Arrival in Guilin - Airport/Train Station Pickup & Hotel Transfer. Overnight in Guilin.

Guilin - Upon arrival, a local driver will greet you with a welcome sign displaying your name and transfer you to your hotel in Guilin (Driver only, no guide). The remainder of the day is at your leisure.

Yangshuo Yulong Bamboo Boat, Xianggong Hill, West Street & Liusanjie Show. Overnight in Guilin.

Guilin - At 9:00 am, your driver/guide will meet you at your Guilin hotel and transfer you to the Yulong River in Yangshuo for a bamboo boat ride.

Yulong River - The Yulong River is a 90-minute drive from Guilin. The bamboo boat ride lasts 60 minutes, with two people per boat. Known as ‘the Little Li River’, the Yulong River is a tributary of the Li River, originating in Northern Yangshuo County. With its dramatic karst landscape, serene waters, and ancient bridges, it is an ideal spot for bamboo rafting.

Xianggong Mountain - Following the bamboo boat ride, you will be transferred to Xianggong Hill, a 40-minute drive away. Xianggong Hill is the most picturesque mountain along the Li River. A 15-minute walk up 400 steps offers a panoramic view of the entire Li River.

West Street - Next, travel by private car to West Street, where you can enjoy lunch and a stroll through downtown Yangshuo. West Street is renowned in Yangshuo for its numerous shops offering a wide variety of local crafts, antiques, and souvenirs, making it a shopper’s paradise. Alternatively, you can wander through the alleyways or along the river, observing the local life.

Impression Sanjie Liu - At 6:30 pm, your guide will meet you in the Yangshuo West Street area to attend the show. The light show lasts 70 minutes (7:30 pm - 8:40 pm), and you will return to your Guilin hotel around 10:30 pm.
The Impression Liu Sanjie show is a highlight of Yangshuo, offering a unique night performance. This virtual scenery show uses the Li River as its stage and 12 hills as its backdrop, creating the world’s largest virtual scenery theater. As an outdoor theater, the show integrates with the natural surroundings, offering a different experience each season and day, depending on the weather.

Yangshuo Silver Cave, Fuli Old Town & Xingping Old Town. Overnight in Guilin.

Guilin - At 9:00 am, your driver/guide will meet you at your Guilin hotel and transfer you to the Yangshuo Silver Cave.

Silver Cave - The cave is a 90-minute drive from Yangshuo, and English headsets are available for the tour. Located in Maling Town of Lipu County, about 85 kilometers south of Guilin’s city center and 18 kilometers from Yangshuo, the Silver Cave is the largest karst cave in Guilin. It showcases the charm of the typical karst landform in southern China. The cave’s numerous crystal stalactites, resembling stars in a falling Milky Way, glitter like silver and diamonds under colorful lights, giving the cave its name. The saying goes, “One will never be down and out as long as one reaches the Silver Cave.” Its majestic, otherworldly features make it a standout example of karst landscapes worldwide.

Moon Hill - South of the Big Banyan Tree in Gaotian Town, about 8 km from Yangshuo County, lies Moon Hill, a natural wonder. The hilltop features a round hole resembling a bright moon, hence the name Moon Hill. Originally a limestone cave, it is one of the karst formations in the area. It is the final stop along the picturesque ‘Ten-Mile Gallery’, a prime tourism section in Yangshuo County. In 1972, former U.S. President Richard Nixon and his wife climbed the hill. Today, Moon Hill is popular for hiking and rock climbing.

Xingping Town - In Xingping Town, you can enjoy lunch, visit the old street, and see the 20 RMB viewpoint. You can also take a small boat tour of the Li River, payable locally in cash. Historically, Xingping Town was the largest town along the Li River, located 63 km from Guilin and 25 km from Yangshuo, on the river’s east bank. The town is surrounded by captivating scenery, with Mural Hill and Yellow Cloth Shoal as part of this scenic area.

Fuli Ancient Town - Next, visit Fuli Town to explore its old streets, paintings, fans, and water buffalo. Located about eight kilometers east of Yangshuo County, Fuli is a quiet old town with an 800-year history, known for its artistic flair with colorful fans and scroll paintings. The cobbled alleyways connect the center, where small factories produce painted paper fans. Observe the intricate process of making and hand-painting paper fans in this tranquil town on the Li River’s banks. Fuli has two sides: the rapidly developing new town along the main road and the old town center on the riverbank, where nearly all old houses remain, offering a glimpse into the locals’ simple lives.

Guilin City Tour & Drop-off at Guilin Hotel/Airport/Train Station. Tour Ends.

Guilin - At 9:00 am, your driver/guide will meet you at your Guilin hotel.

Daxu Old Town - The first stop is Daxu Old Town, where you will spend one hour. Located on the banks of the Lijiang River, 28 kilometers from the city, Daxu is known for its well-preserved ancient buildings, worn bluestone streets, and traditional culture. Once a major market during the Ming Dynasty, it remains vibrant today. Visitors can explore stalls offering a variety of traditional handicrafts.

Guilin Yaoshan Mountain Scenic Resort - Next, visit Yao Mountain, where you can take a chairlift up and toboggan down, spending about an hour there. Yaoshan is the highest mountain in Guilin City, offering views of the karst landscape. Afterward, visit the Yao Mountain Tea Plantation, located about 3.5 km from the mountain’s entrance. Operated by Guangxi’s leading tea research base, the plantation offers a unique experience in tea leaf picking, manufacturing, and tasting. During this 1-1.5 hour exploration of Chinese tea culture, staff will demonstrate professional tea picking and tasting skills and the detailed tea-making process. A special tea performance show is also available.

Warm tip: From November to March, it is not the season for tea leaves to grow, so picking is not possible, but tea performances and tastings are available year-round.

Elephant Trunk Hill (Xiangbishan) - Afterwards, transfer to Elephant Hill, a central attraction and landmark in Guilin City. The beautiful natural views combined with cultural landscapes make it a captivating destination for tourists.

Sun and Moon Pagodas - Enjoy lunch at Zhengyang Walking Street and explore the Sun and Moon Pagodas and lakes area. Afterward, return to your Yangshuo hotel or be dropped off at your hotel in Guilin or the Guilin train station/airport.

• Private car with a personal guide
• All entrance tickets included
• Comfortable in-vehicle air conditioning

• The meals and hotel

Visit highlights of Guilin including Guilin airport/train station pick up, Yangshuo Xianggong hill, Yulong bamboo boat, Liusanjie show, Silver cave and Xingping old town,Daxu old town,Yao mountain and Elephant hill with this 4 days private tour from Guilin hotel.
You will be picked up from your Guilin airport/Guilin hotel and dropped off at the Guilin/Yangshuo hotel/airport/train station.

If you cancel at least 3 full 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.