Day 01: Arrival in Guilin; Visit Elephant Hill and East West Street
Welcome to Guilin! Guilin is renowned as one of the most beautiful cities in China. After exiting the airport or train station, you will meet your guide holding a sign with your name. After a short break at the hotel, we will begin our Guilin tour with a visit to the Elephant Hill. Then, head to the East West Street to visit the ancient streets built during Ming and Qing dynasties. Today’s last site is the Xiaoyao Tower from the Tang Dynasty. In the end, your guide will transfer you back to the hotel.
Day2: Longsheng Trip: Visit Rice Terraces and Minority Villages
After breakfast, we are going to Longji Rice Terraces in Longsheng by a 2 hours' drive. There are 15,862 pieces of rice terraces in different sizes, among which the largest one covers about 0.65 mu (0.1 acres) while the smallest can plant only three seedlings, which reflects the diligence and wisdom of the local people. After reaching the mountain foot, we will walk to the No.2 viewing platform to overlook the whole scenic area. If your physical strength allows, you can also continue walking to the No.1 viewing platform and appreciate the rice terraces in a different perspective.
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Longji Rice Terraces
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Our Guests at Zhuang Village, Longsheng
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On the way back, the guide will lead you to tour a Zhuang Village. The village is established at the end of Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1911) and the beginning of the Republic of China (1912 - 1949). Now, it still maintains the special costumes of Zhuang Nationality and the simple ancient lifestyle. All the architectures are the stilted buildings constructed against the mountain with a history of more than 100 years. Finally, we will return to Guilin. (B)
Day3: Li River Cruise & Cycling in Yangshuo Countryside
Today, a cruise along Li River is arranged in our Guilin-Yangshuo tour. We will appreciate the scenery during the way and disembark at Yangshuo. The voyage lasts about 4 to 5 hours and will pass the Nine-horse Fresco Hill, Yellow Cloth Shoal and the scenic spot of the background pattern on CNY 20 note. After getting off, we'll take a vehicle to go sightseeing in Yangshuo and pay a visit to a local family. If you are enthusiastic about outdoor activities, you can also tour the village by bike. Please inform your guide in advance if you decide to ride a bike. In the end, drive back to the hotel in Yangshuo. At night, you can wander the ancient street-West Street by yourself in Yangshuo. (B+L)
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Li River Cruise
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Xiong Village
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Day 4: Visit Xiong Village & See Off at Guilin Airport
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up at hotel and transfer you back to Guilin, you will have a visit to Xiong Village, which is an ancient village along the way. After we get back to Guilin, this tour comes to an end, and you will be escorted to the airport for the onward flight. (B)
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