5-Day Guilin Tour from Guangzhou

• Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel or hotel of similar caliber
• Lunch

Take the high-speed train from Guangzhou South Railway Station to Guilin, arriving at Guilin West Railway Station, where your guide and driver will greet you.

After being picked up, proceed to the hotel for check-in and a brief rest. Then, depart for a local restaurant for lunch.

Following lunch, your afternoon tour will commence with visits to the Elephant Trunk Hill and Reed Flute Cave.

Elephant Trunk Hill, located at the confluence of the Li and Taohua Rivers, is a symbol of Guilin. Rising 55 meters, its shape resembles an elephant drinking water with its trunk. The hill is dotted with numerous caves and crowned by a small pagoda.

Reed Flute Cave, as the largest and most magnificent cave in Guilin, it stretches 240 meters in length with a tour path approximately 550 meters long. The cave features stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, and draperies, along with vibrantly colored formations resembling various birds and beasts. The tour takes about 40 minutes and involves climbing numerous steps. Due to dim lighting, please watch your step as guides will illuminate your path with flashlights.

We will arrange for you to enjoy lunch at a popular local restaurant, with your local guide suggesting specific venues based on your interests and itinerary.

Tips

• In Guangzhou, you'll need to arrange your own transfers, but we can provide private transport if needed—just let your travel advisor know.

• Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel or hotel of similar caliber
• Breakfast, lunch

Today, we will visit the Longji Ping’an Rice Terraces, home to over 50 families and more than 200 residents. Viewed from above, the terraces resemble the ribcage of a dragon extending from the steep slopes, hence the name "Dragon's Backbone".

Located approximately two hours by car from Guilin, the area is surrounded by several villages. The terraces span an area of 66 square kilometers (25 square miles) and were constructed by local ethnic minorities around 600 years ago. The terraces in the village range from 300 to 1,100 meters in elevation.

This excursion promises to quicken your pulse and requires a moderate amount of walking, necessitating a certain level of fitness. Typically, vehicles must stop outside the village, and you will take an electric cart up the mountain to the first viewpoint to admire the terraces' spectacular beauty. Afterward, you may walk for about 30 minutes to another viewpoint for a different perspective. You can then descend on foot.

We will arrange for you to enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the Longji scenic area, with your local guide recommending specific venues based on your interests and schedule.

After lunch, your guide and driver will escort you back to Guilin, a journey of about two hours. Once you return to the hotel, you can retreat to your room for a well-deserved rest. If you wish to relax with a foot massage, feel free to ask your guide for recommendations; this service will be at your own expense.

• Yangshuo Moondance Hotel or hotel of similar caliber
• Breakfast, lunch

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you will set off for Yao Mountain. There, you will take a cable car to ascend the highest peak in the Guilin area, offering a bird's-eye view of the city embraced by mountains.

Following this, you will visit a tea plantation near the foot of the mountain, where you can experience tea picking and learn about the tea frying process. You'll also have the opportunity to taste local Guilin tea. Lunch today will be at a restaurant featuring local cuisine, with the guide selecting dishes to suit your tastes and highlight regional specialties.

After lunch, you will drive to the small town of Fuli near Yangshuo, where you will learn how to paint a traditional Chinese landscape on a paper fan.

Of course, your own artwork will be yours to take home as a gift, so be sure to earnestly learn how to paint the fan.

After completing the fan painting session, your guide and driver will take you to Yangshuo. Once you’ve checked into your hotel, your itinerary for the day will conclude.

• Yangshuo Moondance Hotel or hotel of similar caliber
• Breakfast, lunch

After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, you'll embark on a day filled with activities.

Today's itinerary includes bamboo rafting on the Yulong River and an electric cart tour of the countryside. Lunch will be organized at a local village restaurant, with your guide selecting an appropriate venue based on your preferences and the pace of the day.

Yangshuo's countryside is renowned for its idyllic scenery, with uniquely shaped peaks piercing the sky. The breathtaking panorama of karst formations, rice fields, clear streams, and lush bamboo groves creates a visual masterpiece. Your guide will lead you through the countryside, allowing you to admire the fields and mountains. 

Experiencing bamboo rafting on the Yulong River is a highlight of Yangshuo. The river's picturesque scenery—featuring karst landscapes, rice paddies, clear streams, and verdant bamboo groves—creates a harmonious tapestry.

Note

• Children under 7 or below 1.1 meters in height, and seniors over 70, are not permitted on the bamboo rafts.
• Rafting durations are available in 40-minute, 1.5-hour, and 2-hour options. Your guide will tailor the itinerary to suit your preferences and the hotel's location. 

• Breakfast, Lunch

After enjoying breakfast today, you will bid farewell to Yangshuo with your luggage and head to Xianggong Hill, which offers a magnificent vantage point to admire the breathtaking scenery of the Li River.

Located near Pingtou Town, 28 kilometers north of Yangshuo, Xianggong Mountain is one of the premier spots for capturing the majestic curves of the Li River. A 20-minute ascent leads you to views of the river's meandering flow and the breathtaking karst landscape.

One kilometer from Xianggong Mountain, there is a café with a spacious viewing terrace that offers sweeping views of the karst landscape. After descending from the mountain, we can pause there for a while to savor a cup of coffee before having lunch. Your local guide will recommend a specific restaurant based on your tastes and schedule.

After lunch, your guide and driver will take you to the Xingping High-Speed Railway Station in Yangshuo, from where you will board the train back to Guangzhou.