Beijing, Guilin tour
Experience the best of China on a 4-day private tour from Beijing to Guilin by high-speed rail, exploring Reed Flute Cave, Li River, and Yangshuo.
This 4-day private tour combines Beijing's imperial grandeur with Guilin's ethereal landscapes. Travel by high-speed train from Beijing to Guilin, then discover the region's natural wonders. Visit Reed Flute Cave's stunning karst formations and Seven Star Park, named for its seven peaks. Cruise the Li River from Zhujiang Pier to Yangshuo, passing limestone peaks, farms, and water buffalo. Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine and comfortable hotels. This journey offers a seamless blend of culture and nature, perfect for discerning travelers seeking an authentic Chinese experience.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
Today you take the 10-hour daytime highspeed train from Beijing to Guilin. Arriving at Guilin Railway Station, you will be met by our English speaking tour guide and escorted to our pre-booked hotel in Guilin. You are free for the rest of the day.

First visit Reed Flute Cave - a huge karst cave with a great number of stalactites, stalagmites, rocks in all featuring shapes and sizes. Then go to Seven Star Park - named after from its seven peaks resembling the pattern of the Big Dipper constellation.
You have a la carte lunch with an a la carte menu at a nice local restaurant, where you could enjoy the authentic Chinese food.
After lunch, move on to Elephant Trunk Hill - the rock hill with an arched hole (known as the water-moon arch) named after its striking resemblance to an elephant sipping water.

Pick up from your hotel early the morning. Then drive about 1 hour to get to the Zhujiang Pier for a 4-hour's cruising on Li River - the highlight of sightseeing tour in Guilin with lunch aboard. You will enjoy the beautiful mountains, verdant fields, farms and villages with water buffalos, cows wondering around on both sides of the river bank.
Get off at the old town Yangshuo - famous for its spectacular views of hills and rivers with famous bar streets. Upon arival at Yangshuo, you are transferred to your hotel in Yangshuo. You will be escorted to explore the countryside of Yangshuo with the picturesque rural scenery. You are advised to savor your dinner at one of the cafes or restaurants in the famous West Street on your own over the amazing night life of this beautiful town.
After breakfast at your Yangshuo hotel, you are transferred to Guilin airport or train station for your next destination.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| All transfers and city transportation for your own use | Tips to your tour guide and driver |
| Entrance fees and meals as mentioned | One a la carte lunch (pay on your own) |
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | Wear casually with comfortable sports shoes and pay attention to the climate in Guilin . Notice from TB |
| 2-night stay in Guilin and 1 night at Yangshuo with daily breakfast | Tours price are net and non-commissionable. |
| Beijing - Guilin Highseed Train ( second class ) | Child definition: From Age 3 to 11 Years (usually enjoying 10%-40% discount). Contact our trip advisors for the actual discount in your case). 12 Years old and above will be charged as Adult Price. |
| The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. | All tours & transfers are all based in English Speaking local guides. For other languages, please contact our trip advisors for new quotations. |
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