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Dreams of Guilin

6 days
About this activity
Itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Guilin!

Stop At: Guilin Hotel, 70 Zhongshan S Rd, Xiangshan Qu, Guilin Shi, Guangxi Zhuangzuzizhiqu, China, 541002
Our tour guide will pick you up and escort you to your hotel, once you have cleared customs and picked up your baggage.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Beautiful 4-star hotel in the majestic city of Guilin. (Guilin Hotel)

Day 2: Colorful Fairyland

Stop At: Lujia Village, Baoji Country, Pan County 553521 China
Lujia Village is a hidden gem located at the river bank of the Taohuajiang river only 3km from the heart of Guilin city. The new village continues to attract visitors with its local-style construction and food,such as tofu cuisine and river fish. Small buildings line the narrow streets full of flowers, local food carts, red lanterns and beautiful mountains peeking into the sky.

Take a stroll along the Taohuajiang river, as the locals do to relax and connect with nature. Then, we will take you to the local colorful rice fields to hike, followed by a magical bamboo boat ride on the river.
Duration: 5 hours

Stop At: Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan), 0773-2695075, Guilin 541001 China
During your stay in Lujia Village, after you have completed the previous activities, you will visit the colorfully lit Reed Flute Cave. Witness the neon colors of the cave and beautiful natural geological formations.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Guilin Hotel

Day 3: Retro Yangshuo

Stop At: Gui Lin Zhujiang pier, Yanshan, Guilin, Guangxi, China
You will be boarding a cruise to Yangshuo county on the Li River.
Duration: 4 hours

Stop At: West Street, East Side of Li River, Yangshuo County 541900 China
West street is the oldest street in Yangshuo, with a history of over 1,400 years, located at the heart of the county. Most visitors are attracted to West Street because of its unique mix of various cultures. Walk around and shop for souvenirs and bargain like locals do, or sip a cup of coffee, viewing the various shops, restaurants, and mountains hovering above you in this pedestrian street.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Impression Sanjie Liu (Evening Showtime), Lijiang Shanshui Theater, Yangshuo County China
Travel directly to the beautiful open-air theater along the bank of the Li River. Take your VIP seat and await the beginning of this theatrical masterpiece, planned and designed by Chinese film director and Beijing Olympics director, Zhang Yimou.

You will marvel at the beauty of this show, featuring more than 600 actors, as the 1-hour show comes to life. Soak in the incredible choreography, illuminated costumes, and melodious folk songs as the harmony between humans and nature is emphasized throughout the performance. Feel the magic of the evening ambiance and enjoy the vibrant contrast of costumes against the dark night sky.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Yangshuo Bilian River View Hotel (4-star)

Day 4: Folk Life

Stop At: Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces, 80 kilometers from Guilin, Longsheng County 541701 China
Board a cruise to Longsheng county and hike to view the lush layers of rice fields sloping along the green mountainsides.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Jin Zhu Zhuang Nationality Village, Jinjiang Village, Heping Country, Longsheng County 541701 China
Next, hike up to the Ancient Zhuang village that is more quiet and traditional than other surrounding villages crowded by tourists. You will have the opportunity to visit their unique wooden houses and have a conversation with the families that reside there.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Ping'an Village, Within the County, Longsheng County 541700 China
Hike up to the most popular local Ping'an village past the unique wooden houses and lush rice terraces. You will be having traditional minority food lunch of bamboo rice with a local family.

After lunch and conversation, enjoy the hike up to the Seven Stars with the Moon viewpoint; soak in the scenery and take lots of pictures. The next hike will make its way further up to the Nine Dragons and Five Tigers Viewpoint where you can witness the nine ranges that look just like nine dragons coming from the heaven and drinking the Jinjiang River. You will also see that near these "five dragons" there are five mountains which look like tigers, whom are regarded as the safe guards of this land. There is popular superstition that anyone who witnesses this sight will be granted various homes and a higher intelligence.

After an exciting day of hiking, you will be attending an interview with a long-haired woman, a member of the local ethnic Yao minority, where you will get the chance to ask questions and hear her life story and learn more about her culture.

You will then be transported back toy our hotel for a good night's rest.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Guilin Hotel

Day 5: Mystery History

Stop At: Jingjiang Princes City, Zhonghua Rd, Xiufeng Qu, Guilin Shi, Guangxi Zhuangzuzizhiqu, China
After breakfast and hotel check-out, you will be driven directly back into Guilin city.

Next, take a trip into Jingjiang Princes’ City, the most noted historical site located in Guangxi Normal University at the heart of Guilin city. It was built by the first Ming dynasty emperor as a residence for his nephew. It is filled with ancient Chinese architecture, giant walls, and museums.
Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Daxu Old Town, Dawei Old Street, Guilin China
Then, you will embark on a 30-minute drive to Daxu Village, once one of the four largest villages in Guangxi.

You will see unique parts of the village such as: stone slabs on the paved street, wooden houses, herbal clinics, a rice winery, and even traces of the village’s prosperity.

Experience life as a local on a leisurely stroll through the village, passing traditional courtyards and an arched bridge built in the Qing Dynasty. Gain knowledge about the history of the area and imagine what it would be like to live in rural China.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Zhaoyang Pavilion in Shuiyue Cave, Shuiyue Cave, Xiangshan District, Guilin 541002 China
After spending time in Daxu village, you will walk to Crown Cave, a giant subterranean river cavern resembling an ancient imperial crown, through which a subterranean stream runs and joins the Li River. Then, you will take an elevator and descend directly into the mysterious cave. Witness the underground river and the giant stones hundreds of meters high known as Palm hall.


Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Guilin Hotel

Day 6: Goodbye. Keep embarking on your journey through the world.

Pass By: Airport Road, China, Guangxi Zhuangzuzizhiqu, Guilin Shi, Lingui Qu, 机场路
After breakfast, your guide will aid you during hotel check-out and escort you back to your designated airport or train station.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Check-out of Guilin Hotel
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Included
  • 5x Breakfast
  • 4x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 6 nights
  • Private English-speaking tour guide
  • Travel agency liability insurance during tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entry/Admission - Lujia Village
  • Entry/Admission - Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan)
  • Entry/Admission - Gui Lin Zhujiang pier
  • Entry/Admission - West Street
  • Entry/Admission - Impression Sanjie Liu (Evening Showtime)
  • Entry/Admission - Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces
  • Entry/Admission - Jin Zhu Zhuang Nationality Village
  • Entry/Admission - Ping'an Village
  • Entry/Admission - Jingjiang Princes City
  • Entry/Admission - Daxu Old Town
  • Entry/Admission - Zhaoyang Pavilion in Shuiyue Cave
Not included
  • Entry visa fees
  • Tips or gratuities for guides and drivers
  • International flights to/from China
  • Personal Travel Insurance
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
75%
Original
60%
Cultural
45%
Adrenaline
30%
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