Blackout Dates: Chinese New Year (Lunar Jan 1–7); May Day (May 1–5); National Day (Oct 1–7).
Tour 1: Longji Rice Terraces & Long-Hair Village
08:00 - 08:30 | Hotel pickup (Guilin city center)
08:30 - 10:30 | Transfer
10:30 - 16:00 | Explore Huangluo Long-Hair Village & Ping'an Village (Lunch at own expense)
Visit Huangluo, home to the Red Yao people, world-renowned for their long-hair tradition. Admire their vibrant red costumes and well-preserved traditions.
Continue to Ping'an Village for spectacular views of the Longji Rice Terraces. Wander ancient stone paths through the Zhuang village to the main viewpoints (50-min hike).
16:00 - 18:00 | Return to Guilin hotel
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Tour 2 & 3: Li River 3/4-Star Cruise & Yangshuo Countryside
07:10 - 07:50 | Hotel pickup (Guilin city center)
07:50 - 09:00 | Transfer to cruise pier
09:20 - 14:00 | Li River Cruise
Enjoy a scenic 4-hour cruise along the Li River aboard a 3/4-star vessel, passing Nine-Horse Fresco Hill and the iconic 20-yuan banknote scenery.
Note:
Guide does not join the cruise but will meet you in Yangshuo.
4-Star Cruise includes a buffet lunch. Sample menu: steamed chicken, braised duck, fish with corn, pork with bamboo shoots, beef with mushrooms, seasonal vegetables, dim sum, fresh fruit, and soft drinks.
3-Star Cruise includes a Chinese-style lunch box.
14:30 - 15:30 | West Street
Stroll Yangshuo’s lively West Street with its cafés, shops, and handicrafts.
15:30 - 17:00 | Yangshuo Countryside
Walk along the Yulong River, enjoying views of mountains, rice paddies, and villages. Bicycles, scooters, and bamboo rafting are available at an additional cost.
Note:
During the peak season (June to August), please leave a note with your booking if you wish to join the bamboo rafting experience. Payment is made on-site. Maximum 2 people per raft (up to 100 kg per person).
17:00 - 18:30 | Return to Guilin hotel
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Tour 4: Guilin City Highlights
08:00 - 08:30 | Hotel pickup (Guilin city center)
08:30 - 09:00 | Transfer
09:00 - 10:30 | Local Morning Wet Market
Experience Guilin's bustling morning market. Sample local snacks and fresh produce (at own expense).
10:30 - 11:00 | Transfer
11:00 - 12:00 | Reed Flute Cave
Marvel at the illuminated stalactites and stalagmites in this spectacular limestone cave, known as the "Palace of Natural Arts."
12:00 - 12:30 | Transfer
12:30 - 13:30 | East-West Alley (Lunch at own expense)
Wander the historic Ming-Qing district and browse traditional handicrafts and shops.
13:30 - 14:00 | Transfer
14:00 - 14:30 | Elephant Trunk Hill
Visit Guilin's iconic landmark resembling an elephant drinking from the Li River.
14:30 - 16:00 | One River & Four Lakes Cruise
Relax on a 70-minute cruise through Guilin's historic waterways, passing the Sun and Moon Pagodas and more than ten elegant bridges inspired by world architecture.
16:00 - 17:00 | Return to Guilin hotel
