4D3N · Private Tours · Impression Sanjie Liu Show + Yao Mountain: Li River 3-star Cruise & Yulong River Bamboo Rafting
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Fully flexible itinerary · 1-on-1 customer service · Private car/guide
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Free cancellation 2 days before
5 diamonds: Premium
Service language:English/Mandarin
Departure city: Guilin
Pick-up & drop-off methods
Arr. & dep. transfers incl.
Group size
Flexible (travel independently)
Highlights
Enjoy a private trip with no carpooling, all-day online customer support, and the option to request an English-speaking tour guide when placing your order.
Stay in comfortable 5-star luxury hotels in great locations, and enjoy complimentary afternoon tea or a cruise ticket, plus aerial photography. The itinerary is relaxing and easy-paced.
Enjoy a 3-star cruise on the Li River. Enjoy an exhilarating bamboo rafting on the Yulong River. Enjoy nature, culture, and panoramic views all in tour, cycling through Yangshuo's countryside.
4-day itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive in Guilin - Pick-up at the airport - Check into the hotel - Free activity - Enjoy a complimentary afternoon tea or daytime cruise on One River and Four Lakes - Stay at 5-star Guilin Bravo hotel Meet up This product includes a free pickup service Airport/station pick-up Free pickup service from airport/train station:Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, Guilin Station, Guilinxi(Guilin West) Station, Guilinbei(Guilin North) Station Service period: All day(Private car) If your location is outside the free pickup area, you will need to go to the meeting point yourself. If you have any questions, please contact customer support. 08:00Breakfast(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 09:00Transportation Welcome to Guilin, a city reminiscent of an ink-wash landscape painting. Experience the leisurely beauty of Guilin's mountains and rivers, where idyllic tranquility meets carefree bliss. Capture wonderful memories of this scenic wonderland. Upon arrival at Guilin Liangjiang International Airport or Guilin Railway Station, your personal driver will be waiting at the exit to greet you and take you to the hotel for check-in. There is no scheduled itinerary today. If you arrive in Guilin early, feel free to enjoy a city walk. Notice: After you place your order, our customer service representative will contact you via email within 48 hours, inviting you to add WeChat. And then we will send information about the itinerary via WeChat, such as hotels, transportation, drivers/guides, etc. Please check your email and keep your mobile phone connected to the internet. Have a pleasant journey. (During holidays and summer, it may be delayed until 22:00.) If you have not been contacted within this time frame, please tap "Ask About Trip" in your booked itinerary on Trip.com to contact us. Travel: approx. 40 km/40 mins 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 14:00Hotel  Guilin Bravo Hotel 4.7/5 orGuilin La Pairie Hotel Important notes regarding your hotel stay: 1. Upon check-in, please verify that all amenities are complete and that facilities like hot water and air conditioning are functioning properly. If any issues arise, promptly notify the hotel staff for assistance. 2. Room Preferences (e.g., King Bed/Twin Beds): If you have specific requirements, please mention them at the time of booking. We will do our best to accommodate your request, but final room assignments depend on availability at check-in. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you a comfortable stay! Travel: approx. 20 km/20 mins 14:00Afternoon tea(meal included for adults & children) Starview Bar, Lijiang Waterfall Hotel Complimentary Afternoon Tea or Daytime Cruise on One River and Four Lakes - A Special Gift from Us As a special gift, we invite you to enjoy a complimentary afternoon tea for 2 persons at the Observe Star Bar. Venue: Observe Star Bar, 17th Floor, Guilin Lijiang Pushang Hotel (Please go there on your own). Address: No. 1 Shanhu Bei Road, Xiufeng District, Guilin Service Hours: Daily, 14:00–17:00 Inclusions: Afternoon tea set for two (minimum 2 persons) Please Note: This gift is complimentary. No refund or credit will be provided if you are unable to redeem this gift. Reference fee: CNY 69/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 16:00Attraction  Two Rivers and Four Lakes Scenic Area 8.0 4.5/5 (View from boat) Cruise: Complimentary Afternoon Tea or Daytime Cruise on One River and Four Lakes - A Special Gift from Us Daytime Cruise on One River and Four Lakes Venue: Riyuewan (sun and moon bay) Wharf, Xiangshan Yuren Wharf (Please go there on your own) Service Hours: Daily, 09:30–16:00 Inclusions: Boat ticket Notice: If you choose afternoon tea, the complimentary "Daytime Cruise on Lijiang River and Four Lakes" boat tour will be canceled. Travel: approx. 10 km/10 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 10 mins 17:10Free time You may choose to visit the following attractions on your own: East-West Lane, Elephant Hill Scenic Area, Zhengyang Pedestrian Street This is a suggested itinerary and does not include tickets, transportation, or guide services Travel: approx. 10 km/10 mins Sightseeing duration: approx. 1 hr 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr |
Day 2 | Guilin - Yangshuo - Li River 3-star cruise - Explore Silver Cave - Ten-Mile Gallery (including cycling) - Impression Sanjie Liu show or Guilin Romance show - West Street - Stay at Yangshuo New West Street International Resort Hotel 07:30Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Enjoy breakfast in the hotel. Meal standard: CNY 60/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:00Transportation Proceed to the Li River 3-star Cruise Wharf. Travel: approx. 30 km/40 mins 09:00Attraction  Guilin Li River Scenic Area 7.9 4.6/5 (View from boat)  Fresco Hill of Nine Horses 6.3  Selected for Best Things to Do in Yangshuo4.6/5 (View from boat)  The Reflections of Yellow Cloth Shoal 4.8 4.8/5 (View from boat)  20 RMB background observation deck 5.9 4.4/5 (View from boat) Cruise: You can take a 3-star cruise on the Li River. A cruise along the Li River is an unforgettable experience. Between spectacular limestone peaks, you will see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffalo cooling off in the river. Disembark in Yangshuo town around 13:30. Scenic area transportation (electric cart) included. Travel: approx. 100 km/4 hrs Activity duration: approx. 4 hrs 12:00Lunch(meal included for adults & children) A boxed lunch is served on board and is included in the cruise ticket. Meal standard: CNY 30/person Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 13:30Transportation Upon arrival at Yangshuo Wharf, you will take a sightseeing electric car to the traveling bus park (about 20 minutes). The scenic area transportation fee (electric cart) is included. From there, your tour guide will pick you up and you will proceed to Silver Cave. Travel: approx. 15 km/20 mins 14:00Attraction  Silver Cave 7.7 4.5/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Silver Cave runs through twelve mountains and is renowned for its majestic, strange, secluded, and beautiful features. Inside the cave, it is dim and winding, with stalactites formed during various geological periods. These formations shine brightly, resembling silver and diamonds-crystal clear and flawless, as white as snow. Under the light, they appear like the Milky Way cascading down from the night sky. Travel: approx. 30 km/30 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 16:00Attraction  No photos yet Shili Gallery Scenic Area 4.1 5.0/5 (View from vehicle) Ten-Mile Gallery is a scenic cycling route in Yangshuo. The road winds through green fields, bamboo forests, and classic karst peaks, passing famous spots like Big Banyan Tree and Moon Hill. Riding a bike here is relaxing and enjoyable. You can stop anytime to take photos, enjoy fresh air, and feel the beauty of Yangshuo's countryside. It's the best way to explore Yangshuo slowly. Travel: approx. 10 km/10 mins Activity duration: approx. 20 mins 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 19:00Attraction  Impression Sanjie Liu 7.8 3.9/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) orGuilin Songcheng Show Park(Includes adult main entrance tickets) Modern performance: Impression Sanjie Liu Show is world-renowned. It is directed by Mr. Zhang Yimou, the chief director of the 2008 Olympic Games opening ceremony. The performance takes place against a stunning backdrop of mountains and the Li River, featuring classic dances and songs performed by ethnic minority groups. Guilin Eternal Love Show is a large-scale song and dance performance that vividly showcases Guilin's history and culture. With innovative direction and unique presentation, the show consists of scenes such as The Call of the Ancients, Songs of the Earth, Rice Noodles Express Love, Jingjiang Palace, and Liu Sanjie. The performance brings to life a legendary love story that spans time and space, presenting the rich Bagui culture hidden within the Li River's landscapes. It offers a true visual feast and a deep emotional impact for the audience. Travel: approx. 20 km/20 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 10 mins 20:30Hotel  New West Street International Resort Hotel 4.7/5 orLijing Resort Hotel (Yangshuo Lijiang Scenic Area West Street Branch) Travel: approx. 20 km/20 mins 21:00Free time You may choose to visit the following attractions on your own: Yangshuo West Street This is a suggested itinerary and does not include tickets, transportation, or guide services Duration: 5 mins Sightseeing duration: approx. 1 hr |
Day 3 | Yangshuo - Yulong River Shared Leisure Bamboo Rafting - Fuli Bridge - A large-scale ink painting of rivers and mountains - Xianggong Mountain - Return to Guilin - Stay at 5-star Guilin Bravo Hotel 08:00Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Meal standard: CNY 60/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:30Attraction  Yulong River Rafting 8.1 4.4/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Rafting: Included experience - Bamboo rafting We select the most classic and scenic highlight section of the Yulong River for your rafting trip. Immersive Rafting Experience Shared bamboo rafts glide over calm river waters with no thrilling dam drops, suitable for seniors and children. Enjoy the picturesque riverside scenery: lie back and watch clouds drift by, as rice paddies, bamboo groves and ancient villages pass by on both banks. Best Photo Spots Back-view bamboo raft photo in a rural setting: Sit sideways while the boatman poles the raft. Capture green hills and clear waters with a wide-angle lens for stunning back-view photos full of cinematic charm. During peak seasons, long queues may occur. For your travel comfort, no specific bamboo-raft pier is guaranteed. Our staff will arrange a less-crowded pier or advise you to visit Yulong River Scenic Area off-peak. Thank you for your understanding. Travel: approx. 15 km/20 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 30 mins 10:00Attraction  Fuli Bridge 5.4 4.4/5 (no tickets required) Aerial photography: Fuli Bridge is a well-preserved single-arch stone bridge built during the Ming Dynasty over 600 years ago. Spanning a quiet river surrounded by green mountains and bamboo forests, it reflects a perfect moon-like image on the water - quiet, picturesque, and ideal for photography. Travel: approx. 20 km/40 mins Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 13:00Attraction  A large-scale ink painting of rivers and mountains, a must-visit spot 6.8 4.9/5 (no tickets required) Yangshuo Thousand-Mile River and Mountains (Real-Life Panorama) Not a painting, but a breathtaking natural landscape mirroring the Northern Song scroll A Thousand Li of Rivers and Mountains by Wang Ximeng. Located at Xiyang Mountain, Yangshuo County, this globally renowned photography destination was named one of the World's Top 10 Photography Spots in 2019 and served as a backdrop for CCTV's 2017 National Day special. From the top observation deck, enjoy unobstructed 360° views of cone-shaped karst peaks, winding Li River tributaries, lush rice paddies, and traditional villages. The golden hour before sunset bathes the peaks in warm golden-green light, creating a living ink painting. On rainy days followed by clear skies, floating mists add a fairy-tale charm. Travel: approx. 30 km/1 hr Activity duration: approx. 1 hr 14:00Attraction  Xianggong Mountain 7.2 4.4/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Xianggong Mountain is a celebrated scenic spot and a world-renowned photography paradise located on the west bank of the Li River in Xingping Town. Standing at an altitude of about 350 meters, the mountain features over 500 stone steps, and it generally takes 20 to 30 minutes to hike to the summit. The mountaintop viewing platform, composed of five wooden tiers, offers an unrivaled 270-degree panoramic overlook of the First Bend of the Li River. From here, visitors can feast their eyes on a breathtaking landscape where orderly arranged karst peaks tower like jade pillars, and the crystal-clear Li River winds gracefully through the mountains, resembling a green silk ribbon. Travel: approx. 30 km/30 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 16:00Transportation Take a vehicle back to the urban area of Guilin. Travel: approx. 60 km/1 hr 30 mins 18:00Dinner(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 19:00Hotel Guilin Bravo Hotel 4.7/5 orGuilin La Pairie Hotel Travel: approx. 10 km/10 mins |
Day 4 | Guilin - Yao Mountain Scenic Area - Guihai Qinglan - Transfer to the airport or station - End of Guilin trip 07:30Breakfast(meals included for adults, children's meals not included) Meal standard: CNY 60/person Meal duration: approx. 30 mins 08:00Attraction  Guilin Yao Mountain Scenic Area 5.9 No. 6 of Family-friendly Attractions in Guilin4.2/5 (Includes adult tickets)  Guilin Yaoshan Suodao 4.6 3.7/5 (Includes adult tickets) Yao Mountain, Guilin's highest peak, enjoys the reputation: "You cannot fully appreciate Guilin's scenery without reaching the summit of Yao Mountain." Enjoy breathtaking summit views, with picturesque scenery all year round. Ride the cable car to the summit of Yao Mountain. Look down from above at the karst peak-forest and Lijiang River farmlands. Standing high above surrounding hills, you will behold a magnificent landscape just like the timeless masterpiece A Thousand-Li River-and-Mountain Scroll. Travel: approx. 20 km/20 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 10:00Attraction  Guihai Qinglan 7.4 No. 7 of Family-friendly Attractions in Guangxi4.5/5 (Includes adult main entrance tickets) Included: scenic-area transportation by sightseeing bus. Step into Guihai Qinglan Scenic Area. Surrounded by lush green lawns, tranquil lakes and rolling peaks, breathe in the fresh clean air. You'll instantly feel relaxed in this peaceful setting.; Here, you can enjoy a poetic sense of peace, feeling removed from the noise of everyday life. As the venue for the press conference and performances of the 2022 Guilin Arts Festival, the site features undulating karst mountains, vast stretches of lawn and twelve scattered small lakes fed by natural underground spring water. Along the lakeshore lies a camping base, where thousands of camping enthusiasts from all over the country gather. Against green hills with wisps of cooking smoke rising, you may set up barbecue tables and immerse yourself in nature. It brings you the poetic bliss: Dwelling among the mortal world, yet free from the clatter of carts and horses. Pure comfort awaits. Travel: approx. 20 km/20 mins Activity duration: approx. 2 hrs 12:00Lunch(at own expense) Meal duration: approx. 1 hr 13:00Transportation Transfer to the airport or station. It's time to say goodbye, marking the end of your pleasant Guilin trip. Travel: approx. 40 km/40 mins Tour ends This product includes airport/station drop-off Free drop-off service to airport/train station: Guilin Liangjiang International Airport, Guilin Station, Guilinxi(Guilin West) Station, Guilinbei(Guilin North) Station Service period: All day(Private car) If the airport/train station is not within the free drop-off area, please make your own arrangements |
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