4D Guilin City Break

From: $1471 pp on Twin sharing basis

Touring in Guilin feels almost like stepping into a traditional Chinese landscape painting. The region is famous for its dramatic karst mountains—steep, misty limestone peaks that rise sharply from the earth and reflect in winding rivers and rice paddies. The highlight for many visitors is a cruise along the Li River, where the scenery unfolds in a series of postcard-perfect vistas dotted with bamboo groves and water buffalo.

Just south, the town of Yangshuo offers a more laid-back, backpacker-friendly atmosphere, with opportunities for cycling through rural villages, rock climbing on the karst cliffs, and drifting along the Yulong River on a bamboo raft. Cultural highlights include the illuminated Reed Flute Cave and the panoramic views from Elephant Trunk Hill, one of the city’s most recognizable natural landmarks.

With its mix of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and glimpses of rural Chinese life, Guilin is a destination that rewards slow travel—best experienced by boat, bike, or simply wandering through its serene landscapes.

Itinerary

Day 1

Guilin

Arrive in Guilin and transfer to hotel. Enroute visit Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill, the prettiest sight in Guilin.

Day 2

Guilin – Yangshuo – Guilin (B/L)

This morning, drive to Yangdi and dropped off at the pier. Embark on a bamboo raft on Li River down to Jiuma Mountain Enduring memories will be created today as you cruise down Li River to Yangshuo. As the centerpiece of Guilin's stunning beauty whose limpid water and charming mountain tops elsewhere of the country, Li River is a popular destination among tourists both from home and abroad. During the cruise, you could appreciate a typical landscape painting consisting of peculiar peaks, clear water, carefree buffalos and green fields. This afternoon, enjoy home cooked lunch Then, proceed to Yangshuo to explore West Street and head back to Guilin for overnight at the end of the tour.

Day 3

Guilin – Longsheng – Guilin (B/L)

This morning, drive to Longsheng to visit the spectacular Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces which are on a grand scale. The terraces were made by hand about 650 years ago. It was a masterpiece of nature and wisdom of ancient people. Hike up the hill to the best view point. There are lots of steps but along the way there will be stunning views of fabulous terraces stretching up and down the sides of the mountains and through the valleys. The area is dotted with minority villages where houses are usually built of wood. Here you will have a chance to have a close visit to the villages of Zhuang Minority People. At the end of the trip, we will transfer you back to the Hotel in Guilin.

Day 4

Guilin (B)

Your program ends with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight

Includes: 4* Hotel accommodation with breakfast, transfers and local tours with private car and English speaking local guides

Private program, can be customised.

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