilin, Guangxi
Ni Hao! Welcome to Guilin! As one of China's well-known tourist scenic cities, Guilin is also a historic and cultural city with a history of over 2,000 years.
Your Guilin tour begins with a welcome meeting at 16:00pm where you'll meet your tour leader and fellow travelers.
Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask reception where it will take place. We will collect/check your passport, insurance and next of kin information at the group meeting, please have these on hand. After the meeting maybe head out to explore the pedestrian streets - with your hotel located centrally, a walk in any direction will unveil all sorts of wonderful surprises. Perhaps kick off your Guilin adventure with a taste of an iconic dish - Guilin rice noodle.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Resort, Zhongshan North Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin 541001 China
After dinner, take a boat trip to Two Rivers and Four Lakes. You will enjoy more than ten famous mountains such as Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Mountain, Diecai Mountain, LoYan Hill, Baoji Mountain, etc; The relics pagoda, Hongqiao Dam, Zhuzi memorial archway, One legged Pavilion and other places of interest along the Peach Blossom River; You can also visit Chinese classical gardens, ecological gardens, and the Song Historical and Cultural Park; Appreciate the World Famous Bridge Expo Park, Famous Flowers and Trees Expo Park, Pavilion Expo Park, and Sculpture Expo Park in the scenic area. Be dazzled by performances along the coast such as: Guiju Opera, local folk art, Guihu Fishing Fire, and Lefang Yao Long Hair Dance - Lotus Pond Dressing. You can appreciate why there is a sigh of "I would rather be in Guilin than in a Fairy tale" in the world.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Bravo Hotel in Guilin, a 4-star hotel
Day 2: Excursion to Longji Rice Terraces & Minority VillagesStop At: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces, 80 kilometers from Guilin, Longsheng County 541701 China
An excursion to the rice terraces of Longji awaits you after breakfast. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel at 8:00 am. These terraces were first built during the Yuan Dynasty (1271AD to 1368AD) and their construction continued until the early Qing Dynasty (1644AD to 1911AD).
The terraces change their appearance according to the season. In spring, when the water is irrigated into the fields, the terraces look like ribbons stretching along the hillside. During summer, it looks like waves of green are rushing down the hills from above. Autumn, the season of harvest, is when the hills look golden brown. And in winter, when it snows, the hills are decked in white.
As well as its amazing scenery, Longji is a great destination to experience the culture of China’s ethnic minorities. It is home to Zhuang and Yao ethnic groups.
Return back to your hotel in Guilin in the late afternoon after the excursion is over.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at Bravo Hotel in Guilin, a 4-star hotel
Day 3: From Guilin cruise Li River down to YangshuoStop At: Li River, East of Guangxi Zhuang China
Your driver will pick you up from the hotel and drive you to a Li River pier after breakfast. The journey takes about 60 minutes. Board a 4-star cruise boat on reaching the pier and sail down the meandering Li River. The journey from Guilin dock to Yangshuo via Yangdi, Jiu Ma and Xingping takes around 4 hours.
Li River looks like a jade-green belt winding its way among countless mountains. The sides of the river unwind like a paper scroll, unraveling beautiful scenery as the boat drifts down the river. No wonder people call the river a colorful gallery.
No matter how bad or good the weather is, travelers are always in for a surprise during their journey down the river. While a sunny day can mean clear water with countless fishes swimming leisurely beneath you, clouds and mist play hide-and-seek around hills and mountains on a cloudy day.
You'll be transferred to your hotel and check in after the boat arrives at Yangshuo pier.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Impression Sanjie Liu, No 1, Tianyuan Rd Lijiang Shanshui Theater, Yangshuo County 541999 China
This evening is free time for you, there is a spectacular outdoor cultural show staged by Zhang Yimou, director of the Beijing Olympic's opening ceremony, is a definite highlight and highly recommended (optional).
Duration: 2 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at New Century Hotel in Yangshuo, a 4-star hotel
Day 4: Countryside cycling & rafting on Yulong RiverStop At: Yulong River, Yangshuo, Yangshuo County China
The dramatic countryside surrounding Yangshuo is best seen on a bike, today you’ll jump on a bike and explore the splendid green landscape surrounds and nearby villages, bamboo rafting on the Yulong River enjoy the idyllic scenery on both sides of the river, which is pleasing to the eye. Stop for lunch at the house of our local farmer friends for a tasty meal made from locally grown produce.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Xianggong Mountain, Xingping Town, Yangshuo County 541906 China
In the afternoon, a great optional activity for you to head out, what is one of the largest tea plantations in Yangshuo, in the plantation you’ll try on a Chinese reed hat to feel the atmosphere of a tea plantation, pick your own tea leaves and wander through the rows of tea and return to the lodge to experience the traditional tea service and learn the customs, climb up to the Xianggong hill to experience the spectacular panorama over the Li River Valley, from here you’ll see sunlight & shadow, clouds sea & the rosy clouds, If you're lucky, you can also see a beautiful rainbow.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: West Street, East Side of Li River, Yangshuo County 541900 China
It’s the last night in Yangshuo, enjoy an optional final farewell dinner to sample some of the best Yangshuo dishes, and wander up the busy West shopping street, then enjoy some time to browse the stores or relax in a cafe.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at New Century Hotel in Yangshuo, a 4-star hotel
Day 5: Yangshuo(Departure Day)Stop At: Yangshuo Park, West of Yangshuo Town, Yangshuo County 541900 China
Your Guilin tour comes to an end this morning. There are no activities on the final day and you are free to leave your accommodation at any time before 12:00am.
Kindly Reminder: If you have booked departure transfer through Truly China Travel, please confirm the pick up time with your tour guide in advance.
If you wish to leave a few days later in Yangshuo, we'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability).
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Surfaces are wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
04:00 PM
Duration: 5 Days
Start location: Guilin Bravo Hotel, 14 Rong Hu Nan Lu, Xiang Shan Qu, Gui Lin Shi, Guang Xi Zhuang Zu Zi Zhi Qu, China, 541002
Traveler pickup is offered
Our guide or staff will greet you with a sign at the lobby of the hotel where you check-in in advance, or at the exit of the airport or station. Your name, our company name and LOGO are on the sign.
Airports- Guilin Airport, Guilin China
Cancellations and refunds:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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