Tour Duration: 5 day(s)
Group Size: 2 - 20 people
Specialty Categories: Multi-activity Cultural Journey
Season: January - December
Airfare Included: No
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival / Guilin
Transfer via: Air fare not included. Guilin is not only famous for its beautiful nature scenery but also savor exotic folk customs of minorities, for this special Guilin tour, you will have the chance to view the natural beauty of limestone mountains and rivers with unique rurality and folk customs of minorities when you travel to Guilin. When you arrive in Guilin, your personal guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax, or step out into this beautiful city for a little adventure on your own. Accommodations: Guilin Park Hotel ****.
Day 2: Guilin
Today's excursion will bring you to Longsheng. Autonomous County 90kms northwest to Guilin, the County lives many different ethnic minority groups such as Zhuang, Yao, Miao and Dong etc. In recent years, this county has gradually become a popular destination for photography enthusiasts and people who are interested in minority culture. On this tour you will not only enjoy the wonderful view of terraced rice paddies - the most famous section is called “Longji”, lush bamboo groves and small villages on the hillside along the way, but also be amazed by the rich culture of the Zhuang and Yao people. Accommodations: Guest House. Includes: (B).
Day 3: Guilin / Longsheng / Guilin
Today we will visit another famous Jinkeng Rice Terraces, which is home to Yao minorities. You could visit it by car or hiking, normally it will take about 40 minutes by car and 4 hours by hiking. Climbing up the hill, you will arrival Tiantouzai Village, where you will have a panoramic view of the whole area of Jinkeng Rice Terrace. The Yao women are very famous for long hair, now you will have good chance to enjoy women of the Yao ethnic show their incredibly long black hair. Drive back to Guilin after the tour (about 3-hour drive). Accommodations: Guilin Park Hotel ****. Includes: (B).
Day 4: Guilin / Yangshuo
In the morning, drive to Zhujiang Pier (about 40-minute drive) to start the boat cruise along the tranquil Li River which is the highlight in Guilin until you get to Yangshuo County. Along the river, you will be inspired by breathtaking views of peaks and pinnacles, crystal-clear water and reflections in the water together with the serene pastoral views of rice paddies and water buffaloes, you are certainly walking into a traditional Chinese painting by cruising on it. At Yangshuo, after roaming through the West Street, you can choose one way of four ways to visit the tranquil countryside. Four ways includes taking car, taking golf car, cycling and hiking). On the way, you can enjoy the beautiful rice paddies, amazing views along the road and take a deep breath for fresh air. Optional night show: Enjoy The Impression of Liu Sanjie. US$ 33 /pax for normal seats. Accommodations: Yangshuo GuiFu Hotel ****. Includes: (B).
Day 5: Yangshuo / Guilin. Transfer via: Air fare not included. Today, drive back to Guilin (1.5-hour drive) and have a city tour of the Elephant Trunk Hill and the Reed Flute Cave before your transfer to the airport for your flight to your next destination. Service ends. Includes: (B).
Notes:
- Private tour.
- Customizable tour: This is a recommended tour itinerary, which can be customized to fit your travel plan and budget.
- Service: Experienced English-speaking tour guide; private transfer including airport pickup.