3-Day Private Guilin Highlights Tour: Exciting Journey from Chongqing by Bullet Train
Embark on a thrilling 3-day private tour from Chongqing to Guilin, exploring the city's top attractions and cruising down the Li River. Customize your itinerary and enjoy a seamless travel experience with a knowledgeable guide and comfortable transportation.
Duration: 3 days
Cancellation: 3 days learn more
Highlights

Chongqing Railway Station - Your driver will hold your name sign waiting in the lobby of your Chongqing hotel, you will be transferred to train station for a 4.5 hour bullet train ride 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
– 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
– 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.

What's Included
  • Cruise Ticket
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Cable car to Dazhai (optional)
  • Lunch included
  • 2nd class train ticket
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Breakfast provided
  • Private air-conditioned transport
  • Standard twin room accommodation (optional)
  • Entrance Fee covered
What's Not Included
  • Accommodation if you choose the have the tour only
  • Gratuities to tour guide and driver(recommended)
Additional Information

Embark on a private, tailor-made three-day exploration of Guilin’s highlights, departing from Chongqing via bullet train. This flexible itinerary lets you visit popular Guilin attractions like Elephant Trunk Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Fubo Hill, and Seven Star Parks. Enjoy a leisurely 4-star cruise down the Li River to Yangshuo and bask in the ageless beauty of the landscapes around you. Marvel at the majestic karst mountains, wander along West Street, and experience the Ten-Mile Gallery. Use the handy cable car to explore Dazhai/Jinkeng or spend 2 hours hiking around the picturesque Ping’an Village at Longji Rice Terrace. The tour includes an English-speaking tour guide, entrance fees, lunch, cruise ticket, and private transfer service right to your doorstep. End your tour in Longsheng/Guilin or return to Chongqing, as per your preference. The tour also offers an optional 4-star accommodation booking complete with daily breakfast.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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