【May/Jun./Jul.01-05】5 Days Guilin Tour with Yangshuo Cycling

May 20-24/27-31 CNY 2950 P.P

Jun. 03-07/10-14/17-21 CNY2950 P.P

Jun. 22-26 CNY 3580 P.P

Jul. 01-05/08-12/15-19/22-26 cny 3780 p.p

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Guilin, located in south China, is often regarded as 'Paradise on Earth' in view of its fascinating natural beauty. It is famous for its picturesque Karst landscape, which the Li River cruise highlights, idyllic countryside, majestic rice terraces, and ethnic minorities. 

Discover the special Karst landscapes in Reed Flute Cave and Elephant Trunk Hill. Relax on a boat cruise down the Li River meandering among gorgeous peaks. 

Cycle on an off-the-beaten-path country road and appreciate the rural scenery of grazing water buffalos, farmers working in their fields, and small villages with old buildings set among green hills.

Day by Day Itinerary

01.

Follow the real local experts to discover the splendid landscapes in Guilin 

02. 

Hike on the amazing Longji Rice Terraces to enjoy the breathtaking rice terraces

03. 

Embark on a ship to cruise down the picturesque Li River, and record the green hills, rivers, lakes, and fields with your camera

04. 

Jump on a bike and cycle around the lovely countryside of Yangshuo, to get very close contact with nature

 Guilin Arrival 

Please make your own way to Guilin Liangjiang Airport. When you arrive at Guilin airport, the local driver will pick you up from the exit gate by holding a welcome board with your name.

Then you will be driven to a Guilin downtown hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to freshen up or explore the Two River & Four Lakes areas on your own. (no English-speaking guide)

Overnight in Guilin 

Guilin-Longji Terrance  

After breakfast, drive to the Longji Rice Terraces. A feast for the eyes, the extensive network of rice terraces has been cultivated by a number of ethnic minorities such as Zhuang nationality and Yao nationality from generation to generation. The large rice fields provide leisure hiking and some of China's most breathtaking vistas for travelers and are especially loved by many photographers. 

There are several minority villages dotted around this area, one of which is home to more than 60 Red Yao families. Famous for their tradition of wearing long hair, there are over 60 women who have over one-meter-long hair.

After the sightseeing, transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight in Guilin 

 Guilin-Yangshuo

Today is the highlight of your Guilin tour, as you will embark on a cruise down the picturesque Li River with the best scenery of Guilin, even China. Taking a Li River cruise is the best way to admire the beautiful scenery along the river with gorgeous karst peaks, traditional villages, farmers working in the fields, fishermen on bamboo rafts, etc.

Friendly Tips: The Li River Cruise takes around 4 hours, and you will be staying on the boat to enjoy the scenery for the time, so a 3-star boat as included would be adequate according to most tourists' experience. Besides, you are suggested to have a good breakfast at your hotel and take some snacks as there will be only a simple box lunch be provided on the boat. 

After the 4 hours cruise, you will disembark at Yangshuo. Follow your guide to explore the famous Yangshuo West Street. An over 1400 years old pedestrian street, West Street is famous for its antique architecture, tasty local snacks, cafes, and bars with exotic styles, various craftwork shops, etc. It has become one of the most foreigners visited streets for combing an array of traditional folk and amazing international elements， then transfer to Yangshuo local hotel for an overnight stay.

Overnight in Yangshuo

Yangshuo Cycling Tour

Today you will jump on a bike and cycle around the lovely countryside of Yangshuo. Just follow your guide to breathe the fresh air, ride through the limestone mountains towering on two sides, take in the charming scenery coming into your site, and get in touch with nature. During the 4-5 hours ride trip, you will visit the Big Banyan Tree, and Moon Hill.

Biking Route A: Ride from Yangshuo - Yulong River - Gongnong Bridge - Big Banyan Tree - Moon Hill - Yueliang Village - Fushansi - Yan Village - Tianjiahe - Aishan Village and then ride back to Yangshuo.

Biking Route B:  Ride from Yangshuo - Baisha Jinbao Crossroad - Yulong Bridge - Jiuxian Village - Xinglong Village - Zhaoyang Village - Yulong River - Gonglong Bridge - Big Banyan Tree - Moon Hill - Ten Mile Gallery and then ride back to West Street.

Finish the exciting morning, transfer back to Guilin, and continue to Reed Flute Cave which looks like a magnificent underground palace. While stepping into the cave, you will be surrounded by all kinds of stalactites, stalagmites, stone columns, stalactite flowers, and curtains that were created by water erosion and carbonate deposition. 

Move on to Elephant Trunk Hill which was named after its shape and looks like an elephant sipping water. This is a small park with Puxian Pagoda on top of the hill, you can climb up to the pagoda to see the view of the Li River. The arch below the "elephant's trunk" has the beautiful name of Water Moon Cave, you can take some beautiful pictures here.  Last, check into Guilin's local hotel.     

Guilin Departure

Free on your own in the morning time. At the confirmed time (as per your flight), the driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Guilin airport.

Note: No English-speaking guide service or any tour activity for today. 

*Above prices are for 2 people sharing one room. If you require a private room or if there is no person in the group looking for sharing a room, there will be a single-room supplemental fee.

What's included:

• All land transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver;

• Professional English-speaking tour guide service;

• 4-star hotel in Guilin(3nights), 4-star hotel in Yangshuo (1nights), with daily breakfasts;

• Entrance tickets to the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary;

• Government taxes and service charges;

• Travel insurance;

• One bottle of water per person per day. 

What's not included:

• Any optional golf car/battery car/shuttle bus/camel ride/boat cruise /ride bike etc. inside the attractions;

• Lunch or dinner (the local guide will offer food recommendations for you; pay on your own);

• Gratuities are highly appreciated if you think we did a great job;

• Flights or train; 

Joy Travel highly appreciates your tour inquiry and promises to offer excellent services at the best price. This itinerary can also be tailor-made according to your interests, tastes, and budgets...

Notice for Reservation

① 4 Pax Min, 12 or 15 Pax Max in a group.

② We take CNY 1,000 as a deposit when you sign up.

③ Full trip fee needs to be paid 7 days before departure. (full trip fee needs to be paid 15 days before departure if your trip falls on an official Chinese holiday such as Labor Day, National Day, Chinese New Year)

Cancellation Policy

If you have to cancel your reservation for some reasons

more than 7 days prior to the departure date, the deposit would be fully refunded;

if you cancel 0 to 7 days prior to the departure date, we'll keep a deposit of CNY1,000 as a cancellation fee;

In case meet with severe weather that poses a risk to people's safety or any government restriction, JoyTravel could cancel the trip up to 1 day in advance, and the trip fee would be fully refunded. Please note that we are NOT responsible for any flight cancellation fees. You should contact the airline company directly to deal with this issue.

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Hotel in Guilin 

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• Professional: We have been operating inbound tours since 2003

• Best cancellation policy: Full refund of the trip fee if you cancel above 7 days before departure day 

• Transparency: No shopping detours or hidden costs

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• Tailor-made experience: See, taste, feel, and marvel at the hidden charms of China.

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