Essential Guangxi: Guilin&Yangshuo&Longsheng 7D tour
Duration
7D6N
Destination
Guangxi
Tour type
Leisure
Accommodations
Standard
From
USD 798.00 /pax

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

01. A close visit of Zhuang, Dong, Miao, Yao ethnic minority people , photography and explore the charming culture and architecture of minorities.

02. Relax while cruising along the picturesque Li River, this beautiful river offers fantastic scenery of extraordinary peaks and sprays that makes you were in fairyland.

03. Explore deep into the classical and minority Chinese countryside by riding a bicycle in Yulong river.

03. Visit the wonderful large-scale rice terrace field Longji Terrace with a fantastic hiking,escape from the hustle and bustle of modern cities and experience the leisurely Chinese style rural life. 

Itinerary
Day 1 : ARR Guilin

Spots:Free Program

Welcome to Guiyang! You will be picked up by local tour guide at the airport hall or train station, and then be escorted to your hotel in Chongqing city in a private vehicle.
After check in, you can hang out around the city to experience local conditions and customs.

Stay at: Imperial Dragon Bay Mandala Hotel, local 4star or similar


Day 2 : Guilin – Longsheng(BLD)

Spots:Longji Rice Terrace, Ping’an Zhuang Village,

In this morning, you’ll be driven about 90km to witness one of the most beautiful rice terraces in China - Longji Rice Terrace. There are several featured Zhuang and Yao minority villages along the road and you’ll take a visit to the special Huangluo Yao Village, the First Village of Long Hair in the World, where you can see women in red ethnic clothes with very long hairs (the longest can reach up to 1.7 meters).

Later, continue drive to a beautiful 600-year-old Zhuang Village - Ping’an, start to explore the breathtaking views. The rice terrace is layer upon layer, like the changing ladder created by nature leading to the blue sky, forming a majestic painting between heaven and earth. From Ping’an, you can hike on the cobbled paths built among terraces to catch the best landscape. Climb up to the great lookouts at Seven Stars with Moon and Nine Dragons and Five Tigers from which you can get superlative views of terraces and villages. 

Stay at: Longji Linshe Hotel, or similar local boutique hostel


Day 3 : Longsheng – Guilin(BLD)

Spots:Longji Rice Terrace, Terrace Hiking

Enjoy the fresh air in the peaceful morning, and watch the magnificent sunrise over the beautiful rice terraces at a great location. Then enjoy an in-depth hiking tour from Ping’an to Zhongliu and Dazhai (located in Jinkeng Yao Rice Terraces). The walk from Ping’an to Zhongliu takes about 2 hours, as well as another 2 hours from Zhongliu to Dazhai. You’ll indulge in the most invigorating walk offering the most spine-tingling views - sparkling layers of waterlogged terraced fields tenaciously climbing the hillsides, bubbling stream, local farmers working in the fields and primitive minority villages…It is surely worth your time and effort!

Afterwards, transfer back to Guilin in the afternoon.

Stay at: Imperial Dragon Bay Mandala Hotel, local 4star or similar


Day 4 : Guilin Cruise Yangshuo(BLD)

Spots:Li River Cruise, Yulong river, Yangshuo West Street

Morning transfer to Guilin Zhujiang or Mopan Hill wharf to board your cruise down to Yangshuo along Li River, connecting Guilin city and Yangshuo, this beautiful river offers fantastic scenery of extraordinary peaks and sprays that makes you were in fairyland. The cruise journey takes around 4 hours. You will have lunch on board.

Upon arrival Yangshuo, be picked up and transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon you could choose to ride bicycle/bamboo rafting to enjoy the nice countryside views along the Yulong river also as well the rural life in China, you will have a chance to visit local family during the tour. Then visit famous West street. Considered the busiest and most famous street in Yangshuo.

Stay at: New West Street International Hotel, local 4star or similar standard


Day 5 : Yangshuo – Guilin (BLD)

Spots:countryside bicycle, bamboo raft in Yulong River

Before the sun gets too high for a cool ride, explore the countryside by bike. Narrow single-lane trails lead you to secluded villages and boundless fields, and you will pass by locals waving hello to you.

After lunch, get on a traditional bamboo raft with a private punter to sail along the Yulong River. No noisy motor rafts are allowed on the Yulong River and you can enjoy a tranquil moment while the reflections of the mountains and bamboo groves pass by.
Take bus back to Guilin in the late afternoon.

Stay at: Imperial Dragon Bay Mandala Hotel, local 4star or similar


Day 6 : Guilin (BLD)

Spots:Yao Mountain, Reed Flute Cave,Elephant Trunk Hil

Whole day’s tour in Guilin, start with the visit to Yao Mountain - where you will take a chairlift to the highest peak of Guilin, offering spectacular views overlooking the city and surrounding karst scenery.

Then visit Reed Flute Cave, a natural limestone cave that has been over 180 million years in the making. Within see many stalagmites and rock formations in this dark yet wonderful environment. Against colorful light, the cave becomes a magnificent underground palace.

Thereafter, travel back inside the city and explore Elephant Trunk Hill - the famous landmark of Guilin. Following the visit to Elephant Trunk Hill, walk to the nearby central city lakes, which are home to the famous Sun and MoonPagodas and walking streets.

Stay at: Imperial Dragon Bay Mandala Hotel, local 4star or similar


Day 7 : Guilin DEP(B)

Spots:Free Program

Today is free for you until your tour guide transfer you to the airport in time for your flight or drop you off at the airport.

You can hang out to relax yourself in the local life, where you can see locals enjoying chatting, playing cards, or just walking slowly in parks or along the rivers and lakes.

Tips of Today: 

1) please pack your luggage carefully, especially for small things like camera charger, power adaptor, mobile phone, phone charger, wallet and towel;
2) If your flight is arranged in the afternoon, please make sure you check out the hotel before 12pm.


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Cost description
Price Include

01. Accommodation: Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room in selected or similar standard hotels;

02. Meals: Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner);

03. Guide: English speaking guide (for other languages a supplement applies);

04. Transport: Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle unless stated otherwise;

05. Tickets: Entrance fees for mentioned visits, include all necessary tools inside the spots like sightseeing bus, cable car, electric car etc;

06. Insurance: Insurance: 3 hundred thousand insurance for overseas guests;

07. Others: Daily drinking mineral water; 

 

Price Exclude

01. Meal which are not specified in the itinerary.

02. Tips and gratuities for the service of the tour guide and driver.

03. Other personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary.


 

Remarks

01. The above itinerary is just for ur reference, which can be flexibly adjusted according to your personal needs.

02. The price is for one pax, and based on a private mini group(group size=4adt) of twin share room and travel in shoulder season(Apr-Jun).

03. The price is subject to change according your travel season, group size, hotel standard, change of activities and possible fluction of currency exchange rate.