5 Days Guilin Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour
5-Day Guilin Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour
City
Guilin
Experience China's Ancient Capitals: Guilin
Guilin is a famous city in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China, famous for its beautiful natural scenery and unique karst landforms. The city is located between the Li River and Guilin landscape, known as “the best landscape in the world”. Guilin has magnificent karst peaks, clear rivers, ancient caves and magnificent landscape paintings, attracting countless tourists to visit. The famous Elephant Trunk Hill, Yangshuo, Silver Cave and other attractions are all representative landscapes of Guilin, showing the magical charm of nature. Guilin is also famous for its unique Zhuang culture and delicious Guilin rice noodles. It is a tourist destination that combines natural beauty with cultural charm.
Travel Itinerary
Meet your private guide and driver at the airport. Drive to Longji Rice Terraces (about 1.5 hours). Explore ethnic minority villages on the mountainside. Enjoy the stunning views of the terraces and learn how locals make a living on the mountain. Transfer to hotel after the tour. Wander in the city at night. Enjoy the beautiful night view of Guilin and delicious snacks.
Meals included: None
Explore the wild caves on the outskirts of Guilin. Your private guide and caving instructor will show you the beautiful rocks and explain how they were formed. You can play shadow games and turn off the flashlights to experience pure darkness. Try the exciting “fast rope” under the supervision and protection of the instructor.
Another option: If you don’t like caving, the Sijiang Canyon in the east of Guilin is also a good choice. Climb the bamboo-covered peaks to enjoy the waterfalls and magnificent valley views.
Overnight in a quiet village in Xingping Town across the Li River. Get ready to enjoy the most beautiful Li River scenery on Day 3.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
You can enjoy a short hike halfway up the mountain to enjoy the beautiful view of the Li River and the peaks on both sides. The nunnery on the way is also worth a visit.
Have lunch at the hotel hidden in the mountains.
Take a ferry across the river to Xingping Town, walk along the old street, climb a hill behind the town, and enjoy the scenery of the Li River on the 20 RMB note from a unique perspective. At the end of the day, we will drive you to Yangshuo.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Enjoy breakfast by the Yulong River. Then take a bamboo raft to drift leisurely on the Yulong River.
Explore the countryside by sidecar or bicycle. Find secret tunnel caves and enjoy the unique view of the Yulong River. Enjoy the beautiful sunset at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Your private guide and driver will escort you back to Guilin Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour 'Wow' Points
Enjoy the unique scenery of the Li River in hidden places：
Hike or climb the mountain to explore the hidden beauty that more than 90% of tourists don’t know about. Enjoy the beauty from the perspective of God.
Explore wild limestone caves, not developed caves：
Visit caves that ordinary tourists have never set foot in. Study stalactites and stalagmites like a geologist, slide down the “abyss” along the fast rope like an explorer, and play scary shadow games like a caveman.
Explore beautiful valleys that even locals don’t know about：
Day trip to the non-karst area of eastern Guilin, bamboo forests, waterfalls, beautiful valleys, and beautiful valley scenery are all hidden treasures that have not been spoiled by tourism.
Enjoy the breeze on the terraces：
Admire the amazing terraces in northern Guilin. Walk off the paved path, walk into the fields, and sit on the century-old embankment to enjoy a moment of tranquility.
“Taste” Guilin at night：
Walk through the city at a leisurely night, stroll through the alleys, taste local food, and uncover the story of this small city.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions:
- Admission fees: to sightseeing spots and activities specified.
- Accommodation: hotels based on double/twin occupancy as specified.
- Meals: as specified in the itinerary.
- Tour guide: excellent private English-speaking guide.
- Transfers: land transfer with drivers as specified.
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour.
- Government taxes and fees.
Exclusions
- International flights to/from China.
- China visa fees.
- Gratuities to guides and drivers and any expense of a personal nature.
- Our tour package does not include travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance before your trip to protect for any unforeseen circumstances.
- Small group tour travelers – Airport transfer service from hotel to Xi’an Xi’anyang International Airport.
Important Information
Important information – PRIVATE TOUR
- This is a private tour for your group of family or friends. There will be no other travelers in the group apart from you.
- Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Prices based on twin occupancy.
- The prices shown are not valid during China’s Official Holidays (such as National Day and Chinese Spring Festival).
- Any city not included in the existing tour package can be added to this tour and taken as an addition to this Private tour.
- Entering and exiting China from Hong Kong and Taipei are also available.
- Stays at entering and exiting cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei) can be extended.
Important information – SMALL GROUP TOUR
- This is a small group tour with a fixed itinerary and guaranteed departures.
You will travel with other people (maximum of 12). - Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- The tour guide may adjust the itinerary due to closure of the museums each Monday.
- At the conclusion of the tour, a transfer from your hotel to Hongqiao or Pudong Airport in Shanghai is available upon request at a surcharge.
- Stays at entering and exiting cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei) can be extended.
Prices based on twin occupancy. - The prices shown are not valid during China’s Official Holidays (such as National Day and Chinese Spring Festival).
- The maximum number of passengers in a small group tour is 12 people.
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