With picturesque mountains, clear waters, mysterious caves, pretty rocks and pastoral scenes, Guilin is recognized as one of the most naturally beautiful places on earth. This itinerary satisfies your desire of approaching this “Paradise on Earth”. Guilin’s “must see” are all included this escorted tour - Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Li River Cruise and Yangshuo countryside.
Your guide will pick up you at Guilin airport.
After retrieving your luggage, you will find your local guide waiting for you in the Arrival Hall of the airport, holding a welcome sign with your name on it. After a warm greeting, you will be taken to the hotel in a comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle and your guide will help you with the check-in.
After a short break, drive you to the Reed Flute Cave. The stalactites, stalagmites, stone curtains, and flowers are all lifelike and, with various stories, it is honored as the Palace of the Nature Art.
Then visit the city's emblem - the Elephant Trunk Hill. You will know why the hill gets such a name when you see it at the first glance. Don't forget to take photos in front of the giant 'elephant'.
Your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in the morning and then drive you to Zhujiang dock to board one of the best cruises on Li River. Your guide will escort you on a boat and give you introductions about the stunning landscape on both sides of Li River. Lunch will be offered on the cruise.
You will reach Yangshuo after around four hours' sailing. On arriving in Yangshuo, go on a countryside tour to see the breathtaking rural views of the county. You can bike all the way to and in the countryside to enjoy them to the fullest. Of course, if you don’t feel like biking, we can give you a private car ride. On the way, you also pay a visit to a local villager's home. Late into the afternoon, pedal again, or get on our car, to return to downtown Yangshuo.
This morning, 28 miles down the road to Guilin, we will turn to Xianggong Hill, a karst work on the west bank of the Li River, atop which you will savor a panoramic view of the Li River. It will be a 15-20 minutes’ moderate hike up to the top, as the hill is relatively short with an overall easy slope and stairway.
At the end of the tour, your private guide and driver will see you off at the airport or high speed train station for your plan to the next destination. If you need us to book tickets, please let us know and we will be very glad to do it for you.
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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