3-Day Guilin and Yangshuo Tours from Guangzhou by Bullet Train
Overview
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Guilin on a convenient day trip from Guangzhou, travel in style and comfort via the 2 and a half hours high-speed bullet train. This tour offers a fantastic opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes and charming attractions that Guilin has to offer.
Highlights
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Bullet Train Journey: Depart from Guangzhou South Railway Station aboard a modern bullet train
- known for its speed and smooth ride
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ensuring a comfortable and efficient journey to Guilin.
Li River Cruise: Embark on a memorable cruise along the picturesque Li River
- surrounded by dramatic karst peaks and lush greenery. Witness the ethereal beauty that has inspired countless ancient Chinese paintings
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and take in the tranquility of the surroundings.
Reed Flute Cave: Explore the fascinating Reed Flute Cave
- a natural limestone cave filled with exquisite stalactites and stalagmites. Marvel at the rainbow-colored lighting illuminating the formations
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creating a magical atmosphere.
Yangshuo Countryside Cycling Adventure: Step away from the bustling city and immerse yourself in the scenic beauty of Yangshuo's countryside with a thrilling cycling adventure. This tour allows you to explore the idyllic landscapes
- charming villages
- and rural way of life that make Yangshuo a must-visit destination in China.
Tour Details
- Reed Flute Cave: Located 5 kilometers northwest of Guilin city, the Reed Flute Cave gets the name from the reeds used for making flutes and pipes that grow at its entrance. The cave is regarded as the largest and most impressive cave in Guilin. It is 240 meters long, and the length of the tour is about 550 meters offering a magic land of stalactites, stalagmites, stone pillars, stone curtains, birds, plants and animals in fantastic shapes and colors. The visit lasts for 40 minutes and there are a lot of steps. Watch your step as the lights are dim. You guide will show you by electric torch.
- Fubo Hill: Fubo Hill is on the west bank of the Li River in the city center. Partially submerged in the river it was named after General Fubo of the Tang Dynasty who built Mayuan Temple on the hill. Because of its location and height, Fubo Hill can tame the waves and stop the surging waters which then form whirlpools. It is 213 meters above sea level and 62 meters above ground level. There are almost 350 steps to climb to reach top of hill and but then you can enjoy a birds eye view of Guilin city.
- Meals: Lunch at Popular local restaurants with authentic Guilin food
- Hotels: Shangri La Hotel Guilin | Guilin Lijiang Waterfall Hotel | Atour Hotel (Guilin Two Rivers and Four Lakes Elephant Trunk Hill)
- Li River Cruise: A cruise along the Li River between Guilin and Yangshuo is an unforgettable experience. As you take in the stunning scenery there's something interesting to see at almost every bend in the river. Between spectacular limestone peaks you'll see graceful bamboo groves, farmers tending rice paddies, and lumbering water buffaloes pulling carts or cooling off in the river. You may see fishermen gliding along on their narrow bamboo rafts, and if you're very lucky you might see one of the famous fishing cormorants. Boats depart from various wharves, according to the height of the river at different times of the year.
- Yangshuo Countryside Cycling: Experience the hustle & bustle of the Yangshuo traffic for 10 minutes before you escape onto the country roads, lanes and tracks of the distinctive and beautiful Yangshuo countryside. Biking alongside the paddy field and orchards that surround the famous mountains will give a fascinating insight into life in rural China. You will have a family visit on the half way. It is an opportunity to see a real country life and talk to the local farmers.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Hotels: Yangshuo Ancient Garden Boutique Hotel | Yangshuo Mountain Retreat | Yangshuo River Lodge
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Popular local restaurants with authentic Yangshuo food
- Hotels: No
What's Included & Excluded
What's Included
- Entrance Fees to the Scenic Spots as Listed in the Itinerary
- Centrally Located Hotels with Daily Western & Chinese Buffet Breakfasts
- Meals in Local Restaurant as Mentioned in the Itinerary
- Private Cars and Drivers
- Private Guides
- Service Charge & Government Taxes
- Insurance
- Luggage Transfers
What's Not Included
- International Airfare or Train Tickets Toenter or Leave China
- Domestic transportation
- China Entry Visa Fees
- Excess Baggage Charges
- Personal Expenses
- Single Room Supplement
Good to Know
- This is a private tour. The local private English-speaking guide and the private car will serve your own group only.
- When on the tour, your tour guide and the driver can shorten or lengthen your time as your energy levels permitted.
- Once you make an inquiry, you will get the specific reply from one of our travel advisors within 24 hours without service fee.
- You can ask the travel advisor to tailor-make your own Guilin or even China trip based on this itinerary.
- We can also arrange tours in other Chinese cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Xi'an and add them to this itinerary.
- You will stop at a shop but absolutely no forced shopping.