Guilin's scenery

Day 01Arrive in Guilin

Place & Transport: Arrive in Guilin, Flight not included
Today's Activities: Airport to Hotel Transfer (Guilin)


Meals: L

 

 

Elephant Trunk Hill

Day 02Guilin

- Elephant Trunk Hill (40 minutes): Elephant Trunk Hill is located at the junction of Li River and Peach Blossom River. It is the symbol of Guilin with 55 meters high and got its name because its shape resembles an elephant with its trunk drinking from the Li River. The hill is pierced with many caves and topped with a small pagoda.
- Reed Flute Cave (1 hour): Located 5 kilometers northwest of Guilin city, the Reed Flute Cave gets the name from the reeds used for making flutes and pipes that grow at its entrance. The cave is regarded as the largest and most impressive cave in Guilin. It is 240 meters long, and the length of the tour is about 550 meters offering a magic land of stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors. The visit lasts for 40 minutes and there are a lot of steps. Watch your step as the lights are dim. You guide will show you by electric torch.
- Fubo Hill: Fubo Hill is on the west bank of the Li River in the city center. Partially submerged in the river it was named after General Fubo of the Tang Dynasty who built Mayuan Temple on the hill. Because of its location and height, Fubo Hill can tame the waves and stop the surging waters which then form whirlpools. It is 213 meters above sea level and 62 meters above ground level. There are almost 350 steps to climb to reach top of hill and but then you can enjoy a birds eye view of Guilin city.
- Seven Star Park: Situated on the eastern side of the Li River, it is the biggest park inside Guilin city. Its takes its name from Seven Star Hill which consists of seven peaks which are said to resemble the star pattern of the Ursa Major (Big Dipper) constellation. Attractions in the park include Flowers Bridge, Camel Hill and much more. The Panda House features a number of beautiful pandas.
- McFound Restaurant (A La Carte): A restaurant which decorated in traditional northern style, with wheaten food of full aroma and household atmosphere of authentic culture, is warmly welcome for customers.
- Calligraphy & Painting shop (Guangxi Normal University Art Shop): Guangxi Normal University Painting gallery is sheltered by towering ancient trees and just a few steps away from a precipitous limestone pinnacle, called Solitary Beauty Peak. At the foot of the hill are buildings dating back to the Ming Dynasty, some 5-6 hundreds of years ago. The setting is a great inspiration for the teacher & students who work there; China Highlights customers have the opportunity to participate by trying their hand at painting or calligraphy. Works done by the teacher and other artists are available for sale as well as art supplies and jade. There is no pressure to buy!
Taking a boat from Guilin to Yangshuo to enjoy the scenery of Li River is many tourists’ favourite.

Meals: B+L

Li River

Day 03 Guilin to Yangshuo

Li River Cruise (4 hours): A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if you're very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. Boats depart from various wharves, according to the height of the river at different times of the year.
Huangyao Ancient Town

Meals: B

Huangyao Ancient Town

Day 04 Yangshuo to Hezhou to Yangshuo

Huangyao Ancient Town: It is situated in northeast Zhaoping County of Hezhou City in Guangxi Province, 40 kilometers away from both Zhaoping County and Hezhou City (straight distance), and 200 kilometers away from Guilin City.It has now been awarded Provincial Tourist Attraction. The old street in the village was completely beset by grey-blue slates. The surface of the street is quite smooth. Architectures within the village are laid out in an array of the Nine-Palaces and Eight-Diagrams, which embodies Linnan style of architecture. Buildings in this style go well with the surroundings and this town is recognized as “an art palace showing perfect coexist of human beings and nature”. It is a garden village with natural landscape.

Meals: B+L

Yangshuo Countryside Cycling

Day 05 Yangshuo to Guilin to Departure City

- Yangshuo Countryside Cycling: Experience the hustle & bustle of the Yangshuo traffic for 10 minutes before you escape onto the country roads, lanes and tracks of the distinctive and beautiful Yangshuo countryside. Biking alongside the paddy field and orchards that surround the famous mountains will give a fascinating insight into life in rural China. You will have a family visit on the half way. It is an opportunity to see a real country life and talk to the local famers.
- Mei You Restaurant: Mei You Restaurant was established in 80's when tourism had just arised in Yangshuo, naming by an inspiration upon local situation of restaurants. It caters to people from different regions by uniting Chinese and Western style in decoration and cuisine, has obtained a wide reputation in locals. This 180 seater restaurant is located on West Street, providing a unique environment while travelling.

Meals: B+L