Airport Highway - Your driver will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby of your Xi’an hotel, you will be transferred to airport for a 2 hour flight to Guilin.
Upon arrival, your tour guide will hold your name sign waiting at the exit of the arrival hall, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, embark upon your customized tour of the city’s sights. Discuss the highlights and attractions you wish to see with your knowledgeable guide who will help you plan an itinerary according to your interests. Then, set off and explore.
Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbishan) - Typically, you will start with the Elephant Trunk Hill.
Elephant Trunk Hill is the landmark of Guilin. It has been a famous tourism destination since the Tang Dynasty (618
â 907). The hill looks like a giant elephant drinking water from the river.
Enjoy a vigorous walk to the top, visit the the Ming Dynasty (1368
â 1644) Puxian Tower which was built to worship Samantabahdra. Get to learn its history from your tour guide, then enjoy the panoramic views of the city, Li River and surrounding scenery.
Yunfeng Temple - Continue to Yunfeng Temple-one of the famous ancient temples of Guilin. Which was the dwelling place of Monk Jianzhen, an eminent monk of the Tang Dynasty, crossing over to Japan six times to spread Buddhist doctrines and help regularize monks’ behavior. Stroll around the temple and the exhibition gallery on the second floor.
Fubo Hill - Continue to Guilin Fubo hill. Fubo Hill stands next to the Li River and rises abruptly out of the surrounding landscape, it is famous for both natural beauty and historic art.
Follow your tour guide to explore etchings of Buddha dating back to the Song and Tang Dynasties (618 - 1279) at Thousand-Buddha Cave and Pearl-Returning Cave. Admire the Sword-Testing Rock and get to know the legendary stories behind it.
Reed Flute Cave (Ludi Yan) - Afterwards, heading to Reed Flute Cave. Over millions of years, dripping water has eroded the cave to create a special world of various stalactites, stone pillars and rock formations. Explore important spots in the attraction such as :Tower-shaped Pine,Crystal Palace etc. Despite the fantastic natural scenery inside Reed Flute Cave, there are many writings on the wall. There are 77 travelogues and poems left, which are derived from the Tang Dynasty (618-907).
Then, enjoy lunch in the local restaurant.
Seven Star Park (Qixing Gongyuan) - In the afternoon, you will stroll around the Seven Stars Park. The Seven Stars Park is endowed with elegant mountains, clear water, miraculous stone forest, deep and serene valleys, plentiful animals and plants and valued cultural relics. It has been popular since the Sui (581-618) and Tang (618-907) Dynasties.
Crosse the Flower Bridge which was built in the Song Dynasty (960-1279), and it is the oldest bridge in Guilin.
Putuo Mountain - Explore the Putuo Mountain, where Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva is worshiped, it abounds with caves and pavilions. On the top of the mountain, there are Putuo Stone Forest, Xuanwu Pavilion and Zhaixing Pavilion. In addition, there are numerous valuable tablets on the mountain. You can choose how far you want to go.
After the tour finished, you will be transferred to your hotel in Guilin.
- Round-trip economy class plane tickets
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off service
- Cable car ride to Dazhai (with selected package)
- Delicious lunch included
- 4-star luxury cruise experience
- Guidance by professional English-speaking guide
- Breakfast provided
- Comfortable transport in private, air-conditioned vehicle
- Overnight stay in standard twin room (option for twin sharing)
- All entrance fees covered
- Accommodation if you choose the have the tour only
- Gratuities to tour guide and driver(recommended)
Embark on a personalized, three-day exploration of Guilin’s highlights, flying from Xi’an for this private sightseeing tour. The itinerary is customizable to your preferences and features key Guilin landmarks like Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Fubo Hill, and Seven Star Parks. Glide down the Li River on a 4-star cruise to Yangshuo, where you’ll take in the timeless scenery with a relaxed boat trip. Marvel at the impressive karst peaks, wander around West Street, and experience the Ten-Mile Gallery. Take a convenient cable car to explore Dazhai/Jinkeng or opt for a 2-hour trek around Ping’an Village at Longji Rice Terrace. This tour package includes an English-speaking guide, entrance fee, lunch, cruise ticket, and private transportation including round-trip transfers. Choose to end your tour in Longsheng/Guilin or return to Xi’an. The tour also has an option to book 4-star accommodation with a daily breakfast included.
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
