Apart from Guilin itself, we also explore the stunning rice terraces of Longsheng where you will come across the ethnic minorities of Zhuang & Yao.
DAY 01 BEIJING OR SHANGHAI / GUILIN OR LONGSHENG
| Fly |
Beijing/Guilin
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CA1311
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0750/1040 - Daily
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| Or |
Shanghai-Hongqiao/Guilin
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FM9335
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0810/1025 - Daily
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Upon arrival in Guilin, met and be transferred to your hotel. After lunch, half day tour to the Elephant Hill and the fantastic Reed Flute Cave. You have the rest of the day at leisure to explore Banyan Lake or night market near your hotel.
Option: Transfer directly from the airport to Longji, half day terrace tour and stay overnight in Longji Mountain. We can visit the Reed Flute Cave in the afternoon when we return to Guilin tomorrow.
DAY 02 GUILIN / LONGSHENG / GUILIN
Full day excursion to Longsheng. Longsheng is located in the mountainous region on the northeastern part of Guilin. The natural beauty and the colorful ethnic minorities cultures and customs attract people from all over the world. After 2.5 hours drive (115 km of beautiful mountain road), arrive at Longji. Visit the Zhuang and Yao Minority tribes' village. You will enjoy the beautiful terrace rice fields from the summit of Longji (Dragon's backbone). The terrace rice fields were first built in the Yuan Dynasty (about 800 years ago) and completed in the Qing dynasty as the crystallization of the wisdom and labor of the Zhuang people. The terraced fields winds from the river at 380m to an elevation of 885m. Enjoy the hiking tours around Pingan village for the wonderful views. Return to Guilin late in the afternoon.
(Breakfast & lunch included)
DAY 03 GUILIN / YANGSHUO
Today, you will drive 1 hour to the pier and cruise down the picturesque Li River. This is perhaps the most scenic part of Guilin as you glide past hundreds of limestone peaks, luxuriant green padis and lovely villages. The cruise is about 4 hours and arrives at Yangshuo in early afternoon. Lunch on board.
After checking your hotel, explore this 900 years old town. Today, it has become a charming tourist Mecca with cafe, shops and restaurants set by the beautiful river.
Tonight, we strongly recommend the show "Impression of the River" choreographed by the famous movie conductor - Zhang Yimo with hundreds of dancers performing and using Guilin's beautiful scenery as the backdrop. (There are three levels seat: basic-RMB188, VIP-RMB 320, president seat-RMB 680, our package including the basic seat).
(Breakfast & lunch included)
DAY 04 YANGSHUO / BEIJING OR SHANGHAI
Today, enjoy a full day countryside tour around Yangshuo. You may bike or drive to see the Moon Hill, visit the Fan factory or a local family.
Late in the afternoon, drive about 2 hours to Guilin airport for flight
| Fly |
Guilin/Beijing
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CA1472
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1555/1900 - Daily
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| Or |
Guilin/Shanghai-Hongqiao
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FM9332
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2025/2235 - Daily
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(Breakfast & lunch included)
