3-Day Guilin City Highlights Tour
Essence of Guilin
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Guilin is one of China's most beautiful and culturally significant areas. This tour provides all of the "must see" sites - the world's heritage listed Li River, Elephant Trunk Hill, and the spectacular Reed Flute Cave.
Durations: 3 Days, 2 Nights
Attractions: Li River Cruise, Reed Flute Cave, Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill
Inclusions:
Private Guide 
Driver 
Hotel
Entrance Fees 
Aunthenic Chinese Meals
From $299 P/P Price detail
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Itinerary Specials
- Find the essence of Guilin and the Li River Cruise in 3 day tour.
- Classic tour itinerary most recommended by first time travelers to Guilin.
- Travel at your own pace in cosmopolitan Yangshuo and shop for the unique items on West street.
- A la carte meals - taste the best authentic Chinese food.
Day 1
Arrival in Guilin
Your guide will meet at airport and transfer you to your hotel which is a 40 minute drive. You will receive our welcome kit from the guide. Your guide will help to check into the hotel; the rest of the day is free for you to rest or explore the city near the hotel.
Meals: No
Hotels:
Sheraton Hotel(rate 4.8) | Bravo Hotel
(rate 4.84)
Guilin Osmanthus Hotel (rate 4.65)
Day 2
Li River Cruise from Guilin to Yangshuo
The guide will pick you up from your hotel for the Li River Cruise which starts from Zhujiang Wharf, 20 km away south of the city. The cruise to Yangshuo takes 4 hours. The river is famous for its beauty which comes from the jagged, towering karst peaks that line the bank all the way to Yangshou. After disembarking at Yangshuo's Shuidongmen Wharf you will be able to look around this old town which has become a tourist destination in its own right. Drive the 1 1/2 hours back to Guilin.
Tips
1.A buffet lunch will be provided on the boat.
2.The sightseeing deck provides good photographic opportunities.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch on boat
Hotels:
Sheraton Hotel(rate 4.8) | Bravo Hotel(rate 4.84)
Guilin Osmanthus Hotel (rate 4.65)
Day 3
Elephant Trunk Hill, Fubo Hill, Reed Flute Cave, Depart Guilin
Your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby for the last day of your tour. The first stop is the symbol of the city - Elephant Trunk Hill. The hill looks like an elephant sucking water from the Li River. This is how it gets its name. Local people store rice wine in the caves at its base. The next attraction, Fubo Hill is also on the Li River. The climb to the top provides a panoramic view of Guilin City and the Li River. Last is the Reed Flute Cave. The 500 meter long cave has thousands of stalagmites and stalactites and is the largest karst cave in this province.
Lunch is at a very popular local restaurant-Taste-Made Restaurant, which serves authentic local dishes.After lunch the guide will transfer you to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport for your flight.
Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch at Tast-Made Restaurant (rate 4.75)
Price Per Person in US Dollars
2013 Price
- Price Inclusions
- Price Exclusions
- Entrance Fees to the Scenic Spots as Listed in the Itinerary
- Centrally Located Hotels with daily western & Chinese buffet breakfasts
- Authentic Chinese Lunch at Approve Local restaurants
- Private Car and Driver
- Private English-Speaking Guide
- Airport Taxes and Fuel Fees
- Service Charge & Government Taxes
- Travel Insurance
- Luggage Transfers
Excellent Local Guides
Our Guilin guides are well-training and experienced in how to take care of their customers need, they all very professional and flexible during the tour with the best local knowledge available.
When you choose one of our packaged tours with guide service included, your local guide will meet you at the airport, the railway station, the port or at the hotel and acompanny you during the tour.
Car and Driver
Guilin China’s professional chauffer service designed to provide tourists with efficient and safe private transportation while visiting Guilin.
We ensure that all of the vehicles that we use are well-maintained, clean and equided with air-conditioning. Our drivers are fully-licensed, well-trained, professional, and experienced with Guilin's tourist routes.
The beauty of Guilin does not just retire after dark. Guilin comes alive when the evening arrives. The night market is full of snacks while there are hundreds of stalls featuring all type of souvenirs. A leisurely walk will allow you to appreciate the many scenic spots including Rong Lake and Shan Lake areas. The acrobatic show at the Dreamlike Lijiang Theater is anther option.
Night Market in Xicheng Road 西城路夜市
The Xicheng Night Market gets starts about 7:30 every evening. It offers a wide range of options from delicious local snacks to beautiful handicrafts, painting and calligraphy. You may even have the chance to see local people paint fans, shoes or shirts. It occupies Xicheng Road, Lingui Road, Jiaotong Road and Baiguo Alley.
- Add:Xicheng Road, Xiangshan District, Guilin
- Add in Chinese： 桂林市象山区西城路
Night Scene of Rong Lake and Shan Lake Scenic Area 榕湖和杉湖景区夜景
Situated in the city center of Guilin, Rong Lake and Shan Lake are joined by Yang Bridge. Banyan trees and cedar trees are planted along the lake banks. The night view around this area is spectacular with special lights making a great display and providing different view from day time. The main attractions are Twin Towers, Glass Bridge, Mid-lake Pavilion and Zigzag Bridges. Walking along the lake banks would be a relaxing and enjoyable experience for an hour or two.
- Add: Two sides of Yang Bridge, city center of Guilin
- Add in Chinese: 桂林市中心阳桥两侧
The Acrobatic Show in the Dreamlike Theater 梦幻漓江杂技
“Dreamlike Lijiang” combines ballet, acrobatics and Guilin natural scenery to tell a love story. It includes several acrobatic items such as Umbrella Kicking, Trapeze, People Kicking, Jumping through Hoops and has received awards both at home and abroad. The lighting and staging add to the total effect. The show lasts 80 minutes.
- Add: NO 95, Qixing Road, Guilin
- Add in Chinese: 桂林市七星路95号
- Show time: 16:00-17:50; 19:50-20:35; 20:40-22:00. If there is only one show on that day, the show time will be 19:40-21:00. Call the theater for future details.
- Tel: 0773-5858018
What is a private tour?
Private China Tours are usually small groups consisting of 1-9 people (individuals, family or friends). Group members can enjoy the convenience and privacy of traveling in one vehicle by themselves. Choosing a PRIVATE TOUR will give much more flexibility with your itinerary and time.
I want to eat authentic Chinese food on my trip. Do you use local restaurants?
We select local Chinese restaurants which are very popular among the locals and are fresh and authentic for private tours under 10 people. By moving from city to city during the tour, our guests can sample food which has local characteristics spicy, light, and more salty and so on. Taste-made restaurant is the one of the most typical restaurants that we recommend for this trip.
What is the best time to take this tour?
This tour is suitable for travel all year round, May, September and October are the peak tourist months at China's most popular destinations when the weather is comparatively comfortable, but prices are higher, and everywhere is more crowded. Prices drop a bit in the shoulder season, which runs from late March through April and from June through August.
Is the boat cruise in Li River from Guilin to Yangshuo and back to Guilin?
No, the boat cruise is sailing on one way from Guilin to Yangshuo, our driver will pick us up in Yangshuo and drive back to Guilin. All the boat will empty back and get ready for the next day tour.
Do we need to pay any additional fee during this tour?
No. There is absolutely no hidden cost, the price not includes Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.
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