One-Day Li River Hiking Tour with Xingping Village & Xianggong Hill Ascent
Ascend Xianggong Mountain to behold the magnificent panoramic view of the Li River's first bend. Trek through karst canyons and riverside villages, savor lunch at a secluded campsite, and finally, wander through the ancient town of Xingping.
A professional guide will manage all transportation, allowing you to simply step forward and fully embrace the purest natural beauty of the Li River.
- Start Time: 08:00 AM
- Duration: One full day
What to Expect
The panoramic view of the Li River's first bend on Xianggong Mountain
Trek through karst canyons and riverside villages
The ancient town of Xingping
Lunch at Gou Dan Farm
Itinerary
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.
Climbing Xianggong Mountain offers a breathtaking view of the Li River's famous bend. A guide leads you to the summit in about 30 minutes, along a gentle path that even children can easily complete.
A guide leads the hike along the river from Quanjiazhou to Lengshui Village, passing through karst gorges and riverside hamlets. The journey takes approximately two hours.
The guide escorts you across the river by boat, and upon crossing, you continue on foot to reach the ancient town of Xingping.
Xingping Ancient Town still preserves many old residences, the youngest of which are over 300 years old. These homes are well-maintained, with black-tiled roofs and intricately carved wooden windows, creating a rich, rustic atmosphere.
Goudan Camp is located in Dahebei Village, across the river from the ancient town of Xingping, serving as the endpoint of your trip. You take a short rest in the afternoon.
Journey back to your accommodations in Guilin.
What's Included
- Transfers from your Guilin hotel
- Entrance fee
- Chinese-style Lunch
- Ferry ride across the Li River
- Experienced driver
- English-speaking 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.