Guilin, Guangzhou tour
From Hong Kong or Shenzhen to Guilin: Discover Reed Flute Cave, Li River cruising, and Yangshuo’s iconic karst landscapes on this seamless 4-day private tour.
Begin your journey in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, or Shenzhen and travel independently to Guilin, where you’ll be greeted by your English-speaking guide. Explore the dazzling Reed Flute Cave, a subterranean world of stalactites and stalagmites, and ascend Hubo Hill for panoramic views of the Li River. On day three, embark on a four-hour cruise down the Li River, drifting past verdant fields, water buffalo, and ancient villages before arriving in Yangshuo, famed for its dramatic karst peaks. Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine at a local restaurant and savor a la carte lunches. Your final morning is at leisure before your transfer to Guilin airport or train station. This private tour offers a relaxed pace, letting you absorb the natural beauty of southern China without rush.
The map shows the tour area. The detailed plan below remains the source for stops and timing.
or Guilin Today you may take flight from Hong Kong or train from Guangzhou or Shenzhen ( close to Hong Kong) to Guilin ( air-ticket or train ticket is not included ). 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. Meal: No
First visit Reed Flute Cave - a huge karst cave with a great number of stalactites, stalagmites, rocks in all featuring shapes and sizes. Then visit Hubo Hill - standing solitarily in the northeast of the city and on west bank of Li River with half of the hill stretching into the river. 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. Lastly go to Seven Star Park - named after from its seven peaks resemble the pattern of the Big Dipper constellation. Transferred to your hotel in Guilin.
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. The whole afternoon exploring the old town before transferred back to Guilin city.
After breakfast, you are free for the rest of the day till 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 | Hong Kong Guilin air or train Tickets |
| Private car or van with English speaking guide | One a la carte lunch (pay on your own) |
| 3-night at the designated Guilin Hotels above with daily breakfast | Wear casually with comfortable sports shoes and pay attention to the climate in Guilin . Notice from TB |
| The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. | Tours price are net and non-commissionable. |
| 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. | |
| 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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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person | Tour Cost Per Person 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2-5 persons | $480 | $540 |
| 6-9 persons | $395 | $455 |
| 10 persons up | $375 | $435 |
| Single room supplement | $200 | $260 |
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