Full-day Guilin and Yangshuo Essence Tour

In just one day, experience a bamboo raft ride on the Li River, climb to panoramic views of the karst peaks, explore mysterious caves, and enjoy a captivating outdoor performance—with a professional guide handling transportation and tickets. Simply immerse yourself in the scenery and enjoy free time to explore Yangshuo at your leisure.

  • Start Time: 8:30 AM
  • Duration: One full day
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What to Expect

Bamboo Raft Journey from Yangdi to Xingping

Bamboo Raft Journey from Yangdi to Xingping

Reed Flute Cave

Reed Flute Cave

Xianggong Hill

Xianggong Hill

End the day with the world-renowned musical performance Impression Liusanjie

End the day with the world-renowned musical performance Impression Liusanjie

Itinerary

8:30-9:00Pick up from your Guilin hotel and transfer to the Reed Flute Cave

The guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel at the agreed-upon time. Typically, the tour guide will contact you the day before departure to confirm the start time and review relevant details.

9:00-10:00Explore the Reed Flute Cave

The Reed Flute Cave extends 240 meters in depth, with a tour path of 500 meters. Inside, you'll find an abundance of stunning and exquisitely formed stalagmites, stalactites, stone pillars, draperies, and stone flowers. The entire visit lasts about an hour, during which your guide will lead and provide commentary.

10:30-12:00Traveling by car from the Reed Flute Cave to Yangdi Wharf

The distance from the Reed Flute Cave to Yangdi Wharf is approximately 56 kilometers, taking about 1.5 hours by car. Along the way, you can witness the typical karst landscapes of Guilin, featuring villages, rice fields, and mountains.

12:30-13:30A bamboo raft tour exploring the scenic beauty of the Li River (Yangdi to Xingping section)

Board a motorized bamboo raft at Yangdi Dock to explore the most enchanting stretch of the Li River—from Yangdi to Xingping. While the Guilin-Yangshuo ferry allows only a distant view, the bamboo raft journey lets you glide to the very base of the cliffs, offering an intimate and authentic experience of the river's beauty.

14:00-15:00Explore the ancient town of Xingping

The ancient town was founded in the first year of Wu Ganlu during the Three Kingdoms period (265 AD), boasting a history spanning over a thousand years.

15:30-16:30Visit the majestic Xianggong Mountain

Drive approximately 1.5 hours from Xingping Ancient Town to Xianggong Mountain. Upon arrival, embark on a 30-minute ascent that leads to a viewing platform at the summit, where you can gaze down at the Li River meandering through the mountains.

16:30-17:30Proceed by car to Yangshuo

After descending the mountain, take a car to Yangshuo Town, a journey of approximately one hour.

17:30-19:00Enjoy leisure time on West Street and arrange your own dinner

Before attending the Impression Liu Sanjie evening show, you have free time on West Street in Yangshuo. Dinner is at your own arrangement, with the guide offering restaurant recommendations based on your preferences.

The guide will inform you of the departure time and meeting place for the evening show. Please make sure to return to the designated location on time. 

19:00-19:30Travel by car to the Impression Liu Sanjie Show venue

We will drive to the venue for the "Impression Liu Sanjie" evening show, which is approximately a 10-minute journey. Upon arrival, the guide will first collect the tickets and then escort you inside.

As the guide will not accompany you during the performance, they will arrange a meeting point with you before you enter, to regroup after the show. 

19:30-20:40Attend the Impression Liu Sanjie performance

"Impression Liu Sanjie" is a world-renowned musical directed by the famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou. The performance takes place on the waters of the Li River, with the surrounding karst mountains forming a natural backdrop. The spectacular LED lighting illuminates the scene, creating a perfect blend of nature and art.

Through the captivating song and dance performances by local residents, the audience gains deep insights into the traditional culture and daily life of Guangxi.

20:40-22:00Return by car to the Guilin hotel, concluding the journey

After the performance, please meet the guide at the agreed location. The guide will escort you to the parking area, where you will then return by car to your hotel in Guilin.

Upon arrival at the hotel, the journey concludes.

What's Included

  • Round-trip transfers between your hotel and all tour sites
  • Entrance tickets to Reed Flute Cave and Xianggong Hill
  • B2 tickets for the Impression Liusanjie Show
  • Bamboo raft from Yangdi to Xingpingride in Xingping
  • Professional and experienced driver
  • Knowledgeable English-speaking tour guide

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation received 3 or more days before departure: Full refund, excluding any penalties from hotels, airlines, and rail services, if applicable.
  • Cancellation received 2 days before departure: 50% refund, excluding any penalties from hotels, airlines, and rail services, if applicable.
  • Cancellation received 1 to 0 days before departure: No refund will be issued.
  • No-show travelers will be charged 100% of the tour price. Additionally, we are unable to provide refunds for any unused services once the trip has commenced, whether due to non-participation, early departure, late arrival, or missed tour days.

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