• Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbishan) - Meet your tour guide in the lobby of your Guilin hotel, hop on your private air-conditioned vehicle, embark upon your Private day tour of the city’s sights. Discuss the historical 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. 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.

• Xiangbi Moutain Puxian Tower - 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.

• 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).

• Daxu Old Town - Then, heading to Daxu Old Town.

Upon arrival, enjoy lunch first. Then spend some leisure time to explore.

As a typical and well preserved traditional Chinese town, Daxu old town is a jewel of culture and history that is still ranked as an off-the-beaten track sight. The charming ancient town of Daxu has a history tracing back to more than 1,000 years ago. Originally constituted during the early Northern Song Dynasty (960 – 1126), Daxu is a jewel for ancient buildings and temples.

Stroll around the the long and narrow blue flagstone paths. Houses on both sides are made of black brick and grey tile in the style of the Ming (1368-1644AD) and Qing Dynasty (1644-1911AD), reflecting historical vicissitudes over past years. Explore the local shops and restaurants. Admire the Gaozu Temple and the Hanhuang Temple which was built in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Standing on the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Longevity Bridge and appreciate the charming scenery of the Li river, nearby Millstone Hill and Snail Hill across the bank.

When you are ready to leaven, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Guilin.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Professional guide
• Travel by private vehicle
• Lunch
• Entrance Fee

• Accommodation
• Gratuities

Discover the scenic city of Guilin in a single day on this bespoke full-day tour. With the company of an informed guide, traverse in a private air-conditioned vehicle, to behold the architectural marvel of Guilin - Elephant Trunk Hill which includes the historic Yunfeng Temple, and hike to the apex of Puxian Tower for a bird’s eye view of the city and the picturesque Li River. Explore the natural wonders inside Reed Flute Cave, and then voyage through the timeless Daxu Old Town, which boasts a thousand years of history and many traditional Chinese dwellings. The bespoke tour includes an English-speaking escort, entry fee, lunch, and door-to-door transfer.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.