3 Days Guilin Group Tour: Guilin Yangshuo for Karst Landscape

Nihao! Welcome to Guilin, the most picturesque paradise in China! Upon your arrival at the airport/train station in Guilin, the driver will meet and greet you at the exit, and then escort you to the well-selected hotel in downtown Guilin. And then you will have some free time to explore on your own. Taking a walk along the Binjiang Road and tasting the rice noodles are recommended activities for your leisure time.

Arrival Ideas:

Guilin is situated in South China, well linking by air and high speed rail. Guilin Liangjiang International Airport is 30km west of the Guilin downtown area and travelers can take flights to Guilin from Hong Kong (1.5 hours), Chengdu (1.5 hours), Shanghai (3 hours), Beijing (3 hours), Xian (2 hours), Chongqing (1.5 hours). Additionally, travelers can take the high speed train to Guilin from Guangzhou (2.5 hours), Shenzhen (3.5 hours), Chongqing (5 hours), Guiyang (2-3 hours), Kunming 4.5 hours), etc.

“East or west, Guilin landscape is the best”. After breakfast, you will go to explore the most stunning natural scenery along the Li River, which is renowned as one of the “the world’s top 10 watery wonders” by National Geographic. Drive about 1 hour from your hotel to the pier and start a 4.5-hour relaxing sightseeing Li River cruise trip to Yangshuo. Along the 84-kilometer scenic cruise, you will feast your eyes with endless Chinese paintings of winding rivers, numerous green limestone karst peaks, grazing water buffalo, farmers working in the fertile fields, and idyllic villages nestled at the bases of the hills. (Lunch Upgrade: Asia Odyssey Travel has thoughtfully prepared a customized Western-style lunch exclusively for you. Your guide will bring freshly made meals prepared early that morning for you to enjoy on the boat.) 

After arriving in Yangshuo, the driver will pick you up from the dock and drive to your hotel in Yangshuo town for a short rest. Then, it’s time to get up close to Yangshuo rural paradise. Choose the way that suits your style: (1) by driving, plus walking; (2) by bike; or (3) by scooter. (Additional prices may apply). 

Let all the picturesque scenes please your eyes and souls to the maximum for total relaxation. At various points, you might also spot locals engaging in their daily chores, farmers tending to their fields, or even children playing along the riverbanks. Quaint stone houses dot the riverbanks, their grey slate roofs offering a delightful contrast against the verdant surroundings. A solitary water buffalo languidly grazes in the fields, a sight that adds an endearing touch of rural life to the panoramic display.

Later, you will stroll leisurely along the West Street, which is the most prosperous area in Yangshuo. Restaurants, bars and souvenir shops along the street are always full of guests. It is a fusion of western culture and Chinese culture and it is the best place to spend your nightlife here. Whether you want to enjoy a cup of coffee, taste some local food or just throw yourself into the vivid atmosphere… all you can get.

After breakfast, you’ll return to Guilin for further exploration. Start with a visit to Elephant Trunk Hill, the symbol of Guilin, where the hill resembles an elephant drinking from the river. Next, head to Reed Flute Cave, a stunning showcase of Guilin’s unique karst formations. The cave’s illuminated stalactites and stalagmites form shapes that resemble animals and plants, creating a dreamlike ambiance.

After the tour, you’ll be transferred to the airport or train station for your onward journey.

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