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5-day Tour: The Essence of Guilin
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5 Days
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Pickup offered
Offered in: English
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Four nights at 4-Star hotels
- Private transportation
- Guilin city walking tour
- English speaking guide
- Yulong River Bamboo Rafting
- Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo (4-Star Cruise)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Yangshuo Park & West Street walking tour
- A Luxury boat trip through the 2 Rivers & 4 Lakes in Guilin
- Yangshuo Countryside Cycling Tour
- An excursion to Longji Rice Terraces, Zhuang & Yao Minority Villages
- International flight and departure tax
- Excluded lunches and dinners
- Optional activities
- Tips to drivers and tour guide
- Other personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visa to China
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
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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: the check out time normally is 12:00.
Start time
04:00 PM
End Point
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: the check out time normally is 12:00.
Pickup points
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Pickup details
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.
What To Expect
Guilin Arrival, Boat trip to Two Rivers & Four Lakes
2 Stops
Guilin
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.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Resort
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.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Overnight at Bravo Hotel in Guilin, a 4-star hotel
Excursion to Longji Rice Terraces & Minority Villages
1 Stop
Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces
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.
8 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Overnight at Bravo Hotel in Guilin, a 4-star hotel
Meals : Breakfast
From Guilin cruise Li River down to Yangshuo
2 Stops
Li River
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.
5 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Impression Sanjie Liu
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).
2 Minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Accommodations : Overnight at New Century Hotel in Yangshuo, a 4-star hotel
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Countryside cycling & rafting on Yulong River
3 Stops
Yulong River
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.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
Xianggong Mountain
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.
4 Hours • Admission Ticket Included
West Street
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.
2 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Accommodations : Overnight at New Century Hotel in Yangshuo, a 4-star hotel
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
Yangshuo(Departure Day)
1 Stop
Yangshuo Park
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).
12 Hours • Admission Ticket Free
Meals : Breakfast
Additional Info
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Truly China International Travel Service
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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