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3 Days The Essence of Guilin
3-Day The Essence of Guilin
City
Guilin
Experience China's Ancient Capitals: Guilin
The 3-day Guilin and Yangshuo tour will allow you to relax in the tranquility of natural beauty. Take one of the best cruises on the Li River and admire the beautiful and timeless countryside. Overlook the Li River winding through hundreds of karst hills from Xianggong Mountain. Our tour is private and customizable, which means just meet your requirements, flexible and no need to rush.
Travel Itinerary
Welcome to Guilin! Whether you arrive by plane or high-speed train, your private guide will greet you at the arrival hall. A comfortable private car and experienced driver will be waiting to take you to the most beautiful scenery in Guilin.
Start at the symbol of Guilin, Elephant Trunk Hill, take some iconic photos, listen to the legend of the elephant turning into a mountain there, and explore the secrets hidden in the “elephant’s” belly.
After lunch, spend a cool afternoon at Reed Flute Cave. The temperature here is pleasant all year round, and it is also fun to admire the amazing limestone formations against the background of neon lights.
At the end of the day, your private guide and driver will send you to the hotel and assist you with check-in. Enjoy a relaxing evening.
Meals included: None
Karst hills, beautiful bamboo forests, fishing cormorants – the charming scenery of the Li River is the essence of Guilin. While most tours have three-star cruises, we will arrange a four-star cruise (the highest level, better facilities, buffet lunch), ensuring that you can fully experience the charm of the Li River. After arriving in Yangshuo, it’s time to explore the hidden gem of the Li River – Xianggong Mountain. It is considered one of the best places to get a bird’s eye view of the Li River.
After the tour, you can sit back and relax as our private transportation takes you back to your hotel in Guilin.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
We will arrange your tour guide to pick you up according to your schedule.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour 'Wow' Points
Relax and enjoy the stunning scenery on a Li River cruise with a top guide：
As visitors leisurely sail along the river, they can see stunning views of the karst mountains, bamboo forests and traditional fishing villages along the riverbank.
Enjoy the panoramic view of the Li River as it meanders between the karst hills：
Xianggong Mountain is considered one of the best places to get a bird’s eye view of the Li River
Explore the most beautiful caves in Guilin and listen to your guide talk about their bizarre formations：
Reed Flute Cave is famous for its amazing underground galleries of stalactites, stalagmites, rock formations, and a variety of colorful lights illuminate the interior of the cave, creating a magical and surreal atmosphere.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions:
- Admission fees: to sightseeing spots and activities specified.
- Accommodation: hotels based on double/twin occupancy as specified.
- Meals: as specified in the itinerary.
- Tour guide: excellent private English-speaking guide.
- Transfers: land transfer with drivers as specified.
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour.
- Government taxes and fees.
Exclusions
- International flights to/from China.
- China visa fees.
- Gratuities to guides and drivers and any expense of a personal nature.
- Our tour package does not include travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance before your trip to protect for any unforeseen circumstances.
- Small group tour travelers – Airport transfer service from hotel to Xi’an Xi’anyang International Airport.
Important Information
Important information – PRIVATE TOUR
- This is a private tour for your group of family or friends. There will be no other travelers in the group apart from you.
- Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Prices based on twin occupancy.
- The prices shown are not valid during China’s Official Holidays (such as National Day and Chinese Spring Festival).
- Any city not included in the existing tour package can be added to this tour and taken as an addition to this Private tour.
- Entering and exiting China from Hong Kong and Taipei are also available.
- Stays at entering and exiting cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei) can be extended.
Important information – SMALL GROUP TOUR
- This is a small group tour with a fixed itinerary and guaranteed departures.
You will travel with other people (maximum of 12). - Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- The tour guide may adjust the itinerary due to closure of the museums each Monday.
- At the conclusion of the tour, a transfer from your hotel to Hongqiao or Pudong Airport in Shanghai is available upon request at a surcharge.
- Stays at entering and exiting cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei) can be extended.
Prices based on twin occupancy. - The prices shown are not valid during China’s Official Holidays (such as National Day and Chinese Spring Festival).
- The maximum number of passengers in a small group tour is 12 people.
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